Things to Do in Abha & Asir — Book 4 Activities

Green highlands, cloud forests and cool mountain air

Perched above 2,000 metres, Abha and the Asir highlands are Saudi Arabia's green escape , misty cloud forests, terraced hillside villages and cool mountain air that feels a world away from the desert below. Paraglide above the canopy, zip-line across verdant valleys or hike trails rich with endemic birdlife.

Top Activities in Abha & Asir

Paraglider with a red wing soaring above hazy layered mountain ridges Pickup included
Abha & Asir

Abha Paragliding

2 hours Moderate
Hiker walking a trail through a green shrub-covered mountain valley toward distant plains Pickup included
Abha & Asir

Asir Mountain Hiking

5 hours Moderate

Adventure in Abha & Asir

Paraglider with a red wing soaring above hazy layered mountain ridges Pickup included
Abha & Asir

Abha Paragliding

2 hours Moderate
Hiker walking a trail through a green shrub-covered mountain valley toward distant plains Pickup included
Abha & Asir

Asir Mountain Hiking

5 hours Moderate

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Abha & Asir FAQ

Top activities include tandem paragliding from 2,400m, zip-lining across mountain valleys, Asir cloud forest walks, mountain hiking through juniper forests, and birdwatching for the endemic Asir magpie. Abha is Saudi's coolest summer escape.
Abha is significantly cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia, with summer highs around 25 °C and winter lows near 5 °C. Mist and light rain are common, especially in the monsoon-influenced summer months.
Every flight is a tandem flight with a pilot, so no experience is needed. Flights only go ahead when the wind allows.
The endemic Asir magpie is the highlight, along with Bonelli's eagles, Arabian partridge and diverse butterfly species. The cloud forests are a biodiversity hotspot.
Abha has a regional airport (AHB) with flights from Riyadh and Jeddah. It's also a scenic 3-hour drive from Taif via the Hejaz mountains.

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