Rijal Almaa Village Heritage Tour: Experience 900 Years of Cultural History in Abha
4.9
16 Ratings
Al Soudah
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural history of Rijal Almaa Village on this heritage tour. Explore ancient architecture, ride cable cars, and visit a local museum. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Al Soudah - We will hike to the highest peak and if we are lucky that day we might walk through the cloud. We will enjoy the sunset view from the mountains. Snacks and hot beverages will be served.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Join us on a journey through time to the historic village of Rijal Almaa, over nine centuries old! We’ll tour the museum, marvel at the local architecture, and even ride cable cars for a unique view of the village. Southern Saudi Arabia offers a deep well of cultural experiences, best seen through the eyes of a local guide.
Schedule:
- Our adventure begins with a drive to Jabal Sawda, a mountain beloved by locals and visitors alike for its cool weather and the numerous juniper trees.
- Experience the sheer majesty of this imposing mountain as we walk amidst the clouds and take a cable car ride.
- Immerse yourself in the heritage of this one-of-a-kind village. Tour the palaces made from natural stone, clay, and wood, and note the multi-story construction.
- At the museum, gain insight into how the local people have preserved the unique history of the village.
- Conclude the day with a visit to a local market before we return to Abha.
Location
Al Soudah
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Agnieszkaky4580ql
Mar 4, 2024
Great time in Abha - Excellent private tour! I had a fantastic tour guide Ahmed who was very knowledgeable. He gave lots of cultural information and was more than happy to answer questions about life in Saudi Arabia. The Rijal Alma Village is a great place for photos. What is more you can you learn about history and culture there. After Rijal Almaa Village there was a chance to visit the Honey Factory. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Anuzyar
Jan 2, 2024
What a beautiful experience - Asir region./Abha is truly one of the most beautiful gems of KSA, and it definitely deserves a visit.
What a wonderful experience we had with Abha trips! Ahmed and Osama did everything for us to enjoy this beautiful part of the country and experience the beauty of Saudi hospitality.
Their flexibility, attention to detail, and love for their land made our trip special and truly memorable.
We saw so many unique locations and, of course, learned about culture.
With Abha trips, you are in good hands; visit Saudi Arabia and this beautiful region.
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335fatimaa
Dec 18, 2023
Family trip to Rijal al Maa - Visiting this area was truly amazing. The winding roads, the hanging mountains and the charm and hidden gems of this villages made this a unique experience.
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253vivekanands
Oct 21, 2023
A divine journey to Rijal Almaa. - The journey is more beautiful than the destination and I realized it while heading towards to Rijal Almaa. You should visit this for its old rocky houses and small windows which provides them a wonderful view. Although it is an small area but the terrain are beautiful. While coming from them you can watch the honey cottage where you will see the honey production and can buy natural honey. While returning we were blessed by rain which giving the serine looks through out the journey. Al saudah mountain can also be visible during the journey.
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Norahf874
Aug 21, 2023
Asir worth a visit as there is so much to see. - Excellent to learn about the history of this part is Saudi. Beautiful mountains and heritage- the guides we had: Osama and Ahmed were very knowledgeable and made the three days engaging and interesting. The choice of restaurants were great - so all and all a great trip!
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Marika
Aug 13, 2023
Exiting Abha - Beautiful scenery and exiting places in Abha and surroundings. Really enjoyed the views at the mountains and the historical places we saw with our excellent tour guide.
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500talebm
Jun 12, 2023
You must try to visit this area - This place is very nice where is shows you the history of this area believe more than 700 years old and the road to this area from Abha is amazing adventure.
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Lonnybom
Jun 5, 2023
Great day trip with great guide! - Abha Trips, run by Osama is the agency for all things in aseer province. Osama is friendly, genuinely concerned and hospitable. He is enthusiastic and his interest in the region makes him so knowledgeable.
The trip to Rejal Almaa was great. Fun stops along the way, yummy snacks and meals and the site itself is beautiful. A different side to all things imagined as ‘Saudi’: cool weather, amazing sites and very warm people. Thank you Osama and Abha Trips.
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Tah_har-ah
May 15, 2023
Very reliable - We traveled with Mr. Osama on 6 hour tour. It was an amazing experience. I became like this area so much that I was able to fully enjoy the region in a short time, and it could change my typical impression of the country. The historical heritage and the highest peak in the region were great, but the visit to a village in the mountains, their way of life and the view from there left a deep impression on me. The climate is more than 15 degrees Celsius lower than the Saudi surface level, there is a lot of greenery and nature and you will feel very refreshed.
Our guide knew the place very well and explained it very kindly. And very flexible, which was very helpful. He was especially very attentive in driving the car, which made the trip very safe. This is very important in this area, and we could trust him to drive us safely through the steep mountain roads.
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Coastal589334
Aug 2, 2023
Tours in and around Ahba - We visited nice hidden places and the guide gave lot of information and useful advise.
I highly recommend Oussama. Hé answers your questions and gives options according to your interest
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