Hurghada Desert: Quad Biking, Bedouin Camp & Tea Stop

Summary

Hurghada quad biking desert ride with bedouin camp tea stop

You’ll ride a quad bike through Hurghada’s desert with a local guide, stopping for photos and stories along the way. Pause at a Bedouin camp for traditional tea and quiet moments before heading back—there’s something about that silence that sticks with you.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t really expect the desert outside Hurghada to feel so quiet — not empty, just sort of humming under the sun. We got picked up at our hotel (I was half-awake, honestly) and met our guide, Mahmoud, who grinned when he saw how nervous I looked about the quad bike. He just said, “You’ll love it. Trust me.” And then we were off, engines rumbling and sand kicking up behind us.

The first stop was quick — just enough time to snap some photos and squint at all that orange-gold stretching forever. My hands were still buzzing from holding onto the handlebars. I remember the smell of warm dust and something sweet in the air, maybe wild herbs? Anyway, Mahmoud pointed out a mountain in the distance and told us a story about his grandfather climbing it as a boy. Made me wonder what it’s like to grow up with all this space around you.

Next thing I knew, we’d rolled into a Bedouin camp. The quiet there felt different — softer somehow. A woman poured us tea (I tried to say thank you in Arabic; she smiled politely but I probably butchered it). The tea was smoky and tasted almost earthy. Some people climbed a little hill nearby for the view; I just sat there listening to the wind flap through canvas tents and let my heartbeat slow down for once. The ride back felt shorter, or maybe I was just more relaxed by then.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert quad biking and Bedouin camp

• Travel by minibus to desert
• Ride quad bike in desert
• Stop to take photos
• Visit Bedouin camp
• Try local tea at camp

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Hurghada quad biking tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop off are included in your booking.

How long do we spend riding quad bikes in the desert?

The main activity is quad biking in the desert with two stops along the route.

Do we visit a Bedouin camp on this trip?

Yes, there is a stop at a Bedouin camp where you can try local tea.

Is this tour suitable for children or infants?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during parts of the tour.

Are there any physical restrictions for travelers?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

Is public transportation available near the starting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop off in Hurghada, all quad bike use out in the desert with two scenic stops along the way, plus time at a Bedouin camp to try their local tea before heading back home again.