Riyadh to AlUla and Return | Field Training for Tour Guides
A field-training journey for licensed tour guides, with in-depth interpretation and hands-on learning
About the journey
The fifth bridging journey runs from Riyadh through Al Washm, Qassim, Hail and Jubbah to AlUla, then returns to Riyadh over seven days, following the field programme provided.
A field programme for tour guides combining in-depth interpretation, practical training and visits to the sites listed in the itinerary.
Riyadh · Al Washm · Qassim · Hail · Jubbah · AlUla · return to Riyadh
- Gain first-hand knowledge of historical and natural sites along the route.
- Connect destination knowledge with direct observation of each place and its context.
- Expand licensed guides’ practical experience in leading a multi-stop tour.
What’s included
- In-depth interpretation and training for tour guides
- Twin-share accommodation
- Lunch in Jubbah and at Al-Eissa Farm
- Coach transport to and from Riyadh
- All tourist sites listed in the itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Friday, 27 November 2026Riyadh · Al Washm and QassimView day detailsHide day details
Journey route
Today’s stops, in order
Swipe to see the remaining stops- Meet in RiyadhDr. Cafe, Al Arid District, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
- Al-Qasab Salt FlatsDepart at 10:15 a.m.; walk barefoot across the salt lakes
- Bird sanctuary and Al Washm MuseumVisit the bird sanctuary, followed by Al Washm Museum
- Historic ShaqraLunch at the Iraqi Restaurant; visit Al-Jumaih and Al-Eissa House and Luluwa Wall, and hear the story of Hamad bin Ghayhab and Ibrahim Pasha’s army: “We wanted Shaqra, but God willed it to be Dhurma.”
- Historic UshaiqerVisit Uncle Hamad Al-Salem Museum and learn the stories of Al-Mufayliq Mosque and Sheikh Abdul Latif Al-Musharraf Mosque, maternal grandfather of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab
- UnaizahVisit Moudi Al-Bassami House and Al-Musayqif Market
- BuraydahDinner, then transfer to the accommodation for the night
Day 2 · Saturday, 28 November 2026Qassim · HailView day detailsHide day details
Journey route
Today’s stops, in order
Swipe to see the remaining stops- BuraydahBreakfast, then visit the camel market, described in the programme as the largest camel market in the Middle East
- Historic Fayd VillageLearn about the village and the story of Zubaydah, wife of Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid
- Al-ShinanLunch in town
- Al-Hatima VolcanoBetween Al-Shinan and Taba; walk across the volcano
- Old Taba, then HailLearn how the volcano affected Taba 45 years ago, then drive to Hail for accommodation, dinner and free time
Day 3 · Sunday, 29 November 2026Hail · JubbahView day detailsHide day details
Journey route
Today’s stops, in order
Swipe to see the remaining stops- HailBreakfast, then visit Qishlah Fort and A’arif Fort
- JubbahVisit rock inscriptions at four sites, including the Jubbah king, the chariot and African animals, spanning the Neolithic, Bronze Age, Thamudic and Nabataean periods through the early Islamic era
- Al-Eyada FarmLearn about the Al-Rimal family of Shammar and their influence on the Great Nafud Desert at a 470-year-old farm; see camels draw water from the old well and have lunch with Abu Mohammed
- Historic Aqdah VillageVisit Al-Qunun Fort and learn the family’s story of collecting zakat after the Al Ali family of Shammar took control of the Hail Emirate
- HailHead to dinner, then stay overnight at the accommodation
Day 4 · Monday, 30 November 2026Hail → AlUla · Old TownView day detailsHide day details
Journey route
Today’s stops, in order
Swipe to see the remaining stops- Hail to AlUlaBreakfast, then travel to AlUla
- Bani Suwaylim settlementLunch at the settlement
- Al-Eissa and Al-Abdulkarim farmsTransfer to the accommodation
- From Dadan Gate to AlUla Old TownWalk through historic palm farms and learn about life in old AlUla, Musab bin Umayr Fort and ways of life centuries ago
- AlUlaDinner at a heritage restaurant, then transfer to the accommodation for the night
Day 5 · Tuesday, 1 December 2026AlUla · Hegra, Old Town and Elephant RockView day detailsHide day details
Journey route
Today’s stops, in order
Swipe to see the remaining stops- HegraBreakfast and an introduction to the Nabataeans and Hinat bint Wahb
- Al-Eissa FarmLunch
- AlUla Old Town and Elephant RockVisit AlUla Old Town, then Elephant Rock
- AlUlaDinner at a local restaurant, then return to the farm for the night
Day 6 · Wednesday, 2 December 2026AlUla · Dadan, Jabal Ikmah and MarayaView day detailsHide day details
Journey route
Today’s stops, in order
Swipe to see the remaining stops- Dadan and Jabal IkmahBreakfast and visit Dadan and Jabal Ikmah
- Jabal Al-QawsVisit the mountain and its Nabataean inscriptions
- Shallal stopLunch at the stop
- Shallal Resort and MarayaVisit the resort and Maraya, described in the programme as the world’s largest mirrored building
- AlUlaDinner, then return to the farm for the night
Day 7 · Thursday, 3 December 2026Return to RiyadhView day detailsHide day details
Journey route
Today’s stops, in order
- AlUlaBreakfast at 9:00 a.m.
