Day 1 - Algiers
Arrive in Algiers and transfer to the hotel. Depending on when you arrive there may be time to explore the city. Overnight Hotel Suisse or similar.
Day 2 - Algiers - Djanet
A full day exploring this enigmatic city. We visit the UNESCO listed casbah area, the most traditional part of the city as well as the Museum of Antiquities and the renowned Bardo Museum, among other sites. Later transfer to the airport to fly to Djanet. Overnight simple hotel. (BD)
Day 3 - Djanet - Iherir
Transfer to Iherir village, our base for exploring the Tassili n’Ajjer National Park. Overnight camping. (BLD
Day 4 - Idaren Gorge
Walk into the Idaren Gorge, a beautiful spot with rare patches of water and reedbeds. We have time to explore some of the gueltas (waterholes) in the area and there may be time for a swim. Overnight camping. (BLD
Day 5 - Constantine
Spend today exploring the charming city of Constantine, perched dramatically on a steep gorge. We also visit the nearby Roman site of Tiddis. Overnight Protea Hotel or similar. (BD)
Day 5 - Dider – Erg Admer
We take a morning walk along another gorge near Iherir and discover the palace ruins and various rock art sites here. Continue to Dider, home to the engravings of Tin-Aghrem, and onwards to the Erg Admer, an ocean of sand, where we spend time exploring its dunes. Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 6 - Essendilene – Tikoubaouine
Drive to Essendilene and explore its canyon and gueltas, with the opporuntity to meet nomadic Tuareg families. Afterwards, we continue to Tikoubaouine, in a breathtaking location of rocky peaks. Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 7 - Moul Enaga
Head into the heart of the desert, driving into the Tadrart region, one of the most beautiful areas of the Tassili n’Ajjer. Overnight camping (BLD)
Day 8 - In Djaren
Cross the striking dunes of Moul Enaga, enjoying spectacular views of the Tadrart on our way to In Djaren, where we explore its rock carvings on foot and by vehicle. Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 9 - In Djaren – Tin Merzouga
Explore the beautiful valley of In Djaren, then head into the impressive sand dunes of Tin Merzouga, some of the highest in the region. Climb up the dunes for sunset, for spectacular views over the surrounding desert. Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 10 - Tin Merzouga – In Tehaq
Visit an impressive nearby canyon with its caves, sandstone towers and valleys, before continuing onto the dunes of In Tehaq, which we explore by foot. Overnight camping. (BLD)D)
Day 11 - In Tehaq – The Black Dunes
Spend the morning discovering the many paintings and rock engravings of the Djaren valley, with a visit to the Tin Abbaden Canyon. Later we make our way to the Black Dunes where we will stay tonight. Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 12 - Djanet
Today we leave the Tadrart behind and start our return journey to Djanet, visiting the renowned ‘crying cow’ en route. Overnight simple hotel. (BLD)
Day 13 - Djanet - Algiers
Transfer to the airport for departure, to connect with your onward flight home. (B)
What's included:
Airport transfers - We include arrival and departure transfers regardless of whether you book flights yourself, or we book them for you. If you're booking them yourself, then please let us know the details so that we can arrange the transfers. Please note though that if you arrive earlier than Day 1 of the tour, and leave after the final day, we may need to make an additional charge for an airport transfer.
Accommodation - Accommodation as listed in the dossier. The nature of the destinations that we operate may sometimes mean that we need to change hotels, but we'll always endeavour to keep the same standards. Please be aware that as we operate in many countries where tourism is in its infancy, hotel standards may not be the same as you're used to elsewhere.
Guides - You will be accompanied by an English speaking guide.
Meals - As listed within the itinerary / dossier (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner). These will vary from trip to trip - in some areas it makes sense to include all meals while in others there is a good choice of restaurants and we feel people might like to 'do their own thing' now and again.
Entrance fees - Entrance fees are listed for those sites that we mention within the itinerary. If there are any other sites that you'd like to see, these would be at your own expense.
Domestic flights - Algiers to Djanet return.
Not included:
- Visas
- International flights
- Travel Insurance
