ATV horse stargazing

The best part of this Sharm el Sheikh outing comes after sunset, when the engines quiet down and the desert turns into an open-air planetarium. You ride horses, ATVs, and camels, then sit down to Bedouin food and a telescope session that can include Saturn, the Moon, and bright stars.

I like the mix of activities because you are not spending six hours doing only one dusty quad-bike ride. I also like the human touches: tea with Bedouins, bread-making, Egyptian folklore, and guides such as Katherina and Ibrahim who stay involved through the evening.

The main drawback is pace. This is a busy package with horse riding, ATVs, camels, dinner, a show, and astronomy packed into about six hours. Expect a shared desert outing rather than a quiet private escape, and bring your own scarf and goggles because they cost extra.

Key points at a glance

• Sunset desert riding: Start with about 30 minutes on horseback before moving to the ATVs and mountain scenery.
• Echoes in the mountains: The ATV route includes a stop where you can hear your voice bounce back from the surrounding rock.
• Bedouin traditions: Drink tea, try making Bedouin bread, and ride camels during the rest stop.
• Dinner with a show: Eat in a Bedouin tent while Egyptian folklore provides the evening entertainment.
• Real telescope time: The astronomy session may include views of the Moon, Saturn, and other stars, depending on conditions.
• Good value at $45: Transport, several rides, dinner, entertainment, and stargazing are included, though scarves, goggles, photos, and videos are extra.

Why this desert evening works so well

Many Sharm el Sheikh excursions focus on one headline activity, usually quad biking. This one gives you several short chapters instead: horse riding, ATV driving, a Bedouin stop, camel riding, dinner, music or folklore, and stargazing.

I like that variety. If your group includes people with different interests, one person can enjoy the horses, another can look forward to the ATVs, and someone else can spend the evening waiting for the telescope. The trip also gives you a better feel for the desert than a simple ride from the hotel and back.

The setting changes as the afternoon fades. At first, you see the desert in warm light and can make out the mountain forms around you. Later, you are moving under a dark sky, with the last part of the outing built around food and astronomy.

There is a tradeoff. Six hours sounds generous, but the schedule is full. You should expect organized transitions between activities, not long stretches to wander alone or set your own pace. The maximum group size is 50, so the experience can feel lively and social rather than intimate.

A 4 pm pickup starts the afternoon

Pickup begins at about 4 pm from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh. A bus takes you to the ATV base in the desert, and the return transfer is included at the end of the evening.

That transport matters. You do not need to arrange a separate taxi to an off-site base, and you can leave the driving to someone else after dinner. Since the full outing lasts around six hours, you will likely return later in the evening.

At the base, the group is told how the ATVs work. One or two people can share a vehicle, with a stated maximum weight of 120 kg. If you are traveling as a couple or with a friend, sharing can make the ride more sociable and helps keep the cost down.

The practical point is simple: decide before departure who wants to drive and who prefers to ride as a passenger. The tour information does not say that every person must drive, so you should ask the operator if that detail matters to your booking.

Horse riding comes before the engines

The first ride lasts about 30 minutes on horseback. This is a gentle introduction to the desert and gives the afternoon a slower start before the louder ATV section.

The horses are described as calm, which is helpful if you are new to riding. Even so, you should be honest about your comfort level when the activity begins. A short horse ride can be enjoyable for a first-timer, but it is not the same as a long guided equestrian trip with time to learn riding technique.

I like this opening because it changes the mood. You get a quiet look at the surroundings before the motorized part begins. It also gives you a chance to settle in if you have never ridden a horse.

The horse section is one of the areas where the tight timetable matters most. Do not book this expecting an extended horseback expedition. Think of it as one piece of a larger desert program.

ATV riding brings the action

After a short safety briefing, you take the ATVs into the desert. The route includes mountain views, open sandy areas, and an echo stop where you can hear your voice return from the rock.

That echo is a clever addition. It gives the ride a memorable point beyond simply driving in circles near the base. The mountain setting also gives the ATV section a stronger sense of place than a flat practice track.

The ATVs are likely to be the most energetic part of the outing. You will be riding in a group, so follow the guide and keep to the pace set for the line of vehicles. The tour information confirms that a guide accompanies the group, and the evening schedule returns you to the base by ATV before the bus ride home.

You should plan for dust. Scarves and goggles are not included, so you need to buy or bring suitable protection. This is not a minor detail. A scarf helps cover your face during the ride, and goggles are useful when the road is dry and other ATVs are ahead of you.

Photos and videos are also extra. If you want pictures of the ride, check the price before agreeing to any package. The included cost covers the activities and meal, not personal media.

A Bedouin stop adds a slower, more personal hour

After the riding, the program includes a rest with Bedouins. You can drink tea, ride camels, and learn how Bedouin bread is made.

This part is valuable because it breaks up the machinery. After the noise and vibration of the ATVs, sitting down with tea gives you a chance to rest and take in the desert at a calmer pace.

The bread-making activity is especially useful for families and first-time visitors. It is a small hands-on detail, but it gives the stop more purpose than simply taking a drink and waiting for the next vehicle.

Camel riding is included, though the supplied schedule gives no exact duration. You should treat it as a brief included activity rather than a full camel expedition. The same applies to the tea and bread-making. They are part of the evening program, but the time available depends on how the whole group moves.

