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In this tour, the mature visitor (aged 50+ ) discovers lots of marvelous and amazing places in the Algerian Sahara and Oases that surely are to be engraved in their mind. The travellers with their own pace enjoy visiting, passing and picnicking in the many places including the Tassisli N'ajjer , M’Zab Valley and the three oases (the red,white and pearl of ) in a17 days . We are very excited to share the good feeling of visiting these magnificent places, tasting local dishes and knowing about other cultures including folk music in an atmosphere of great joy. A warm welcome awaits all our guests!
We visit the oases, landscapes and beautiful views of natural sceneries ranging from sand dunes to palm groves, UNESCO heritage sites, citadels with its amazing architectures built on mountains, open air museums. The visitor discovers and tastes traditional local dishes, listens to popular folk music. It is a good opportunity either for those who are experts or first time travellers to Algeria as a unique destination to explore. Discover all what you heard by yourself with us. Welcome ! During the 20 days tour,the visitor discovers lots of beautiful places range from ,castles ,caves,UNESCO classified sites, oases (The White Oasis ,the Red Oasis ,the Pearl of Oases) situated in Southern Algeria. Are you ready to be among our group ?
Itineraries
Day 1
Time : 08:00
Algiers-Djanet
Reception and assistance of the traveler at Houari Boumeddiene International Airport .Transfer to hotel or residence for a short rest .Discovery visit to Algiers city centre . We drive to Houari Boumediene Domestic Airport to fly to Djanet. Arriving at Djanet Airport ,welcome ,assistance and transfer to spend the night in a hotel, guest house or similar in the town (local standard).
Day 2
Time : 08:00
Djanet -Tadrart
After breakfast ,we depart to Tadrart ,passing through the marvelous Tassili N‘Ajjer's cliffs , crossing between 150 to 200 kms .Both lunch and dinner are to be taken in the open air of In-Djaren Valley's area .The night to be spent in a Bivouac .
Day 3
Time : 08:00
Tadrart – In-Djaren
Early in the morning ,we drove to the canyon of In-Djaren where the visitor discovers lots of marvelous engraving s and others .After lunch, we continue our way to reach Moule-Naga's area where to enjoy the sunset near to yellow dunes decorated in red.
Day 4
Time : 08:00
In Djaren-Tin Merzouga
After breakfast ,we move towards the immense circular dunes of Tin Merzouga to spend unforgettable memories .We cross about 200 kms along the day .After the sunset, we have our dinner, amuse ourselves around fire then we go to our beds in the bivouac.
Day 5
Time : 08:00
Tin Merzouga -Bouhediane –In Tehok-Djanet
At breakfast, we prepare ourselves to an extraordinary and amazing experience. Today we go through the labyrinth of the canyons with our most experienced guide until we reach Bouhediane's area .After lunch,we continue the discovery of caves full of engravings and paintings till In Tehok Valley.Then we drive towards Djanet town. There are some stops in our way and sometime is to be spent picnicking in Tagharghart site .After arriving ,visitors are advised to take a bath. A farewell dinner is prepared in a hotel, guest house or similar(local standard) .
Day 6
Time : 08:00
Djanet-Ghardaia
We visit Djanet city.A short visit to town to buy souvenirs and after lunch visitors are to be transferred to Djanet domestic Airport to fly to Ghardaia . After two hours, we land on Moufdi Zakaria domestic Airport (15 Kms far from Ghardaia’s city entre) .After checking,we drive to the hotel or the traditional guest house to spend an overnight.
Day 7
Time : 08:00
Ghardaia
After having breakfast ,we drive to stroll in the city centre to explore the unique Mezabite architecture (M’Zab valley) then the carpet market. After lunch , we move to visit one of the five classified sites as a UNESCO World Heritage in Algeria,Ateuf (if conditions allows of visiting). Then we continue to visit Boulila Tower. Overnight at the hotel or the traditional guest house.
Day 8
Time : 08:00
Ghardaia
In the second day in Ghardaia, after breakfast, we head towards Beni Isguen village and market, the historic Beni Rached mosque . At the Oasis of Beni-Isguen ,we have a picnic lunch and some relaxation in the shade of the palm trees. After lunch, we will visit the historic fortress of Ghardaia , gardens of the Palais des Beni Abbès . End your day with a relaxing stroll through the picturesque palm groves of Ghardaia where we discover the irrigation system and will enjoy a traditional Algerian dinner .Overnight at the hotel or the traditional guest house. Overnight at a traditional guest house or similar.
Day 9
Time : 08:00
Ghardaia -El-Goléa
Early in the morning ,we begin the exploration of the Mezabite architecture (M’Zab valley) then the carpet marke , then we drive towards El-Meniaa (ex- El-Goléa ) ,270 Kms far from Ghardaia.In our route ,we stop at different points . When we reach El-Goléa, we have our lunch and rest for a while, then we visit the 1st church established church in the Oases (1938) and visit the Vieux ksar (citadel) built around 1200 where we enjoy the sunset with a an overview of the oasis. Overnight at the hotel .
