South Tunisia circuit - the Canyon of Sidi Bouhlel

THREE-DAY 4X4 TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA

3 DAYS SAHARIAN TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA

Immerse yourself in the splendor of southern Tunisia with an enchanting three-day tour.

At dawn, set off to discover the magical oases of Tamerza, Chebika, and the mystical canyon of Mides, before exploring the natural settings of Ong Jmal and the town of Nefta. Savor a local lunch in Tozeur and end your day with dinner and a restful night at the 4* Ksar Rouge hotel or in an authentic guesthouse.

On the second day, cross the mirage of Chott El Jerid and visit the legendary canyon of Sidi-Bouhel.

The road continues towards Douz, the gateway to the desert, where you will discover the petrified dunes and the ancient irrigation system of the palm grove.
After Douz, join the enchanted oasis of Ksar Ghilane for a swim in a natural hot spring and a memorable evening under the stars in a Saharan camp.

The last day takes you to Matmata for a tour of the famous cave houses, with lunch at a local's home in Tamezret.

Let yourself be enchanted by the lunar landscape that inspired famous film sets before returning to your place of stay, your head and heart filled with indelible memories of this Tunisian adventure.

We also offer this circuit over 4 days: Southern Tunisian circuit over 4 days

(The difference between this 3-day tour and the 4-day one is based on one less night in Tozeur and visits to the Berber region of Tataouine, which will not be done ).

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure through this tour of the great Tunisian south, which will allow you to discover the most authentic and captivating facets of this region rich in history and natural beauty.

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3-DAY TOUR PROGRAM IN SOUTH TUNISIA

Day 1:

Pickup at 6:00 AM from your place of stay and departure for Tozeur.
Numerous photo stops and lunch at a restaurant in Tozeur.
Departure for visits to the oases of Tamerza, Chebika, and the Mides canyon.
Visit Ong Jmal and Nefta.
Return to Tozeur. Dinner and overnight stay at the 4* Ksar Rouge hotel or equivalent, or at a guesthouse. (Double room basis).

Day 2:

Departure for Chott El Jerid.
Visit the Sidi-Bouhel canyon.
Route to Douz.
Visit the petrified dunes and the palm grove irrigation system.
Lunch in Douz.
Departure for the Ksar Ghilane oasis.
At Ksar Ghilane, visit the oasis with the possibility of swimming in the 32°C hot spring (Optional).
OPTIONAL: Camel ride €15/hour, Quad ride €30/hour. Payable on-site.
Departure in a 4x4 to the Zmela Saharan camp, via the trail (20 km).
Sunset, demonstration of bread baking in the sand.
Dinner at the Saharan restaurant and overnight stay in private tents in the desert. (Double tent basis).

Day 3:

Breakfast and free time in the dunes.
Departure for Matmata via the Berber village of Tamezret.
Lunch with locals in Tamezret.
Visit a troglodyte house and discover the lunar landscape of the region.
Return and drop-off at your place of stay in the late afternoon.

We also offer this tour over 4 days.

Information:

The tour is done in 4X4.

Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.

This tour is not open to people with reduced mobility.

No telephone network in the desert.

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PRICES FOR THE 3-DAY 4X4 TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA

Our prices are incl. VAT and in €, they decrease depending on the number of participants:

For more than 5 people and a single person, contact us!

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The price includes:

Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.
Transport by 4x4 or private minibus, with driver.
The services of a guide approved by the ONTT*, speaking French, English, German or Italian.
Lunches in restaurants and at homestays.
Night with half board at the B&B or 4* hotel in Tozeur. (Double room).
Night with half board at the Saharan camp. (Double tent).
Entrance fees to the visits planned in the program.

Excluded from the price:

National or international flights.
The drinks.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.

* Tunisian National Tourism Office

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HIGHLIGHTSOF THE 3-DAY 4X4 TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure through southern Tunisia!

Your private three-day tour begins at 7:30 AM with pickup from your accommodation in Djerba or Djerba airport.

Start your journey by discovering the mountainous region of the Matmata mountains, a winding road that will lead you to Douz.

Pass through Douz, a town renowned for its vast palm groves producing the delicious "Deglet Nour" dates.

Then, continue westward, crossing the Chott El Jerid, an impressive salt lake that stretches as far as the eye can see, where mirages are common.

After this spectacular crossing, you will arrive in Tozeur for lunch at a restaurant.

Then head towards the mountain oases, continuing further west to reach the Saharan Atlas mountain range near the Algerian border.

Here, numerous springs burst forth in the desert landscape, forming small shaded oases.

You will be fascinated by the mountain oases, notably Tamerza with its waterfalls, Midès with its deep canyons, and the splendid oasis of Chebika.

At the end of the day, visit the Star Wars sets located in the middle of the desert, watch the sunset, and then visit the Nefta basket before returning to the hotel for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

On the second day, head south again, passing through Chott el Jérid and Douz for lunch before heading out to explore the desert.

The grand oriental erg will reveal itself to you with its majestic sand dunes.

From the brilliant white of Douz to the deep ochre of Ksar Ghilane, the panorama is simply magnificent.

At Ksar Ghilane, you can swim in the hot spring where the water gushes at 32°C, or take a quad or camel ride.

In the late afternoon, take the 4X4 to the Saharan camp located 20 km south of Ksar Ghilane, at the foot of a magnificent dune ridge.

Watch the sunset if the weather permits, see a demonstration of baking bread in the sand, have dinner at the Saharan restaurant, and spend the night in your private tent in the desert camp.

On the third day, return to the Berber region and visit Matmata and the troglodyte houses followed by lunch with locals, before heading back to Djerba or

Djerba airport in the late afternoon.

Book your private three-day tour through southern Tunisia now and get ready for an experience rich in cultural discoveries and spectacular landscapes.

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