Join us on our epic Gulf trek tour and venture across the Arabia visiting the alternative side of each Gulf country through Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
While many travellers only see the Gulf through the lens of carefully-curated tourist attractions, this YPT tour allows you to adventure well off the beaten path to experience the Arabian Peninsula in such a unique way that very few tourists get to see or experience.
| Group | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Price | Single Supplement |
| Group A: Oman, UAE, Qatar, & Bahrain | January 15th | January 24th | 10 days | $2995 | $650 |
| Group B: Kuwait | January 24th | Janaury 27th | 4 days | $695 | $120 |
| Group C: Saudi Arabia | Janaury 27th | February 3rd | 8 days | $2845 | $400 |
| Group D – FULL TOUR: Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia | January 15th | February 3rd | 20 days | $5995 | $1150 |
The Gulf trek tour commences in Muscat in Oman, from there you’ll have tea with locals, swim in hidden natural pools, an overnight stay in an ancient mud village.
Next is the UAE, where you’ll explore one of the country’s least-known, but most important cities, Al Ain. Here, we’ll rub shoulders with camel traders, explore the country’s large mountain range, and experience traditional Emirati life – far removed from the extravagant and modernized Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, the capital, we’ll visit the country’s diverse culinary scene, visit one of the most iconic modern mosques in the world, and visit all things glitz and glam in the richest Emirate.
Heading to Qatar, you’ll visit a brutally honest slavery museum, meet with local vendors at one of the most traditional Souks in the country and learn about the importance of mangrove colonies whilst exploring them!
We’ll then take you to Bahrain – often misunderstood and labelled as one of the world’s most ‘boring’ countries. Here, you’ll explore the ruins of the ancient Dilmun civilization before we throw on swimsuits and snorkels to participate in an authentic pearl diving experience. You’ll further learn about the art of pearl diving that formed the base of this entire region’s economy before the discovery of oil.
Kuwait retains a very different feel than the rest of the Gulf. A combination of war, democracy, and freedom of speech have made it slightly less consumerist and traditional than the rest of the region. Here, you’ll visit the ruins of Saddam’s invasion kicking off the Iraq War, and an ancient civilization started by Alexander the Great. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the massive oil fields that have shaped the modern history of this region.
Finally, for our last country on our Gulf trek tour, we’ve left the largest country in the region to the last – Saudi Arabia. You can join us to explore the rapidly modernizing capital of Riyadh and visit one of the most incredible natural phenomena – the Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn). Also you will visit Medina, the second most holy city in Islam, AlUla – an incredible desert oasis, and experience the distinct diversity of old meets new in this stunning country!
Friday 15th January – Muscat, Oman
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Saturday 16th January – Muscat – Bimmah Sinkhole – Wadi Shab
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Sunday 17th January – Wadi Bini Khalid– Muscat – Nizwar – Misfat Al Abriyeen
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Monday 18th January – Misfat Al Abriyeen – Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Tuesday 19th January – Al Ain – Jebel Hafit – Yas Island – Abu Dhabi
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Wednesday 20th January – Abu Dhabi
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Thursday 21st January – Abu Dhabi – Doha, Qatar
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Friday 22nd January – Doha – Al Khor – Manama, Bahrain
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Saturday 23rd January – Manama
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Sunday 24th January – Manama – Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Monday 25th January – Kuwait City
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Tuesday 26th January- Kuwait City – Failaka Island – Kuwait City
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Wednesday 27th January – Kuwait City – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Thursday 28th January– Riyadh: Edge of the World
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Friday 29th January – Riyadh – Ushaiger – Buraidah
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Saturday 30th January – Buraidah – Hail
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Sunday 31st January – Hail – Al Ula (Dedan – Ikma Mountain & Elephant Rock)
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Monday 1st February – Al Ula – Madain Saleh (Hegra) – Medina
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Tuesday 2nd February – Medina – Jeddah
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Wednesday 3rd February – Jeddah
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