Review · SHARM EL SHEIKH

Sharm El Sheikh Super Safari 5*1 ATV Quad, Stargazing,Camel Ride,Dinner, Shows

4.5 · 119 reviews From $49 Operated by High Quality Tours Egypt · Bookable on Viator
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The Sinai turns spectacular after sunset. This multi-part desert safari packs quad biking, a camel ride, dinner, entertainment, and telescope stargazing into one busy afternoon and evening from Sharm El Sheikh. I like the mix of active and relaxed moments, especially the ATV ride and the astronomy session. The main caution is that the camel ride may be little more than a short photo stop, and group sizes can sometimes grow beyond the advertised maximum.

At $49.99 per person, the tour offers solid value if you want several classic Egypt holiday experiences in one outing. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, dinner, soft drinks, entertainment, equipment, and an English-speaking astronomer are included. I would still carry small cash for the $1 national park fee and possible extras such as a scarf, goggles, photos, or shisha.

Key points to know before booking

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  • The ATV ride is the main event: You first practice on flat sand, then ride toward the desert hills with stops for photos and views.
  • The camel ride is brief: It is free and optional, but the practical reality may be a short walk mainly arranged for photographs.
  • The Bedouin camp adds variety: Tea, buffet dinner, bread-making, sand sliding, and traditional shows give the evening more than just a quad-bike ride.
  • Stargazing is a real part of the program: Telescopes may show the Moon’s craters, Saturn, constellations, and possibly Mars, depending on the night.
  • Bring protection from dust: A scarf or face covering, sunglasses, and closed shoes will make the ATV section more comfortable.
  • Expect some extra charges: The national park ticket costs $1 per person, while scarves, goggles, photographs, and shisha are not included.

Leaving Sharm El Sheikh for the Sinai desert

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<p><p>Pickup is provided from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The transfer is part of the value here, since you do not need to arrange a taxi or find your own way to the quad-bike area.</p>
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<p><p>Allow some patience during pickup. One reported transfer arrived about 10 minutes late, and another described a short wait before departure. That is not unusual for a shared excursion, where several hotel stops may be involved. Guides check hotel names and keep the group organized, but the exact pickup order can affect your schedule.</p>
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<p><p>The advertised group limit is 15 people. That should make the tour easier to manage and the astronomy session more personal. Still, a particularly busy date brought a much larger group, with more than 35 quads and nearly 50 people reported. Holiday periods can change the feel of the experience, so ask about the expected group size if a quiet outing matters to you.</p>
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<p><p>The stated duration is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, though the full program includes pickup, driving, dinner, entertainment, and the return transfer. Some descriptions refer to around 90 minutes of quad riding. In practical terms, plan for an afternoon and evening activity rather than a quick one-hour ride.</p>
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<p><p>At the ATV base, an instructor explains how to operate the quad bike. You begin on flat desert sand, giving you time to get used to the throttle, steering, and brakes before the ride becomes more adventurous.</p>
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<p><p>That gradual start is useful if you have never driven a quad before. Several people found the machines easy enough for first-time drivers, and families with children enjoyed this part of the day. You can ride alone on an adult ATV or share one ATV with another person, depending on your preference and the arrangements available.</p>
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<p><p>You receive a safety helmet, and wearing it is important. One disappointing account described little safety explanation before riding, while the operator responded that a helmet had been offered but declined. I would not skip it. Dust, engine noise, uneven sand, and a long line of vehicles all make basic safety gear worthwhile.</p>
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<p><p>The ride can be dusty. That is part of the setting, not a surprise defect, but it affects comfort. A scarf costs about $3 according to the supplied information, and several people found one useful. Sunglasses or ATV goggles also help. Goggles may cost extra, and one account listed them at $7. Wear clothes and shoes that you do not mind covering in fine sand.</p>
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<h2>Riding through the desert toward the hills</h2>
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