JEDDAH ➤ ALULA

SUPPORTED TOURING ACROSS SAUDI ARABIA

Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 20, 2026

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An invitation to cycle the desert mountainous roads of Saudi Arabia.

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Final preperations are underway to have this trip go ahead in December 2026.

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Unexplored Mountain Roads to AlUla

In following the historic Middle Eastern incense route, we begin in the coastal city of Jeddah. There will be the opportunity to discover the buzzing art scene, visit the floating mosque (top left), and the old district of Al Balad (bottom right), as well as cycle on the F1 track with a local team.

The cycle (600km) to AlUla will begin in Medinah, a city infamous for its position in Islam and peaceful atmosphere. We will have the chance to learn about its significance with a guided tour.

It will take 3 days of cycling to reach AlUla, exploring the lesser-known mountain roads through the Al Madinah & Tabuk Province, with approximately 180-220km of cycling per day.

Having reached the archeological town of AlUla, we will have two days to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra and undergo the cycle routes from the AlUla Tour.

ITINERARY

Highlights include:

Discover the traditional and contemporary art scene in Jeddah

Evening laps at Jeddah’s F1 loop with local cycling clubs

Cycling as a group through the lesser-known mountain roads through the Arabian desert

Interact and learn about life in Saudi Arabia; be that cyclists in Jeddah, bedouin communities in the remote desert or farmers in the Oasis.

  • Trip begins at brunch at the hotel 

    • Relax, eat, sleep & unpack. Recover from travel 

    • Visit Corniche waterfront & Heyy Jameel (artist residency & independant cinema)

    • Introduction and briefing of the trip at brunch


    1st night

  • No early alarms in morning (jetlag reset) & Brunch at 11am and mini bus to Al Balaad / old town for 1pm


    • Al Balaad / old town guided tour 

      • 2.5 to 3 hours 

    • Once completed, go back to accommodation and get ready for a quick turnaround to F1 track for cycling loops with local club 

    • Post loops dinner with the local club in nearby restaurant


    2nd night

  • Leaving mid-morning 9-10 am from Jeddah 


    • Bikes collected from hotel in Jeddah and taken to guesthouse in Al Mindassah village

    • Mini buss pickup and driven towards Medinah 

      • Drive is approx 4 hours 

      • Arriving around 14:00 pm, to eat at restaurant and meet our guide; Ahmed 

      • From Restaurant walk into the Prophet's Mosque and the As Safiyyah Museum 

        • Walk is approx 25 mins to central Mosque 

        • Walk is then approx 10 minutes to As Safiyyah Museum 

      • Once completed our guided tour, walk through Qurban district to be picked up and driven to the guesthouse in Al Mindassah village

        • Drive is approx 45 mins to Al Mindassah village


    3rd night

  • Begin touring to  Al Ayniss village (200km)


    • Leave at sunrise & all day cycling

    • Food & snacks to be supplied by support crew during this time 

    • Lunch & snacks at gas station’s after 68km & 87 km

    • Morning empty bike boxes picked up and taken to farmstay in AlUla


    4th night

  • Continue touring & touring alongto Bir al Qurr (190km)

    • Leave at sunrise & all day cycling

    • Food & snacks to be supplied by support crew during this time 

    • Lunch at restaurant in Al Mindassah after 50 km cycle & 30km drive

    • 1x gravel intersection 

      • 30km before Al Mindassah village / lunch spot

      • To coordinate bike pick ups using pick up truck 

    • Arriving at homestay in Bir al Qurr 

     

    5th night

  • Final day touring to  Al Ula (180km)

    • Leave at sunrise & all day cycling

    • Food & snacks to be supplied by support crew during this time 

    • 1x gravel intersection 

      • 10km before Fadlan village / potential lunch spot

      • To coordinate bike pick ups using truck 

    Arriving at Farmstay in AlUla

    6th night

  • Spend full day in Al Ula  


    • Slow wake up and morning recovery 

      • Option for easy recovery ride around AlUla

      • Explore the farm where we are hosted

    • Afternoon visit to UNESCO world heritage site; Hegra 

    • Sleep in farmstay 


    7th night

  • Day 8 - Saturday 

    Spend full day in Al Ula  


    • Stage 4 of the Saudi Tour, the "Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid" stage 

      • Option for easy recovery ride around AlUla

    • Afternoon visit to Old Town and/ or resort for padel & swim

    • Sleep in farmstay 


    8th night

  • Team breakfast and potnetial final morning ride as the trip comes to an end.

    Note that AlUla airport does not have international flights to Europe but has daily flights to Jeddah and Riyadh which are connected worldwide.

KEY

INFORMATION

    • Route planning, logistics, and guiding

    • Support vehicle

    • Accommodation (basic, varied)

    • Most meals

    • Flights to/from Jeddah

    • Personal gear (bike, helmet, clothing, etc.)

    • Travel insurance

    • Tips

  • The distance between Jeddah and Alula will be around 700km and all be on road.

    We expect the cycle to be completed in 4 days. Hence, confidence on the bike and a strong level of fitness is required.

    Bikes are not included and should be either brought with particpants or borrowed upon arrival in Jeddah (we can assist with this ahead of time).

  • Gear & Preparation

    • Helmet (mandatory)

    • Cycling kit for warm days & cool evenings

    • Reusable water bottles / hydration system

    • Basic spares (tubes, tools, etc.) – support vehicle will have extras

  • December marks the start of the winter season in Saudi Arabia, so expect temperatures to become cooler as we cycle inland to AlUla. Note the desert will be cold at night.

    Jeddah: 30° / 20°

    Medinah: 26° / 14°

    AlUla: 24° / 12°

Register your interest

Register your interest for the Saudi touring trip set to happen in December 2026 and future HB touring trips. Alternatively email sebastien@harakabaraka.co.uk for personalised enquiries.

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  • 'I had one of the most special weeks!! We ran through such beautiful trails, I was blown away, and whilst in the mountains I felt I got a real sense of the culture around us. The trip was so clearly carefully thought through - the care and effort really shone through.'

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  • 'It was my first time in Morocco and such a special way of getting to know the country. Other than the beautiful trail running in the High Atlas Mountains, we climbed Mount Toubkal, went cold swimming, slept in the dessert, explored the beautiful old city of Marrakech, and much more.'

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    Ryan Rousseau (Nov 2024)

  • The athletes, our guide, our hosts, along with the local community were all hugely welcoming, friendly, fun, as well as clearly experienced, which was reassuring and encouraging. The food was exactly was was needed: heart-warming, fuelling, healthy, and of course delicious. Overall a very well organised and balanced trip - smooth and professional whilst allowing for adventure and flexibility; busy and engaging whilst allowing space and time for personal freedom.'

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