The programme of knowledge enrichment for rural tourism & outdoor activities includes a number of workshops and awareness lectures in the field. The aim of this programme is to improve the skills of those who are interested in all rural tourism and hiking activities, as well as increasing the awareness of outdoor ethics.

Hiking Guidance Skills Workshop

A workshop that talks about the basic skills that every Hiking guide needs to excel in managing groups while walking the trails, including personal and leadership traits as well as technical traits.

Who is it for?

Those who are interested in leading and guiding hiking groups.
Outdoor trips organisers.

Language: Arabic only.
​Location: To be informed.
​Price: SAR 250

Registration is closed

Leave No Trace Workshop

The outdoor Ethics Workshop or (Leave No Trace) is one of the most important workshops in the field of hiking and wildlife activities. Participant in this workshop learns the principles of enjoying nature and coexisting with it and how to preserve the ecosystem. The workshop is considered one of the programme approved by the American organization Leave No Trace (the educational partner of Earth Trails) as well as the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation. Also, it qualifies participant for obtaining a hiking guide license

Who is it for?

Those working in the field of organising outdoor trips.
​Nature enthusiasts.
Those wishing to obtain a hiking guide license.

Language: Arabic / English.
​Location: To be informed.
​Price: SAR 200

Registration is closed

How To Deal With Plants on
​Hiking Trails

It is about how to be part of nature, deal with plants of all kinds and living creatures, as well as reduce the risks you may face in the wilderness. Also, how you can play a role in enhancing ecological balance.

Who is it for?

For those who are interested in initiatives to plant wild trees and enhance conservation on the natural environment

Language: Arabic only.
​Location: To be informed.
​Price: SAR 35

Registration is closed

Wilderness First Aid Course

In this course, you will learn how to use the resources around you in the wilderness to rescue an injured person. This certificate is one of the basic requirements for organising and participating in hiking trips.

Who is it for?

For all ​nature enthusiasts, even if they are not hikers, because of its importance in saving lives of others.​

Language: Arabic / English.
​Location: To be informed.
​Price: SAR 1050

Registration is closed

Marketing Eco-Tourism Programmes

The lecturer talks about how strong branding in Eco-Tourism creates new opportunities for local Economy and the environment. Also, how tourism based on soft power can be built through government policies.   

​Who is it for?

​It is for those who are interested in tourism marketing and Eco-Tourism in particular.
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​Language: Arabic / English.
​Location: King Abdullah Rd, Emaar square.
Date: 23 Oct 2021.
Price: SAR 35

REGISTRATION IS OPEN