Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourHurghada

Hurghada Quad Bike Desert Safari with Bedouin Dinner

5 hours, shared group of up to 30, quad bike, helmet, guide, camel ride and barbecue dinner included, minimum age 6.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 5-hour afternoon and evening safari from Hurghada: about 1 hour of quad riding in convoy, a Bedouin camp with camel ride, sunset and a barbecue dinner with a folklore show.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Hurghada · Eastern Desert
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay · Quad bike, one per rider (or shared, two on one bike, on request) · Safari guide · Helmet · Short camel ride at the camp
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April has pleasant afternoons. In summer, pickup is one hour later so the ride runs closer to sunset and avoids the worst heat.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988; our Hurghada office organizes this safari
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and an IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is a five-hour desert safari from Hurghada. A vehicle collects you at 14:00 (one hour later in summer) and takes you to the safari base, where you get a helmet, a driving briefing and a practice lap. You then ride a quad bike in convoy behind a guide for about one hour, in two legs, followed by a Bedouin camp with tea, bread baked on the fire and a short camel ride. After sunset there is a barbecue dinner and a folklore show before the transfer back. Each rider has a quad bike, or you can share one on request. The minimum age is 6.

Background

The facts

The safari runs in the desert behind Hurghada, a short drive from the coast. It covers about one hour of quad riding, a Bedouin camp, sunset and dinner in a five-hour afternoon and evening.

Named in this entry

Hurghada·Eastern Desert·Quad bike·Bedouin camp·Folklore show·Camel ride

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Active travelers and families with children aged 6 and over who want a desert ride with a meal and a show.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for children under 6 or travelers with back or neck problems.

What lingers

  • 01About one hour of riding in convoy across the desert, after a practice lap first
  • 02Helmet and scarf at the base, with a driving briefing before you start
  • 03A Bedouin camp stop with tea, bread baked on the fire and a short camel ride
  • 04Sunset over the mountains, with time for photos before dinner at the camp
  • 05Barbecue dinner with soft drinks and a folklore show before the transfer back

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Quad ride, camp, sunset and dinner in one evening
  • No experience needed
  • Helmet, dinner and show are included

Things to Consider

  • Dusty, so expect sand on your clothes
  • Not open to children under 6

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay
  • Quad bike, one per rider (or shared, two on one bike, on request)
  • Safari guide
  • Helmet
  • Short camel ride at the camp
  • Barbecue dinner with soft drinks, tea and water
  • Folklore show

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Scarf and goggles (sold at the base)
  • Photos and video by the camp photographer
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Buy goggles at the base if you wear contact lenses, because dust gets in

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    Ride toward the back of the convoy for less dust, if the guide agrees

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

The minimum age is 6. On this shared trip, ages 6 to 11 pay half the adult price and 12 and over pay the adult price. Children under 6 cannot join. Young riders wear a helmet, and the guide decides whether a child rides alone or as a passenger.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price work for the quad safari?
    The price is per person for a shared group of up to 30 guests. It covers a quad bike per rider, a helmet, the guide, the camel ride, dinner and the show. Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half and 12 and over pay the adult price, with a minimum age of 6. Prices are provisional.
  2. 02Do I need experience to ride a quad bike?
    No. You get a briefing and a practice lap, and the guide leads the convoy at a steady pace. If you are not comfortable after the practice, you can ride as a passenger on a shared bike, two on one bike, on request. Tell the guide early.
  3. 03What is the minimum age?
    The minimum age is 6. Younger children cannot join this safari. Children who do join wear a helmet, and parents decide whether they ride with an adult on a shared bike. The guide has the final say, and may ask a child to ride as a passenger.
  4. 04What should I wear?
    Wear long trousers, closed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dusty. Bring sunglasses and a scarf, or buy a scarf and goggles at the base. In winter, bring a light jacket, because the desert cools quickly after sunset. Avoid sandals and loose clothing that can catch.
  5. 05Can I cancel if my plans change?
    More than 72 hours ahead, keep 100% as credit toward future travel or take a 100% refund, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours, keep 100% as credit or take a 50% refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or credit. If we have to cancel, you lose nothing.
  6. 06Is the safari private or shared?
    It is shared. You ride in a convoy with up to 30 guests behind a safari guide, and you eat dinner at the camp with the same group. The pickup covers several resorts, so the vehicle may collect other guests before you. A private safari can be asked for.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy

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