- The drive to RiyadhTravel to Riyadh, with lunch en route
- RiyadhArrive safely and conclude the journey
Meet the trainer
Imad Mohammad Kashmiri
Founder of Hamza Camel Tours | International and nationally accredited tour-guide trainer
A tourism professional with more than ten years of tour-guiding experience in Saudi Arabia, alongside extensive experience in training and professional development.
He holds a training accreditation from the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) and is a nationally accredited trainer with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism.
He founded Hamza Camel Tours and develops tourism experiences and programmes combining historical knowledge, site interpretation, storytelling and practical application in line with professional best practices.
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Imad Mohammad Kashmiri is a tourism expert, professional trainer and entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience across training, management, healthcare and tourism.
He began his career in healthcare as a cardiopulmonary technologist at King Abdulaziz Medical City before moving into tourism, applying his scientific, management and training experience to develop tourism experiences and professional talent.
Tourism and training experience
Internationally accredited trainer – WFTGA
Accredited by the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, he delivers training to international standards in heritage-site interpretation, storytelling, visitor engagement and tour-guiding skills.
Nationally accredited trainer – Saudi Ministry of Tourism
He trains and develops tour guides to national standards, strengthening their professional and field skills in support of the Kingdom’s tourism sector.
Professional tour guide – since 2015
He has led and organised cultural, historical, heritage and nature tours across Saudi Arabia, working with international tour operators, official delegations and government tourism initiatives.
Founder and Operations Director – Hamza Camel Tours
He leads tourism product and programme development, operations, local and international partnerships, and experiences reflecting the Kingdom’s history, culture and heritage.
Leadership and professional experience
Alongside his tourism work, he founded and managed a centre specialising in medical training and health education, overseeing training programmes, quality and operations.
He previously worked as a cardiopulmonary technologist at King Abdulaziz Medical City, part of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs.
These varied experiences shaped his professional approach, grounded in careful planning, leadership, training and practical application.
Qualifications and professional accreditations
- Internationally accredited trainer with the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA).
- Nationally accredited tour-guide trainer with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism.
- Certified professional trainer since 2008.
- Certified creative-thinking trainer.
- Certified marketing-skills trainer.
- Certified strategic planner.
- Certified trainer in basic CPR and first aid.
Areas of expertise
- Training and developing tour guides.
- Historical-site interpretation and cultural heritage.
- Storytelling and visitor engagement.
- Tourism programme and product design and development.
- Tourism destination management and operations.
- Strategic planning, leadership and talent development.
- Organising familiarisation tours and field-training programmes.
Professional achievements and contributions
- More than ten years of tour-guiding experience in Saudi Arabia.
- Trained more than 40 cohorts of tour-guide students, many of whom went on to earn professional licences.
- Participated in international tourism exhibitions and represented the Kingdom at professional events.
- Delivered training programmes and workshops in tour guiding, site interpretation and visitor-experience development.
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