Request the Private Rider Pack · 28 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027

Ride Saudi Arabia.
Feel the Dakar.
Live it on a BMW GS.

Request the private expedition briefing before deciding if this rare Saudi Arabia BMW GS journey is the right ride for you: full route, hotels, Dakar timing, logistics, rider fit and deposit process.

Request Private Rider Pack Secure your spot with a €1,350 deposit
2,160km by motorcycle
12days
11hotel nights
20riders maximum

This is not another motorcycle holiday. It is Saudi Arabia, Dakar atmosphere, BMW GS and premium logistics in one rare expedition.

Private Rider Pack

Your private expedition briefing before you decide.

The Private Rider Pack is not a generic brochure. It is the decision document for serious riders considering KSA GS ADVENTURE: what the expedition includes, how the route works, where you recover, how the Dakar timing fits in, and how to secure one of the 20 places.

RouteHotelsBMW GSDakar timingDeposit
Full expedition routeStages, distances, Dakar moments and the logic behind the 12-day journey.
Hotels & recoverySelected hotels, comfort strategy and why recovery matters after long riding days.
BMW R 1300 GS setupBike details, riding format, support and rider expectations.
How to joinAvailability, €1,350 deposit, next steps and direct contact with Kush.
BMW GS on a dramatic Saudi mountain sunrise with KSA GS Adventure flag
Dakar energy · BMW GS · Saudi Arabia

Not watching the adventure. Riding into it.

A cinematic expedition built around the opening atmosphere of Dakar 2027: desert roads, rally culture, premium hotels and the BMW R 1300 GS as your machine for the journey.

Why this expedition exists

Built for riders who want a story, not a souvenir.

KSA GS ADVENTURE is designed for adventure riders who already know Europe, Morocco or weekend escapes — and now want a bigger horizon, a serious bike, a real desert context and the emotional weight of the Dakar.

01

The BMW GS is the centre

The BMW R 1300 GS is not a detail. It is the machine that defines the experience: distance, desert, mountains, Red Sea roads and long days in the saddle.

02

Dakar is integrated

Scrutineering, the prologue and the opening live stages are built into the expedition’s route. The rally is not decoration; it is part of the journey.

03
Hotels · Logistics · Support

Premium recovery

Selected hotels, controlled logistics, luggage transfer and support are designed so riders can push on the bike and recover properly off it.

BMW Motorrad Riyadh showroom

BMW Motorrad Riyadh

Your pickup point is BMW Motorrad / Naghi Motors KSA in Riyadh — a real operational base worthy of the expedition.

What is included

Everything essential is already structured.

✓BMW R 1300 GS included
Prepared for long-distance adventure riding and supplied in Riyadh.
✓11 hotel nights
Selected 4–5★ properties across Riyadh, Al Bahah, KAEC, Yanbu, AlUla, Hail and Buraydah.
✓Dakar 2027 opening moments
Scrutineering, prologue and the first live stages integrated into the route.
✓Support vehicle and luggage transfer
Tools, selected spare parts and emergency support during the expedition.
✓Expert route leadership
Small group format, personal orientation and direct team concierge before departure.
✓Financial protection
Stripe checkout, Generali guarantee and mandatory IATI travel/cancellation insurance.
Strategic Dakar context

The expedition follows the emotional opening of Dakar 2027.

The official Dakar 2027 map makes the proposition instantly understandable: Saudi Arabia is not a backdrop. The country is the stage. KSA GS ADVENTURE places riders inside that atmosphere during the rally’s first decisive days.

Official Dakar 2027 Saudi Arabia route map

Official Dakar 2027 route map

Your expedition connects Riyadh, KAEC, Yanbu, AlUla, Hail and the central Saudi corridor while the Dakar is alive around you. It creates the fastest possible understanding of why this trip is rare, timely and emotionally powerful.

Premium itinerary

12 days. 2,160 km. 11 premium hotel nights.

Every stage has been designed to combine real riding, Dakar atmosphere and premium recovery at selected hotels. This is the route architecture behind the expedition.

