Djanet Algeria – Ihrir Oasis Trip
Ihrir Oasis - 5 days - 530 euros
- Location: In The heart of Djanet, explore the Tassili n’Ajjer (UNESCO, famous for its thousands of prehistoric rock paintings) and the Tadrart Rouge, renowned for its spectacular red dunes and monumental arches.
- Dates: 4 dates of departure – please check bellow.
- Flights: Algiers → Djanet (2h30), transfers included (road + track).
- Accommodation: Saharan bivouacs under tents and nights under the stars (mattress, blankets, tents provided).
- Transport: 4×4 vehicles with Tuareg driver-guides + support vehicle.
- Activities: Daily hikes (1 to 2h/day), exploration of arches and canyons, rock art sites (Tin Abadène, Tin Tikel, Tigharghart, Djabaren), Ihrir oasis, Tin Merzouga dunes.
- Meals: Full board (Saharan cuisine: salads, hot dishes, taguella bread, mint tea).
- Supervision: French and englishg speaking Tuareg guide. A cook, and local team of 3 to 5 Tuareg.
- Visa on arrival: Simplified procedure via an approved travel agency (average 15 days processing).
✈ First Night: Algiers – Djanet Flight
- Flight Algiers–Djanet at 22:00, arrival the next day at 00:25.
- Meet & greet at the airport by our Tuareg team.
- Entry formalities for the Tassili National Park.
- Direct departure to Tin Amali for your first night in a desert bivouac.
🌄 Day 1: Tikoubaouine – The Arch
- Early wake-up and breakfast.
- Drive to Tikoubaouine, known for its natural arch and impressive rock formations.
- Hike and exploration of the site, then bivouac setup.
- Dinner and overnight in a bivouac.
🏜 Day 2: Issendilène Canyon
- Breakfast and departure to Issendilène.
- Approximately 2-hour trek through the majestic canyon leading to the famous Guelta of Issendilène.
- Free time to enjoy the site.
- Dinner and overnight in a bivouac.
🏜 Day 3: Idharène – Village of Ihrir
- Departure to the rocky site of Idharène, known for its long, elegant geological formations.
- Lunch on site.
- Continuation to the village of Ihrir, located along a long wadi in a peaceful oasis.
- Overnight in traditional huts.
🎨 Day 4: Tigharghart & Return to Djanet
- Breakfast and drive to Tigharghart to admire the famous rock engraving known as “The Weeping Cows.”
- Lunch on site.
- Return to Djanet:
- Visit of the local market
- Discovery of traditional craft workshops
- Dinner, then airport transfer for the Djanet–Algiers flight.
Our 4 departure dates for this tour:
- FROM 14 TO 21 FEBRUARY
- FROM 21 TO 27 FEBRUARY
- FROM 11 TO 18 APRIL
- FROM 18 TO 25 APRIL
Price per person: €530
The price of this trip to Djanet is calculated based on a minimum of 6 participants.
The price includes
- 4×4 vehicle
- Transfer from Djanet to the Tadrart by 4×4 over 180 km (130 km paved road and 50 km track)
- Bivouac equipment (tent, mattress, pillow, and blanket provided)
- Full board: cold meals at lunch, hot meals in the evening, with a cook and an assistant cook
- Unlimited mineral water
- Accommodation in a guesthouse for the final night, with shower and rest
The price does not include
- Tips and personal expenses
- Domestic and international airfar
A visa is mandatory for foreign nationals, but thanks to the visa-on-arrival procedure for Djanet and Tamanrasset, you no longer need to visit any consulate or embassy.
The visa-on-arrival process is handled entirely by your travel agency. As soon as you make your booking, the agency takes care of all the necessary formalities.
Forms and Documentation
- At the time of booking, your agency will send you a form to fill out.
- Complete the form and return it to the agency along with a scan of your passport.
Processing by the Agency
The agency submits the completed form and a copy of your passport to the Algerian Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts.
You will then receive a confirmation in the form of a “laisser-passer”, usually within 15 days.
At Check-In
Present your laisser-passer when boarding. This document is required for check-in and entry into the country.
Upon Arrival in Algeria
You will be asked to present the following:
- Your laisser-passer
- Payment for the visa: €96 or 14,000 Algerian dinars (cash payment; euros generally accepted — amount subject to change)
- A bank identity statement or proof of income (such as payslip, tax certificate, or retirement certificate)
- Your round-trip plane ticket
- Your repatriation insurance certificate
Visa Issuance
Once all steps are completed, a visa will be affixed to your passport, allowing you to begin your trip to Djanet or Tamanrasset.
Simplified Visa on Arrival
- The travel agency provides a document allowing you to board without a visa.
- Upon arrival in Algeria, you will receive a “regularization visa” for the duration of your stay.
- No visa is issued by Algerian consulates abroad; it is delivered directly upon arrival.
- A scanned copy of the passport’s first page and a completed, signed form are required.
Climate and Regional Information
- On the coast: hot summers (average 29°C in Algiers in August) and mild winters (average 15°C in January).
- Central mountain regions experience harsh winters and mild springs.
- The Sahara has an arid desert climate, with temperatures reaching up to 50°C in summer.
Site Protection
- Desert regions have a fragile ecological balance.
- Participants are responsible for keeping the sites clean.
- It is recommended to use a lighter or matches to burn natural waste.
- Non-degradable items (plastic, glass, metal) must be taken back to France.
- Everyone contributes to protecting these natural areas from pollution.
This list is not exhaustive; your travel agent will provide the full list of items you need to bring with you.
- Sunscreen and lip balm (cocoa butter)
- Sunglasses and eye drops (saline solution)
- Good hiking shoes
- Personal medical kit
- Small soft backpack
- Water bottle (minimum 1L)
- Wet wipes
- Sleeping bag
- Toilet paper and a lighter or matches to burn the used paper
- Headlamp with spare batteries & bulb
- Fleece or warm jacket
- Canvas pants (or jeans) and cotton t-shirts
- Mosquito repellent cream or spray
- Plastic bags to protect your belongings, as sand gets everywhere
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