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Home/Destinations/Riyadh/Riyadh day trips
Day trips · Riyadh itinerary

Riyadh Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Riyadh is a base for the desert and beyond. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Edge
  2. 2Red Sands
  3. 3Diriyah
  4. 4Desert

The Edge of the World

The dramatic cliffs.

The desert

A dune safari.

Masmak Fort

The historic old city.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Riyadh — prices per person.

Riyadh day trips — FAQ

What day trips are there from Riyadh?
The Edge of the World, the Red Sands and desert safaris.
How far is the Edge of the World?
By 4x4, about two hours from Riyadh.
What are the Red Sands?
Deep-red desert dunes east of Riyadh.

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City SightseeingEdge of the WorldDiriyah HeritageDesert SafariMasmak Fort
Edge of The World Riyadh Transfer in an Air-conditioned Car
Riyadh
Edge of The World Riyadh Transfer in an Air-conditioned Car
5.0(54)·2 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour in Old Riyadh: Al Masmak Fortress and Souq Al Zal
Riyadh
Walking Tour in Old Riyadh: Al Masmak Fortress and Souq Al Zal
5.0(36)·3 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Riyadh Desert Safari Dune Bashing, ATV, camel ride, and Sandboard
Riyadh
Riyadh Desert Safari Dune Bashing, ATV, camel ride, and Sandboard
5.0(29)·4 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Riyadh Desert Adventure Edge of the World Guided 4x4 Tour
Riyadh
Riyadh Desert Adventure Edge of the World Guided 4x4 Tour
5.0(10)·5 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Private Edge of the World Tour – Sunrise or Sunset Option
Riyadh
Private Edge of the World Tour – Sunrise or Sunset Option
5.0(64)·6 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
Private Desert Safari with Quad Bike Tour in Jeddah
Jeddah
Private Desert Safari with Quad Bike Tour in Jeddah
4.4(21)·4 hours
from$249/ person
via Viator
Premier Private Edge of The World Tour in Riyadh: Sunrise/Sunset
Riyadh
Premier Private Edge of The World Tour in Riyadh: Sunrise/Sunset
5.0(24)·5–7 hours
from$335/ person
via Viator
Riyadh Red Sand Dunes Safari: Dune Bashing, Sunset & Dinner
Riyadh
Riyadh Red Sand Dunes Safari: Dune Bashing, Sunset & Dinner
4.4(21)·4 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator