4 x 4 Desert Adventure Safari (Sharm el-Sheikh)
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
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4 x 4 Desert Adventure Safari (Sharm el-Sheikh)
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Give the all-inclusive holiday makers a wave as you drive off into the desert, away from the resort-laden Sharm el-Sheikh and into the more authentic landscape of Egypt. The desert tour will take you into a canyon, fill your belly with Bedouin food, and teach you how to sandboard. All in a day’s work!
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Highlights
- Escape Sharm el-Sheikh for an off-road desert adventure
- Take a 4x4 Jeep journey into the desert
- Hike through a canyon nestled in limestone walls
- Discover the flavours of Bedouin cuisine with a local lunch
- Mingle with local Bedouin families and sip tea
- Conquer the dunes – learn how to sandboard!
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Schedule details
- Duration: 9 hours
- Pickup location:
Pick up from your hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh.
- Pickup time: 7.00 AM
- Drop off location:
Drop off at your hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, 4x4 Jeep and driver, traditional Bedouin lunch with refreshments, Bedouin fees and entrance fees, sandboard use and permissions and licensing.
Exclusions: Souvenirs and tips / gratuities for your guide.
You kick off your day tour from Sharm el-Sheikh by getting picked up from your hotel at 7am and setting out into the desert in a Jeep with your local guide. The morning drive will take us around 2.5 hours, so you can shake off the shackles of sleep with the incredible desert views, or catch a few more z’s if you’re not a morning person! We’ll stop be the roadside a couple of times on this ride, because the photo ops are unmissable.
We’ll see the change from mountain range to desert plateau as we head into the canyon, a fascinating part of the world where a number of Bedouin families call home. We’ll jump out of the Jeep when we reach the top of the canyon, and take a hike down a chimney of rock sculpted out by the winds over hundreds of years. Your local guide will be with you the entire way, so don’t worry if you’re not a pro-climber! With your guide, you’ll make it safely down to the valley floor, from where you’ll hike for around an hour amongst the stunning limestone canyon walls.
Next stop – lunch time. We’ll take a break on this Egypt desert tour to refuel our bodies with some typical Bedouin lunch. Your local guide will prepare the food while you take a rest or explore the area for a little while – or you’re welcome to give you leader a hand and learn some Bedouin techniques if you wish! In true Bedouin style, we’ll cook over an open fire and enjoy this delicious meal around a camp fire with the group. Your desert tour will also make a stop off at a local Bedouin house and have some tea with a local family – a unique experience to say the least.
After recharging the batteries, we’ll hop back into our Jeep and head out towards the dunes, where we’ll get down to some serious sandboarding! You’ll be shown a couple of techniques from your local guide, as well as given a few safety tips, and then the dunes are all yours to conquer. Just remember that you have to climb back up the dunes once you’ve boarded down it!
Finally, no doubt exhausted from all that surfing, we’ll get back into the Jeep and drive back to Sharm el-Sheikh. Your local guide will drop you off back at your hotel, where you can rest up and reflect on your day of desert adventure.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, 4x4 Jeep and driver, traditional Bedouin lunch with refreshments, Bedouin fees and entrance fees, sandboard use and permissions and licensing.
Exclusions: Souvenirs and tips / gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: We recommend that you wear loose cotton clothing that covers your chest and shoulders. For the hike and extra grip on the sandboards, rubber-soled shoes are best. Please also bring sunscreen, a hat, and a light scarf to keep the sun off you head and shoulders.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your hotel for pick up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher. If your details are not correct, it is very important to please email us to confirm your correct pick up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer you may also phone the change through to us during business hours.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour for the price indicated above. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.
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