Reception and assistance at Houari Boumediene International Airport (Algiers ), then we transit on foot to the domestic airport (3-5 minutes' walk ) to fly to Ghardaia. After arriving at Ghardaia domestic Airport, Moufdi Zakaria (known as Noumérat), we take the transport to City Centre (15 Kms) where the first overnight is to be spent.
Itinerary
For seven days, travellers enjoy a visit to the unique places of M'Zab Valley with its 11th century traditional environment friendly architectures of the five fortified villages (El Atteuf, Bounoura, Beni Isguen, Melika and Ghardaia) surrounded by garden gloves, classified by the UNESCO as a world heritage situated in the Algerian Sahara. We visit one of the best destination, the pearl of oases, El-Meniaa, a beautiful oasis with its produce, flowers, roses and huge reservoir of mineral water implemented in the Grand Erg Occidental. The trip includes a visit to the red oasis of Gourara of the red houses' architecture, the most brilliant man made irrigation system known as Fougara and the traditional dance folklore named Qarkabo. Before the taking off, we conclude the service through a visit to the Casbah and Test Garden (a botanical garden established in 1832). Places as churches are included in the trip's programme when possible.
Tour program
Algiers - Ghardaia
Start point
Algiers, Algeria
15:00
Ghardaia
After breakfast, Breakfast, we drive to visit 3 sites of M'Zab Valley: Beni-Izghen, Boulila Tower, Ghardaïa’s city centre, including Ghardaia Ksar and its magnificent rectangular ancient stone market (they are classified by the UNESCO World Heritage committee) where we have lunch. Following the lunch and a short rest , we visit Bounoura then we move to Sebseb (70 Kms-if time allows) for an overnight at a guest house or we saty in a hotel /guest house in Ghardaia city centre .
Ghardaia - El-Goléa
After breakfast we drive towards the Pearl of the Oases, EL-Meniaa (ex-El- Goléa). It is about 270 Kms and can be crossed by road in 3 hours. Arriving there , around 12 a.m., we head to have our lunch then we move to the hotel . Following a short rest, we drive to the church of Bel-Bachir (known as St Joseph Church, where Charles De Foucauld is buried) .After sunset on the salt lake's hill ,we return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight.
El-Goléa
After breakfast ,we visit the museum (rare collections gathered for decades by the white father René Le Clerc (b1925-d 2010), then the Vieux Ksar .Following lunch and a short rest , we visit ,the salt lake ( house for dozens of migrating birds) then we drive to the oasis lake (40 Kms far from the town). After sunset ,we return to the guest house (or hotel) for an overnight.
EL-Meniaa - Timimoun
Early In the morning after breakfast, we will drive southwards to the Red Oasis, Timimoun (362 kms). Arriving at our destination, we move to the hotel or the guest house. After lunch we have a rest. In the afternoon, a visit is organised to Ighzer Cave and Castle, Feraoun (Red caves) and Tinjilet. After sunset, we return to the to the residence.
Timimoun - Algiers
Algiers
In the last day of the visit, we visit another UNESCO World Heritage site, Casbah of Algiers for 2 hours, then we drive to the Church of Notre-Dame Afrique (4 kms distant from the Casbah) and we finish the whole service by a visit to Jardin d'Essai in Hamman (the unique garden in Africa dated to 1900's).The visitors transferred to Houari Boumediene International Airport for departure. Assistance is given until the boarding.
End point
Algiers, Algeria
15:00
Cancellation Policy
Terms & Conditions
A - Booking
1. Your contract in respect of your tour is made with El-Goléa Tourism & Travel (‘the agency‘), located and registered in Algeria and all bookings are subject to these terms and conditions.
2. All the correspondence in relation to your tour will be sent to the address in Algeria.
3. Bookings are made through authorised representative our agency deals with and they must be completed and submitted together with a deposit of 30% of the total cost of the booking.
4.Confirmation of the booking is to be confirmed by the staff via a written notice (email). The total amount should be paid in full before the departure date. In contrary, the agency reserves the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure the payment in full by the due date.
