Egypt Discovery
ExcursionMarsa Alam

Morning Quad Bike Desert Safari from Marsa Alam

4 hours, shared group, guided quad ride, Bedouin tea, helmet and transfers included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 4-hour shared morning quad safari from Marsa Alam: briefing and practice, about 1.5 hours of guided desert riding, and tea with a Bedouin family.
  • New
  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Marsa Alam · Eastern Desert
Includes
A driver to fetch you from, and take you back to, your hotel in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib or any resort in between (El Quseir can be arranged) · Air-conditioned transport, shared with other guests · A quad bike, ridden alone or shared · A helmet and a scarf · A guide to lead the ride
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Mornings are cooler and the light is clear. The trip suits any season, with a scarf for the dust.

  • ETAA Category A licence, trading since 1988
  • Our own Marsa Alam office

02Overview

A first look

This is a four-hour shared quad bike safari from Marsa Alam. At the base you get a safety briefing and try the bike on a practice ride. The guide then leads the group across the desert for about an hour and a half, over sand, small dunes and dry riverbeds. You stop for tea with a Bedouin family before heading back. No experience is needed, and you can ride your own quad or share one. It suits adventurous adults and families who like a morning outdoors.

Background

The facts

The desert behind Marsa Alam is part of the Eastern Desert, with open sand, small dunes and dry riverbeds that suit a guided quad ride.

Named in this entry

Eastern Desert of Egypt·quad biking

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Active travellers and families who want a short desert adventure with no experience needed.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for people with back or neck problems, those who are pregnant, or anyone who dislikes dust.

What lingers

  • 01A safety briefing and practice ride before you set off
  • 02About an hour and a half of guided riding over sand, dunes and wadi tracks
  • 03Tea with a Bedouin family, a chance to chat and look around
  • 04A helmet and scarf are lent to you, and you may share a quad if you like
  • 05A morning start, so you are back before the afternoon heat
  • 06No experience needed, with a guide leading at an easy pace

Honest assessment

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

Highlights

  • A real desert ride with a guide
  • Helmet, scarf and tea included
  • Back in time for lunch

Things to Consider

  • Dust gets everywhere
  • Not suited to anyone with back problems

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • A driver to fetch you from, and take you back to, your hotel in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib or any resort in between (El Quseir can be arranged)
  • Air-conditioned transport, shared with other guests
  • A quad bike, ridden alone or shared
  • A helmet and a scarf
  • A guide to lead the ride
  • Water, and sweet tea from your Bedouin hosts

Not included

  • Tips for the guide and crew
  • Lunch
  • Money for your own purchases
  • Costs of damage caused by careless riding

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Wear clothes you do not mind washing

  2. 02

    Keep your sunglasses on a strap so they do not fly off

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

The morning quad ride is free for under-2s, half fare for ages 2 to 11 and full fare from age 12. Please tell us the age of every young guest on the morning quad ride, as the operator sets minimum ages for this activity.

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. 01How is the price for the morning quad ride worked out?
    The figure for the morning quad ride is per person, and it pays for each item in the list of what is included. Our team confirms the figure for the morning quad ride after you send a request, and until then it is provisional. We operate the morning quad ride under ETAA Licence 718 (Category A) and our IATA accreditation, though international flights are not something we sell.
  2. 02What time is hotel collection?
    For the morning quad ride, collection is at about 08:00. For the morning quad ride we cover Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib and the resorts in between, and we can collect from El Quseir if you ask. Your exact time for the morning quad ride is confirmed when we accept your request, and the driver cannot wait long.
  3. 03Can children join the morning quad ride, and what do they pay?
    Yes. On the morning quad ride, children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult fare, and ages 12 and over pay the full adult fare. Children on the morning quad ride should be happy around water or in the heat, depending on the trip.
  4. 04Is this suitable if I have never ridden a quad?
    No. A safety briefing and a practice ride come first, and the guide leads the group at a steady pace. Tell the team if you feel unsure, and they can slow things down. Riders wear a helmet throughout.
  5. 05Can I cancel or change my booking for the morning quad ride?
    A full refund applies if you cancel the morning quad ride at least three days before. Cancel the morning quad ride later than that but more than a day out, and we return half. Within 24 hours of the morning quad ride, or if you miss the pick-up, nothing can be returned.
  6. 06Can I share a quad, and is the group big?
    Yes. You can ride your own quad or share one with a friend or family member. The group is shared with other guests and capped at 16 people, so everyone rides in a single convoy behind the guide.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.

Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds

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