Tour Abha Villages + Meal At A Local Home
Overview
Start your tour off with a visit to the Habala Hanging Village, an abandoned village that gives you a glimpse of Saudi Arabia’s past. Take a cable car ride and soak in stunning views of the mountains and the surrounding landscape. Stop at High City, where you can enjoy stunning mountain views.
Head to a local house to take a closer look at the unique interiors, where every room is bursting with colors. Enjoy stories that will give you more insight into the families and lifestyles of the locals. Kick back into the tranquil atmosphere while enjoying top-notch Saudi hospitality and learn traditional dining etiquettes as you relish authentic dishes, the recipes for which have been in the family for generations.
Enjoy a mouthwatering spread of home-cooked Aseeri dishes which consists of a seasonal salad, Jareesh, a wheat dish made with aromatic spices, and Areeka, which is a sweet dish made with mashed dates and crumbled bread.
Abha is known for its serene atmosphere abundant in endless green landscapes and wild nature. Breathe in the fresh air as you drive to a local house where you can enjoy a bit of hiking in the nearby area before relishing a delicious home-cooked meal.
Information
- Day 1- 08:00: Pick-up: Get picked up from the meeting point from where you will head out to explore some of the stunning sights of Abha.- 08:30: Cable car ride to: Habala Hanging Village Bask in the stunning views of the Habala Hanging Village that is built on the side of a very steep cliff face, as you enjoy a cable car ride all the way to the top to see the diverse surroundings.- 10:30: Stop at High City: Prepare to be astonished by the splendid mountain views from a high altitude at the aptly named High City. Surrounded by hotels and parks, this is the perfect place to round off your trip.- 14:00: Local house visit: Pay a visit to a local house, where you can go on a mini hike, check out a bee yard, pick some fresh fruits and try your hand at making the Mifa bread. Have your host regale you with cultural stories as you enjoy an impressive spread of homemade delicacies- 17:00: End of tour: Take plenty of photos and prepare to head back as the tour has now come to an end. You will be dropped off at the meeting point.
- English-speaking tour guide
- Pick-up from & drop-off at the gathering point
- Entry fees
- Local house with lunch
- Taxes & surcharges
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Snacks or meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Guests must wear comfortable footwear and dress modestly.