Horseback Trail Ride in TUNISIA : THE TUNISIA DESERT

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Horseback Riding in the Tunisian Desert. This horseback riding tour in Tunisia offers riders a unique opportunity to explore the vast and fascinating landscapes of the Tunisian Sahara. This trek is designed for those who crave adventure and appreciate the beauty of the great outdoors. The journey takes riders deep into the desert, where endless golden dunes stretch as far as the eye can see, creating a serene and awe-inspiring atmosphere. Accompanied by experienced local guides, you will travel through diverse terrain, from rolling sand dunes to rocky plateaus, and discover the hidden gems of the desert, such as remote oases and traditional Bedouin villages. This immersive adventure is not only a physical journey but also a cultural one, offering insight into the region’s rich heritage and the daily lives of its inhabitants. The trek includes nights spent under the starry desert sky in comfortable bivouacs, where riders can relax around a campfire, share stories and enjoy traditional meals prepared by the local team. Each day brings a new perspective on the beauty of the desert: whether it’s a breathtaking sunrise, the leisurely pace of crossing the dunes or the vibrant colours of the setting sun.

Itinerary

HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE IN TUNISIA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *

Day 1: Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Djerba.

Day 2: Early departure from Djerba after breakfast, ferry crossing. Head towards Matmata, passing through its lunar landscapes and unique underground dwellings. Visit a troglodyte house. Continue towards Douz, nicknamed the "gateway to the desert". (Free time for mint tea, purchase of a scarf, etc.). After lunch, you go towards Ben Cheroud to start the horseback ride. Continue towards Ben Grira. First evening in the desert around a campfire. Night in bivouac.

Day 3: Wake up at sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, departure to the well of Bir El Ghar. Lunch followed by free time to enjoy the most beautiful sand dunes. Night in bivouac.

Day 4: After breakfast, departure on horseback from Bir El Ghar to reach Chott-Hejriya, where the immense salt desert stretches as far as the eye can see. This mysterious place fascinates with its contrasts and changing landscapes. Lunch and short rest (picking sand roses).
Continue to Bella’a. Night in bivouac.

Day 5: After breakfast, departure to Ain Mansour. Lunch. After lunch, continue to Aouinet Jaber. Night in bivouac.

Day 6: After breakfast, departure to Thahret Hlel (lunch). In the afternoon, ride through the sand dunes to reach Bir Jemeni. Night in bivouac.

Day 7: After breakfast, you leave the dunes to discover another desert landscape: the neighboring oases of Douz. Lunch with the Bedouins in a lush oasis. Continue to Douz for a relaxing hammam in town (visit the souk, craft workshops, souvenirs ...). Return to Djerba by Elkantara (the Roman road). Installation and night at the hotel.

Day 8: End of your horse riding in Tunisia after breakfast. Transfer to the airport.

* The itinerary is given for information purposes only. It may be modified by the guide or organizer for safety reasons, bad weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. These events beyond their control may change the course of the hike but they will always do everything possible to provide the best solution, including changing the routes.

Meeting / Departure

MEETING:
Day 1 afternoon at Djerba airport (20 €/person).

DEPARTURE:
Day 8 morning after breakfast. Transfer possible to Djerba airport (20 € / person).

FLIGHTS:
Our trips do not include flights because it is generally more advantageous to book your transport yourself, avoiding agency commissions. We are at your disposal to help you find the best flight prices.

Riding

RIDING LEVEL:
Suitable for riders with good riding skills and confidence in all three gaits (walk, trot, canter) in open spaces.

AGE:
From 16 years old

RYTHM:
2 to 3 hours in the morning, lunch break and 2 to 3 additional hours in the afternoon.

GROUPS:
Up to 12 riders + guide.

GUIDE & TEAM:
A certified guide leads the ride.
- A talented cook serves delicious and hearty Tunisian meals daily.
- A support team takes care of the horses at the start and end of each stage.

HORSES:
Arabians, Arabian-Barbs, and Barb horses, all accustomed to long desert treks. These sure-footed horses are perfectly suited for the rugged desert terrain.

TACK:
French-designed trail riding saddles for comfortable long hours of riding. Saddlebags and pouches are provided based on individual needs.

Comfort

ACCOMMODATION:
Arrival and departure nights in a hotel, nights during the trail ride in bivouacs.

BIVOUACS (CAMPS):
Tents with beds (bring a sleeping bag), mobile showers, no toilets.

ASSISTANCE:
A support vehicle equipped with a cell phone and long-range walkie-talkies remains nearby throughout the ride.

MEALS:
Breakfasts and dinners served at the camp.
- Drinks included (1 bottle of mineral water and 1 soda per meal). Alcoholic drinks are not included.
- Lunches enjoyed in the desert with hot or cold dishes prepared by the logistics team.

