ATV Riding in Hurghada: Desert Buggy, Camel & Bedouin Dinner

Operate an ATV and buggy yourself, then watch the desert slow down from a camel's back.

A 6-hour desert safari from Hurghada where you ride an ATV quad bike and dune buggy across the dunes, explore a traditional Bedouin village by jeep and camel, learn about desert life and natural remedies, then return for dinner and a live cultural performance under the stars. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a live guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with rides and dinner

• Hotel pickup
• ATV quad bike ride
• Buggy car ride
• Jeep tour to Bedouin village
• Explore Bedouin life and pharmacy
• Camel ride
• Return to garage by jeep
• Dinner and cultural show
• Return to hotel

The experience

You start with pickup from your Hurghada hotel, then head straight into the sand. The ATV quad bike comes first. You operate it yourself across the dunes, feeling the engine and the terrain shift beneath you. That's the core of the day. After the ATV run, you switch to a dune buggy for another stretch of open desert driving, so you're not watching someone else navigate. You're the one controlling the speed and the line through the sand.

Once the vehicle portion winds down, a jeep takes you to a traditional Bedouin village. This is where the pace changes. You walk through the settlement, see how the community lives, and visit their pharmacy: a working space where locals make natural remedies from desert plants. A camel ride follows, a round trip that lets you see the landscape from a different vantage point and sit for Bedouin tea. The village stop is the cultural anchor of the afternoon. The machines give way to conversation and observation.

Dinner happens under the stars at the end of the day, served after you've returned from the desert proper. A live performance (music, dance, or cultural acts) runs alongside the meal, so you're eating and watching at once. The whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off back at your hotel.

What’s included

• ATV quad bike ride and dune buggy drive across the desert dunes.
• jeep tour to a traditional Bedouin village.
• round-trip camel ride.
• visit to the Bedouin pharmacy and insight into desert life.
• dinner and live cultural show under the stars.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within Hurghada.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 68 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 13.23

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Golden Map Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to operate the vehicles yourself rather than watch from a passenger seat, or if you're traveling with a small group and want the full arc of the desert: the speed and control of the machines, then the slower rhythm of the village and the camel, then the evening's food and performance all in one outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride the ATV and buggy myself, or does a guide drive while I sit as a passenger?

You operate both the ATV quad bike and the dune buggy yourself. You're in control of the vehicle, not riding as a passenger. The jeep portions of the day (to the Bedouin village and back to the garage) are driven by the guide.

What's included in the dinner at the end of the day?

Dinner is a full meal served under the stars, followed by a live cultural show. The meal and entertainment are both part of the package. No separate charge for either.

What should I know about the Bedouin village visit?

The Bedouin village is a traditional settlement where you'll learn about local life and customs. A highlight is the visit to the Bedouin pharmacy, where you'll see how desert plants are used to make natural remedies: a practice central to the community's way of life.

Does the tour operate in the evening, and when do I get back to my hotel?

The safari runs for about six hours total, with the dinner and show happening at the end of the day as the sun sets. You're returned to your Hurghada hotel after the performance concludes, so plan for an evening return.