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Top 10 adventure things to do in Riyadh

If your idea of a good day in Riyadh ends with sore legs and a great photo, start here. Treks, kayaks, ziplines, off-road runs and the occasional adrenaline-up — every operator below is licensed and safety-checked.

  1. Desert safari in Riyadh with dune bashing, ATV and camel ride, Riyadh1

    1. Desert safari in Riyadh with dune bashing, ATV and camel ride

    5.0· 25 reviews· 4 hours

    Four hours of adventure in the Riyadh Desert — ATV riding, dune bashing in a 4x4, camel rides, and sandboarding, followed by an Arabian picnic with snacks and coffee.

  2. Riyadh desert tour to the Edge of the World in a 4x4, Riyadh2

    2. Riyadh desert tour to the Edge of the World in a 4x4

    5.0· 9 reviews· 5 hours

    Five to six hours in a modern 4x4 — visit the Edge of the World cliffs and Red Sand Dunes, with Saudi coffee, tea, and snacks included.

  3. Edge of the World off-road tour with Bat Cave visit and camel ride, Riyadh3

    3. Edge of the World off-road tour with Bat Cave visit and camel ride

    5.0· 7 reviews

    Full-day 4x4 off-road tour — hike the Edge of the World, explore a Bat Cave, and enjoy a camel ride with a desert picnic of traditional Saudi snacks.

  1. Private Edge of the World tour from Riyadh, Riyadh4

    4. Private Edge of the World tour from Riyadh

    5.0· 55 reviews· 6 hours

    Four to five hours in a private 4x4 — visit the Edge of the World and Saudi Gazelle Reserve with an expert guide, plus traditional tea and coffee.

  2. Private Edge of the World tour at sunrise or sunset, Riyadh5

    5. Private Edge of the World tour at sunrise or sunset

    5.0· 23 reviews

    Tailor-made private tour of the Edge of the World—including a deer reserve or bat cave visit—with a trained local guide, using a comfortable 4x4 vehicle.

  3. Red Sand Desert adventure near Riyadh — quad biking and camel riding, Riyadh6

    6. Red Sand Desert adventure near Riyadh — quad biking and camel riding

    5.0· 218 reviews

    Three to four hours in a small group — quad biking through dunes, camel rides, and exploring a heritage village with traditional architecture.

  4. Edge of the World and Gazelle Reserve 4x4 tour from Riyadh, Riyadh7

    7. Edge of the World and Gazelle Reserve 4x4 tour from Riyadh

    4.9· 109 reviews

    Half-day 4x4 adventure — visit Edge of the World, hike cliff peaks, observe Arabian gazelles, and enjoy a picnic with local snacks and coffee.

  5. Al-Manjoor Trail adventure at the Edge of the World, Riyadh8

    8. Al-Manjoor Trail adventure at the Edge of the World

    4.9· 118 reviews· 3 hours

    Half-day private tour in a 2023 Toyota Land Cruiser — explore the Al-Manjoor Trail, ancient ruins, and breathtaking desert views in the Tuwaiq Mountains.

  6. Riyadh desert and heritage tour with camel ride, Riyadh9

    9. Riyadh desert and heritage tour with camel ride

    4.9· 25 reviews· 8.5 hours

    A full-day exploration of the Qasab Salt Flats and Shaqra Heritage Museum, including a camel ride through the desert landscape.

  7. Hiking and sunset at the Edge of the World in a 4x4, Riyadh10

    10. Hiking and sunset at the Edge of the World in a 4x4

    4.9· 151 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Four hours in a 4x4, visiting the Edge of the World and the Saudi Gazelle Reserve, with views over vast valleys at sunset.

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