Guided quad bike ride
A briefing, then a ride with your guide across desert tracks
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour Giza Desert Quad Bike and Camel Sunset Tour
An afternoon in the desert beside the pyramids: a guided quad bike ride, tea on a dune and the sun going down behind the skyline. About 4 hours.
- Duration
- About 4 hours with hotel pick-up
- Where
- Desert on the edge of Giza, outside the archaeological area
- Pick-up
- Hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Language
- English (other languages on request)
From, per person$556 or more travellers
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
About this tour
This is a short, active tour for the hours after the monuments have closed. The Giza plateau itself is open from 8:00 to 16:00 according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, so sunset happens in the open desert outside the archaeological area. That is where this tour runs, with the pyramids in view on the horizon. You do not go inside the plateau on this tour, and the quads do not ride among the monuments. We confirm the riding area when you book.
The core of the afternoon is a guided quad bike ride across sand and hard-packed tracks, followed by tea in the desert while the light changes. Camel rides are a separate question, because Egypt is moving camel and horse rides off the Giza plateau and replacing them with electric shuttles, so rules and availability are changing. We confirm what is offered for your date when you book.
It suits adults, teenagers who can follow instructions, and groups of friends who want something active. It does not suit travellers with back, neck or heart problems, pregnant women, or anyone who wants a quiet scenic walk. A quad is bumpy and dusty, and a ride is not the right choice if you would rather look than move.
The pyramids on the skyline
Seen from the sand, outside the plateau
Tea in the desert
A stop in the desert while the light changes
Camel option
Only where it is allowed on your date
Sunset
The light changes as the sun drops behind the skyline
How the day runs
- 1
About 3 hours before sunsetHotel pick-up
The start time changes through the year, because sunset does. In mid-June, sunset in Cairo is about 7:56 pm, and in winter it falls much earlier. We confirm your pick-up time when you book.
- 2
On arrivalBriefing and kit
At the meeting point your guide explains the controls, the signals and the rules of the ride. You are fitted with a helmet before you sit on a quad. Guests who do not feel confident should tell the guide, who sets the pace.
- 3
Late afternoonThe quad ride
You ride in a line behind your guide at a pace set for the least experienced rider. The track crosses open sand and firm ground. The pyramids stay on the horizon. We confirm the route and the meeting point when you book.
- 4
Around sunsetTea in the desert
The ride stops at a spot where you can get off the quad and sit. There is tea, and a chance to take photos while the light turns orange. If a camel walk is offered on your date, this is where it fits.
- 5
After sunsetDrive back to your hotel
Your driver takes you back to your hotel, usually in the early evening, depending on traffic.
How much does this tour cost?
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Single traveller | $90 |
| 2 travellers | $70 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $60 |
| 6 or more travellers | $55 |
In US dollars, per person, for a private trip. The price in your written quote, made for your dates and group, is the one that counts. International flights are not included.
What’s included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Guided quad bike ride with safety briefing
- Helmet
- Tea in the desert
- Bottled water
Not included
- Entry to the Giza plateau or the pyramids
- Camel ride, unless confirmed for your date when you book
- Tips
Booking policies
Important information
Heat and dust
Quads kick up dust and sand. Bring sunglasses or goggles, a scarf or a buff for your nose and mouth, and closed shoes. In summer, put sunscreen on before you leave the hotel.
Safety
Do not drive faster than your guide. Listen to the briefing before you start, and tell the guide if you have never ridden a quad. Do not ride after drinking alcohol. Tell us the ages of any children when you book, and we confirm whether they can ride.
Pyramids visit is separate
This tour does not enter the Giza plateau, which closes at 16:00. If you want to go inside, visit in the morning, since it opens at 8:00, and keep the afternoon for the desert.
Camels and animals
The ministry announced plans to replace camel and horse rides around the Giza pyramids with electric transport, and reports in 2026 describe the rides as being phased out. We found no official rule for the desert outside the plateau, so we confirm what is offered on your date before you travel and drop the camel option if it is not clearly allowed.
Payment and deposit
- Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
- The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
- The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
- Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund
Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.
| Days before arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 100% |
A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.
Children
- Children under 3 travel free.
- Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
- From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.
Travel tips
Know before you go
Start early
Pickup around 8:00 gets you to the pyramids before the heat and the coach groups.
Wear
Closed shoes, a hat and sunscreen, expect sand, steps and uneven ground.
Extra tickets
Entry inside the Great Pyramid is an optional ticket bought on the day.
Photos
Photos are free outdoors; some tombs charge for cameras. Drones are not allowed.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
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“The entire trip was seamlessly executed.”
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FAQ
Questions about this tour
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.
Do we ride a quad inside the pyramids area?
No. The tour runs in the open desert beyond the archaeological area, with the pyramids in sight, and the plateau is not part of it. We could not find an official rule on quads, so we simply keep the route outside the area and ask you not to ride into it.
Is it safe for someone who has never ridden a quad?
Yes, if you follow the briefing. You wear a helmet and ride behind your guide at the pace of the slowest rider. Tell the guide at once if you want to stop.
Is the camel ride included?
It is not part of the quad ride, and it depends on the rules of the day. Egypt is phasing out animal rides on the plateau, so we confirm in advance what is offered where.
What time does sunset happen?
It changes with the season. In mid-June sunset in Cairo is around 7:56 pm, and in winter it is much earlier. Your pick-up time follows it.
Can I combine this with a pyramids visit?
Yes. Go to the plateau in the morning, because it closes at 16:00, and join this tour in the afternoon. That makes a full day, so say so when you book.
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