3-Day Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027: Desert Camp & Bahariya Oasis
Licensed local guidesNo hidden feesFree to ask · 30% deposit to confirm
- Dates1 to 3 August 2027
- TotalityAt least 6 minutes, inside the path
- Tour typeSmall group, max 40 at camp
- TransportA/C transfer + shared 4×4
- OvernightEclipse camp + Bahariya hotel
- All includedMeals, tickets and permits
Camp night, eclipse, hotel night
Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027: Overview
In short: this Egypt eclipse tour 2027 gives you the best of both nights. You sleep in our air-conditioned eclipse camp before totality, watch the eclipse of 2 August from inside the path, then enjoy a White Desert sunset and a comfortable hotel night in Bahariya before we drive you home. Three days, one fixed price per person, everything included.
Bahariya is our home. Our family has lived in this oasis for generations, and we have spent years taking friends from all over the world into these deserts. On this trip you will feel that: the guide who knows every track, the cook who makes the dinner his mother taught him, the tea poured long and frothy on the coals.
On day one we pick you up early in Cairo or Giza, share lunch in Bahariya and head out by 4×4 across the Black Desert, the sulfur spring of El Hez and Crystal Mountain. You reach the eclipse camp early, with time to settle in, check the horizon and set up your photography gear before a relaxed dinner under the stars.
Eclipse day is unhurried. Breakfast, final checks, then the slow bite of the Moon into the Sun and at least six minutes of totality from the camp’s open sky-view layout. After lunch and once the heat softens, around 4 PM, we drive through Agabat Valley into the White Desert for sunset, then check you into your hotel in Bahariya for a warm dinner and a real bed.
Short on time? Take the 2-day White Desert solar eclipse tour. Want the full oasis experience? See the 4-day 2027 solar eclipse tour.
Why travelers love it
Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027 Highlights
- Two nights: the air-conditioned eclipse camp, then a hotel in Bahariya Oasis.
- Arrive at camp early, with time to set up cameras before totality.
- Watch at least 6 minutes of totality on 2 August 2027.
- Black Desert, El Hez sulfur spring and Crystal Mountain by 4×4.
- Agabat Valley and a White Desert sunset on eclipse evening.
- Bedouin dinner and tea on the coals with a local Bahariya team.
- Help with photography equipment logistics on eclipse day.
- One fixed price per person, from solo travelers to big groups.
More than a tour
Why Watch the Eclipse With Our Family
Thousands of people will travel to Egypt for this eclipse. Here is why our guests feel at home:
- Our home desertOur team was born and raised in Bahariya. We have spent years guiding friends through these deserts, and we know every track, viewpoint and shady corner.
- Built for the August heatAn air-conditioned camp, cold drinks all day, shaded seating and a plan that keeps the hottest hours calm, so you meet totality fresh.
- A camp made for the skyCooled tents and sky-facing viewing positions in the same camp, limited to 40 guests, with Wi-Fi, power for your cameras and clean toilets.
- Safety firstA clear safety briefing for each phase and a guide who tells you the exact moment totality begins.
- Bedouin eveningsSweet tea brewed slowly on the coals, dinner cooked over the fire and stories under more stars than you have ever seen.
- One price, no surprisesThe same fixed price per person for everyone, with tickets, permits and meals already included.
Three days, step by step
Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027 Itinerary
This plan is built around the eclipse timing and the August heat. Our local team may adjust timing or routing for safety, access and the final viewing position.
- 11 August 2027 · 7:00 to 9:00 AM
Pickup in Cairo or Giza
Hotel pickup in an included Cairo or Giza zone and an air-conditioned drive of about 4 to 5 hours to Bahariya Oasis.
- 21 August 2027 · Midday
Lunch in Bahariya, then the Black Desert
Lunch in the oasis, then you switch to a 4×4 and cross the volcanic hills of the Black Desert.
- 31 August 2027 · Afternoon
El Hez village and Crystal Mountain
A stop at the natural sulfur spring of El Hez village, then the quartz ridge of Crystal Mountain.
- 41 August 2027 · Evening
Early arrival at the eclipse camp
You reach the air-conditioned camp near the viewing position with daylight to spare: settle into your tent, scout your spot and set up equipment. Dinner at camp and a night under the stars.
Overnight: Fully air-conditioned eclipse camp.
- 52 August 2027 · Morning
Breakfast and camera setup
Breakfast at camp, a short safety briefing and calm time for final camera checks.
- 62 August 2027 · Midday
The total solar eclipse
Watch the partial phases and at least 6 minutes of totality from the camp’s direct sky-view layout, followed by an eclipse-day lunch and cold drinks.
- 72 August 2027 · Around 4:00 PM
Agabat Valley and White Desert sunset
By 4×4 through the limestone of Agabat Valley into the White Desert, where we stop for sunset among the chalk formations.
- 82 August 2027 · Night
Hotel in Bahariya
Check in to your hotel in Bahariya Oasis, a hot shower and dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Bahariya Oasis.
