4x4 circuit: The Authentic Desert
8 Days / 7 Nights
CULTURAL TOUR OF 4x4 circuit: the Authentic Desert
(Djanet - Erg Admer - Tin Taghirt - Canyons of Essendilene - Idaren - Ihrir - Zeribas - Tisras - Tassili N'Ajjer)
Your receptive in Algeria offers you : 08 Days / 07 Nights
Adventure in the Algerian desert
Immerse yourself in the vastness of the Algerian deserts and discover the prehistoric heritage of humankind.
Cultural travel program in Algeria with Algeria DMC
Day 1: Arrival in Djanet
Welcome to Djanet Airport, where our guide and Tuareg team will greet you. After completing entry formalities, transfer by 4×4 to your hotel for your first glimpse of the Saharan atmosphere.
Day 2: First steps in the desert
After breakfast, depart by 4×4, with a stop in Djanet to complete the formalities required for visiting the National Park.
In the late afternoon, enjoy your first hike through the Erg Admer, an endless sea of golden dunes. Watch a breathtaking sunset from the top of a dune before spending your first night under the stars in a desert bivouac.
Day 3: Discovery of the Essendilène canyon and ancient rock engravings
After a short 4×4 transfer, embark on a hike through the Essendilène Canyon, leading to its guelta, a hidden water source nestled among the rocks.
In the afternoon, visit the prehistoric rock engravings of Tin Taghirt in Dider, remarkable testimonies of ancient Saharan civilizations.
Overnight in bivouac.
Day 4: Trek to Ihrir and the Guelta oases
Full day of trekking to the village of Idaren, crossing the Anaref Plateau and passing more than five gueltas, each more beautiful than the last.
Enjoy a picnic by the water before arriving in Ihrir, a traditional village where you can explore the zeribas, the region’s characteristic round stone houses.
Overnight in bivouac.
Day 5: Majestic landscapes of Tisras
Departure by 4×4 to Djanet. In the afternoon, hike through Tisras, a surreal landscape where immense wind-sculpted rock formations mingle with orange-hued dunes.
Set up camp for a memorable evening around a traditional couscous dinner under the stars.
Day 6: Adventure on the Tassili N'Ajjer plateau
Early departure for the ascent of the Tassili N’Ajjer plateau, with 650 meters of elevation gain. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to breathtaking prehistoric rock paintings, offering a glimpse into the life of the desert’s ancient inhabitants.
Overnight in bivouac in Timras.
Day 7: The “Crying Cow” and return to Djanet
Morning visit to the famous rock engraving, “The Crying Cow,” one of the most iconic petroglyphs in the Sahara. Return to Djanet and check into the hotel for a well-deserved shower.
After lunch at your guide’s home, explore Djanet’s lush gardens, historic old town, and lively souk. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Departure
Morning transfer to Djanet Airport for your flight to Algiers (departure at 08:45, arrival at 12:15), followed by your connecting international flight.
Program of your cultural trip to Algeria :
The itinerary may be subject to adjustments depending on airline schedules.
Notes with our receptive in Algeria, Algeria DMC :
This tour in Algeria is confirmed for a minimum of 2 participants and accommodates up to 20 people.
All our tours can be customized or made private upon request.
There is also the option to extend your stay in Algiers or combine this tour with another itinerary.
Strengths of this cultural cicuit of 4x4 circuit The Sand Road:
- Experience the desert life
- Visit Djanet
- Admire various cave paintings
- Embark on an adventure across a variety of stunning landscapes.
- Tin-Zeran cave
- Tin-Merzouga paintings and engravings
- Dunes of In-Zaouatene
- Visit the rock engravings of the “Crying Cow,” one of the Sahara’s most iconic prehistoric petroglyphs.
- The arches of Tikoubaoune
- Explore the dunes of Erg Admer
With the “4×4: The Sand Road” circuit, we invite you to discover a different side of the desert—one that takes you off the main tourist routes while still visiting the most iconic sites around Djanet, including Essendilène, the rock engravings of Dider, the endless dunes of Erg Admer, and the Tuareg village of Ihrir. This is a unique way to explore the Algerian desert.
This 4×4 tour, combined with a few hikes, offers an authentic experience of desert life as lived by the Tuaregs. You will be in harmony with nature, following the rhythm of the sun and stars.
Along the many walks, you can admire rock paintings and engravings tucked away at the bend of a path. The magnificent oases, with their unexpectedly clear waters—known as gueltas—will amaze you, as these waters are permanent in the desert.
And, of course, you will have the opportunity to taste an excellent couscous accompanied by the enchanting music of the Tuareg people.
Prices and notes :
Price per person includes:
Round-trip flight: Algiers ↔ Djanet
Airport assistance by our team in Djanet
Transfers by 4×4 with driver
Accommodation:
1 night in a guesthouse in Djanet upon arrival
5 nights in bivouac
1 night in a guesthouse in Djanet
Full board throughout the tour
2-person tent provided
Permanent logistics guides
Guides available in English, French, or Spanish
Algeria DMC will provide all necessary documents for your visa application
Price per person does not includes:
- International flight
- Sleeping Bag and Pillows
- Multi-risk cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Drinks, extras and personal expenses
- Visa fees
Contact your travel agency for Algeria :
Please contact us in order to communicate our prices according to your request.
Our email : algeria.dmc@gmail.com
Our WhatsApp: +33 6 15 32 59 16 or +33 6 58 20 36 79