Overland trip to North Saudi Arabia from Saturday 29th of March to Sunday 13th of April ‘2025

Major targets of the trip:
– Visiting and exploring the most beautiful nature destinations in northern Saudi Arabia
– Spending most of the time in pure nature and away from civilization.

Trip duration: 16 days and 15 nights.
Accommodation type:
– Camping all nights.
– Staying at hotels for a night or 2 near the trip route is possible on personal arrangement.
Nature of the event :
– Overland expedition
– Easy slow pace
– Pure nature
– Isolated remote locations in nature
Terrain:
– Sandy desert
– Wadies and canyons
– Mostly following easy tracks
Trip total distance:
– Around 4500 km in 16 days, divided into 2 weeks
Driving skill requirements:
– All levels

Main points of interest
– Al Zulfi
– Hail
– Taymah
– Al Ula
– The Red Sea
– Wadi Disah
– Tabuk
– Al Nafoud Desert
– Al Dahna Desert

Trip fuel requirements:
– 120 L of fuel in total including car tank and extra for 6 Cylinder vehicles
Challenges in the trip:
– Participants must be self sufficient with equipment and supplies for the longest stretch of 3 days in remoteness.
– Participants must show flexibility in dealing with any unexpected situation like weather changes or vehicle breakdowns.
– Trip is expected to include long driving hours.
Trip management and preparations:
– The leader has all the rights to change trip plan, route, or even suspend the trip according to safety, weather conditions or according to the best for trip management without approval of the participants.
– Participants must support each other and support the trip leader in all cases.
– WhatsApp chat group is to be created for communicating and for discussing trip preparations.

IMPORTANT :
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/life-and-living/dubai-how-to-get-vehicle-permit-for-road-trips-outside-uae-fees-eligibility-explained

NEW MEMBERS WHO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ARE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE THEIR WHATSAPP NUMBERS IN THEIR PROFILE OR SEND A WHATSAPP MESSAGE TO +97152 703 6860 WITH THEIR USERNAME, SO THAT THEY CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE WHATSAPP GROUP, FOR ALL TRIP-RELATED INFORMATION.

THE BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT CLOSE AT 12 AM, MIDNIGHT, ON THURSDAY THE 27TH OF FEBRUARY ‘2025

A WHATSAPP GROUP WILL BE CREATED AFTER THE CLOSURE OF THE BOOKINGS AND THE RELEVANT INFORMATION WILL BE DIRECTLY CONVEYED TO THE CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS, ON THURSDAY THE 27TH OF FEBRUARY ‘2025, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE DRIVE.

TRIP CHARGES
AED7,000.00 PER VEHICLE, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS, FOR NON MEMBERS.
AED5,000.00 PER VEHICLE, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS, FOR DUBAI OFFROADERS MEMBERS.

Meeting Time: 9:00 AM 0900HRS. SATURDAY THE 29TH OF MARCH ‘2025.
The drive ends at 6:00 PM 1800Hrs. SUNDAY THE 13TH OF APRIL ‘2025

1. MAXIMUM 10 REGISTRATIONS.
2. MINIMUM OF 6 REGISTRATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE TRIP TO PROCEED.
3. Meeting Point: To be announced.
4. Please be punctual to avoid making many others wait for you, as well as to maximize our time on the adventure.

IMPORTANT:
a. The Driver of the vehicle must have a Valid UAE/ OMAN/ KSA Driving License and the vehicle, Driver, and passengers must be covered by an appropriate insurance cover.
b. The Driver and all passengers of the vehicle should have read and be aware of the disclaimer of Dubai Offroaders, that they indemnify all the officials and Marshals of Dubai Offroaders and that they themselves bear full responsibility for any risk of property damage, bodily injury or death while participating in this Adventure sport.
c. This drive is not recommended for children under the age of 3 years.
d. Any child on the drive must be secured in an age-appropriate car seat or booster seat.
e. Seat belts must always be worn by the Driver and all/ any passengers.

Please read, understand, and make sure that you are prepared with the following, before the drive,

1. https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/welcome-to-dubai-offroaders/
2. https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/disclaimer/
3. https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/4×4-offroad-checklist/
4. https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/sand-driving-safety-basics/
5. https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/forums/topic/25-tips-for-an-enhanced-offroad-driving-experience/
6. https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/forums/topic/do-radio-communication-guide/
7. https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/forums/topic/driving-in-a-convoy-roles-and-rules/
8. https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/forums/topic/trip-rules-for-dubai-offroaders-drives/

Checklist:

1. Fully functional four-by-four vehicle with a full tank of fuel.
2. KSA Visa, ideally taken before the date, of travel.
3. The cost of the Visa will vary depending on the applicant’s Nationality.
4. Camping gear, mattress/ sleeping bag etc.
5. Cooking & BBQ equipment
6. Change of clothes, and swimwear.
7. Basic first aid kit and medications, as required.
8. Closed-toe footwear, waterproof material is preferable for Wadi hikes.
9. Refreshments for yourself and your passengers.
10. Fire Extinguishers, 2 Nos. Powder type, at least 5 Kgs. each, plus a fire blanket.

INCLUSIONS
Route plan, guidance & on-site support, throughout the drive.
EXCLUSIONS
UAE border exit fees and KSA visa fees.
KSA Visa should ideally be taken online, in advance, to avoid any last minute hassles at the border.
Any food and beverages for the trip
All entrance and/or guide fees, if visiting any tourist spot/ attraction.