Join an immersive 1-day to 7-day photography adventure through the breathtaking landscapes and ancient heritage of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. From dramatic volcanic fields and towering sandstone formations to UNESCO World Heritage sites and vibrant oasis landscapes, this journey is designed for photographers seeking unforgettable experiences and remarkable images. See below for an example 7-day trip or download the PDF of the 2-day trip with photographs you’ll get (above)
Guided by experienced professional photographers, you’ll explore iconic locations including Hegra, Elephant Rock, Maraya, Rainbow Arch, Ashar Valley, Dadan, Jabal Ikmah and the spectacular Al-Gharameel Dark Sky Park. Capture stunning sunrises, golden-hour landscapes, ancient archaeological wonders and some of the clearest night skies in the region.
Whether you’re passionate about landscape photography, astrophotography, travel storytelling or cultural heritage, this workshop offers a perfect blend of hands-on guidance, unique access to world-class locations and opportunities to refine your photographic skills in one of the world’s most visually striking destinations.
Beyond photography, you’ll experience the rich history, warm hospitality, local craftsmanship and timeless beauty that make AlUla one of the Middle East’s most captivating travel destinations. Return home with an incredible portfolio of images, new creative inspiration and stories of a land not many photographers have visited.
Day 1: Arrival
Meet at AlUla International Airport and head to our hotel in central AlUla. That night we’ll have a welcome dinner and an orientation session in AlJadidah and Old Town.
Day 2: Old Town, Oasis & Harrat
An early morning sunrise shoot in AlUla Old Town through the mudbrick alleyways and from the top of the castle. This will be followed by a tour through the Oasis, capturing beautiful summer farms and sunbursts through the palm trees with stunning mountain backdrops.
For sunset we head to the top of the volcanic Harrat for incredible views over AlUla and to capture the sun setting amidst the volcanoes.
Day 3: Dadan, Jabal Ikmah, Maraya & Rainbow Arch
Morning photography takes place in the World Heritage sites of Dadan & Jabal Ikmah, where we will see incredible rock-carved tombs, ancient inscriptions and a live archaeological site.
In the afternoon we head to Maraya, the world’s largest mirrored building, to capture unique reflections of the mountains and sky.
From there we move to Shalal Canyons, via acacia trees and camels, for late afternoon sunbeams breaking through mountains. Lastly we continue onwards to the stunning rock monolith of Rainbow Arch just outside AlUla for night-time astrophotography in serene surrounds.
Day 4: Elephant & Jar Rock, Wadi AlFann & Hegra
We spend blue hour and sunrise shooting unique angles of Elephant & Jar Rock before driving through the skyscraper-sized vertical mountains and long sand valleys of Wadi Al Fann.
In the afternoon we have one of the highlights of the tour: a Vintage Land Rover tour through Hegra with a golden hour shoot at the famous Qasr al-Farid (Lonely Tomb).
Day 5: Harrat, Elephant Rock & Al-Gharameel
In the early morning we head back to the volcanic Harrat, this time to shoot the rising sun lighting up the pinnacles below, followed by rest and an editing session.
For sunset we will head to Elephant Rock to capture sunbursts through the gaps of the huge landform, followed by a very special night of astrophotography in Al-Gharameel, AlUla’s world-famous Dark Sky Park.
Day 6: Ashar Valley, Madrasat Addeera & Old Town
Sunrise photography of the orange mountains of Ashar Valley will be followed by a visit to Madrasat Addeera to capture local artisans working on palm-weaving, stone-carving and sadu.
At night we head to Old Town to capture the beauty of the heritage site illuminated in the dark – a truly memorable photoshoot.
Day 7: Review & Departure
Following a farewell breakfast we head back to the airport tired but happy, with amazing images to share with the people back home.
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The standard photography tours range from 1 day to 7 days in length. The itinerary above is an example of a 7 day tour but we can also build a bespoke trip for you depending on your days available and location preferences.
Please fill in the form with details of your preferred dates, trip length and any specific sites you’d like to visit. We’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.
For more urgent requests feel free to email or WhatsApp at:
info@nickjacksonphotography.co.uk
+44 7932 077 393 (UK)
+966 57383 2052 (KSA)
