5 independent reviews for Saudi Arabia small group holiday
Reviews for Saudi Arabia small group holiday
Leifang He review 24 Feb 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
This is very hard to list the most memorable part as there are multi parts are equally exciting for me. Before the trip, I thought Medina would be the most memorable as it is the second holly city, unfortunately we could only see very limited part within very limited time. But I understand it that this up to the country's rules. Al ula, the Camel Market are very impressive to me! In fact, all sites are exciting for me!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be careful with the food. DO not eat salad, not fully cooed? I do not know. Do not get me wrong. All the foods are very delicious. Maybe due to the traveler's virus? Not sure. All of us won the day we were sick with vomiting and diarrhea in the middle of our trip. 3 of us stayed in bed the following day and missed the site seeing. the rest of us felt very weak. We barely ate at all.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, not only we had a better understanding the local people, we also contributed to the local economy and paid more attention to the environment protection: garbage in and garbage out or no garbage at all from me.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I enjoyed all the places in the trip! I can tell that all those sites were carefully picked. Foods were so delicious and representoed the local culture and tastes! Hotels were all nice to me especially the resorts in Al ula in the middle of a huge desert and Al Malfa, surrounded by a few thousand pump trees! Very unique!Alan Dickman review 27 Jan 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It is hard to choose just one memorable part of the holiday. Visiting the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, visiting the Camel market in Buraydah, and Hegra were all wonderful.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
There is a lot of driving involved in this trip.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Unsure if it benefited locals. It certainly increased my understanding of Saudi culture and the changes happening in the country4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Four stars. We stayed in great hotels. The food was wonderful. We had a good tour guide and driver. Loved the people in our tour group. So many of the stops were interesting. This said, I felt like the tour has stops/activities that weren't worthwhile but were included to fill our days. The museum next to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina was rushed. AlUla Old Town is a nice town, but unimpressive. Seeing one mud village is enough. You can tell us about the history without multiple stops. Unnecessary stops lead to late night arrivals at a destination after a long day.David Collier review 3 Jan 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The camel market and Hegra2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don’t rely on Saudi airlines and it may be colder than you think. Take an abaya with you3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
No4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Culturally interesting. Maher the guide was lovely but not hugely knowledgeable. Timings and instructions were sometimes difficult to understandHilary Wild review 31 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The whole experience of learning about the country, including the incredibly welcoming atmosphere. Visiting Medina was the most remarkable place we visited.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go with an open mind, you will be amazed at what you see and learn.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent - we had the most exceptional local guide.Jeanne Hill review 29 Mar 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Being in Medina2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Closed shoes for sand3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We certainly gave some locals laughs. Environmental impact, big concern about plastic water bottles4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great, so glad it was availableHoliday Reviews
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