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Algeria's Sahara Desert Adventure

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Algiers

    Algiers
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (El Aurassi Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Algiers International Airport (Houari Boumediene International Airport)
    Landmarks
    Kasbah
    Bab El Oued
    Algiers International Airport (Houari Boumediene International Airport)
  3. Day 2

    Algiers - Djanet

    Algiers - Djanet
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tenere)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Algiers with local English-speaking guide
    • Visit Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
    • Explore the Kasbah (10th-century medina)
    • Visit Bastion 23 Palace complex (three palaces with secret rooms)
    • Visit Monument to the Martyrs

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant near airport (depending on flight timings)
    Landmarks
    Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
    Kasbah
    Bastion 23 Palace
    Monument to the Martyrs
  4. Day 3

    Djanet - Timrass - Tekoubaouine

    Djanet - Timrass - Tekoubaouine
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Salad accompanied by hot main course option, taken in the shade of a rock outcrop), Dinner (Three courses: soup, main course of couscous, pasta or rice accompanied by vegetables and meat-based dish (usually lamb stew or chicken) and bread cooked in traditional Tuareg way on hot coals under sand, dessert of seasonal fruit, mint tea or coffee, dates and a cookie)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Tikoubaouine Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Djanet town
    • Visit local market for shopping and cheche (Tuareg headwear) fitting
    • Drive to and explore Timrass rock formations
    • View rock art paintings and engravings with local Tuareg guide interpretation
    • Sunset viewing from elevated spot

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade to spacious 'walk-in' camping tent (€80 twin share or €50 solo occupancy, paid locally)
    • Souvenir shopping at Djanet market
    Landmarks
    Djanet
    Timrass
    Tekoubaouine
  5. Day 4

    Tenere - Ali Dema

    Tenere - Ali Dema
    Meals
    Breakfast (Bread, butter, jams and cheese), Dinner (Freshly cooked by camp crew (specific menu not detailed))
    Accommodation
    Camping (Ali Dema Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit crying cows engravings
    • Travel through northern Tenere basin
    • Short walk and sunset viewing at Ali Dema camp
    • Experience Tuareg mint tea around campfire

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade to spacious 'walk-in' tent with elevated bed and thicker mattress (pricing not specified for this night)
    • Sleep in basic stone huts instead of tents
    Landmarks
    Crying Cows Engravings
    Tenere
    Ali Dema
  6. Day 5

    El Biredj Canyon

    El Biredj Canyon
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (El Biredj Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Oued El Biredj canyon
    • View prehistoric rock art along the way
    • Lunch in shaded spot
    • Sunset viewing from campsite
    Landmarks
    Oued El Biredj Canyon
    Tardart
    El Biredj Rock Formations
  7. Day 6

    El Biredj and Djaren Canyons - Tin Koukak

    El Biredj and Djaren Canyons - Tin Koukak
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through El Biredj and Djaren Canyons
    • Descent down sand dune into Djaren canyon
    • Lunch under wind-sculptured arches
    • View rock art paintings and engravings

    Optional Activities

    • One-hour morning walk (4WD vehicles available as alternative)
    Landmarks
    El Biredj Canyon
    Moul El Naga Sand Dunes
    Djaren Canyon
    Tin Koukak
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  8. Day 7

    Djaren Canyon - Tin Koukak

    Djaren Canyon - Tin Koukak
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Rock art exploration
    • Wildlife spotting opportunities (wild camels and gazelles)
    • Sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Djaren Canyon
    Tin Koukak
  9. Day 8

    Djanet

    Djanet
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk
    • Drive back to Djanet

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant or hotel
    Landmarks
    Tentere Village Hotel
    Djanet
  10. Day 9

    Algiers

    Algiers
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (El Aurassi Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Buffet breakfast at Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport Hotel (approximately £15 / $20 USD)
    Landmarks
    Algiers International Airport (Houari Boumediene International Airport)
    Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport Hotel

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  • د.ج - Algerian Dinar

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