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Rates

Infos tarif

2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
In bivouacs and 2 person bedrooms : 1175 €
Single supplement for bedrooms (2 nights): 170 €
Booking fees: 15 €

THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Rental of the equipped horse, the guide, the support team, the support vehicle, accommodation, meals, drinks during meals (mineral water, 1 soda, the financial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator deposit.

THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, drinks outside of meals and not included (alcoholic drinks), tips, return trip to Tunisia, transfers from/to the airport, registration fees (15 €/person), anything not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".

INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) are compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
See prices & information

FLIGHTS :
Flights to Tunisia are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request.

Dates

Other dates may be available for this product, contact us if you cannot find the desired date.

Dates	From	Infos	Contact
08/02/2025 - 15/02/2025	1175€	LAST SPACES	Information request
15/02/2025 - 22/02/2025	1175€	SOLD OUT	Information request

Booking

How to book

By booking with Cap Rando, you get the benefit of the French travel agency law, one of the strictest in the world: an unlimited financial guarantee for all your payments !

BOOKING PROCEDURE:

1. CHECK THE AVAILABILITY, PRICE, DISCOUNT:
Check the availability and price (depending on the type of accommodation and after possible discounts) by contacting us through the availability & quote request form or by phone +33 (0)483431321, whatsapp +33(0)609520324, or e-mail: contact@horsebackridingvacations.eu
If you already have received the confirmation of the availability and the price, you can proceed directly to your booking:

2. BOOKING:
Fill out the online registration form: https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/form/booking-form
If you are registering and paying for several riders, you can add riders on the form.
If you have difficulty with the online form or if you prefer:
- Download the Excel file for 1 rider
- Download the Open Office file for 1 rider
- Download the Excel file for 2 riders
- Download the Open Office for 2 riders
To be completed, saved on your computer, and sent by email as an attachment.
Your personal information (birth date, height, weight, riding level & experience, health information, etc.) are contractuals. The facility / guide / instructor may exclude on site and without compensation, any person whose information is different from the information provided on the registration form, and/or who does not correspond to the conditions of participation.

3. INSURANCES:
Cap Rando is covered for its professional civil liability: GENERALI contract n ° AL974010.
To register on a Cap Rando holiday, you must be covered by an individual liability insurance covering your activity, individual accident, assistance, repatriation, and possibly cancellation (strongly recommended not to lose your payment in case of cancellation for a reason covered by a cancellation insurance).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents (only) to subscribe the "Cap Security" insurance from Chapka Insurance. This covers you for cancellation, interruption of stay, individual accident, assistance 24h / 24h, repatriation, medical expenses abroad, luggage insurance, civil liability. You can also only subscribe a "Cap Cancellation" cancellation insurance if you have insurance covering other risks.
See all information about our cancellation policy and Chapka insurance offer.
For other country citizens: if you pay by credit card, depending on your card, you may be fully covered: check your contract.
The US citizens can subscribe directly an insurance for instance on: https://www.axatravelinsurance.com/

4. PAYMENT:
- For a stay starting at more than 60 days: It is requested at registration: 50% of the price of the stay, the payment of the insurance possibly subscribed, the transport possibly requested, the booking fees. The balance is to be paid 60 days before the start date of the stay.
- For a stay starting at less than 60 days: Full payment is requested upon registration.
- For a stay starting at less than 21 days: Full payment by credit card is requested upon registration.
- If these are the last places available: Payment by credit card is requested upon registration.
You can pay:
- By credit card on our secure payment website: You will be directed to the payment link after completing the online booking form.
- By bank transfer: Our bank information will be sent to you after reception of your booking form.
For a quick processing and to secure your registration, receipt of your confirmation file within 24-48 hours: choose a payment by credit card. In addition: payment by credit card can allow you to benefit from its possible insurance.
Please note: your reservation will only be confirmed after receipt of your payment.
Your payments are guaranted by our GROUPAMA travel agent bond.
If you book a trip through Cap Rando, you have the guarantee not to loose any payment.
The French law is the strongest and requires all French travel agencies to have an unlimited financial guarantee for their customers in case of financial failure.

5. CONFIRMATION:
You will receive a confirmation file and contract with the invoice and all useful information within 24-48 hours after reception of your registration form and payment.

6. TRANSPORTS:
Before booking your transport: we advise you to wait for the receipt of the confirmation file and check that your transports feet with the meeting/separation times of the offered transfers. We recommend booking refundable transports.

7. CANCELATION POLICY:
Please note: Any stay may be canceled if there are insufficient bookings to ensure the stay up to 20 days before the date of a stay of more than 6 days, 7 days for a stay of 2 to 5 days. In this case, you may be offered a replacement stay or a departure with a supplement, if these proposals do not suit you: a full refund (unless you have accepted a possible supplement upon registration), excluding booking fees and possible non-refundable transport, is guaranteed without compensation.
See the cencellation policy: cancelation conditions.

8. SALE CONDITIONS:
You can consult the sale conditions: see the conditions.