Saudi Arabia · TAIF DAY TRIPS
Taif sits at 1,900 metres up an escarpment road of switchbacks, which is why it keeps roses and cloud while the coast bakes. These 5 trips are compared on driving time, what they stop for and what they cost.
Review of Taif from Jeddah: mountain views, rose perfume, traditional lunch, guide quality, long drives, value, and practical booking advice.
“We had a lovely day with Kuram. He is very knowledgeable, speaks English super well, is flexible to adapt plans to our lunch requirements, showed us the best spots in the mountains. Great trip if you want to spend the day outside the city.”
Review of the Taif day tour from Jeddah, covering Shubra Palace, old markets, mountain roads, parks, price, timing, and practical tips.
“The pick up was at 7 am but it was only after a 2 1/2 hour drive that the driver told me that nothing opens in Taif until 4 pm. I had expected a guide but this guy was basically a driver who could not tell me anything other than in the evening there would be a lot of activity. His body odour was noticeable and he had bad breath. I asked him to take me back to Jeddah. We drove through the mountains and it took 3 hours. He was using his phone as a sat nav and also making calls with his phone in hand. We drove through…”
Review of a Taif day trip from Mecca, with mountain views, rose farms, local food, culture, costs, and practical advice.
Explore Al-Hada, optional Al-Shafa, Taif palaces, rose farms, and Souq Okaz on an eight-hour private mountain tour.
Explore Taif with a private guide, cable car ride, old souk, Shubra Palace, rose country, Rudaf Park, and Shafa Mountain views.
“Nice tour with good comments. Cable car ride is great. Guide very friendly and speak good English. I recommend”
Pick a desert, an old town or a stretch of reef.