This is also one of the more culturally focused moments. The experience presents a taste of Bedouin hospitality and everyday food traditions. It is a short introduction, not a substitute for a longer cultural visit, but it gives the outing more substance than a standard quad-bike run.

Dinner and folklore under the stars

The next stage takes you by ATV to a Bedouin tent for dinner and a show. You eat while the evening entertainment includes Egyptian folklore.

Dinner is included in the $45 price, which is one reason the outing offers good value. You are paying for transportation, several activities, a meal, and the astronomy segment in one package. Comparable desert evenings can become expensive when each item is priced separately, so an all-in-one rate makes budgeting easier.

The food receives especially strong praise, with traditional dishes described as tasty and delicious. The exact menu is not provided, so you should not book this expecting a specific dish or a special dietary menu unless you confirm it in advance.

The tent setting gives the meal a clear sense of occasion. You are not simply eating at a restaurant in town. You are stopping in the desert after dark, with folklore and the surrounding mountains shaping the evening.

Still, keep your expectations sensible. A group of up to 50 people means dinner may be arranged for a sizable party. The show is part of a shared program, so this is best for you if you enjoy a social evening with a planned performance.

Stargazing is the real finale

The astronomy session is the strongest reason to choose this tour over a basic safari. A guide talks about planets, constellations, and stars, then uses a telescope to show selected objects in the sky.

The telescope has reportedly provided views of the Moon and Saturn, along with other stars. What you see on a particular night will depend on the sky and the timing, but the program gives you more than a quick look upward before the bus leaves.

Katherina, also referred to as Katrina in the supplied material, is associated with the astronomy guiding. Ibrahim is also praised as a helpful guide during the desert portion. If you are interested in astronomy, ask at booking if Katherina will be leading your departure, since guide assignments can vary.

I like this section because it adds meaning to the scenery. The desert is darker and quieter than Sharm el Sheikh, so the sky becomes part of the experience rather than background decoration. The talk about constellations and planets also helps you understand what you are looking at.

Do not expect a professional observatory. This is an outdoor activity with a telescope shared among the group. You may need to wait your turn, and visibility can change with clouds, haze, or moonlight. The provided information does not promise any particular planet or constellation on every departure.

The ride back keeps the timing straightforward

After dinner and stargazing, you take the ATVs back to the base. A bus then takes you to your hotel.

The return arrangement is useful because the activity ends away from the city. You do not need to find your own ride from the tent, and the same general transport structure carries you back after the final activity.

The full duration is about six hours. With a 4 pm start, plan for an evening return rather than a quick sunset outing. That timing may affect dinner plans or other bookings, so leave your night open.

A mobile ticket is offered, and confirmation is received when you book. Most people can participate, but the stated ATV limit is 120 kg, and the operator should be told about any concern that could affect riding.

Is $45 a fair price?

Yes, for the number of inclusions, $45 is a solid price. You receive hotel transfer, horse riding, ATV riding, camel riding, tea, Bedouin bread-making, dinner, folklore, and telescope stargazing.

The value comes from variety. If you paid separately for a safari transfer, a quad-bike session, dinner, and a dedicated astronomy activity, the total could rise quickly. Here, the package keeps everything in one booking.

The price does not cover scarves, goggles, photos, or videos. Those extras are easy to overlook, so set aside a little more if you want protective gear or professional pictures.

I would choose this trip for a first desert experience in Sharm el Sheikh, especially if you want a full evening rather than a single ride. I would choose something else if you want a private guide, long horse riding, serious astronomy, or complete control over the schedule.

The 100 percent recommendation rate and five-star average from 26 ratings point to a consistently positive experience, with the horses, food, staff, ATV scenery, and telescope session receiving the most attention. The repeated praise for Katherina or Katrina suggests that the astronomy guide can make a real difference to the evening.

Who should book this experience?

You should consider it if you want:

• A first taste of several desert activities in one evening
• A tour that includes both action and quieter cultural stops
• A group-friendly outing with hotel pickup
• Dinner and entertainment included in the price
• Stargazing with an actual telescope rather than a quick photo stop
• A horse ride that is suitable as an introduction, not a full riding day

You may want a different tour if you dislike dust, shared transport, or scheduled group activities. You should also think twice if you want to spend most of the evening on horseback, since the horse ride lasts about 30 minutes.

At $45, I see this as a practical choice for couples, families, and friends who want to sample Sharm el Sheikh’s desert without arranging several separate excursions. The astronomy section gives it an extra reason to book, and the Bedouin stop keeps the evening from becoming only about engines and speed.

Should you book the ATV horse stargazing tour?

I would book it if you want a busy, good-value desert evening with plenty to do. The combination of calm horses, lively ATV riding, camels, tea, bread-making, dinner, folklore, and telescope viewing gives you a broad experience for one price.

Go in with the right expectations. You will share the outing with a group, activities are fairly compact, and protective gear and media cost extra. If that sounds acceptable, this is one of the more complete ways to spend an evening beyond Sharm el Sheikh.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

Pickup begins at about 4 pm from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh.

How long does the experience last?

The total duration is approximately six hours, including transportation, riding, the Bedouin stop, dinner, entertainment, and stargazing.

How many people can ride one ATV?

One or two people can ride on an ATV. The stated maximum weight is 120 kg.

Are hotel transfers included?

Yes. Transfer to the desert ATV base and the return bus ride to your hotel are included.

Are scarves and goggles included?

No. Scarves and goggles are not included. Photos and videos are also extra.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes within that period are not accepted.