All our tours are 100% customisable: dates, duration and services.
Itinerary: for independent travellers and groups:
A Family Adventure Vacation
Our family Libya vacations cover the archaeological
Phoenician and Roman
sites of Tripolitania,
the Berber coastal town
of Zuwarah, the Berber
settlements of Jabal
Nafousa, and the jewel
of the Sahara the oasis
of Ghadames. We did not
include deep desert destinations
to make the itinerary
suitable for families
with young children, but extensions are available on request. In fact you can customise this tour to suit your needs.
If you require a private
customised family tour,
then just tell us about
the sites and places
you would like to see,
and we will make it happen.
You have absolutely
nothing to worry about;
we will process the Libyan
visa and have
it ready for you on arrival,
complete all the border
or airport formalities for you,
provide you
with a private transport
and a local guide, and
make sure your holiday
goes as planned.
Itinerary Code: FLV29 Duration: 11
Days
Libya For Children
Libya provides a number of sights and activities for children.
Sand & Water: Libyan beaches, particularly those along the western
cost (e.g., Zuwarah and Janzur), are
perfect for children. They
provide gradual and shallow
beach with lots of paddling
pools for children to play,
and plenty of sand by
the beach for making castles.
Tripoli's Medina: the old city is also an
interesting place with its labyrinthine and dark lanes, souks, and traditional
shops.
Libya's unique museums, including the Assaraya
Alhamra Museum in Tripoli, where children can see stone age artifacts, and the
Archaeological Museum of Leptis Magna for a bit of Roman history; and also the
special Janzur Museum, with its stunning wall paintings.
Troglodyte caves & granaries: the troglodyte caves of Gharyan
and the Berber
castles (granaries) of Qasr
Alhaj and Nalut will provide
children with a unique experience,
rarely available elsewhere.
The troglodyte caves of nearby
Tunisia were used to film
one of the Star Wars films.
Tripoli Zoo:
the zoo, located south of the city centre in Annaser
Forest, is a very popular
destination for Libyan families
who take their children for
a day out, and therefore
is a great opportunity
to introduce your children
to Libyan children.
Nalut Dinosaur Museum at the Red Cross (Crescent) building.
Horse-drawn chariots: Tripoli: the richly-decorated and colourful
chariots, with their jingling
sounds, are a fantastic means
for touring the capital's
streets.
And, of course, the desert herself: the tour will include a visit to the oasis of Ghadames at the edge of the Sahara, but it can be customised to venture south towards the desert's lakes if desired.
Day
1
Upon arrival in Tripoli you
will be met by your guide, who will complete the entry formalities and escort
you to your hotel. Depending on time of arrival, you will see some of the capital's
best tourist sites, and an afternoon walk in the city centre. You will then have
your evening meal in a restaurant before returning
to your hotel room.
Day
2
Exploring Tripoli, including
visits to the Assaraya Alhamra
Museum (sometimes also known
as the National Museum) for
a virtual tour of Libya's
history, from prehistoric
times to the
present; a walk around the Old
Medina (the Old City) to explore
its network of narrow, roofed-streets,
arches and covered souks; the zoo (if required);
and the Arch of Marcus Aurelius.
Days
3 & 4
Today you will start the journey
to Nafousa Mountain to see the classic Berber fortified granary in Nalut,
stopping at the Qasr al-Haj. You will stay the night in Nalut (or nearby Kabaw,
depending on availability of hotels). Then continue to Ghadames on the
following day. Among the sites to visit in Ghadames
are the unique and ancient walled city of the oasis
of Ghadames, the local museum,
and the unique sand dunes of Ghadames (to watch
the sunset). The town is
completely covered (or roofed),
with narrow dark streets
used by men, while women
have their own paths on the
connected roofs of the town.
Day
5
Today, you will head back towards Nalut, but you will take a different route, just before Nalut, and drive up the mountain and then continue along the roads on the top of the mountain towards Gharyan, and transfer to
a troglodyte cave hotel.
