Egypt Discovery
ExcursionLuxor

Private Quad Bike Desert Safari on Luxor's West Bank at Sunset

About 3 hours, private party, one quad per rider, a guided ride of around 90 minutes and a tea stop in the desert.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A private three-hour quad bike safari on Luxor's West Bank: a guided ride of about 90 minutes through sugar-cane tracks and the desert edge, with one quad per rider, a tea stop and a sunset ride back. Fine for complete beginners.
  • New
  • Private

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Luxor · Luxor West Bank · Theban Hills
Includes
Private pick-up and return to your Luxor hotel or cruise boat · A quad bike for every rider in your party · A helmet and a scarf to keep the dust off · A private guide riding the lead quad · Tea and bottled water on the ride
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is the most comfortable. In summer the late-afternoon start helps avoid the midday heat.

  • Licensed Egyptian tour operator, founded in 1988
  • A Luxor office on hand locally

02Overview

A first look

This is a private quad bike ride on the West Bank of Luxor, for your party only. You are collected from your hotel or cruise boat at 15:00 and taken to the base for a safety briefing and a practice ride. Your guide then leads the way on a lead quad for about an hour and a half through farm tracks and the edge of the desert, with a tea stop and a view of the Theban hills. Each rider has their own quad. You ride back as the sun goes down and are returned to your hotel or boat at about 18:00. You do not need any experience. Children can ride as passengers from the age of 6.

Background

The facts

Luxor's West Bank lies across the Nile from the town. The farm tracks and desert edge run below the Theban hills, close to the main sites.

Named in this entry

Luxor West Bank·Sugar-cane fields·Desert edge·Sunset over Luxor

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Active travellers and families with older children who want an outdoor change from temples.

Maybe not, if

  • Not suitable for children under 6, pregnant women, wheelchair users or anyone with back, neck or heart problems.

What lingers

  • 01Nobody else in the group: just your party, following a guide who rides ahead
  • 02One quad bike for each rider, so everyone drives
  • 03A quiet tea stop with a view of the Theban hills
  • 04A safety briefing and practice ride before you set off
  • 05The ride back as the sun sets over the West Bank
  • 06Helmet and scarf provided, and children from 6 can come as passengers

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • Fine for complete beginners
  • Private party with your own guide
  • Beautiful late-afternoon light

Things to Consider

  • Dusty, so a scarf is essential
  • Not suitable for children under 6

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Private pick-up and return to your Luxor hotel or cruise boat
  • A quad bike for every rider in your party
  • A helmet and a scarf to keep the dust off
  • A private guide riding the lead quad
  • Tea and bottled water on the ride

Not included

  • Tips for your guide
  • Meals
  • Anything you buy for yourself
  • The cost of damage to the quad caused by misuse

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

  1. 01

    Wear sunglasses or glasses to protect your eyes from the dust

  2. 02

    Stay a few lengths behind the quad in front

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children aged 6 and over can ride as a passenger on a quad with an adult. They cannot drive, and younger children cannot take part. Children are counted in the size of your party, so please give their ages when you book.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01Is this a private tour?
    Yes. Only your party rides, with a private guide on a lead quad. Each rider has their own quad, and up to eight people can come in one party.
  2. 02Do I need riding experience?
    No. The guide gives a briefing and a practice ride first. If you are not comfortable after the practice, tell the guide and you can ride as a passenger with someone else in your party.
  3. 03Can children come?
    Children aged 6 and over can ride as a passenger on a quad with an adult. They cannot drive. Please give us their ages when you book.
  4. 04What should I wear?
    Wear long trousers, closed shoes and sunglasses. A helmet and scarf are provided. Your clothes will get dusty, so do not wear anything you wish to keep clean.
  5. 05Is it safe?
    The ride follows a set route at a steady pace, with a guide leading. You must follow the guide's instructions, and you will be responsible for damage to the quad caused by misuse. Please do not ride if you have been drinking.
  6. 06How does cancelling work?
    Give us more than 72 hours' notice and you can keep 100% as credit towards a future holiday or have 100% refunded, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand, keep 100% as credit or have 50% back. Within 24 hours, or if you don't turn up, nothing can be refunded or credited. Should we have to cancel, you won't lose a penny.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms

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Product ID: EXC-LUX-934054

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