Saudi Arabia 15 Day Group Tour

Guide

1 english speaking local tour leader is provided.

Meals

All breakfasts will be provided during this tour, usually at the hotel before we start the day’s activities. We include 6 evening meals during this tour, usually a welcome dinner in Riyadh, a few traditional group dinners along the way and a farewell dinner in Abha. The rest of the evening meals are at your own expense. We do not include any lunches during this tour so this is a good time to sample the local food. Arabian food is absolutely delicious and also inexpensive by western standards so we are sure you will enjoy sampling the local dishes as much as possible. Please bear in mind that in Saudi Arabia the availability of western style food may be limited outside of the big towns. Hotels and restaurants do cater for vegetarians but the dishes may not be exactly what you are used to at home so please be prepared to try a few new things.

Others

Services of your tour leader and driver Transportation in private buses & 4×4’s Domestic flight from Jeddah to Jazan Domestic flight from Abha to Riyadh 14 breakfasts & 6 evening meals All accommodation costs in 3 & 4 star hotels, resorts & guest houses Tours & entrance fees to all sites specified in the itinerary

Transport

We have designed this tour to be comfortable and avoid long drives wherever possible. Most of the time we will be travelling in private air-conditioned buses and 4×4’s. We also include 2 domestic flights, from Jeddah to Jazan and from Abha to Riyadh, as the drive between these places is time consuming without much to see along the way.

Accommodation

We stay at 3 & 4 star hotels, resorts and local guest houses throughout this tour. All the accommodation we provide is comfortable with modern conveniences and private bathrooms. Accommodation is provided on a twin share basis so if you are travelling alone be prepared to share your room with another member of the tour, male or female. Your tour leader will always strive to put you in a room with a suitable partner. Couples can request a room with a double bed. There is a single room supplement fee of £600 if you are a solo traveller and prefer to have a private room just for yourself.

Others

Personal travel insurance Personal spending money (£150 – £200 per week recommended) Visas (most nationalities can now get an e-visa issued online) All lunches & 8 evening meals Snacks & soft drinks Accommodation upgrades Any optional activities International flights Tips ($50 per crew member recommended)

Flights

International flights to and from Saudi Arabia are excluded. 2 domestic internal flights in Saudi Arabia are included.

Insurance

It is compulsory that every person who travels with Madventure obtain travel insurance for the complete duration of the tour. Proof of travel insurance must be shown before joining a tour. You may be covered under your credit card’s travel insurance so it might be worth checking with your credit card provider first. There are various travel insurance companies to choose from and a Google search will bring up a vast selection but for a comprehensive reliable policy that includes Covid Cover and Medical Repatriation we recommend a London based company named Campbell Irvine, Telephone: +44 20 7938 1734, https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/madventure/. They are familiar with what we do so if you mention Madventure and the tour you are travelling on they should be able to provide excellent cover for you. For people based in North America a company called Allianz offers good cover – Telephone: +1 866 884 3556, www.allianztravelinsurance.com If you choose to obtain your travel insurance through another company please ensure you read the small-print and make sure your policy includes Covid Cover and Medical Repatriation.