How a Sharm el Sheikh camel ride works
Every camel ride on the cards below belongs to a larger desert outing. The programme with the clearest figure puts the ride at 5 minutes within a 3 hour trip, so think of the camel as a photo and tea stop rather than a trek.
One operator runs its safari in the Elkhrom Valley, with a stop at the Echo Mountain area before the camp. For other days out, see the quad and desert safari guide.
Camel ride tours
Pick the option that names the camel ride.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Desert safari with dinner and stargazing
- Guided stargazing experience
- BBQ Bedouin dinner
- Camel ride
The vehicle depends on your selected option; sky visibility depends on conditions.
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Quad, camel, dinner and stargazing
- Camel ride included
- Quad bike ride
- Stargazing with professional telescopes
A 1 USD conservation fee is paid in cash on site. Riders under 16 travel with an adult.
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Quad, camel ride and Bedouin dinner
- Quad biking for 1.5 hours
- Camel ride with photo stop
- Bedouin BBQ buffet dinner
The evening adds an Oriental Tanoura and fire show and a sunset stop at Echo Mountain.
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Desert ride and Bedouin dinner
- Professional Desert guide
- Bedouin BBQ dinner
- Camel ride
Choose the quad or buggy option; telescope stargazing depends on the option and conditions.
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Quad safari with a short camel ride
- About 60 minutes of quad driving
- Stop in the Echo Caves area
- Camel ride, 5 minutes
Park and safari admission of 5 EUR per person is paid in cash on site.
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The 3 hour programme is the compact choice. It has about 60 minutes of quad driving, a stop in the Echo Caves area where you can try your voice, tea or coffee and the 5 minute camel ride.
The 5 hour programmes add the camp evening. One includes 1.5 hours of quad biking, a Bedouin barbecue buffet, fresh flatbread, an Oriental Tanoura and fire show, a sunset stop at Echo Mountain and the camel ride with a photo stop. A second has about 90 minutes in the desert by quad or buggy, the same camp dinner and show, with vegetarian and vegan dishes available on request, and telescope observation with the matching option.
The 8 hour programme is the longest. It includes a professional safari guide and an astronomer, a single or double quad or a buggy for one to several people depending on your option, the camel ride, tea and bread, a Bedouin dinner with open buffet and a stargazing session with a telescope. A private track drive, a VIP dinner and a private transfer are available as add-ons.
Prices and what changes them
Prices as of November 2026, per person: the 3 hour programme costs USD 15, the 5 hour evenings from USD 23 to USD 30, and the 8 hour programme USD 31. Length and the dinner decide most of the gap.
Two programmes carry small extra fees paid in cash on site: USD 1 per person for the desert conservation fee on one evening programme, and 5 EUR per person for park and safari admission on the short quad outing with the 5 minute camel ride.
Ages, health and what to wear
The 8 hour programme is not suitable for children under 3, and children aged 5 to 15 ride the quad as a passenger with an adult. A double quad is limited to a combined weight of 150 kg. On the 5 hour programme with stargazing, riders under 16 travel with an adult instead of driving, and no driving licence is required. The 8 hour programme and the 5 hour stargazing programme exclude pregnant guests and those with back problems, and the latter also excludes guests with heart problems.
Bring sunglasses, a sun hat, sun cream and closed shoes. A scarf or face cover helps on the quad, and in winter a light jacket is welcome after sunset. A helmet is provided; goggles come with some programmes, so bring a pair if yours does not list them. One short outing is run in good weather and offers a new date or a full refund if it is cancelled for weather. For safety and entry advice, consult your country's official travel advice for Egypt before you travel.
Plan the camel ride alongside a reef day: the excursions overview compares boat trips and desert evenings so you can spread them over different days.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the camel ride?
The one programme that gives a figure lists 5 minutes within a 3 hour trip.
How much does a Sharm el Sheikh camel ride cost?
As of November 2026 the programmes run from USD 15 to USD 31 per person. The 3 hour outing sits at the low end, the 5 hour dinner evenings at USD 23 to USD 30 and the 8 hour programme at USD 31.
Do I have to drive a quad?
Children under 16 ride with an adult on the evening programme with stargazing, and the 8 hour programme seats children aged 5 to 15 as quad passengers. Double quads suit two people up to a combined 150 kg.