Hurghada Desert Safari with Quad Biking & Bedouin Village Visit

Summary

Quad Bike Adventure & Bedouin Culture Experience in Hurghada

If you’re after real adventure near Hurghada—quad bikes roaring through desert trails, meeting Bedouins over tea, riding camels at sunset—this is your day out. You’ll see another side of Egypt far from hotel pools.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the dry, warm air as we stepped out of the hotel and into the waiting jeep. Our guide, Mahmoud, greeted us with a quick smile and handed out chilled bottles of water—trust me, you’ll want one before the sand gets everywhere. The drive to Badawia took maybe half an hour; I lost track watching the city fade into endless beige dunes. At the quad parking spot, engines buzzed and dust hung in the air. After a short demo (don’t worry if you’ve never driven one), we set off—forty-five minutes of bouncing over rough ground, sand whipping at our faces. My hands were shaking from excitement and maybe just a bit from gripping the handlebars too tight.

We switched back to the jeep for a bumpy ride deeper into the desert. The Bedouin village looked almost like it had grown straight out of the sand—kids darting between tents, goats picking at scrubby bushes. Our host poured us sweet herbal tea from a battered tin pot; I could smell mint and something earthy I couldn’t place. Someone passed around shisha pipes while Mahmoud explained how families here still bake bread over open fires. I tried riding a camel for the first time—awkward at first but honestly kind of fun once you get used to their slow sway. Sunset crept up fast; suddenly everything glowed orange and purple against jagged mountains. Dinner was simple but filling—a buffet spread with grilled chicken and rice—and then came drums and laughter as dancers spun under lantern light. We drove back tired, sandy, but grinning.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert Safari and Bedouin Village

• Pickup from hotel by jeep
• Drive to quad parking in Badawia
• Quad bike training session
• 45-minute quad bike ride through desert
• Jeep transfer to Bedouin Village
• Explore Bedouin Village and traditions
• Herbal tea and shisha with tribes
• Camel ride
• Desert ride
• Watch sunset over mountains
• Buffet dinner with belly dancing show
• Return to hotel

Top questions

Is this Hurghada safari suitable for kids or older travelers?

Kids can join (even infants in strollers), but some parts are bumpy and not ideal for those with back or heart issues.

Do I need experience to drive a quad bike?

Nope! There’s a quick lesson first so everyone feels comfortable before heading out.

What should I wear or bring for this desert trip?

Closed shoes, sunglasses, scarf for dust, sunscreen—and maybe a jacket if it’s winter evenings (it cools down fast).

Is dinner included? What kind of food is served?

Yes, there’s a buffet dinner with local dishes like grilled meats and salads plus drinks along the way.

What’s included

Your ride includes hotel pickup by air-conditioned jeep or Land Cruiser, all entrance fees mentioned above, quad bike session (with guidance), water and soft drinks during the trip, camel ride in the desert, visit to a Bedouin village with tea and shisha invitation, buffet dinner with live belly dancing show, plus drop-off back at your hotel.