- 93 August 2027 · Morning
Back to Cairo or Giza
Breakfast at the hotel and an air-conditioned drive of about 4 to 5 hours back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
All-inclusive, no surprises
What’s Included & Excluded
Everything you need for the eclipse is arranged, so all you have to do is look up.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the included Cairo and Giza zones
- Air-conditioned road transport to Bahariya and back
- Shared 4×4 desert safari with a local driver
- 1 night at the fully air-conditioned eclipse camp
- 1 night in a hotel in Bahariya Oasis
- All meals listed: breakfasts, lunches, dinners and the eclipse-day lunch
- Bottled water and soft drinks during the desert trip
- White Desert National Park fees, entrance tickets and desert permits
- Professional local guide and help with photography logistics
Not included
- Tips for the team (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
Truly all-inclusive: tickets, permits and meals are already in the price. Private car or private 4×4 upgrades and pickups outside the included zones are quoted on request.
One fixed price per person
Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027 Price
Unlike our private tours, this eclipse departure has one fixed price per person, whatever your group size. Travel alone, as a couple or with ten friends, and you pay the same. Prices are in US dollars.
| Traveler | Price per person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+) Fixed price | $2,800 | $500 |
| Child 7 to 15 | $1,400 | $250 |
| Child 0 to 6 | Free | None |
- Tickets, permits and meals included
- Deposit credited toward your final price
- Same price for solo travelers, couples and groups
Free to ask, no payment now
Check Availability
The eclipse camp is limited to 40 guests and places are confirmed in the order requests arrive. Tell us how many adults and children are traveling and we will confirm availability in writing within a maximum of 5 hours.
Before you go
Good to Know
- It will be hotDesert days in August can pass 40°C. Bring a wide hat, light long sleeves, sunscreen and a refillable bottle. We keep cold water flowing all day.
- Eye safetyNever look directly at the Sun during the partial phases without certified solar eye protection. Your guide tells you the exact moment of totality. Read NASA eclipse safety advice.
- PhotographyBring a solar filter for your camera or phone lens for the partial phases. Power and charging points are available at camp.
- Shared transportRoad transfers are by air-conditioned van (up to 10 guests) or car, and 4x4s usually carry 3 to 4 guests. Private upgrades are available.
- Pickup zonesDowntown Cairo, Zamalek, Giza and hotels near the Pyramids are included. Other areas, such as New Cairo or the airport, are quoted separately.
- ChildrenChildren travel with a parent or guardian and need their own seat. Ages 0 to 6 travel free.
Plan with our local guides: read our solar eclipse 2027 Egypt guide and White Desert Egypt guide.
Organized by locals who know this desert. Our eclipse trips are planned by Eyad Elzaghandi, a licensed tour guide born in Bahariya Oasis, and our team of local guides and drivers. Meet the team.
Want the full oasis experience? The 4-day 2027 solar eclipse tour adds English Mountain, the oasis lake at sunset and a second hotel night.
See the 4-day tourQuestions travelers ask
Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027 FAQ
When is the 2027 total solar eclipse in Egypt?
On Monday 2 August 2027. In the Western Desert near Bahariya, totality happens around midday local time, with partial phases before and after. The exact times for our viewing point are shared with confirmed guests.
Is the eclipse camp inside the path of totality?
Yes. The camp and viewing area are in the zone between the White Desert and the Black Desert, inside the path of totality. The exact point is chosen after final terrain, access, safety and horizon checks and is verified to give at least 6 minutes of totality. Coordinates are shared with confirmed guests.
Is the price really the same for one traveler or a group?
Yes. This eclipse tour has one fixed price per person: $2,800 per adult, $1,400 for children aged 7 to 15 and free for children up to 6. Solo travelers do not pay more and groups pay the same per person.
Where do I sleep on the 3-day eclipse tour?
Night one at the air-conditioned eclipse camp, so you wake up already in place for totality. Night two at a hotel in Bahariya Oasis after the White Desert sunset.
How do I reserve and how much is the deposit?
Send a request with the form or on WhatsApp. Once we confirm your places, a deposit of $500 per adult and $250 per child aged 7 to 15 secures your booking. Children up to 6 need no deposit. The deposit is credited toward your final price.
Is the eclipse camp air-conditioned?
Yes. It is a purpose-built tented camp with air-conditioned sleeping, seating and dining areas, Wi-Fi, electricity, charging points, guest toilets and first aid, with a direct sky-view layout and a maximum of 40 guests.
Are tickets and permits included?
Yes. All park fees, entrance tickets and desert permits are already in the price.
Is clear weather guaranteed?
No one can promise the weather. August in the Western Desert is normally dry and very sunny, which is one reason this region is among the best places on Earth to watch this eclipse.
Can I upgrade to private transport?
Yes. Road transport and 4x4s are shared by default, and a private car or private 4×4 can be added as a paid upgrade, subject to availability. Ask us when you request your booking.
Do you offer vegetarian meals?
Yes. Tell us about vegetarian or other dietary needs when you book and we will plan your meals around them.
Sleep Under the Path, Wake Up for Totality
The total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 brings one of the longest totalities seen from land in our lifetimes. Watch it from our home desert, as our guest, with every detail already taken care of.