ATV Riding in Sharm el Sheikh: Drive Your Own Buggy

Take the wheel across open desert and trade the ordinary for speed and sand.

Drive your own sand buggy through the open Sinai desert near Sharm el Sheikh, with hotel pickup, a guided route, safety briefing and a stop at a Bedouin tent included. No experience is required. The activity is built for couples and groups of friends who want to operate the buggy themselves rather than watch from a passenger seat. A guide leads the route, helmets are provided, and the whole experience runs about three hours.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 39 to US$ 62 per group, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Standard 2-Seat Buggy 09:00, 15:00 and 16:00 Guide in 4 languages A fun desert buggy ride for two people, with pickup from the hotel included. Ideal for couples or friends.

Private: 1 buggy with 2 seats 09:00, 15:00 and 16:00 Guide in 4 languages Price for 2 travelers: Upgrade to a private buggy with no sharing with other groups, giving you more freedom to enjoy the ride at your own pace and in greater comfort. Pickup is included.

Buggy, camel and dinner show 16:00 Guide in 4 languages Price for 2 travelers: Ride a buggy across the desert, take a camel ride, then unwind with a Bedouin dinner and live entertainment show. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy safari and desert experience

• Hotel pickup
• Drive sand dune buggies
• Relax at Bedouin tent
• Enjoy Egyptian tea
• Hotel drop off

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• sand buggy drive from the starting point through the desert and back.
• helmet.
• guided route with safety briefing.
• tea at a Bedouin tent.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport to and from the activity.

Times

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• Every day 09:00 15:00 16:00

Information

Drive your own sand buggy across the Sinai desert from Sharm el Sheikh with hotel pickup included: no experience needed, and you're behind the wheel the whole time.

Group Up to 10 · max 2 per booking

Live guide English, Italian, Russian and Turkish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 3h before

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

You get picked up from your hotel and driven to the starting point, where the guide gives a safety briefing and shows you how to handle the buggy. Then you drive it yourself across the open desert, not following a track someone else laid out, but steering your own line through the golden sands. The buggy is built for two, so you and a partner sit side by side, which is why couples book this one. Speed, control, and the desert around you are all yours to manage for the next stretch of the ride.

After the driving portion, the group stops at a Bedouin tent where you sit down with Egyptian tea and watch the desert light change. It's a break from the adrenaline, and a moment to talk through what just happened. The whole outing (pickup, drive, tea stop, and return to your hotel) takes about three hours. A guide is with the group the entire time and speaks English, Spanish, Italian, German or one additional language, so instructions and safety details come through clearly.

The helmet is provided, and you ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to and from the starting point, so the heat of the desert is something you choose when you're behind the wheel, not something you endure getting there. Limited spots per group keep the experience from feeling crowded, and the setup means you're not waiting for other riders to finish. You drive when it's your turn.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian, Russian and Turkish.

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.

Do I need any experience to drive the buggy?

No experience is required. The guide gives a safety briefing before you start, and the buggy is designed to be easy and fun for everyone, whether you've driven one before or not.

What happens during the three hours?

Hotel pickup takes the first portion, then you drive the buggy across the desert for the main stretch, stop at a Bedouin tent for Egyptian tea and a rest, and return to your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I drive the buggy with a friend or partner?

Yes, the two-seat buggy is built for you and one other person to sit side by side while you drive, which is why it's popular with couples and friends who want to share the experience together.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the buggy drive itself, a helmet, the guided route with safety briefing, and tea at the Bedouin tent are all included. The air-conditioned vehicle to and from the starting point is also part of it.

What should I know before booking?

The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The guide is live and speaks multiple languages, so communication is straightforward throughout.

Operated by Tourex Egypt. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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