SAUDI GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EXCURSIONS

The Saudi Geological Survey offers excursions and adventure trips such as those described below, for an up-to-date schedule of events, check the Saudi Geological Survey web page.

An Adventure Trip promises a complete day of entertainment on 4-wheel-drive vehicles, with a light lunch provided and a luxury supper at Mersal Village for SR450 per head.

The Mahd Al-Dahah Mine Trip offers a full day at the mine. a tour of the underground caves, dinner and unspecified "surprise tour" for SR200 per person. (samples of ore will be given away)

A Trip on the Sand is the third option, this one at SR250 per person for half a day on open four wheel drives with supper included.

The last option is a one-day Volcano Trip for SR300 per head. The highlight here is a visit to one of the largest craters in the world. The cost covers a light lunch and beverages.

SGS WORKSHOPS

SGS is conducting geological workshops at the Hera'a Souq in Jeddah as part of the Jeddah 2000 festival focusing on: GEMSTONES ,every Saturday,;how to avoid NATURAL DISASTERS, every Monday; how to use a GPS (Global Positioning System) every Tuesday; the importance and use of GEOLOGICAL MAPS, every Wednesday and things to consider when selecting a good LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME, every Sunday.

Visitors to the exhibition will be able to watch movies, enter science competitions and take part in daily competitions for valuable prizes.

The SGS number in Jeddah is 02) 619 8000. Fx 619 8906

 Supervisor of SGS summer trips: Thamer Al Khairi.
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