Luxor Camel Ride Tour with Guide & Tea Stop

Camel Riding in Luxor: Villages, Temples & Desert Tea

On this camel riding tour in Luxor’s West Bank, you’ll wind through villages and fields with a local guide, meet friendly faces, pause for goats or tea breaks, and maybe catch sunset over the desert: moments that linger long after you’re home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Camel Riding Adventures in Luxor

• Choose camel ride duration (1-3 hours)
• Sunset Tea Party with camels in desert (2-4h)
• Sunrise ride to hot air balloons take off (3h)
• Mountain Adventure with panoramic views (4h)

The experience

The first thing I noticed was the soft thud of camel feet on the dusty path. It’s not silent, but it’s gentler than I expected. We met our guide, Mahmoud, outside Luxor Stables just as the sun started to warm the fields. He handed me a bottle of water and grinned when I hesitated climbing up (it’s higher than it looks). The camels are calm, almost bored by us, and their eyelashes are ridiculous: like they know something we don’t.

We wandered through little villages on the West Bank, past kids waving from doorways and old men sipping tea under faded awnings. The air smelled faintly sweet from sugarcane fields. Mahmoud pointed out a tiny bakery where he gets his breakfast sometimes. I tried to say “shukran” properly and he laughed, which broke the ice. The pace is slow. You really see things you’d miss in a car. At one point we stopped so a herd of goats could cross: nobody seemed in a hurry here.

If you pick the sunset ride (which I did), there’s this moment when everything turns gold and quiet except for distant calls to prayer. We rode out into open desert for tea. Just us, Mahmoud, and two camels chewing thoughtfully nearby. The tea was hot and smoky. Honestly, I still think about that view over Luxor with the Nile glinting far off. It felt like time stretched out for a bit. Not sure how else to put it.

What’s included

Your experience includes bottled water throughout your camel ride in Luxor’s West Bank. You’ll be guided by a professional local who leads you through villages and fields at your chosen pace, with options to pause for tea in the desert if you wish before returning to the stables.

Options for this experience

5 options

One-hour village camel rideGuide in English · No fixed timeWater and tea

Two-hour camel rideGuide in English · No fixed timeWater and tea

Three-hour sunrise rideGuide in English · 05:30Water and tea

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Tea party at sunset in the desertGuide in English · 15:00Water and tea

Four-hour mountain adventureGuide in English · No fixed timeWater and tea

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:30 and 15:00

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AgesAdult (19 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Nobi Stables - Luxorstables

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 18 years); Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How long is the camel ride in Luxor?

You can choose rides from 1 to 5 hours depending on your preference.

Is there a guide during the camel tour?

Yes, every camel ride includes an experienced local guide from Luxor Stables.

What is included in the camel riding tour?

Bottled water is included with your tour.

Can I book a sunset camel ride with tea?

Yes, there is an option for a sunset tea party package during your camel ride.

Where does the camel ride take place?

The tour explores Luxor’s West Bank villages, fields, desert areas, and sometimes temples or viewpoints.

Is pickup included for this tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned. You meet at Luxor Stables for your tour.

Are there any health restrictions?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.