Day
6
A quick tour of Gharyan, then
leave
Nafousa Mountain towards
the magnificent Leptis Magna.
Transfer to the hotel, then
a tour of the wonderful archaeological
city. You will stay the night
in Leptis Magna.
Days
7 & 8
More sightseeing in Leptis Magna,
then drive back to the capital, transfer to the hotel; free time
in in the evening. On the second day you can
choose to relax by the beach in Tripoli itself, or drive to nearby Janzur Beach.
Days
9 & 10
A morning drive to Sabratha,
visit the museum, the
theater, and other archaeological sites of the
city. After lunch you will continue towards Zuwarah for more swimming by the
beach. Full
day swimming and relaxing by the beach, in a secluded and private area in Zuwarah.
If you prefer, we can arrange for a visit to a local family where you can
have a traditional meal and get to see the way families live in Libya. You can
also choose to drive to the peninsula of
Farwa, where you can spend
the day swimming in the empty peninsula.
Day
11
Morning drive to Tripoli and transfer to Tripoli International Airport.
How this holiday makes a difference?
We are a Libyan tourism company operating from Libya, we employ local services, and all our camping staff, drivers and desert experts are locals. This means that all operational costs of our tours pour directly into the Libyan economy, and booking your holiday directly with us would make a big difference to all of us in Libya. We provide real experience holidays by arranging for our visitors to meet and mix with the local people, camp and stop anywhere they like, customise their itineraries, attend cultural events and festivals where applicable, and visit local families and try traditional foods. To help preserve and support our local culture and heritage we have provided comprehensive guides and free coverage in our website of local festivals, crafts, industries, rock art galleries, and have created Libya's first online museum of Libyan museums for the world to see and visit, free of charge. Needless to say Libya's archaeological sites are nearly empty most of the time and thus provide a unique and private touring experience.
Itinerary Code: FLV29 Duration: 11 Days
Small Group Tours
Unlike most tour companies we have no minimum requirement to take part in
our tours. You can come along by yourself, with a friend, or with a group of
friends. Coming with a friend nearly halves the price of your tour.
You can also take part in a group tour if you prefer group tours and if there
are groups matching your specifications (date, destinations, etc.) which you
can join.
If you are just looking for an operator to put
together an itinerary for your private group, then we will be delighted to design
a program to suit your needs.
Accommodation
Itinerary Code: FLV29 Duration: 11 Days
Hotels
are optional. They will be included in the price if requested. Independent travellers can pick and choose their hotels as they go.
Hotels in Libya
If 3-star hotels were requested or included in the price then we normally use the
best ones available, like Al Andalus hotel in Tripoli,? Severus hotel in Leptis
Magna, and Dar Germa in Germa.
If 4-star hotels were requested or included in the price then we must inform you that
these hotels can be found only in Tripoli, Benghazi and one in Ghadames. For
example, we can use Alkendi hotel or the Grand Hotel (Alkabir) in Tripoli, or
Almanara hotel in Apollonia; but we can use any hotel of your choice and calculate
the price accordingly.
We are not affiliated with any of these hotels, and we only recommend
those hotels with good customer feedback. We also do like the traditional
style and Berber designs employed in the construction of some hotels, like
El-Khan and Zumit hotels in Tripoli and the grand Dar Ghadames hotel in Ghadames
for their traditional styles that reflect the local culture as well as for their
high standards and to allow our visitors to experience something different to
the usual hotels.? However, you are always welcome to suggest any other hotel
you like, and where there are no bookings requested or confirmed?in advance we
do allow our? visitors to pick and choose their hotels as they go, after arrival,
but availability during season cannot be guaranteed without booking in advance.
However, if you are not specific about a particular hotel, then there are plenty
of good hotels to choose from.
Camping Sites in Libya
Camping sites wherever to be found are also locally managed and provide basic services.
