Tamanrasset Circuit - 5 Days

1st DAY:

• Welcome of visitors at Aguenar Tamanrasset Airport.
• Departure towards the Assekrem plateau, north of Tamanrasset via the East track.
• Stops at various sites including the gaseous spring of Tahabort, the water point of Imlaoulaouène with rock engravings, the volcanic mountain Akar-Akar, the water point Afilal, and the volcanic peaks of Tizouyadj.
• Hiking ascent to the Assekrem pass.
• Guided tour of the Hermitage of Father de Foucauld.
• Panoramic sunset viewing and bivouac at the foot of Assekrem.

2nd DAY:

• Sunrise admiration at the Tizouyadj peaks.
• Departure towards Hirafok, passing through the Imadouzène crater and other sites.
• Bivouac in the Hirafok riverbed.

3rd DAY:

• Departure towards the village of Mertoutek in the heart of Tefedest.
• Bivouac near the Mertoutek river.

4th DAY:

• Visit to paintings and rock engravings from the bovidian era.
• Return to camp for an overnight bivouac.

5th DAY:

• Return to Tamanrasset via the village of Tite.
• Visit to Tamanrasset city and souvenir shopping.
• Departure to Aguenar Tamanrasset Airport.

Note: The price displayed is for a group of 3 to 10 people.

The price varies depending on the group size: as the number of people increases, the cost per person decreases, and vice versa.

The price includes:

• Transport in a 4×4 vehicle for the entire circuit.
• All meals included: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea (herbal teas and teas), dinner with traditional dishes, mineral water, fruits, blankets, cushions, and mattresses for outdoor comfort.
• Tuareg guide and assistance throughout the circuit.

The price does not include:

• International or national flight tickets.
• Hotel overnight stay for late arrivals, at 35 euros per night (only if arrival is too late to reach the Sahara directly).
• Tent rental for 2000 DA for the entire circuit.
• Personal sleeping bag, recommended for your comfort.
• Tips

• 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:

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