Oases & Sahara Tour

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Duration

10 Days, 9 Nights

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English, Francais

Ghardaia-El-Goléa-Timimoun-Beni-Abbes-Taghit -Algiers

In the our we visit many towns in Algeria mostly situated in Southern Algeria ( primarily the Oases ) as  Mzab valley (Ghardaia) with its  some UNESCO classified sites , EL-Meniaa (Ex-EL-Golea) known as the Pearl of Oases ,Timimoun (the Red Oasis) , Beni Abbes, Taghit ,Bechar besides to   Dame d’afrique Church and Casbah in Algiers . A variety of cultures including cuisine are to be uncovered . Visits to these best destinations in Southern Algeria mentioned above enrich the know-how . The Saharan Oases to be visited are a home for many splendid monuments as the hermitage and tomb of the Catholic priest Charles De Foucauld,palm groves, desert lakes and high sand mountains of the Grand Erg Occidental .

Highlights

  • Explore some UNESCO-listed sites in M’Zab Vally (Ghardaia) , EL-Golea and Casbah of Algiers;
  • Visit the Archaeological Museums in EL-Golea, Timimoun, and Beni Abbes (if time allows);
  • Visit to splendid monuments as the hermitage and tomb of the Catholic priest Charles De Foucauld and Beni Abbes;
  • Explore the beautiful scenery and landscape as palm groves, desert lakes and high sand mountains of the Grand Erg Occidental;
  • Enjoy the authentic Algerian cuisine in some towns;
  • Explore the Hamma Experimental Garden known as Jardin d’Essai; and
  • Discover some authentic irrigation system (Timimoun)

Day 1 18:00 - Algiers-Ghardaia

Assistance at Houari Boumediene International Airport (Algiers ),then we transit on foot to the domestic airport (3-5 minutes' walk ) to fly to Ghardaia. After arriving at Ghardaia domestic Airport, Moufdi Zakaria (known as Noumérat), we take the transport to City Centre (15 Kms) where the first overnight is to be spent.

Day 2 08:00 Ghardaia

After breakfast, we  visit the best of  M'Zab Valley . Following the lunch and a short rest , we finish the programme and at sunset,we return  for an overnight at the residence  .

Day 3 08:00 Ghardaia - El Golea

After breakfast we drive towards  EL-Meniaa (ex-El- Goléa),is about 270 Kms .   Following the lunch and a  rest, After breakfast, Breakfast, we  visit some places until  sunset,then,we return  for an overnight at the residence  .

Day 4 08:00 El Golea

After breakfast, we  visit the best of  EL-Meniaa . Following the lunch and a short rest , we finish the programme and at sunset,we return  for an overnight at the residence  .

Day 5 08:00 EL-Golea-Timimoun

Early in the morning after breakfast, we drive southwards to  Timimoun (375 kms). After the lunch and  a rest,we go to explore some places until sunset . After that,we return to the hotel /guest house for an overnight .

Day 6 08:00 Timimoun

After breakfast, we  visit the best of  Timimoun . Following the lunch and a short rest , we finish the programme and at sunset,we return  for an overnight at the residence  .

Day 7 08:00 Timimoun -Beni Abbes

Today we head to Beni Abbes (341 Kms). Arriving there (4) hours of drive, we move to the hotel . After  lunch and  a rest, we visit  the best places to be visited there until sunset. We return to the hotel for an overnight.

Day 8 08:00 Beni Abbes-Taghit

Early after breakfast, we leave to Taghit (146 Kms). Arriving there ,we have our lunch and a short  rest , we start visiting  the places to be visited in Taghit . We end the day by a sun set seeing then we return to the residence.

Day 9 08:00 Taghit-Bechar-Algiers

Early after breakfast, We finish our programme with visits to some places .After having our lunch,we move to Bechar Airport (105 kms) to take our plane to Houari Boumeddiene Domestic Airport (Algiers) .Arriving there we drive to the  hotel for an overnight.

