Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
- Visit of 3 types of deserts in just 2 days: "Les Chotts" or the salt lake, "Le Reg" or the stone desert and "L'Erg" or the sand desert and the dunes of the Sahara.
- Visit of two Berber villages famous for the Ksours and the granaries
- Swimming in a hot spring in the middle of the desert
- Possibility of quad or camel ride in the sand dunes which extend as far as the eye can see
- Watch a sunset in the middle of the desert
- Spend a night in a tent in the heart of the Sahara
- Visit a troglodyte dwelling
- Private tour and at your own pace
- Exit off the beaten track and away from the crowds
- Possibility of customizing some stages of the tour
- Accompaniment of a driver and a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
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Entrance fees to Sidi Idriss Hotel in Matmata
Services of a travel guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
Private transportation
Lunches of the 1st and 2nd days (excluding drinks)
Breakfast on the 2nd day at the camp (excluding drinks)
Services of a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
Dinner at the camp (excluding drinks)
Gratuities
optional rides: Quad - Dromedary
Drinks and personal expenses
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We take care of your pick-up where you were in Djerba or Zarzis. Other departure points may incur additional fees.
Traveler pickup
Djerba, Tunisia
Zarzis, Tunisia
Sebkhet el Melah, Zarzis, Tunisia Coffee break in Sabkhet El Melah also known as the salt lake of Chahbania. During this stop your guide will give you the detailed tour program, the visits and you will have free time to take some photos 30 minutes
Tataouine, Tataouine, Tunisia Stop in Tataouine and free time to stroll through the alleys of the Souk. Do not miss the pastry shop visit to taste the famous "cornes de Gazelle" (local pastry) 45 minutes
Chenini, Tataouine, Tunisia Arrived at the Berber village of Chenini you will have an appointment with a stroll in the old village. You will visit with a local guide all the components of the village: mosque, houses dug in the walls of the mountain, attic ... etc. 50 minutes
Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisia On your arrival, you will have free time to enjoy a swim in the natural hot spring (around 25 ° throughout the year 40 minutes
Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisia Possibility of camel ride in the dunes of the Sahara (This ride is optional and to be paid onsite) 50 minutes
Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisia Possibility of quad bike ride through the great dunes of the Sahara and to visit the famous fort of Tisavar nestled in the heart of the dunes. This walk is optional and optional (to be reserved and paid for on site with local providers) 40 minutes
Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisia Watch the sunset over the dunes and admire the reddish colors that cover the horizon. Do not miss this unique moment 20 minutes
Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisia Installation in a tent at the camp. Take a shower and get ready for the evening's program and dinner. 60 minutes
Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisia Witness the preparation of sand bread (bread baked under the sand and the embers) around the campfire 30 minutes
Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisia Dinner and overnight at the camp.
After dinner, you have free time so if you want to sleep, have a drink or admire the stars 600 minutes
Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisia Visit of a second hot water source located about 23 km from the oasis. This source is about 40 ° 15 minutes
Tamezret, Tunisia On our arrival in Tamazret, there will be a small technical stop in a village café (toilets). This café also offers an excellent Rosemary and almond tea in addition to a unique view of the ancient village. So it will be a coffee break, a photo break and a technical break at the same time 30 minutes
Casas Trogloditas de Matmata, Matmata, Tunisia Visit of a Berber family in their troglodyte house. On our arrival we will be greeted with a good tea, served with olive oil, honey and homemade bread (Berber welcome). You will have time to visit the place, take some photos and learn more about the Berbers. At the exit do not hesitate to thank them with a small tip please 40 minutes
Casas Trogloditas de Matmata, Matmata, Tunisia Visit of the Sidi Idriss hotel in Matmata. It's a troglodyte hotel where a few scenes from Star Wars were filmed (there are still some sets there) 20 minutes
Escale de Toujane, Matmata, Tunisia Pause to take a panoramic photo of the beautiful Berber village of Toujane 5 minutes
Metameur, Metameur, Tunisia Visit of the Ksar of Metameur: a collective granary which was used to store the harvest, cereals ... etc 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
sa_da819
04 May 2024
Superb experience.
Thanks to the kind guide Saïd who showed us breathtaking landscapes in 4×4!!!
We were able to ride quad bikes, ride camels, bathe in the natural hot spring, sleep in a super comfortable tent, all in the middle of the desert.
We had truly magical moments.
To redo
Wanderer26871450715
28 Apr 2024
Superbe excursion dans différents lieux (visite de Tataouine, village de Chenini , Ksar Ghilane avec sortie en quad au coucher de soleil du Sahara...)
Je recommande sans hésiter
Merci a Amine et son papa pour la réservation et a mon guide Sarah et notre chauffeur Mounir
ronanlgr
26 Apr 2024
Deux jours intenses et organisés aux petits oignons ! Tarif sous contrôle, lieux choisis, horaires respectés sans stress, diversité des sites, commentaires et efficacité du chauffeur-guide (Mourad) le tout avec le sourire. Nous étions 1 couple avec 4 enfants de 14 à 20 ans.
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