Trekking Circuit Tamanrasset

Day 1:

• Airport welcome and transfer to hotel.
• City tour at 08:00, purchasing of cheches (traditional scarves).
• Departure to meet guide for an 11 km trek.
• Lunch at Oued Ekloukel, followed by a 13 km afternoon trek.
• Dinner and camping at Oued Intaghahouten.

Day 2:

• 11 km trek after breakfast.
• Visit to Guelta Afilal, lunch.
• 7 km afternoon trek.
• Dinner and camping at Oued Ehouegak.

Day 3:

• 14 km trek to Assekrem after breakfast.
• Lunch at the refuge and rest time.
• Visit to Charles de Foucauld’s hermitage and sunset observation.
• Dinner and overnight at the refuge.

Day 4:

• Sunrise followed by breakfast, then 11 km trek to Tahat Atakor.
• Lunch and ascent to Tahat summit.
• Bivouac at the summit.

Day 5:

• Return to camp after sunrise and breakfast.
• 7 km trek, lunch at Oued Ihasayen.
• Afternoon trek of 8 km.
• Dinner and camping at Oued Ilamane.

Day 6:

• Morning 12 km trek to rock engravings.
• Lunch at Oued Terhenanet, followed by a 10 km trek to Terhenanet region.
• Visit to a nomadic village, dinner and camping.

Day 7:

• Departure by 4×4 to Tissalatine after breakfast.
• Visit to rock engravings and paintings.
• Lunch, then return to Tamanrasset for a shower and city tour.
• Souvenir shopping and dinner with locals.

Day 8:

• Return to Algiers and end of the journey.

The price displayed is for a group size of 2 to 6 people, with costs per person decreasing as the group size increases.

Included:

• Airport pickup.
• Accommodation at hotels and Assekrem refuge.
• Baggage transport by 4×4.
• Transfers.
• Food during the journey.
• Provided mattresses and blankets.

Not Included:

• Airfare.
• Visa fees.
• Personal expenses in Tamanrasset.

• A visa is mandatory for foreign nationals, but with this visa on arrival procedure for Djanet and Tamanrasset, you no longer need to visit consulates or embassies.
• The visa on arrival procedure is managed by your travel agency. Upon booking, the agency handles all necessary formalities for you.

Processing by the Agency:

The agency submits the completed form and a photocopy of your passport to the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts in Algeria. You will then receive a confirmation in the form of a “let pass”, typically within 15 days.

During Check-in:

Present your let pass to board. This document is essential for check-in and entry into the country.

Upon Arrival in Algeria:

You will need to present the following documents:

• • Your pass.
  • Pay the visa fee: €96 or 14,000 Algerian dinars. Payment can be made in cash, with the option of euros (prices subject to change).
  • A bank statement or proof of income (such as a pay slip, tax assessment, or retirement certificate).
  • Your round-trip airline ticket.
  • Your repatriation insurance certificate.

Affixing the visa:

• Level of Circuit: Moderate. Good physical condition required.
• Daily Walking Hours: 5 to 6 hours.
• Climate: In winter, mild days and cold nights. From April onwards, temperatures can exceed 40°C in some regions. Regular hydration and head covering (hat, cap, or cheche) are essential, with options available for purchase locally.

This list is not exhaustive; your travel agent will provide you with a complete list of necessities to bring with you:

• Suitable hiking pants or retractable shorts
• Hiking shoes
• Fleece for cold evenings
• Hiking poles
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Moisturizing cream
• Sunglasses
• Wide-brimmed hat or cap
• Wet wipes
• Toilet paper
• First aid kit (medications, pain relievers, anti-diarrheal medication, bandages, disinfectant, blister pads)
• Power bank to recharge your phone
• Knife, flashlight, and batteries
• Water bottle
• Compact toiletries