Where camping sites cannot be found, your guide can either find a suitable and
safe place for you to camp, or take you to the nearest hotel that provides camping
places for a small fee. Some desert camping sites can be very expensive, up to
250 Libyan Dinar per a tent, and therefore these are often not included in our
budget tours. We do however provide our own tents (small and large)
and other camping equipment like mats, mattresses and blankets (all new) for
free camping; but we do not recommend sharing nor do we provide sleeping bags,
unless on request.
Hostels in Libya
If hostels were requested in the program, then the quality of the service
expected is provided as is. We cannot reserve rooms in hostels as there are no
reservation services. Please refer to our guide to hostels in Libya for more information.
Prices & Services
Set Your Own Price
Generally speaking we are committed to providing good tours at reasonable price without compromising on quality. In fact our system allows you the freedom to pay for the quality level you require.
There are various factors that can affect the price. For example, some visitors want 4-star hotels, others want 3-star hotels, while there are those who prefer to use hostels or camp in the open beneath the desert's stars. Some tourists want food included in the price, while others prefer to travel light. The time chosen to visit Libya will also influence the costs, as heavy demand on scarce services tends to push the price up of some services like hotels.
Travel companies that offer fixed price tours tend to mandate the same services on the whole group, regardless of personal preferences. We are dedicated to offering quality services based on personal needs. Once you get in touch with us regarding a particular tour or itinerary, we will contact you to discuss the exact services you require and then set a price for your tour based on those preferences.
This means that it is you who decides the price by choosing to pay only for the services you require.
Basic Services:
Libyan visa on arrival
Airport/border formalities & transfers
Passport registration
Guide & his full costs
Advertised or agreed itinerary
Private air-conditioned transport
Desert transport & expert (where applicable)
Internal flights (where shown in program)
Extra Services:
Accommodation in 3-star and/or 4-star hotels
Accommodation in hostels
Camping fees and fixed camping sites charges
Food (full board or half board. Breakfast is included in all hotel prices)
Museum
&
archaeological sites entrance fees
Museum
&
archaeological guides
Any other request not listed in the above basic required services list
Price does not include any of the following services:
Vehicle charges & taxes
Travel insurance
Photography fees
Personal expenditure & souvenirs
Anything else not specified in the above services list
Payment
Details
Itinerary Code: FLV29 Duration: 11 Days
Cash: full payment
is required in Euro on arrival, with the option to pay in advance if preferred.
If you cannot pay in Euro,
then the next preferred currency is US Dollar or British Pound. The amount shown
in Libyan Dinars (if any) is the amount to pay on arrival, converted to Euro
currency according to the rates of exchange current at the time of paying.
ATM's: if for any reason you cannot bring cash with
you, then you can use your credit card to withdraw cash from ATM's, which are
found only in the major cities, airports, like Tripoli and Benghazi,
and a few other towns.
Bank Transfer: if you prefer to pay in advance,
then we can arrange for you to pay via bank transfer, where you can pay from
your bank account directly into our bank account in Libya.
Travellers cheques are becoming part of the past in Libya
and can be very hard to find a bank that accepts them. However, when you do find
a bank that accepts them, then you need to provide a document showing your name(s)
and the list of the cheques' serial numbers, normally obtained from the bank
that issued the cheques. If you are bringing any travellers cheques with you,
please make sure you obtain this document from your bank.
The payment system in Libya is being revolutionised and improvements
are expected in the coming months and years.
Deposit Payment:
The amount to pay differs from one case to another. You will be notified via email during negotiations of how much deposit you need to pay, if any. Usually there is no deposit to pay.
No deposit or advance payment is required from independent and private travellers as long as there are no hotel bookings required. Hotels in Libya will not confirm bookings without payment. Hostels in Libya do not accept bookings.
For groups arriving together as part of
one group organised by another tour operator or a travel agent, then there will
be no deposit to pay. Full payment must be made on arrival by the tour leader.
If hotel bookings are required, then a deposit to cover the hotel reservation
may be necessary, depending on the category of hotels chosen.
No deposit is required from individuals booking a place in one of our group tours if booking is made three months or more before arrival; but if booking is made within three months of travel, then we require a deposit payment to guarantee the tour for the other members of the group.
