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From Djerba : 2 Days desert tour with a night under a tent

4.863 reviews

  • 48 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 6 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

- 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

Inclusions

What's included

  • Services of a travel guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
  • 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
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Dinner at the camp (excluding drinks)
  • Entrance fees to Sidi Idriss Hotel in Matmata

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • optional rides: Quad - Dromedary
  • Drinks and personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 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 min

  2. 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 min

  3. 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 min

  4. On your arrival, you will have free time to enjoy a swim in the natural hot spring (around 25 ° throughout the year

    40 min

  5. Possibility of camel ride in the dunes of the Sahara (This ride is optional and to be paid onsite)

    50 min

  6. 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 min

  7. Watch the sunset over the dunes and admire the reddish colors that cover the horizon. Do not miss this unique moment

    20 min

  8. Installation in a tent at the camp. Take a shower and get ready for the evening's program and dinner.

    1 h

  9. Witness the preparation of sand bread (bread baked under the sand and the embers) around the campfire

    30 min

  10. 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

    10 h

  11. Visit of a second hot water source located about 23 km from the oasis. This source is about 40 °

    15 min

  12. 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 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 110 travellers
Operated by
Depart Travel Services
  • 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

How it compares in Tunisia, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 90 experiences we list in Tunisia, outside the cities.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 90.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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