Day 1: Tozeur
Arrival in Tozeur. Transfer by minibus to the city center of Tozeur. Check in at the Dar Chraiet hotel (5*) - a true 1001 Arabian night's palace. Enjoy a welcome cocktail according to the schedule of arrival. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Chebika - Tamerza
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we leave for a transfer of approximately one hour which takes us to the first mountain oasis, Chebika.  We meet our horses and get used to our equipment before we set off on the first ride.

Beginning with a warm up, we cross along the mountains of the eastern Atlas which allows us to discover the tremendous skills of our sure-footed horses. After a few gallops in the desert, we enter the mountains by following the course of a river, down a beautiful canyon to the waterfall Tamerza. Turning a curve we find a magnificent hotel on the mountainside, the Tamerza Palace hotel (5*). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.  Distance: approximately 19km.

Day 3: Tamerza/Jebel Redaieff/Tamerza 
Breakfast at the hotel. We cross the SELJA Jebel Redaieff hills and mountains. This day is a true day of adventure as we go up to 950m altitude throughout the mass of the Atlas, in a landscape with fantastic colors. We eventually reach a point where we enjoy 180 degree views of the Sahara desert and salt lakes. A breathtaking landscape!  Overnight at Tamerza Palace 5*. Distance: about 26km

Day 4: Chekmous - Oasis Neflayett
Breakfast then we head south to the Sahara. We cross Ergs and Jebels towards the oasis of Chekmou where we have lunch.  The day is full of canters. After lunch we set off towards the oasis of Neflayett. Back to the Tozeur by 4x4 (20 minutes).  Dinner and overnight at Raz el Ain Hotel (4*). Distance: about 32km.

Day 5: Neflayett - Oasis of Ibn Chabat
Today we depart towards the east with plenty of opportunities for magnificent gallops on the sand until the oasis of Ibn Chabat, a true desert oasis. En route we pass by many herds of wild camels.  We leave the horses and go back by minibus to Tozeur where we spend the night at the Hotel Ras El Ain (4*) or similar. Traditional dinner in palm groves of Tozeur and overnight stay.  Distance: approximately 35km.

Day 6: Oasis Ibn Chabat - Aariguet dunes
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer 20 minutes to Ibn Chabat oasis where we find the horses. This morning we cross the salt lake of Chott El Garsa known for its beautiful mirages then we find the sand dunes of the desert to reach Aariguet - whose natural scenery was made famous in the movie Star Wars. We have lunch at Aariguet before setting off again in the afternoon towards the dunes of Nafta, where we reach our luxury Berber Camp. Distance: about 32km. Overnight and dinner in a tent in the dunes of Nafta.

Day 7: Nafta - Chott El Jerid
Breakfast then transfer to Nafta where we meet the horses.  We embark in the direction of the Chott El Jerid, the second largest salt lake in the world (after Salt Lake City, USA). We cross the oasis until it reaches its extreme edge. As we ride the hoofs of our horses go deep into the crust of this sometimes wet salt lake. We finish this last day galloping towards the oasis of Tozeur. Farewell to the horses. Distance: about 24km. Dinner and overnight at Raz el Ain.

Day 8: Tozeur
Breakfast at the hotel. Departures.

Subject to change

In the southern interior near to Tozeur there are daily extremes of temperature all year round. The area can get high winds and has very little rainfall. The Oasis Ride runs in the winter months between October and March when day time temperatures may reach 20C. If there is a strong wind it can feel colder than this, even in the sunshine and warm clothes are essential.

Temperatures can be very cold at night in the Sahara Desert. You should bring warm clothes with you for the evenings.

Clothing: In winter, plan for half season outfits and one warm item of clothing. From June till September, you can use light summer clothes

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Passports
Passport valid six months after return date required by all nationals referred to in the chart.

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months (up to one month for nationals of Greece; up to four months for nationals of Germany and USA), with the following exceptions:
(a) 1. nationals of Australia who do need a visa;
(b) 2. nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Slovak Republic, who must travel on a recognised package holiday, and nationals of Cyprus who do need a visa.
Note: Visas are not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above if transit passengers, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport or ship or continuing their journey within 48 hours of arrival.
Visa Note
(a) All visitors must hold sufficient funds for the duration of stay. (b) 1. Nationals of Australia who do need a visa, can obtain it on arrival at the point of entry. Check with the embassy for details of length of stay. (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Short-stay: US$34.
Validity
Short-stay usually for stays of up to three months. For up-to-date lengths of stay, contact nearest consulate.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
Working Days Required
Approximately three weeks, for both postal and personal applications.