Quad Bike & Dune Buggy at the Pyramids
Ride a quad bike or a dune buggy across the desert with the pyramids in view – from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
From $20
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Quad Biking at the Pyramids: What to Expect
How a quad bike or dune buggy ride at the Giza pyramids works: how long to ride, prices, what to wear, safety and the best time of day – from the team that runs it.
Riding a quad bike across the sand with the pyramids on the horizon is one of the most popular things to do in Giza – and it is what Desert Fox started with. Our base is in Al Haram, right at the edge of the desert, so here is exactly how a ride works with us.
How long should you ride?
- 30 minutes – a first taste and a few photos, good for children with a parent or a tight schedule.
- 1 hour – our most popular option: enough time to reach the viewpoints, stop for photos and enjoy the ride.
- 2 or 3 hours – for riders who want to go deeper into the dunes and spend longer in the desert.
- Dune buggy, 1 hour – a two-seater that one person can drive alone or two can share.
Prices
Quad rides start at $20 per person for 30 minutes, $35 for one hour, $60 for two hours and $75 for three hours, with one rider per quad. Groups pay less: 10% off for 2–3 riders, 15% for 4–6 and 20% for 7 or more. The one-hour dune buggy is $140 for one person, or $160 for two people sharing. Hotel pick-up in Cairo or Giza, a helmet, a desert scarf and a guide are included.
Camel Ride at the Pyramids
Ride a camel across the open sand behind the pyramids – hotel pick-up, plateau ticket and a local handler included.
From $45
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We collect you from your hotel and bring you to our base. You get a helmet and scarf, a short safety briefing and a practice ride before setting off. Your guide rides in front, chooses the tracks and stops at the viewpoints to take photos of you with the pyramids behind. Back at base there is usually time for a glass of tea before we drive you back.
What to wear and when to go
- Closed shoes and long trousers – the sand gets everywhere.
- Sunglasses; the scarf we give you protects your face from dust.
- Early morning is cooler and quieter; late afternoon gives the warm sunset light behind the pyramids.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a licence or experience?
No. The quads are automatic, and the briefing and practice ride are enough for beginners. Your guide sets a pace that suits the group.
Can two people share one quad?
Our quad prices are for one rider per quad. If you want to ride together, the two-seater dune buggy is made for that.
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