12days across Saudi Arabia
2,160km planned on the bike
11selected hotel nights
3Dakar live moments
Full itinerary · 28 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027
28 Dec · Arrival
Riyadh — Arrival + BMW
Collect BMW R 1300 GS at BMW Motorrad Riyadh · Group briefing · Welcome dinner
The Ritz-Carlton
🏨 Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh arrival★ 4.6 Open in Google Maps →
29 Dec · Stage 1 ⭐
Riyadh → Al Bahah
Route 40 west · Taif pass 2,400 m · Hejaz Escarpment · Descent to Red Sea
~380 km
Cloud City Hotel
🏨 Hotel Cloud City Hotel Al Bahah★ 4.2 Open in Google Maps →
30 Dec · Stage 2
Al Bahah → KAEC
Red Sea coast north · Arrive KAEC ahead of Dakar start
~280 km
Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina
🏨 Hotel Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina KAEC★ 4.4 Open in Google Maps →
31 Dec · Dakar — Technical checks
KAEC — New Year's Eve at Dakar
Admin & technical checks · Camp atmosphere · New Year's Eve dinner
DAKAR
Bay La Sun
🏨 Hotel Bay La Sun KAEC · NYE★ 4.4 Open in Google Maps →
1 Jan · Dakar Prologue
Dakar 2027 Prologue · KAEC
Start podium · 1,000+ competitors · Race atmosphere
DAKAR PROLOGUE
Bay La Sun
🏨 Hotel Bay La Sun KAEC · Prologue★ 4.4 Open in Google Maps →
2 Jan · Stage 3 · Dakar Stage 1
KAEC → Yanbu
Ride the same road as the Dakar · Rally Stage 1
DAKAR STAGE 1~150 km
ibis Yanbu
🏨 Hotel ibis Yanbu Yanbu★ 4.2 Open in Google Maps →
3 Jan · Stage 4 · Dakar Stage 2
Yanbu → AlUla
Dakar Stage 2 route · AlUla — Nabataean city, UNESCO
DAKAR STAGE 2~300 km
Banyan Tree AlUla
🏨 Hotel Banyan Tree AlUla AlUla★ 4.7 Open in Google Maps →
4 Jan · Stage 5 · Dakar Stage 3
AlUla → Hail
Dakar Stage 3 route · Arrive Hail alongside competitors
DAKAR STAGE 3~300 km
Golden Tulip Hail
🏨 Hotel Golden Tulip Hail Hail★ 3.5 Open in Google Maps →
5 Jan · Free day
Hail
Rest · Dakar Stage 4 nearby · Qishlah fortress
Free day
Golden Tulip Hail
🏨 Hotel Golden Tulip Hail Hail · rest day★ 3.5 Open in Google Maps →
6 Jan · Stage 6
Hail → Buraydah
Ride south · Central Arabian plateau · Al Qassim oasis
~230 km
Best Western Plus
🏨 Hotel Best Western Plus Buraydah★ 4.0 Open in Google Maps →
7 Jan · Stage 7
Buraydah → Riyadh
Final riding stage · Route 65 south · Return BMW at Riyadh
~320 km
The Ritz-Carlton
🏨 Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh return★ 4.6 Open in Google Maps →
8 Jan · Departure
Riyadh — Fly home
Transfer to airport · End of an unforgettable adventure
Premium return flight
✈ Premium return
Fly home in comfort King Khalid International Airport · Final chapter Open airport in Google Maps →
Rider fit

Designed for a very specific kind of rider.

This section should qualify the prospect visually, not just with text. The right rider feels called out immediately; the wrong rider recognises this is not their kind of trip.

Adventure rider with BMW GS overlooking the Saudi desertFor real adventure riders

This expedition is for you if…

  • You ride adventure bikes and want something bigger than Europe or a conventional Morocco tour.
  • You want Saudi Arabia, Dakar atmosphere and a route that feels rare from day one.
  • You value premium logistics, selected hotels and a team that knows how to operate a serious expedition.
  • You want a story worth telling for years — not just another motorcycle holiday.
If you look at this image and immediately imagine yourself there, you are probably the right fit.
Relaxed beach holiday scene at a resortNot for passive tourists

This is not for you if…

  • You are mainly looking for a cheap trip or a standard leisure holiday.
  • You prefer beach time, comfort-first tourism and fully predictable easy routes.
  • You do not feel attracted by desert scale, GS identity, rally culture or expedition intensity.
  • You want an anonymous package rather than a curated, small-group, high-commitment journey.
If your dream trip looks more like a resort lounger than a GS in the desert, this expedition is probably not the right match.
Human authority

Led by riders. Backed by a compact expert team.

