Under the stars · CAMEL RIDE STARGAZING

Where to Ride a Camel Under the Stars: the 15 Best Trips Worldwide

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A camel train at sunset, a camp in the sand, then the sky. These 15 camel-ride stargazing trips are compared on ride length, the dinner and how far from the resort lights the camp really is.

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Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

1.Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,620 reviews · from $88Our pick

Spend about six hours in Dubai’s Lahbab desert with a 60-minute ATV ride, sandboarding, camel time, Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, and a barbecue dinner at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Dennis, Asif Foji, and Abdul Wahab are praised for friendly help, but expect heat, a liability form, and a long evening of camp entertainment.

“My guide, Omar, gets an A+! He’s the man and made my experience incredibly fun. The ATVs in the dunes was a blast, the food was incredible, and the fire show was an awesome finish.”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - From Dubai streets to the Arabian desert
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

2.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,588 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

You’ll ride a camel for about 40 minutes at sunset, then settle into Al Khayma Desert Camp for Arabic coffee, dates, henna, falcon photos, a BBQ buffet, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Hotel pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and cruise ports. Guides such as Yasir, Hamid, and Mansour are often praised for thoughtful service and good photography.

“The trip was amazing! Azam was a wonderful safari captain! The camp was clean and beautiful. Good was delicious. Highly recommend!”

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Hurghada: Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ - Choosing between the fast and slower quad groups
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Hurghada: Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

3.Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,705 reviews · 3 hours · from $14

This three-hour Hurghada outing pairs a guided two-hour quad ride with a short camel session, sunset views, BBQ dinner, dancing, and optional stargazing. Guides such as Hassan and Tariq help nervous riders choose a comfortable pace, while fast and slower quad groups keep the ride manageable. Hotel transfers, private guides, longer camel rides, and buggy time cost extra.

“Quad ride was actually fun and tour guides were friendly”

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Dubai: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing - Sandboarding, dune driving, and the first taste of desert adventure
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Dubai: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

4.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,627 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $49

Spend 4 to 5 hours in Dubai’s Al Marmoom desert with hotel pickup, dune driving, sandboarding, a short camel ride, falcon photos, wildlife walks, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Adeel Awan, Lucky, Humayun, and Waqar Ahmed are praised for safe driving and helpful service, though the exact guide varies.

“It was really amazing. We all had a great time, and our tour guide was very nice. We liked everything overall.”

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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner - Pickup from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, or farther out
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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

5.Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,454 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $17

Choose a sunrise, daytime, or sunset outing from Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga, or Al Ahyaa. You get a safety briefing, guided quad ride, short camel session, and optional dinner, show, and telescope viewing. Ahmed Sallam and Alaadybala are among the friendly photo team members praised for their help.

“It was a great experience. We choose the option without the quads. The ride on camels was amazing and pretty long, our guide was very nice, he took a lot of pictures with my phone after we asked for them. Dinner was delicious and the show was amazing!! Highly recommend 😁”

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Makadi Bay: ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - The briefing and first test ride
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Makadi Bay: ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

6.ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,368 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $16

Ride a quad bike for two hours through the Makadi Bay desert, with stops near the sea and in the dunes. Guides such as Hadeer, Samir, and Mohamed have led departures, while photographers can capture the ride. Add sunrise breakfast, horse riding, dinner, live entertainment, or stargazing to suit your schedule.

“Our ATV tour with the Fast Group around Makadi Bay was fantastic! Our guide gave us an excellent, comprehensive two-hour tour through the stunning desert. The experience was exhilarating. Afterwards, we were served a traditional Egyptian meal that was high quality and very tasty. Excellent value for money and highly recommended!”

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Riyadh: Edge Of The World, camels &Stargazing with 4x4 - The 4x4 ride from Riyadh to the cliffs
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Riyadh: Edge Of The World, camels &Stargazing with 4×4

7.Edge Of The World, camels &Stargazing with 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,050 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $53

Join an English-speaking guide such as Rashed, Yazeed, Khalid, or Subaiy for a 6 to 7-hour 4x4 trip from Riyadh to the Edge of the World. You’ll hike for about 1.5 hours, stop at camel and gazelle sites, watch sunset, and stargaze. Dinner is optional and costs extra.

“Mohammed was our tour guide. He showed around all places very well and also explained the backstory of the hills. Also, he is a great photographer, clicked good pictures of mine.”

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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip - The camel ride is short but useful
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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip

8.Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 835 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $16

Ride a quad through Hurghada’s desert, stop for Red Sea and mountain views, try a short camel ride, then add breakfast, dinner, an Oriental show, or stargazing. Guides including Monaem, Mohammed junior, and Ahmed have earned praise for friendly help. Choose entry-only, shared pickup, or private transfers.

