Egypt Discovery
ExcursionMarsa Alam

Sunset Quad Safari with Bedouin Dinner from Marsa Alam

5 hours, shared group, guided quad ride, sunset stop and Bedouin dinner included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 5-hour shared evening quad safari from Marsa Alam: guided ride timed for sunset, a viewpoint stop, then dinner and tea at a Bedouin camp.
  • New
  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Marsa Alam · Eastern Desert
Includes
Collection from and return to your hotel in the Marsa Alam area: the town, Port Ghalib and the resorts between (El Quseir on request) · Air-conditioned transport, shared with other guests · A quad bike, ridden alone or shared · A helmet and a scarf · A guide
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Any season works, but winter evenings are cool, so bring a warm layer.

  • Licensed Egyptian tour operator since 1988
  • Local staff based in Marsa Alam

02Overview

A first look

This is a five-hour shared evening in the desert behind Marsa Alam. After a safety briefing and a practice ride, you follow a guide on your quad for about an hour and a half, timed to reach a viewpoint as the sun goes down. Then you ride on to a Bedouin camp for dinner and tea. You can ride your own bike or share one. The vehicle brings you back to your hotel at about 19:30. It suits active travellers who like to end the day in the dark with a good meal.

Background

The facts

The Eastern Desert behind Marsa Alam is open and quiet, with wide views to the west that suit a sunset ride. The Bedouin camp lies a short ride beyond the viewpoint.

Named in this entry

Eastern Desert of Egypt·quad biking·Bedouin camp dinner·dinner

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Active travellers who want a desert adventure that ends with a meal under the dark sky.

Maybe not, if

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

What lingers

  • 01A briefing and practice ride, then about an hour and a half of guided riding
  • 02A stop at a viewpoint to watch the sun go down over the desert
  • 03Dinner and tea at a Bedouin camp once darkness falls
  • 04Your helmet and scarf come with the ride, and you can share a quad
  • 05A guide at the front of the convoy all evening
  • 06Hotel collection and return included

Honest assessment

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

Highlights

  • Sunset, riding and dinner in a single evening
  • Helmet, scarf and meal included
  • A guide leads from start to finish

Things to Consider

  • The evenings can be cold in winter
  • Dust is heavy on the trail

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Collection from and return to your hotel in the Marsa Alam area: the town, Port Ghalib and the resorts between (El Quseir on request)
  • Air-conditioned transport, shared with other guests
  • A quad bike, ridden alone or shared
  • A helmet and a scarf
  • A guide
  • Dinner, tea and water at the camp

Not included

  • Tips for the guide and crew
  • Canned drinks
  • Money for your own purchases

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Pack a warm top before you leave the hotel, not after

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    Wear sunglasses even near sunset to keep dust out of your eyes

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

The sunset quad safari 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 sunset quad safari, 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 sunset quad safari worked out?
    You pay a per-person figure for the sunset quad safari, which covers the items listed as included. Our team confirms the figure for the sunset quad safari after you send a request, and until then it is provisional. The sunset quad safari runs under our ETAA Licence 718 (Category A) and IATA accreditation, and flights to Egypt are not part of what we sell.
  2. 02Where do you collect from, and when?
    For the sunset quad safari, hotels in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib and the resorts in between are covered, with El Quseir on request. The first collection for the sunset quad safari is at 15:00. For the sunset quad safari, tell us your hotel and room number when you send your request, and we will confirm the time.
  3. 03Can children join the sunset quad safari, and what do they pay?
    Yes. On the sunset quad safari, children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult fare, and ages 12 and over pay the full adult fare. Tell us each child's age on your the sunset quad safari request and we will check the details with the operator.
  4. 04Is it safe to ride a quad as it gets dark?
    The route is timed so that most of the riding happens in daylight, and the guide leads the convoy. The ride ends at the camp, and you then return to your hotel by vehicle. Riders wear helmets, and you can slow down or stop whenever you need.
  5. 05What happens if my plans for the sunset quad safari change?
    Cancelling the sunset quad safari three or more days before the date brings a full refund. Between three days and 24 hours before the sunset quad safari, you get half back. In the last 24 hours before the sunset quad safari, or if you do not appear for collection, the money cannot be refunded.
  6. 06What should I wear for an evening in the desert?
    Wear long trousers, closed shoes and a top you do not mind getting dusty. Bring a warm layer, because the desert cools quickly after sunset, even when the day was hot. A scarf and sunglasses help against the dust.

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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