Saudi Arabia Group Tours

We had a great 2 weeks in Saudi with guide Abdu, laughing and learning all the way. This small group was well traveled, many with Exodus. This was our 3rd Exodus trip, though we've traveled a lot independently. After Saudi we flew to Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar (where we "celebrated" our 100th country visited; we recommend adding these places for independent travel). But Saudi Arabia is big, complex and we were so happy to have a guide like Abdu to explain everything. We peppered him nonstop with questions and he was informed and forthcoming on any topic. Had we not toured with a guide and group we would have missed a lot. We never found the bus rides (or train rides) overly long or taxing and felt very safe even on some (gorgeous) winding mountain roads. We enjoyed every meal, hotels were very nice with comfy beds, etc. And the farm stay, sleeping pads on the floor, was fantastic. Don't be put off by thinking it's too rustic! During our travels we found infrastructure to be modern, clean and efficient, English spoken widely.

Good overview of Saudi Arabia. Loved Hegra area. Recommend the tour. Felt tour guide could provide more upfront info about the plan activities so that the whole group is in the know. However, overall a good tour leader.

Probably the best I've done; and I've been to 53 countries. (Not all with a travel company of course). The Saudi Arabia trip was one of the best I've taken with Exodus or any other travel company. It was exceptional. Thank you to the team. The guide, Abdulrahman was outstanding.

I thought this was an excellent trip to see a lot in a country that has recently opened tourism to all. Saudi Arabia has added new visitor centers to many archeological sites with knowledgeable guides. The people we met were friendly and welcoming, offering Saudi coffee and dates at many locations. Our Exodus guide Sara, and local Saudi guide, Samir, were top notch. Hotels and meals were good and vegetarian diets were possible. Our group of about 16 was about half women and I felt we were all treated with courtesy. Our group was a curiosity at times and we had our pictures taken as much as we took pictures. We visited some of the major cities and many lesser known locations in desert and mountainous areas. (Mecca may not be visited by people who are not Muslim.) I was impressed by the variety of the landscape and the busy cities with both very modern and traditional areas.

We're just back from a fascinating two weeks exploring this huge and beautiful country. Sand, mountains, ancient tombs, heritage villages, modern cities, great food for veggies like us - and a genuinely warm welcome from everyone we met. What a special trip it was to be some of the first tourists. Exodus leader Sara and local guide Samir were exceptional, our fellow travellers were great company and the hotels all good. Long days of travel - but worth it to see so much of the Kingdom.

This trip was memorable for so many reasons not the least because of the warm welcome the group received from our local Saudi guides and by the families that we encountered. The landscape was much more varied than I expected; desert, mountains, oceans, camels, ancient rocks and caves revealing historic art as well as culture in the form of mosques, museums and sculptures in the cities. The temperature (in early May) was not oppressive, as humidity is low and there is ample opportunity to seek shade. We were the first Exodus group to embark on this trip. The visit changed many of my preconceptions of life in Saudi Arabia and, because of the genuinely warm welcome and an increasing understanding of the culture, it felt natural to dress modestly and enjoy fruit juices instead of wine. I left the country feeling that I had been among friends and would therefore not hesitate to recommend it to others.