Day 10 08:00 Algiers-Abroad

In the last day of the visit, we visit Casbah of Algiers ,the Church of Notre-Dame d' Afrique, the Place des Martyrs ( including the El Djedid Mosque , the Monument then the Hamma Gardeni ) .The visitors either transferred to their residence or Houari Boumediene International Airport in case of departure .

  • - Airport transfers and assistance.
  • - Accommodation in hotels (3-4 stars),traditional guest houses or similar during the tour (Twin shared accommodation).
  • -Full board bases: breakfast, lunch and dinner (water & soft drinks only).
  • -Comfort bus or cars+ driver.
  • - Experienced tour guides.
  • -Domestic Flights: Algiers - Ghardaia &Taghit -Algiers tickets.
  • -Entrance fees to museums or sites included in the itinerary.
  • -Letter of invitation for visa application.
  • - International flights.
  • - Travel insurance.
  • - Visa fees.
  • -Extras and personal expenses.
  • -Single Supplement : € 245.

10 Days (9 Nights)

English
Francais

Tour's Location

Information Needed to be known

Our company (with our local partner travel agency) organises tours to the most requested destination and less crowded country, Algeria. After the booking of the convenient tour and the payment of a 30 % deposit to our secure EU bank account (the 70 % remaining balance to be paid after reception of a positive response),  we apply on your behalf for the Boarding Authorisation document (entrance visa to Algeria). There is no need to go to the Algerian diplomatic missions in your home country and/ place of residence or to do any action to get It. Tourist Visa fees are fixed and counted by the specific number of days of your tour and   to be paid by the visitor at the airport, seaport or the border .  Entrance Visa is a must to enter Algeria for all internationals and to be requested in advance and not in the borders except for few.

Our tour is an easy adventure and we make insurance for tools used during the tour but it is advised to do it by yourself if you have specific requests. It is advised to carry some cash (Euro or US Dollar) as most ATMs are for local currency and local credit and debit cards. ATMs for other currencies are found in some airports and few places only. Foreign credit cards and debit cards are not accepted in purchases.

Do not worry about Internet coverage because with your passport you can buy a cheap local Sim Card to be used during the tour. Besides most accommodations in Algeria provide free WIFI coverage.

Tipping is considered by most Algerians as a kind of  humiliation .

Booking, Cancellation and Refund Policy

1- As a team of Globe Destinations Services , we are very pleased to be chosen by travellers to serve them during their visit to Algeria and we consider them as our guests during the whole duration of the trip.

2-When you select the tour, sign the booking document sent by the agency and receive the confirmation by email, you pay the deposit of 30 % of the tour or the whole cost. contacts are made by email.

3-After reception of the deposit or the entire of the trip’s cost, supplying of the requested identity documents, we sent the letter of invitation to the Algerian consulate in your country of residence for the visa. The agency helps you to get the necessary information on the issue, but it is the traveller’s responsibility to apply earlier and be fully aware of all requirements for visiting Algeria. However, the agency is ready to provide the necessary information on the tour.

4-The rest of the tour cost must be received 45 to 50 days prior to the start date. For any case of non-majeure force, if you do not pay the rest, it is considered as wish of cancellation to cancel your booking.

5-We hope that the visitor can come but in case of contrary, the cancellation must be made by writing in advance. Be aware there are cancellation and charges requested by the service providers. consequently, the charges are cut off the deposit and can go higher when it is made few days or weeks before the start date.

6-Cancellation charges are calculated as follow:
45 days before the start date of the tour - loss of deposit
30 days before the start date of the tour - Full refund
25 days before the start date of the tour - loss of the deposit (30 %)
20 days before the start date of the tour-  refund of 50% of tour cost                                                                                                                                                  10 days or No Show before the start date of the tour- No Refund.

7-Although the above-mentioned measures are to be applied as explained before. But as our main goal is to serve and satisfy our clients, we often take their circumstances in consideration, and we try to find a better solution for them.

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