“All staff very helpful and friendly. Great day out with great food”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing - What the two-hour route feels like
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

9.Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 634 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $26

Ride a trained camel for two hours through Hurghada’s Eastern Desert, sandy valleys, lagoons, and Red Sea shore. Guides such as Ramadan, Hussain, Mohamed, and Rashid are known for patient help and excellent phone photos. Choose entry only, shared transfers, or a sunset program with Egyptian dinner, entertainment, and stargazing.

“Had an absolutely amazing time on the camel ride!! Fab experience and felt so surreal to be riding through the desert. Our guide was lovely and was always making sure that we we were okay. The only thing I would say is that the taxi driver was not the most cautious / safe in the world and was rather erratic (we went over speed bumps at some questionable speeds)”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - From Dubai streets to the Arabian desert
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

10.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $88

Leave Dubai by air-conditioned vehicle for a 40-minute camel trek across the dunes at sunset. At Al Khayma Camp, enjoy Arabic coffee, dates, falcon photos, henna, local dress, shisha, a generous BBQ buffet, Tanura and Khaliji dancing, and telescope stargazing. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Camel ride was great! Food very good also, liked the activities and camel feeding. Would definitely go again.”

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Doha: Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, and Camel Ride - Dune bashing across Qatar’s sand
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Doha Night Desert Safari Stargazing And Camel Ride

11.Doha Night Desert Safari Stargazing And Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Spend four hours in Qatar’s desert with an English or Arabic-speaking guide, private 4x4 transport, dune bashing, a camel stop, sandboarding, and time by the Inland Sea. Guides such as Sajid Iqbal, Tariq, Sabzali, Wadood, and Nomii are often praised for safe driving and photography. Stargazing quality depends on light pollution and conditions.

“Amazing night safari and stargazing experience with Sajid Iqbal. He is very professional, friendly, and a great photographer. The desert at night was beautiful and well organized thank you”

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Hurghada: Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner - Getting ready for the quad ride
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Hurghada: Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner

12.Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 414 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $14

Ride a quad bike through Hurghada’s desert with a guide, stop for photos, and enjoy a short camel ride. Choose a sunrise breakfast, horse-riding combo, or sunset program with dinner, Tanura dancing, belly dancing, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Nasser, Abo, Hamy, and Mohammed Hasan have earned praise for safety and good humor.

“From booking to the transfer the service was excellent. It wasn't a trip I would of picked it was a birthday present for my partner,and he loved the quad bike ride, the view in the dessert, the sunset entertainment and food where the best bits for me and I'm so glad I got to see this amazing place I will definitely book other trips with them the staff where all very professional and I booked from the UK they have a fantastic web site and all their trips look very reasonably priced. Thank you we had a excellent time.”

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Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh - A short camel ride and Bedouin tea stop
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13.Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 387 reviews · from $50

Spend about five hours in the Sinai Desert with a quad bike or buggy ride, short camel trek, Bedouin tea, BBQ buffet, live fire and dance show, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Zizo, also called Mahmud, are praised for keeping the outing friendly and organized. Hotel pickup is included, with private upgrades available.

“Its was good and they are nice people and i had really a good time and experience with this day . Try it”

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Hurghada: ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing - Getting ready for the quad bikes
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Hurghada: ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing

14.ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 382 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $14

You’ll ride a quad bike across Hurghada’s desert with an English or German guide, pause for a short camel ride, then choose a sunset program with dinner, dancing, and telescope stargazing. Sunrise, horse-riding, private-transfer, and longer camel-ride options are also available.

“We really did enjoy this booking. First we went on the camels for about +-15 minutes and then on the horses for the same time. After that the quad tour. And we could choose between slow and faster, we went for fast. we really did go fast like full on speed! We really liked that. after the quad tour we had dinner, the food was really tasty and good. Then a dance show with 4 different dances. After the show we got to see the stars, with a telescoop we saw the Sirius star, a planet and the moon.”

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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal - A short camel ride with a traditional welcome
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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal

15.Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $189

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom in an open-air 1980s Mercedes G Class. Ride a camel caravan, visit a Bedouin village, watch falconry, try henna and Arabic dress, eat a six-course Emirati meal, and join an astronomy session. Guides such as Imran Khan are praised for warm, attentive service.

“The tour guide and all staff are professional and nice. Abundant experience with so many interesting and thrilling activities. Best trip of our whole journey in Dubai.”

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Hurghada: Stargazing, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Bedouin Dinner, Show - A 25-kilometer route to the Bedouin village
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