Sahara Desert Tour: New Year’s Eve in Algerian Sahara


5 Days – €780 (Bonus Casbah Visit Included)
Quick Overview of the tour
- Location: Oasis of Ihrir in Djanet
- Flights: Departure from Algiers in the evening, arrival in Djanet after a 2h30 flight. Night return to Algiers.
- Accommodation: Nights in Saharan bivouacs (tent, mattress, blankets included) + one night in traditional huts in Ihrir.
- Transport: 4×4 vehicles with an experienced Tuareg driver-guide.
- Activities: Hiking in Tikoubaouine (natural arch) and Issendilène (canyon and guelta), discovery of Idharène and the oasis of Ihrir, visit to Tigharghart and the famous “Crying Cows” rock engravings, stroll through Djanet’s market and local handicrafts.
- Meals: Full board with traditional Saharan cuisine + unlimited tea and water.
- New Year’s Eve: Traditional méchoui dinner and Tuareg musical evening in the heart of the dunes.
- Bonus Gift: Guided visit of the Casbah of Algiers included at the start of the trip.
Day 1 – December 28, 2025: Flight Algiers → Djanet
- Departure from Algiers at 10:00 PM, arrival in Djanet at 12:25 AM.
- Welcome at the airport by our Tuareg team.
- Entry formalities for Tassili National Park.
- Immediate departure to Tin Amali for a first night in a desert bivouac under the stars.
🌄 Day 2 – December 29, 2025: Tikoubaouine – The Natural Arch
- Early wake-up and breakfast.
- Trek to Tikoubaouine, a site famous for its natural stone arch and spectacular rock formations.
- Bivouac set up in this breathtaking setting.
- Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
🏜 Day 3 – December 30, 2025: Issendilène Canyon
- Breakfast, then departure to the Issendilène Canyon.
- 2-hour trek through a majestic landscape leading to the Issendilène guelta, one of the Tassili’s most iconic water points.
- Free time to enjoy the site and relax.
- Dinner and overnight in bivouac.
🌴 Day 4 – December 31, 2025: Idharène – Oasis of Ihrir (New Year’s Eve)
- Journey towards Idharène, known for its striking elongated rock formations.
- Picnic lunch on site.
- Continue to the village of Ihrir, nestled in a lush oasis along a wadi.
- Special New Year’s Eve celebration with dinner and Tuareg festivities.
- Overnight stay in traditional huts in Ihrir.
🎨 Day 5 – January 1, 2026: Tigharghart & Return to Djanet
- Breakfast, then drive to Tigharghart to admire the famous rock engraving of the “Crying Cows.”
- Picnic lunch on site.
- Return to Djanet for a visit to the local market and handicraft workshops.
- Dinner, then transfer to the airport for the return flight Djanet → Algiers (departure at 1:35 AM on January 2).
🎁 Bonus Day – December 28, 2025
- Departure Algiers → Djanet: December 28 at 10:00 PM (evening flight)
- Return Djanet → Algiers: January 2 at 1:30 AM
Important: On December 28, a guided tour of the Casbah of Algiers is offered by the agency.
Price: €780 per person
- 4×4 vehicles
- Round-trip flights Algiers – Djanet – Algiers
- Hotel accommodation in double room (last night)
- Cook and assistant cook
- Experienced Tuareg driver-guide (Tergui)
- Archaeologist guide
- Plastic bags for protecting your belongings from desert sand infiltration
- Full-board meals (all meals prepared by your Tergui cook: breakfast, cold lunch, afternoon snack, evening soups and Saharan specialties)
- Unlimited tea and water
- New Year’s Eve dinner with festive atmosphere included
- Bivouac kit (tent, mattress, blanket)
- Single room supplement: €30 per person
- Visa procedure: €110 per person
- Tips and personal expenses
Documents required for your travel agency:
- Passport: Valid for at least six months after your return to France and with no Israeli visa stamp.
- Copy of passport: Photocopy of the first 4 pages, to be sent at the time of registration.
- Visa application form: Completed and signed, to be returned by e-mail.
- Important Note:
We take care of all formalities for obtaining your visa on arrival. It is essential to send us a copy of your passport at least 20 days before departure.
A few days before departure, you will receive a boarding authorization issued by the Algerian authorities. This document will be required to obtain your visa upon arrival at Djanet Airport.
Processing time at Algiers Airport: between 1 and 2 hours.
Important Note
These programs may be subject to changes depending on weather or security conditions. Only the expedition leader is authorized to make the necessary decisions to ensure the smooth running of the trip.
Composition of Our Tours
- Tuareg Driver-Guide: A French-speaking Tuareg guide, familiar with the regions crossed, driving a modern 4×4 vehicle.
- Support Vehicles: One or more vehicles may be assigned depending on the group size, used to transport food supplies, water, fuel, and kitchen staff.
- Travel by 4×4 Vehicle: This mode of transport allows for an in-depth exploration of each region and the possibility of covering several areas, highlighting the diversity of the Sahara. On average, 60 to 100 km are covered per day, representing about 4 to 5 hours of driving depending on terrain conditions.
- Scheduled Stops: Planned halts for visits, short hikes, and the discovery of prehistoric rock paintings.
- Vehicle Equipment: Each vehicle is equipped with sand recovery tools (sand ladders, shovels, ropes).
This list is not exhaustive; your travel agent will provide you with a complete list of necessities to bring with you:
- Sunscreen and lip balm (cocoa butter)
- Sunglasses and eye drops (saline solution)
- Good walking shoes
- Personal medical kit
- Small, soft backpack
- Water bottle (minimum 1L)
- Wet wipes
- A sleeping bag
- Toilet paper, lighter, or matches to burn the paper
- Headlamp and spare batteries & bulb
- Fleece or warm jacket
- Canvas pants (or jeans), cotton t-shirts
- Mosquito repellent ointment or products
- Plastic bags to pack all your belongings as sand gets everywhere
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