At first glance, Medina and Jeddah may seem like worlds apart. Medina, the second holiest city in Islam, lies inland and is known for its conservative atmosphere and significance as a pilgrimage site. In contrast, Jeddah, located on the shores of the beautiful Red Sea, has a long-standing reputation as Saudi Arabia’s most “liberal” city. […]

Join our tour group to the once notoriously hard to access Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which has only recently opened up to tourism and offers a new tourist visa programme for 51 nationalities. Our tour begins in the capital city, Riyadh, where you’ll explore the modern centre of Saudi Arabia as well as its ancient […]

When most people think of the United Arab Emirates, they think of Dubai. Yet, this oil rich country in the Arabian Gulf has so much more to offer!  From ancient Bedouin traditions, to traditional rural life, towering mountains, breathtaking beaches, and little-known city gems, the UAE truly offers a fabulous vacation destination. Check out our UAE […]

Oman is often referred to as the hidden gem of the Arabian Peninsula. While the rest of the Peninsula is known for its vast deserts, Oman offers so much more: pristine beaches, towering mountains, flowing rivers, and lush greenery.  Oman offers unparalleled hospitality. Omanis are known for their friendliness and down-to-earth nature. Unlike some other […]

YPT Tours to Yemen YPT is proud to announce our upcoming Yemen tours! While country has been affected by a civil War since 2014, which has made most of the provinces inaccessible, YPT has resumed tours to the Hadhramaut province – a region that has, like Socotra, largely been spared by the war. Yemen, known […]

Somaliland Tours – Group tours to Somaliland Young Pioneer Tours are offering fully guided Somaliland tours for 2024 and 2025. Join us and experience our tours to Somaliland, officially known as the Republic of Somaliland – the unrecognised sovereign state is located in the Horn of Africa. Explore the vibrant streets of Hargeisa, the largest and […]

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 […]

Organized group and private tours to Iraqi Kurdistan. Our Iraqi Kurdistan Tours allow you to explore all the Kurdistan has to offer.

Explore our 2023 and 2024 Iraqi Kurdistan and Federal Iraq tours.

Young Pioneer Tours was one of the very first travel companies to operate tours in Mauritania and to pioneer riding the Mauritania Iron Ore train. We’re pleased to announce our Mauritania tours schedule for 2024 – 2025, as well as our Mauritania independent tour packages. Traditionally inhabited by Berber nomads, the contemporary history of the […]