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Algeria – Into the Heart of the Sahara

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Our trip to Algeria takes you into the very heart of the Sahara. Experiencing days of travel in some of the world’s most remote landscapes and meeting the people that live there.

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All about the Algeria – Into the Heart of the Sahara.

A 10-day trip, which begins in the bustling capital of Algiers, and then heads deep into the country’s Saharan interior, taking in ancient oasis towns along the way and a bounty of fascinating Roman sites. We visit the dramatic ravine town of Constantine, along with the Roman sites at Djemila, before heading into the heart of the Tassili N’Ajjer National Park, with its otherworldly landscapes, vast dunes and nomadic communities. We’ll learn about life in this remote and harsh landscape, spending time in the oasis town of Djanet, then finish with more time exploring Algiers.

Start point: Algiers
End point: Algiers

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

All accommodation
Breakfast
All transport (4×4 when in the desert)
All food in Tassili N’Ajjer National Park
Local guide
Local security team (where necessary) & all of their fees/expenses
Drinking water
Entrance fees
Permits
Letter of invitation for visa application
2 x Domestic flights: Algiers -> Djanet, Djanet – >Algiers

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

International flights
Visa
Lunch and Dinner (unless specified)
Tips
Insurance

Day 1 Algiers

Arrive in Algiers.
Transfer to Hotel.
Overnight in Algiers at hotel.
Day 2 Algiers

A full day tour from 0900 – 1700 in Algiers including the labyrinthine Kasbah and a chance to see some of the colonial buildings of Algiers.
A great intro into the country.

Overnight in Algiers at hotel.
Day 3 Algiers – Djemila Ruins - Constantine

We leave Algiers for a four-hour drive to the spectacular roman ruins of Djemila, a city well adapted to its mountainous setting. This is one of the greatest sets of roman remains in North Africa.

We then travel on to Constantine.

Overnight in Constantine at hotel.
Day 4 Constantine - Algiers

A day tour of Constantine, a city set on a high plateau split by a dramatic ravine serviced by 7 bridges. The city offers myriad of spectacular views as well as its own history.

Then return to Algiers.

Overnight in Algiers at hotel.
Day 5 Algiers – Tipaza – Djanet

Day trip to visit the Roman ruins of Tipaza and Cherchell.

In the evening fly to the oasis town of Djanet and get some rest before departing on the adventure to the Tassili N’Ajjer desert region.

Overnight in Djanet at hotel.
Day 6 Tassili N'Ajjer National Park

After breakfast, set out to Tikoubaouine, a stone forest set out in sand with the incredible natural arch the highlight. We will take lunch and and then set out again to El Oued (the valley).

Dinner and camp in the desert.
Day 7 Tassili N'Ajjer National Park

Today we visit the Guelta of Essendilene. There are a few serene desert ponds in the region , known as gueltas, which you can explore and were once used by nomads as watering holes. After you will visit some of the famous rock paintings of the region.

Dinner and camp in the desert.
Day 8 Tassili N'Ajjer National Park - Djanet

We will take lunch in the desert near the rock with one of the most famous Algerian ancient rock engraving – “la vache qui pleure” (the crying cow), this 7000-year-old carving is the most famous of the all rock engravings. In the afternoon return to Djanet for a final Tuareg tea ceremony.

Overnignt in Djanet at hotel.
Day 9 Djanet - Algiers

Fly from Djanet to Algiers.

The time of flight does vary depending on the schedule at the time.

Free time in Algiers.

Overnight in Algiers at hotel.
Day 10 End of Trip

Transfer to airport.

End of trip.

Accommodation

We do not and cannot offer a uniform accommodation standard on our itineraries. We consider comfort, location, design, character, historical interest and whether the money we spend will go into the pockets of the local community when we make our choices of where to stay.

This trip is based on staying in local hotels and tents when you’re in the desert areas.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.

Included in the price:

All transport (4×4 when in the desert)
Permits
Letter of invitation for visa application
All accommodation
All food in Tadrart Rouge (day 5 -8)
Breakfast (day 1- 4)
Local guide
Local security team (where necessary) & all of their fees/expenses
Drinking water
Entrance fees
2 x Domestic flights: Algiers -> Djanet, Djanet – >Algiers

Not included in the price

International flights
Dinner and lunches (days 1-4, 9, 10)
Tips
Visa
Insurance

There are regular international flights to Algiers. We will issue visa authorisation documents to guests ahead of travel so that they will be able to obtain visas from their local consulate/embassy. Please contact us about which embassy you will apply at as processing times vary greatly.

You will be accompanied by an international guide, in addition to drivers and a local guide. The local guides and drivers speak limited English.

Security escorts are required in some areas of southern Algeria. We must state that the local team have the final word with regards to changes in the itinerary for safety reasons.

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