High-ticket adventure travel needs faces, responsibility and direct access. Instead of a generic list of guides, this landing shows the actual expedition team in one compact, premium visual and gives prospects a direct human contact to speak with.

KSA GS Adventure instructors team photo
KSA GS Adventure Instructors

Expert guides for the ultimate GS expedition.

The expedition is supported by a close-knit guide team built around experienced GS riders and operational support on the ground.

Roma · Radim · Rob · Martín · Rick
Kush, Tour Director
Your direct point of contact

Kush

Tour Director · BMW GS Adventure Tours

Kush is the person to contact first to request the Private Rider Pack, clarify the expedition details and decide whether KSA GS ADVENTURE is the right fit. This keeps the process personal, selective and accountable before asking for a high-ticket decision.

✓Direct access for questions about the route, the Dakar context, rider fit and the booking process.
✓Personal support before deposit: dates, logistics, hotels, operational structure and next steps.
✓A real human contact behind the expedition — not an anonymous enquiry form.
💬WhatsApp+44 7910 149925 ✉EmailKsagsadv@gmail.com
Ask Kush on WhatsAppEmail Kush directly
Reserve with confidence

Before paying, know what protects you.

StripeGeneraliIATIBMWDakar
✓Secure Stripe checkout
Your €1,350 deposit is processed through the same protected checkout flow used across the official booking process.
✓Generali financial guarantee
KSA GS ADVENTURE operates with a travel agency financial guarantee that reinforces payment protection.
✓IATI travel and cancellation insurance
Mandatory insurance adds medical, evacuation, cancellation and early return protection for the expedition.
✓BMW Motorrad Riyadh base
The motorcycle pickup point gives the expedition a real local operating structure.
Protected payment plan

A clear path to the expedition.

€1,350Deposit · on booking10% refundable deposit · secures your place immediately.
€5,400Confirmation · September 202640% once your place, planning and rider onboarding are confirmed.
€6,750Final payment · November 202650% before departure, once hotels, logistics and expedition operations are closed.
Secure your spot with a €1,350 deposit
Rider feedback

What riders remember long after the engine stops.

Premium logistics matter. Great routes matter. But what really sells an expedition like this is what riders say after they have lived it.

★★★★★

“Pure adventure. The bikes are in top condition and the trails were breathtaking. These guys know how to balance safety and adrenaline.”

Mark Henderson · United States
★★★★★

“Outstanding organisation and a first-class BMW fleet. The guides are real professionals.”

Hans Müller · Germany
★★★★★

“Very good experience. The team prepared an unforgettable trip: routes, motorcycles and places of the highest level.”

Jose Morales · Spain
★★★★★

“The kind of ride you remember for life. Long horizons, strong logistics and the feeling that everything had been thought through before we arrived.”

James Walker · United Kingdom
★★★★★

“What impressed me most was the balance: premium hotels at night, real adventure during the day and guides who understood the GS spirit perfectly.”

Lars Petersen · Denmark
★★★★★

“A serious expedition, not a tourist package. The route, the bikes and the atmosphere made it feel much closer to rally culture than a normal motorcycle tour.”

Marco Conti · Italy
★★★★★

“Clear communication, excellent preparation and a very personal approach. You feel there is a real team behind the experience, not just a booking page.”

Thomas Berger · Switzerland
★★★★★

“Saudi Arabia has the scale every adventure rider dreams of. Riding a GS through that landscape with proper support is something completely different.”

Andrew Collins · Australia
★★★★★

“Premium, intense and beautifully organised. It delivered the one thing I wanted: a motorcycle story that did not feel like anything I had done before.”

Michael van Dijk · Netherlands
Private Rider Pack

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