Horizons Tours

​The Horizons Tours "Saudi Desert Wanderers", certified by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Heritage (SCTH), specializes in unraveling the exotic mysteries of the Arabian peninsula, from isolated rock art sites to the unspoiled treasures of the vast Empty Quarter.  Led by founder and guide Abdulrahman Al Shaya, aka  Abu Hisham, and his team, Horizons Tours 4X4 trips offer tourists an historical peek into areas seldom seen by the outside world while experiencing traditional camping, cuisine and culture.  A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the real Arabia...

Horizons Tours is currently setting its website but you can join them at +966 55 162 6319

​Tours provided by Horizons Tours

Zee Al-Ayn historical village
A village out of this world More... ​The historical village of Zee Al-Ain is the jewel of Al-Bahah Province and[...]
Wadi Massal
Wadi Massal, inscriptions of ancient kings of Arabia More... The Wadi Massal is an 8 kilometer long valley running across the[...]
Uyun Al-Jiwa
An ancient oasis celebrated by Arab poets More... The name Uyun Al-Jiwa refers to both the governorate and its main[...]
Ushaiger Heritage Village
The iconic Najdi VillageUshaiger is a heritage village located 200 kilometers northwest of Riyadh in the heart of the Najd,[...]
Tayeb Ism
The valley of MosesTayeb Al-Ism is one of the magical natural wonders of Saudi Arabia that takes visitors by surprise.[...]
Shuwaymis
The masterpiece of Arabian PrehistoryMore...Shuwaymis is a fascinating place. This worldwide famous site contains some of the oldest and most[...]
Riyadh (city)
The political and historical heart of Saudi Arabia (author: Andy Conder)
Ras Al-Sheikh Hameed
The western tip of Mainland Saudi​The Ras Al-Sheikh Hameed is a beautiful sandy cape located in Tabuk Province, at the[...]
Ras Al-Mashee – Safinat Haql
The Saudi Titanic in the Gulf of AqabahThe Gulf of Aqabah offers stunning views along the 170 kilometers it stretches[...]
Qassim traditional heritage sites
An heritage made of traditions and poetry More... Qassim Province hosts some of the most iconic features of Arabian culture[...]
Mugha’ir Shu’ayb – Madyan
The ancient city of MadyanFor too long people have believed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is devoid of historical[...]
Maqna – Bir Sa’idani
The wells of MosesMaqna is a charming coastal town located on the Gulf of Aqaba that faces Egypt and the[...]
Jubbah
A place where millennia are carved in the rockJubbah, located 90 km north of the city of Ha’il is the[...]
Jibal Mussala Ibrahim – Sheda
Al-Baha's village in the sky People who think that Saudi Arabia is only flat desert and sand dunes are surprised[...]
Jibal Hisma
The Wadi Rum of Saudi ArabiaJordan is famous for its Wadi Rum desert but it is less known that its[...]
Jebel Al-Lawz
​A mountain like no other in Saudi ArabiaThe Jebel Al-Lawz, whose name means the almond mountain in Arabic, is one[...]
Hail (City)
From The One Thousand and One Nights to the Saudi KingdomThe city of ​Hail, capital of the eponymous province, is[...]
Fayd
A major oasis city along the pilgrimage road from BaghdadThe importance of the Darb ZubaydahWhen the Abbasid Caliphs took power[...]
Edge of the World
The Popular Natural Wonder of Riyadh RegionThe Edge of the World (whose real name is Jebel Fihrayn) has become within[...]
Buraidah Date Festival
Celebrating the most iconic delicacy of Arabia More... Saudis like to break their fast with dates (photo courtesy of kufarooq12)[...]
Al-Shinanah Tower
​The iconic watchtower of Qassim Province On the southwest of the city of Al-Rass in Qassim Province is an unexpected[...]
Al-Shaq – Great Canyon
​The Great Canyon of Saudi ArabiaTabuk Province has one of the most incredible concentrations of natural wonders in the Kingdom[...]
Al-Masmak Fort
An icon of the history of Riyadh and Saudi Arabia​The history of the Saudi kingdomsThe history of Riyadh and the[...]
Al-Bahah (city) & Baljureshi
Cities on the edge of the world (author: Florent Egal)

About the Author

My name is Florent Egal, I am a French national living in Riyadh since January 2010. After six years of exploration of Saudi Arabia I have decided to show with this website that KSA has much more to offer than the stereotype landscape of empty extends of sand dunes. I hope that after reading through these pages people will feel the same willingness and amazement than I have to discover this fascinating country