Quad Biking & Camel Ride from Marsa Alam: Desert Adventure

Steer a quad bike across dunes and trails, then ride a camel into the desert

A 3-hour quad biking activity from Marsa Alam where you ride your own ATV across sand dunes and rocky desert terrain, guided by a professional, with a camel ride and Bedouin village visit included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You choose whether to add dinner and a night party. Minimum age is 16 to drive. Younger riders can share a double quad with an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Quad biking and camel ride adventure

• Attend safety orientation
• Ride quad bike through desert
• Explore Bedouin village
• Enjoy camel ride
• Take photos of desert scenery

The experience

You get behind the handlebars of your own quad bike after a safety briefing, then ride out across the desert landscape surrounding Marsa Alam. The route takes you over sandy dunes, rocky paths, and open expanses: terrain that changes as you move through it. A professional guide leads the way and sets the pace, so you're not navigating alone. They handle the route while you handle the machine. The whole ride runs 3 hours from start to finish.

Partway through, you stop for a camel ride and a visit to a Bedouin village, breaking up the quad time and giving you a different angle on the desert. You'll get refreshing drinks during the outing. The guide speaks English, Italian, or German depending on your preference. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marsa Alam are included, though if your hotel is far from the town center, the pickup window can shift by an hour or two depending on where you're staying.

You choose at checkout whether to add dinner and a night party to the ride, or keep it as the quad and camel experience alone. If you're under 16, you can't drive a single quad by yourself, but you can ride as a passenger on a double quad with an adult. Bring or rent a scarf and goggles for sun and sand protection. Those aren't included in the package.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle.
• your own quad bike for the 3-hour ride.
• a camel ride.
• a visit to a Bedouin village.
• refreshing drinks during the outing.
• a professional guide who speaks English, Italian, or German.
• dinner and a night party if you select that option at checkout.

Options for this experience

4 options

Double quad, without dinnerGuide in English, German or Italian · 08:00 and 15:30Double quad without dinner: two people share one quad. Pickup is included.

Single quad, without dinnerGuide in English, German or Italian · 08:00 and 15:30Single quad without dinner: one person per quad. Pickup is included.

Double quad with dinnerGuide in English, German or Italian · 16:00Double quad with dinner and party: two people share one quad. Pickup is included.

Single quad with dinnerGuide in English, German or Italian · 16:00Single quad with dinner and party: one person on each quad. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 15:30 and 16:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bella Trips

Is this one for you?You're steering the machine yourself instead of sitting in a vehicle, so the desert moves at your pace and your control. Book the single quad if you're 16 or older and want to ride solo, or choose the double quad if you're bringing a younger rider or prefer to share. Add dinner if you want the full day to end with food and music. Skip it if the ride and the village visit are enough.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

Can I ride the quad bike if I've never done it before?

Yes. The activity includes a safety orientation before you set off, and a professional guide leads the route, so first-time riders are welcome. The guide sets a pace that works for the group.

What's the Bedouin village part of the experience like?

You stop at a Bedouin village during the 3-hour outing to see how people live in the desert. It's a break from the quad riding and gives you a different perspective on the landscape and the region.

Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?

The camel ride is included as part of the quad biking activity. It's built into the 3-hour experience, not an add-on cost.

What happens if my hotel is far from Marsa Alam town?

Pickup is still included, but the timing can shift by 1 or 2 hours earlier or later depending on your hotel's distance from the center. The driver will track your hotel location when you book.

Do I have to add dinner to the quad bike ride?

No. You can book the quad biking and camel ride without dinner, or add dinner and a night party at checkout. It's your choice between the two options.

What's the age requirement to drive a quad?

You must be at least 16 years old to drive a single quad bike. Children under 16 can ride as passengers on a double quad with an adult.