Quad Bike Safari Hurghada: trip overview
This is the classic Hurghada desert adventure and the easiest one to fit into your holiday. After a safety briefing and a practice lap, you follow your guide in a convoy across open desert tracks to a Bedouin camp in the foothills.
At the camp you drink sweet herbal tea, watch bread being baked on hot coals and take a short camel ride before riding back — at sunset if you choose the afternoon departure. You can ride a single quad or share a double.
Highlights
- Around 1.5 hours of quad riding across the desert
- Bedouin village visit with tea and fresh bread
- Short camel ride
- Morning or sunset departures
- Helmet, headscarf and goggles provided
Your day, as it feels
Fifteen minutes from your hotel the buildings stop and the desert opens up. At the safari base your guide fits your helmet, wraps your headscarf the Bedouin way and walks you through the controls. You ride a short practice lap until it feels natural — nobody leaves until everyone is comfortable.
Then the convoy rolls out. The track winds across open sand and gravel plains with the mountains glowing ahead of you. There are photo stops, open sections where you can feel the speed, and slower stretches to take in the silence.
At the Bedouin camp you swap the engine for a glass of sweet herbal tea, watch flatbread baked on hot coals and take a short camel ride. On the afternoon trip you ride back as the sun drops and the whole desert turns amber.
Why guests choose this trip with Hurghada Day Trips
Real riding time
About 1.5 hours on the quad — not a short loop padded with waiting.
Safety gear included
Helmet, goggles and headscarf are part of the price. Nobody charges you for them at the base.
A practice lap first
Beginners get time to feel confident before the convoy leaves.
Fits any day
Around 3–4 hours door to door, morning or sunset.
Itinerary, hour by hour
- 08:00 / 14:00
Hotel pickup
Transfer to the safari base on the edge of town.
- +30 min
Safety briefing
Learn the controls and ride a short practice lap.
- +45 min
Ride into the desert
Follow the guide in a convoy with photo stops.
- +1h 30
Bedouin camp
Tea, bread, camel ride and a look at desert life.
- +2h 30
Ride back
Return to the base and transfer to your hotel.
Times are approximate and confirmed with your booking. Pickup times vary by hotel area — you receive yours the evening before.
What's included
- Hotel transfers
- Quad bike (single or double)
- Safety equipment
- Bedouin tea and bread
- Short camel ride
- Water
Not included
- Dinner
- Tips (optional)
- Photos
Optional extras — told to you before you book
| Optional extra | Cost |
|---|---|
| Photos (optional) | price told before shooting |
| Tips | optional |
Your safety on this trip
- Helmets for every rider and a full briefing before departure.
- A guide leads the convoy and sets a safe speed for the group; another closes it.
- Minimum age for driving; children ride as passengers with an adult.
- Regularly maintained quads, checked before each tour.
- Water available throughout, and shade at the camp.
What other travellers complain about — and what we do instead
We read public reviews of Hurghada excursions so you don't have to learn the hard way. Here is what goes wrong on some trips of this kind, and the standard we hold ourselves to.
Is this trip right for you?
Perfect for
- First-time riders and adventure seekers
- Couples (share a double quad)
- Teenagers riding with a parent
Maybe not for you if…
- Pregnant travellers or anyone with back or neck problems
- Guests who dislike dust (choose the private jeep)
Insider tips from our team
- Choose the sunset departure for the best photos and cooler air.
- Wear closed shoes and long light trousers.
- Keep your distance from the quad in front — dust settles quickly and visibility improves.
- Remove contact lenses or bring glasses if dust bothers your eyes.
What to bring
- Closed shoes
- Sunglasses
- Light long trousers
- Warm layer in winter
Good to know
- Minimum age to drive is usually 16; younger children ride as passengers.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or with back problems.
Hotel pickup areas
Pickup and drop-off are arranged from hotels in central Hurghada and from El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga. Read our pickup areas guide for typical transfer times.
Quad Bike Safari Hurghada: questions & answers
Single or double quad?
A single gives you full control; a double is cheaper for couples and lets one person relax. Both follow the same route.
How fast do we go?
The guide sets a safe speed for the group, with more open sections where conditions allow.
How much riding is actually included?
About 1.5 hours on the quad, plus the Bedouin camp stop.
Do I pay for goggles or scarves?
No — safety gear is included in the price.
Can I ride alone?
Yes, choose a single quad. Doubles are cheaper for two people.