5. Dietary requirements or other special needs should be cleared during the booking and before the start of the tour.
B - Price Policy
The agency notifies the client in case of any increase in prices before the tour begins. The price of any tour is subject to the possibilities of surcharges in certain circumstances. But if the visitor pays in full at the time of booking there will be no additions surcharge, which will only be levied for variations in transportation costs, taxes, and services as taxes at airports. Take in consideration that we try as a travel agency to absorb the maximum of these surcharges. The agency accepts the cancellation of the booking and the client gets the full refund of the payment.
C - Canncellation & Refund Policy
As a team of EL-GOLEA Tourism & Travel agency , we are very pleased to be chosen by travellers to serve them during their visit to Algeria and we consider them as our guests during the whole duration of the trip. In case of non-majeure force, any cancellation of a tour, the below measures are applied :
- 45 days before the start date of the tour – loss of deposit
- 30 days before the start date of the tour – 50% of tour cost
- 15 days before the start date of the tour – 75% of tour cost
- 7 days before the start date of the tour - No refund.
D - Client’s Responsibilities
1. As a client you are responsible for the arrengement of your own travel insurance related to the requiremments of the Algerian laws which will be prior of the final phase of booking through ensurance that the insurance cover applies to the criteria and we are very keen to help by giving information and logistic assistance.
2. Documents as a valid passport,checking flights ,delays ,services not included in the tour package , visas and all necessary documentation to enter Algeria is not the agency responsibility and any consequence should be borne by the client.
3. We await from each client of our tours to behave in an orderly manner and not to disrupt the enjoyment of others, to affect or damage others’ personal equippments, or to make our reputation in question. Any breach of agreement and regulation might lead to bad consequences that we do not bear its responsibility as El-Goléa Tourism & Travel.
4. Our clients should inform us on any pre-existing medical condition before the tour begins. Therefore, any health problem should be notified before to take precautions and its the client responsibility of any danger that may affect them if we are not informed during the booking process.
E. Disclaimer
َAs a tourism & travel agency, we make all reasonable efforts to check the accuracy of the information that our website contains and we accept the responsibility when it is delivered in a written format contract.
F. Complaints
During the tour If any problem affects it negatively, the client can inform us immediately to take the necessary procedures to resolve it, otherwise, it might be impossible to take actions in favour of the agency and our client. In case, your complaint is against the agency, it is essetial to notify us in written within a month of returning home. Disputes that arises are governed by Algerian laws and according to the jurisdiction of the local courts in case the situations requires.
G. Data Protection Act
All information given by El-Goléa Tourism & Travel agency during the whole period of a tour process are to the best of our knowledge and in good faith and are to be used honeslty and confidently. To fulfill its task,it might be noticed that some personal information will be requested. The collected information will be kept confidently by our agency and to be passed to the suppliers or authorities if they are demanded to fulfill the duty related to the tour.
Tour Details
Accommodation
hotels (3-4 stars), traditional guest houses or similar during the tour (Twin share accommodation)
Transport
Comportable Bus and driver (other types can be demanded before in case of need)
Insurance
Optional
Other requirements can be requested during the booking or before the begenning of the tour and we will be pleased to offer it.
Flights
Domestic Flights: Algiers-Ghardaia & Timimoun -Algiers
Additional Services
-Airport transfers and assistance (When the tour begins)
-Soft drinks and water.
-Entrance fees to museums or sites included in the itinerary
- Letter of invitation for visa application
Additional Services
-International flights
-Visa fees
-Extras and personal expenses
-Single Supplement : € 245
Meals
The meals are included for all days of the tour ( breakfast-lunch-dinner) .Traditional meals are the main ones in the menu (the visitor can request a pecial one and it is to be served when possible.
Guide
Experienced tour guides : Arabic English,French and/German (it depends on the visitors ' requirements ).
Good to know
Currency
Algerian Dinar
Algeria
Plugs and adapters
Plug type C
Plug type E