Day 10
Time : 08:00
El-Goléa
Today we leave the residence to visit some places starting as the municipal museum where there are a lots collections gathered for decades by the white father René Le Clerc (b1925-d 2010), then the library and the local parc ,the salt lake (is a house for dozens of migrating birds) .In the afternoon, after lunch, we spend the rest of the day in the lake (40 Kms –outskirt of the town) with an excursion to the dunes of the Grand Erg Occidental ,dine and return to residence.
Day 11
Time : 08:00
El-Goléa -Timimoun
Early In the morning after breakfast, we will drive southwards to the Red Oasis, Timimoun (365 kms) in an approximate driving time of 4 hours. After arrival there, we move to a traditional guest house to have our lunch and take a rest.Later,we go to explore Timimoun’s town Centre and go visiting the red caves and Tindjillet by camels where we might have our dinner and spend our dinner.
Day 12
Time : 08:00
Timimoun
Shortly after breakfast ,a visit is organised to Timimoun’s old castle , Ighzer caves , Ouled Haroun castle Gourara Ksar Tindjillet and the Fouggaras( sharing irrigation system) in the palm groves of Ouled Said & Hadj Guelmane where we have our lunch. After that in the afternoon visit, we continue exploring the amazing area by organising a night in the outskirt of Timimoun. An overnight is spent either in the open air or the travellers return to the residence.
Day 13
Time : 08:00
Timimoun –El-Ouata -Beni Abbès
Today we will head to Beni Abbes (341 Kms).After four hours of drive, we arrive there we visit the Hermitage of Father Charles de Foucauld where we have our lunch in the chapel’s garden; we also visit the Sahara Museum (if time allows), then the painting in in the outskirt of Beni Abbes in the afternoon. Later we leave to El-Ouata to spend the rest of the day in the residence.
Day 14
Time : 08:00
El-Ouata -Taghit
Early after breakfast, We leave to Taghit (146 Kms) .After two hours of drive , the visit programme begins with driving to spots of the historical petroglyphs (cave paintings of animals as: giraffes, ostriches, horses, elephants and antelopes, etc.), the Old Ksar, Ksour valley that overlook the palm grove .We enjoy a traditional meal outdoor. The day ends with a strolling and walking through the palm groves to reach the dunes of the Greatest Western Erg (up to 120 m high of some dunes) where we can walk on sand (crescent-shaped one) .We end the day by a sun set seeing and we might have our dinner there. Return to a hotel or similar.
Day 15
Time : 08:00
Taghit – Bechar-Ain safra
After breakfast, we move to Bechar city centre (99 Kms) where we stroll then we head to Ain Safra T(255 Kms). In our route ,after lunch, we visit Cheikh Bouamama Palace (Ksar), situated in Meghrar (50 Kms west of AinSafra) , then we continue to the city centre where we spend the first overnight in a hotel or a traditional guest house.
Day 16
Time : 08:00
Ain-Safra
Early after breakfast, we depart for about 17 Kms off the city centre to visit the 220 hectares’ Oasis, surrounded by palm trees of 71 varieties ,named Tiout (Berber Zinat word means water sources ).Tiout oasis is situated on the mountains of Ksours of the Saharan Atlas, not far from the ksar Tiout , with its amazing architecture which used by the region’s settlers’ ancestors, built in the 14th century. Then we move to dunes to see sun set and have our dinner .Overnight at the hotel or residence.
Day 17
Time : 08:00
Ain Safra -El-Bayadh
After having breakfast, we leave to El-Bayadh (214 Kms).We stop in our way in short visits to Ksar Ghasoul (48 Kms-Ghasoul) and Ksar Bent Al-Khas (40 Kms -Brezina) then we continue to the city centre .After lunch,we continue visiting other historical and oases . Overnight at the hotel or a traditional guest house.
Day 18
Time : 08:00
Ain Safra –Medéa-Tipaza
After having breakfast, we leave to Medéa (443 Kms).In our way ,we have lunch and stop to take rests mainly at Médea Tibrhirine Monastry .Then we head to Tipaza (70 Kms) where we spend an overnight in a traditional guest house or a hotel .
Day 19
Time : 08:00
Tipaza –Cherchell -Algiers
After breakfast, we drive to explore the theatre,the circus and the thermal baths of Roman archeological site of Tipaza , (UNESCO World Heritage) founded by the Phoenicians including the North Africa’s largest basilica and the Basilica of St Salsa, and of Cherchell (archaeological museums) , Tomb of the Christian (royal mausoleum of Mauritania).Then we leave to Algiers ‘s city centre (92 Kms) for an overnight.
