Red, White & Pearl Oases Tour
Timimoun -El-Golea -Algiers
WT-CODE 2802
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For Eight days , visitor enjoy a dream trip to three best oases in Southern Algeria : the Red Oasis , the White Oasis and the pearl of oases.In the Algerian Sahara,we visit the three top destinations known worldwide .The Grand Erg Occidental ,the red houses' architecture, the most brilliant man made irrigation system known as Fougara ,and local traditions are some a traveller disvocers in this amazing trip.
Visit & Entertain your self in the Saharan Oases.
Itineraries
Day 1
Time : 07:00
Algiers- El-Goléa
Early in the morning, we drive to Houari Boumeddiene domestic airport ( 5 minutes far from the International Airport) to fly to El-Meniaa (Ex-El-Goléa) . After arriving at domestic Airport of El-Goléa, we take the transport to residence ( about 4 Kms) . Shortly after a rest at the hotel or guest house ,having lunch,the programme begins .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 2
Time : 08:00
El-Goléa
Today we leave the residence to visit some places starting by the 9th century Citadel known as 'Vieux ksar ', built on a 75 m high hill. In this old castle which was the refuge for the 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 3
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 4
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 5
Time : 08:00
Timimoun-El-Ouata -Beni Abbes
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 6
Time : 08:00
Beni Abbes- 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, trek ,surf and/or practising ski 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 7
Time : 08:00
Taghit -Béchar-Algiers
After breakfast, we move to Bechar city centre where we stroll then we move to the Airport (105 kms) to take our plane to Houari Boumeddiene Domestic Airport (Algiers) .We transfer to the hotel or guest house. After a short rest we go for a visit to the Riyadh Elfath Monument (Symbol of Algeria) hotel .After having our dinner ,we return to the hotel.
Day 8
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. After lunch, we visit the historic Notre Dame d’Afrique besides others if travellers' time allows in the last day's stay.Then we transfer to Houari Boumeddiene International Airport. Assistance is given to travellers until boarding.
- Airport transfers and assistance - Accommodation in hotels (3-4 stars),traditional guest houses or similar during the tour (Twin shared accommodation). -Full board bases: breakfast, lunch and dinner (water & soft drinks only). -Comfort bus or cars+ driver.
- Experienced tour guides. -Domestic Flights: Algiers -El-Goléa & Béchar -Algiers tickets (Business Class). -Entrance fees to museums or sites included in the itinerary. -Letter of invitation for visa application.
- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees -Extras and personal expenses -Single Supplement : € 245
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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. In some cases we can apply for it on your behalf .When choosing to book a trip with us ,we provide you with the necessary information and official documentation as the invitation letter after the reception of the deposit required by the agency.
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.
elgoleatourismtravel– :
This trip is highly requested by travellers as it enables them to explore three main oases that form Southern Algeria.It is recommended to our clients who plan to visit this destination.
Stella– :
I had the privilege of embarking on an exciting and adventurous trip to Algeria through this agency. We began our adventure in Algiers, a city that is so rich in history and has one of the most interesting landscapes with the coast on one side and mountains on the other. We slowly progressed towards the south of Algeria stopping in Ghadia and El Menia, discovering the culture through living in traditional guest houses instead of hotels, which made us feel more like guests rather than tourists.
One of the biggest highlights we certainly the desert and the delightful dunes! If you love roller coasters then you will love cruising with toyota trucks on the sand!
Our dear guide Azzedine made us feel so welcome and made everything possible. I can only fully recommend this exciting trip