Hurghada: Quad Bike Desert Safari & Dry Canyon 3-Hour Trip

Ride 35 Kilometers Through Egypt's Second-Largest Canyon

You get picked up from your hotel, take a safety test on the quad, then ride 35 kilometers through Wadi Billy canyon with several stops to see fossils in the rocks. After the three-hour ride, you rest at a Bedouin camp with refreshments before returning to your hotel. The whole package (transport, bike, water, and the camp break) is included in one price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning Quad Safari Adventure

• Pick up from your hotel
• Drive to motor park in El Gouna
• Take driving safety test
• Drive quad through Dry Canyon
• Stop to see coral and shell fossils
• Complete 35 KM roundtrip

The experience

Hands grip the quad handlebars after a safety test at the motor park near El Gouna. Before you head into the Hurghada desert, the guide walks you through the basics: how to handle the bike, where the brakes are, what to expect on the terrain. It takes maybe fifteen minutes, and then you're off, engine noise replacing the quiet of the morning. The route is 35 kilometers round trip through Wadi Billy, the dry canyon that cuts through the Red Sea landscape, and it's nothing like the flat beach you left behind.

The quad safari moves through pale rock and sand, stopping a few times to look at fossils embedded in the canyon walls: coral and shell imprints from when this was underwater, your guide pointing them out without much fanfare. The desert doesn't feel empty. It feels old. Three hours goes faster than you'd think when you're concentrating on the bike and watching the landscape change color as the sun climbs. You'll feel the heat, the vibration of the engine, the grit of dust, and it's exactly the kind of morning activity that makes the rest of the day feel like you've already done something.

After the ride, the motor park is where you catch your breath. There's hospitality: a Bedouin camp setup with shisha and a cold drink, bottled water to refill, and time to sit before the driver takes you back to your hotel. It's a small thing, but it breaks up the day and gives you a moment to talk about what you just did. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to arrange transport to El Gouna or worry about getting back.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from El Gouna, a safety test on the quad bike at the motor park, a 35-kilometer ride through Wadi Billy canyon with stops to view fossils, bottled water throughout, and refreshments (a drink and shisha) at a Bedouin camp before your return to the hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (16 to 50 years) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, German and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ALEX SAFARI EL GOUNA

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a morning activity that gets you out of the resort and into the desert without arranging your own transport or worrying about bike rental logistics: the pickup, safety briefing, and camp break are all built in so you just show up and ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

How long is the quad safari from Hurghada?

The trip is 3 hours total, with 35 kilometers of riding through the dry canyon.

Do I need experience riding a quad bike?

No. You'll take a safety test at the motor park before the ride starts to make sure you're comfortable with the bike.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the quad bike, bottled water, all activities, and refreshments (drink and shisha) at the Bedouin camp.

What is Wadi Billy?

It's the dry canyon you ride through, the second-largest canyon in the world, with fossils of coral and shells visible in the rock walls.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included.

What should I bring?

Wear appropriate clothes and shoes, bring sunglasses, and apply sunscreen. The desert sun is strong even in the morning.

Can pregnant travelers do this tour?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the physical demands and vibration of the quad bike.