Day 20
Time : 08:00
Algiers
After breakfast, we spend the last day in visiting Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage site) for 2 hours, Palais des Rais,the Bardo Museum ,Archaeology and Islamic Art Museum, the Grande poste and the Place des Martyrs including the El Djedid Mosque . After lunch, we visit the historic Notre Dame d’Afrique,Riyadh el-fateh and the Hamma Experimental Garden ‘(Jardin d’Essai ) then we return to the hotel or residence for an overnight.
Day 21
Time : 07:00
Algiers Airport
After breakfast, Travellers are transferred to Houari Boumeddiene International Airport. Assistance are given until boarding.
- Airport transfers and assistance (Algiers, Djanet and Ghradaia Airports) - Accommodation : 3-4 hotels (local classification), traditional guest houses ( Double rooms & Twin shared accommodation) and Bivouac in Djanet (tent included) -Full board bases: breakfast, lunch and dinner (water & soft drinks only). -Comfort bus, mini van and or 4X4 cars+ driver
- Experienced tour guides (English,French,German,Italian ,etc. -Domestic Flights: Algiers - Djanet & Djanet - Ghardaia (Economic Class). -Entrance fees to museums or sites included in the itinerary. -Application for visa by us on the traveller’s behalf
- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees - Personal sleeping bag +pillow. -Extras and personal expenses -Single Supplement : € 265
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The agency representative will be waiting you at the exit of the arrivals at the relevant airport holding a sign with your name on it.
We arrange our travel packages by combining people depending on the language required and the destination.
To get an entrance visa to Algeria, insurance is required so it is advised to do it by yourself but also, we make insurance for tools used during the tour.
After your booking of a tour we proceed with confirming all services accordingly.
We kindly request a booking deposit (30 %) to be paid to one of our accounts in an EU bank (France at the moment) to secure your reservations then the remaining balance (70 %) to be received no later than 50 days before the start date of the tour.
See below in the FAQ under 'Booking, Cancellation and Refund Policy '
Visa requirements is a must to enter Algeria for most internationals. We cannot on your behalf, but we guide and provide you with the necessary information. Please note that as an official fully lincensed travel agency ,we can apply for it on your behalf in Algeria to get it quickly before your arrival. However, we provide you with official documentation as the invitation letter after the reception of the deposit required by the agency to apply yourself in your country.
Most ATMs are for local money and local credit and debit cards and it is rarely where ATMs for other currencies or cards are to be found .
Except in few places ,foreign credit cards and debit cards are not accepted in purchases. It is advisable to carry some cash with you.
No, most of the international GSM operators do not provide coverage in Algeria but you can receive SMS and MMS and you get the signal .Arrange with your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Algeria and we can supply you with a new SIM card from local operators (conditions) .
Tipping is not common in Algeria and many refuse to accept it.However it is a guesture of satisfaction by the client.
Yes,18 years old when the traveller is alone .
1- As a team of EL-GOLEA Tourism & Travel, we are very pleased to be chosen by travellers to serve them during their visit to Algeria and we consider them as our guests during the whole duration of the trip.
2-When you select the tour, sign the booking document sent by the agency and receive the confirmation by email, you pay the deposit of 30 % of the tour or the whole cost. contacts are made by email.
3-After reception of the deposit or the entire of the trip’s cost, supplying of the requested identity documents, we sent the letter of invitation to the Algerian consulate in your country of residence for the visa. The agency helps you to get the necessary information on the issue, but it is the traveller’s responsibility to apply earlier and be fully aware of all requirements for visiting Algeria. However, the agency is ready to provide the necessary information on the tour.
4-The rest of the tour cost must be received 45 to 50 days prior to the start date. For any case of non-majeure force, if you do not pay the rest, it is considered as wish of cancellation to cancel your booking.
5-We hope that the visitor can come but in case of contrary, the cancellation must be made by writing in advance. Be aware there are cancellation and charges requested by the service providers. consequently, the charges are cut off the deposit and can go higher when it is made few days or weeks before the start date.
6-Cancellation charges are calculated as follow:
45 days before the start date of the tour - loss of deposit
30 days before the start date of the tour - 50% of tour cost
15 days before the start date of the tour - 75% of tour cost
7 days before the start date of the tour- No refund.
7-Although the above-mentioned measures are to be applied as explained before. But as our main goal is to serve and satisfy our clients, we often take their circumstances in consideration, and we try to find a better solution for them.
Mrs Tatsuko Tasaki– :
This tour is well worth doing. Every day of the tour was full of adventure, discovery and excitement and it was a trip I will never forget. I never imagined that the country of Algeria would be such a wonderful place. Deserts, valleys, ruins, starry skies, each place has its own culture, history and characteristics, and every day was full of fresh encounters. I have travelled to 150 countries and Algeria is definitely one of the top 5 most attractive countries. After touring around Algeria, I am still eager to go back. The welcome and kindness of the Algerian people is also an unforgettable and cherished memI hope many people will join this tour and see beautiful Algeria. What was the best part? That’s a very difficult question, everywhere was amazing and everywhere was the place to go. I would recommend this tour with 100% confidence.