ATV Riding in Sharm El Sheikh: Desert, Stargazing & Bedouin Camp

Throttle through desert dunes, then watch the night sky through a telescope.

This 5-hour desert adventure in Sharm El Sheikh combines an ATV quad bike or dune buggy ride across the Sinai with a traditional Bedouin camp experience. You choose your vehicle at checkout, ride for roughly 90 minutes with a professional instructor, stop at Echo Mountain for panoramic sunset photos, then transition to the camp for camel rides, freshly baked flatbread, an open-buffet BBQ dinner, live Oriental and Egyptian folklore performances, and a guided stargazing session using professional telescopes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all safety gear, entrance fees, and an astronomy presentation on stars, planets and constellations.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure with culture and stargazing

• Ride ATV quad or dune buggy
• Stop at Echo Mountain for views
• Take camel ride at Bedouin camp
• Enjoy traditional herbal tea and bread
• Eat open-buffet BBQ dinner
• Watch live Oriental and folklore show
• Participate in guided stargazing session

The Experience

The ride starts with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle and transfer to the desert. Once there, you mount either a quad bike or a dune buggy—whichever option you selected at checkout—and spend roughly 90 minutes navigating the Sinai dunes with an experienced instructor. The route takes you to Echo Mountain, where you stop to photograph the panoramic desert landscape as the sun drops toward the horizon. This is the vehicle portion of the day; what comes after is the reason many travelers book this combination.

At the Bedouin camp, the pace shifts entirely. You ride a camel, taste freshly baked Bedouin flatbread and traditional herbal tea, then sit down to an open-buffet BBQ dinner while a live band performs Oriental and Egyptian folklore music and dance. The entertainment runs through the meal, so you're eating and watching at once. Once the sun is fully down and the camp settles, the guide sets up professional telescopes and walks you through the night sky—identifying stars, planets and constellations visible from this spot far from city light pollution. The astronomy presentation is led by experienced guides who know what to point out and why it matters.

The whole experience runs about five hours from pickup to drop-off. Safety equipment—helmet included—is provided for the ride. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport and the camel ride; the operator notes this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers but is suitable for all other fitness levels. A guide fluent in English, Italian or Russian leads the group, depending on which language option you select at booking.

What’s included

• Approximately 90-minute ATV quad bike or dune buggy ride with professional instructor and safety helmet.
• visit to Echo Mountain with photo stop.
• camel ride at the Bedouin camp.
• freshly baked Bedouin flatbread and traditional herbal tea.
• open-buffet BBQ dinner.
• live Oriental and Egyptian folklore show.
• guided stargazing experience with professional telescope observation and astronomy presentation.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh by air-conditioned vehicle.
• all entrance fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sky Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the quad bike if you want to control the vehicle yourself through the dunes; pick the dune buggy if you prefer a passenger seat or are bringing young children or a partner who doesn't ride. Either way, the stargazing and Bedouin camp stay the same—the vehicle choice only changes how you spend the 90-minute desert portion.

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Top questions

Can I choose between a quad bike and a dune buggy, or is one vehicle included in every option?

You select your vehicle at checkout. The purchase options include a Single Quad, Double Quad, Dune Buggy for Two, or Family Buggy for 4 people—each with its own vehicle type and passenger capacity. Once you pick, that vehicle is yours for the 90-minute ride portion.

What exactly happens at Echo Mountain?

Echo Mountain is a stop during the ATV or buggy ride where you pause for panoramic views of the Sinai Desert and take photos as the sun sets. It's a viewpoint built into the route, not a separate attraction with activities—the stop itself is the photo opportunity.

Is the stargazing experience really included, or do I pay extra for the telescope?

Stargazing with professional telescope observation is included in the price. After dinner and the live show, the guide sets up the equipment and leads an astronomy presentation on the night sky visible from the desert location. No additional fee applies.

How long is the actual ATV or buggy ride?

The ride portion lasts approximately 90 minutes. The full experience, including hotel transfer, the ride, the Bedouin camp activities, dinner, entertainment and stargazing, runs about five hours total.

Does the price include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh by air-conditioned vehicle are included in all purchase options. You'll be collected from your hotel and returned there at the end of the evening.