Ziyarat tour
Madinah ziyarat with Wadi Jinn
Wadi Jinn is a valley outside Madinah that draws visitors mostly out of curiosity about the effect the slope has on a stationary vehicle, and it sits close enough to the city that it makes an easy addition to a Madinah ziyarat tour rather than a trip on its own. This page covers our Madinah ziyarat with Wadi Jinn added, one booking that combines the usual ziyarat stops with the extra stop at the valley, for a fare fixed before you travel. Umrah Online Taxi runs this as a single trip with your own driver, not a shared tour bus.
- FromSAR 300Whole vehicle, return included
What Wadi Jinn is
Wadi Jinn is a well known spot in a valley outside Madinah where cars left in neutral appear to roll uphill, which has made it a popular stop for visitors. Most explanations describe this as an optical effect of the surrounding slope and landscape. Your driver can point out the spot and let you see it yourself, which is really the point of the visit.
Madinah ziyarat with Wadi Jinn fare
The fare covers the full ziyarat loop with Wadi Jinn added, return to your hotel. All prices are in Saudi Riyal, for the whole vehicle.
Sedan
Toyota Camry
- 4 seats
- 2 large cases plus 2 hand bags
Return included
SAR 300Whole vehicle, return includedBook on WhatsAppSedan
Hyundai Sonata
- 4 seats
- 2 large cases plus 2 hand bags
Return included
SAR 300Whole vehicle, return includedBook on WhatsAppVan
Hyundai Staria
- 7 seats
- 6 large cases plus 4 hand bags
9 seat Staria carrying up to 7 passengers
Return included
SAR 400Whole vehicle, return includedBook on WhatsAppSUV
GMC Yukon XL
- 7 seats
- 6 large cases plus 4 hand bags
Yukon XL or similar
Return included
SAR 500Whole vehicle, return includedBook on WhatsAppVan
Toyota Hiace
- 11 seats
- 10 large cases plus 10 hand bags
Return included
SAR 450Whole vehicle, return includedBook on WhatsAppMinibus
Toyota Coaster
- 19 seats
- 15 large cases plus 19 hand bags
Return included
SAR 650Whole vehicle, return includedBook on WhatsAppCoach
Coach
- 44 seats
- 44 large cases plus 44 hand bags
Return included
SAR 850Whole vehicle, return includedBook on WhatsApp
Whole vehicle, one direction unless return is marked. Pay the driver at the end, cash in SAR or bank transfer. No deposit, no card, no booking fee.
For comparison, the standard Madinah ziyarat tour without Wadi Jinn starts at SAR 200. Camry and Sonata seat 4 with 2 large cases plus 2 hand bags. Staria seats 7 with 6 large cases plus 4 hand bags, Yukon XL seats 7 with 6 large plus 4 hand, Hiace seats 11 with 10 large plus 10 hand, Coaster seats 19 with 15 large plus hand bags in the racks, and the Coach seats 44 with 1 large and 1 hand bag per seat. Large cases are 23 kg, with every seat taken.
Where the driver meets you
Pick-up is your Madinah hotel lobby, and the driver plans the route so Wadi Jinn fits naturally alongside the usual stops of Masjid Quba, Masjid Qiblatain, the Uhud site and the seven mosques. Mornings after Fajr tend to be quietest at Quba, so an early start is often the most comfortable way to run the whole loop before the day gets busy or hot.
How far is Wadi Jinn from Madinah?
Adding it to the standard two hour ziyarat tour typically extends the trip by 30 to 40 minutes each way, so plan for a loop closer to three hours in total rather than two. The extra distance is the main reason this combined tour costs more than the standard ziyarat fare.
What the fare includes
The fare covers the vehicle for your party only, the driver, fuel, tolls and parking, and the full loop including the extra stop at Wadi Jinn. Ask for chilled water when you book, which matters here since the stops are outdoors. What is charged separately is time well beyond the standard length of this tour, at the hourly rate, and any stop added that was not part of the original booking.
Which vehicle suits this trip
Small families are comfortable in the Camry or Sonata for this loop, since it does not involve heavy luggage, only the usual water and cameras for a half day out. Groups of six to eight, which is common for this particular tour since people often bring visiting relatives specifically to see Wadi Jinn, are well suited to the Staria or Hiace. If you are combining this with a larger group ziyarat, the Coaster keeps everyone together for the whole loop rather than splitting across vehicles.
How to book this tour
Message us to say you want the Madinah ziyarat with Wadi Jinn added, along with your hotel, the date, and roughly what time you want to start. If anyone in your group has mobility needs, mention it. A folding wheelchair travels in the Staria or Hiace boot at no extra charge, and the driver helps the passenger into a seat. Tell us before booking if the passenger cannot leave the wheelchair. A fare comes back the same day, and payment is to the driver once the tour finishes.
Other ways to see Wadi Jinn
Some visitors join a shared group tour that includes Wadi Jinn as one stop among several others on someone else’s schedule, which can work if the group’s pace suits you. A private booking means the order and the pace of the stops are yours to set, and the driver waits as long as you want at any one place rather than moving the group along to a timetable. We do not publish prices for any tour operator other than our own.
Tips for this trip
Go early if you can, since both Quba and Wadi Jinn are more comfortable before the midday heat builds. Bring a camera, since the Wadi Jinn stop is a visual thing to see rather than a place to pray, unlike the rest of the ziyarat loop. If you are also interested in the Haramain station or a day trip further afield, ask us and we can plan a fuller itinerary around your stay in Madinah, near Medina’s other main sites.
Frequently asked questions
Vehicles left in neutral there appear to roll uphill, which is what draws most visitors. Most explanations describe it as an optical effect of the surrounding slope and landscape.
Roughly 30 to 40 km from the city centre, adding about 30 to 40 minutes each way to the standard ziyarat loop.
Wadi Jinn is a valley, not a mountain, and the name reflects the local legend around the site rather than a documented feature. We describe what visitors report seeing, not a scientific or religious claim about the cause.
The location and the visual effect on a vehicle are real and can be seen by any visitor. Most explanations describe the cause as an optical effect of the surrounding slope and landscape.
Still have a question?
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Book your Wadi Jinn and ziyarat tour
Send your hotel and preferred date on WhatsApp, and we will confirm the fare the same day. Related pages: Madinah taxi, Madinah Haramain station transfer, and Car with driver by the hour.