Hurghada Desert Quad Bike Safari with Camel Ride & Optional BBQ
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Overview
Trade the beach for the Eastern Desert on this quad bike safari from Hurghada. After hotel pickup and a safety briefing, you ride a quad across desert tracks and wadis to a Bedouin village, where you see bread being baked, drink Bedouin tea and take a camel ride. The default option is a sunset safari that ends with a BBQ dinner and a Tanoura show at camp; morning and sunset rides without dinner are also available depending on the option you choose. Return transfers from Hurghada hotels are included.
Highlights
- Drive your own quad bike across the Eastern Desert
- Safety briefing, helmet and a practice session before the ride
- Visit a Bedouin village and watch traditional bread baking
- Bedouin tea and a short camel ride
- Sunset over the Red Sea Mountains
- BBQ dinner and Tanoura show in the default option
- Return transfers from hotels in Hurghada
Full Description
Quad Biking in the Eastern Desert
Just beyond Hurghada's last buildings the Eastern Desert begins, a wide plain of sand and gravel rising to the jagged Red Sea Mountains. The quad route follows desert tracks and dry riverbeds known as wadis, and the ride of around 40 kilometres in total gives you a real sense of space, with the coast glinting behind you.
Before setting off, the team gives a safety briefing and a practice session, and you ride in a line behind the guide at a comfortable pace, with photo stops along the way. A quad bike safari in Hurghada suits beginners: no licence is needed, and passengers can share a quad with a driver. Riders must be 16 or over to drive their own bike.
The Bedouin Village
Halfway through the ride you reach a Bedouin village, where families of the desert show how they have lived for generations. You watch flat bread being baked on a hot metal dome over the fire and taste it warm, then sit on carpets for sweet Bedouin tea, often brewed with desert herbs.
A short camel ride follows around the village, a classic part of any Hurghada desert safari with camel ride. Your guide explains how Bedouin life has adapted to heat, water scarcity and tourism. The visit lasts about 45 minutes and is a gentle, cultural break between the two stretches of quad driving.
Sunset, BBQ Dinner and Desert Night
In the default sunset option, you ride back as the sky turns orange behind the mountains, then gather at the camp for a BBQ dinner of grilled chicken and meats, rice, salads and bread. Performers follow with a colourful Tanoura spinning dance and a traditional oriental show, and there is time to look up at the stars far from the lights of the resorts.
The best time for a quad safari in Hurghada is the late afternoon from October to April, when temperatures are pleasant; in summer the morning ride is cooler. Goggles and a scarf protect you from dust and can be added when you book, and photo packages are offered on the day.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupTransfer from your hotel in Hurghada to the safari base, about 30 minutes.
- Safety briefingHelmet fitting, instructions and a short practice ride, about 15 minutes.
- Quad rideRide across desert tracks and wadis toward the mountains with photo stops.
- Bedouin villageBread baking, Bedouin tea and a short camel ride, about 45 minutes.
- Ride back at sunsetReturn by quad as the sun sets over the mountains.
- BBQ dinner and showDinner at camp with a Tanoura performance, in the default option.
- Drop-offTransfer back to your hotel; the default option lasts about 4.5 hours.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- Helmet, instruction and practice session
- Quad bike ride in the desert (about 40 km)
- Bedouin village visit with Bedouin tea
- Camel ride
- Bottled water
Not included
- BBQ dinner
- Small mandatory government fee (added at checkout)
- Goggles and scarf
- Photo package
- Transfers from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Safaga or Soma Bay
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Children under 6 years
- Pregnant women
Meeting point
We pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada; the exact pickup time depends on your hotel's location and is sent by WhatsApp or email the day before. Please be ready in the lobby at least 10 minutes early. Return transport from hotels in Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Safaga or Soma Bay is available at extra cost when you book.
Important information
- A small government fee per person is payable and is not included.
- Children aged 6 to 15 ride as passengers with an adult and cannot drive; from 16 riders may drive alone.
- Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes; goggles and a scarf are recommended against dust.
- Bring sunglasses, sun cream and a light jacket for the evening in winter.
- Baby strollers are not allowed.
- Quad driving has a natural risk; follow the guide's instructions at all times.
- Be ready at least 10 minutes before pickup.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Hurghada quad bike safari cost?
The price depends on the option you choose: morning, sunset or sunset with BBQ dinner. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and for children.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, return transfers from hotels in Hurghada are included. Transport from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Safaga or Soma Bay costs extra.
How long is the quad safari?
About three hours for the morning or sunset ride and about 4.5 hours for the default sunset option with BBQ dinner, including transfers.
Is the quad safari suitable for children?
Children aged 6 to 15 can join as passengers on an adult's quad. Children under six are not allowed.
Do I need a driving licence?
No licence is required. You receive instructions and a practice session before the ride, and the guide sets a steady pace.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable clothes, closed shoes, sunglasses, sun cream and a scarf or goggles for dust. Evenings can be cool in winter.
Can I book the safari for today or tomorrow?
Available dates appear in the booking calendar. Next-day safaris are usually possible, and same-day spots depend on availability.
What is the difference between the options?
The morning and sunset options include the quad ride, the Bedouin village, tea and the camel ride. The default sunset option adds a BBQ dinner and a Tanoura show at camp.
Can two people share one quad?
Yes. An adult can drive with a passenger, which is how children aged 6 to 15 take part.
Is the camel ride included in every option?
Yes, a short camel ride at the Bedouin village is part of every option.
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