“Visit to discover Star Wars location”
5 Day On The Tracks of Star Wars Short Trip: Guided Motorcycle Tour in Tunisia
Douz, Tunisia
Motorcycle Tour Tunisia
This tour in Tunisia offers you spectacular landscapes and it showcases the Sahara, one of the most incredible regions in the world. A very tourist-friendly country, Tunisia is also one of the safest in the region. The fact that the original Star Wars was filmed in Tunisia is not a known fact by many! For fans, the tour will be an endless treat as you will visit many well-known locations from the film, including the canyon that served as the Dune Sea and the home of Luke Skywalker.
Key information
- Terrain: off the beaten path
- Bike: rental bike (KTM and Husqvarna 4-stroke models)
- Mileage: 150 - 250 kilometers / 93 - 155 miles
- Riding gear: Not included, please bring your own gear. Minimum Enduro gear includes a helmet, goggles, elbow protectors (a protector jacket is recommended), gloves, pants, knee protectors, and Enduro boots. For this tour a good rain jacket and a backpack with minimum 20 liter space for water, 3 liter of fuel, lunch snacks, and a waterproof mobile phone case are mandatory. You are recommended to bring a second set of Enduro clothes with you.
- Meals: breakfast and lunch package during the 5 stages, and dinners (except on arrival day in Tunis)
Highlights
- Starts in Douz and ends in Djerba
- Ride off the beaten path and find the most amazing tracks
- Discover the Star Wars saga first-hand by observing real leftover movie sets
- See the canyon that served as the Dune Sea and the home of Luke Skywalker
- Experience being virtually alone among the dunes of the Sahara
- Enjoy the real beauty of Tunisia
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
3 riding days
Accommodation
During the stages, you will stay in comfortable hotels, and while in the Sahara you'll stay in camps. Breakfast and dinner are included. For lunch you take snacks and water which your carry in your bag on the trail. There are no places to stop during the stages. Drinks are not included.
Program
The short trip joins the tour arriving on day 3 and being shuttled to the starting point of stage 3 of the 8-day trip. The short trip rides 2 days in the dunes of the Sahara and on the third day rides out of the Sahara over the mountain ridge to Djerba.
XPOWER Adventures has set the itinerary so that you are not under pressure from limited time and have flexibility on your day-to-day routes. You will have overnight stays in a variety of unique hotels and desert camps, eat authentic local cuisine, and visit the best spots in the Sahara. The schedule also provides plenty of time in the evening to eat, drink, and be merry!
This beautiful adventure through the Saharan landscape will occur as follows:
Day 1: Douz
- Arrival in Djerba
- Transfer to Douz (approximately 3 hours)
Day 2: Sahara
- Stage 3 riding deep into the Sahara
- Overnight in a desert camp
Day 3: Sahara
- Stage 4 riding in the Sahara
- Overnight in a desert camp
Day 4: Djerba
- Stage 5 out of the Sahara reaching Djerba
Day 5: Djerba
- Departure from Djerba
Management of the tour
A tour manager will be available for the whole duration of this tour. Please turn to him regarding any questions, information, or issues.
Motorbikes, fuel, and tyre
On this tour, a rental bike and fuel are included. They have KTM and Husqvarna 4-stroke models available. All bikes are the latest models, professionally serviced, and in excellent condition. The bikes come with tires in good condition suitable for the ride with mousses and are equipped with closed rally guards, motor skid plate, and fan.
Motorbike service
On this tour, a professional mechanic services the bikes, with the service car meeting the riders at the lunch point and in the evening (where accessible) to fuel up and perform repairs. A spare bike is available.
Damages on the rental bike
XPOWER Adventures does not charge for normal wear of the bike (like scratches on the plastics). On this tour an insurance (CDW – Crash ‘Damage Waiver) is available which covers damages on the bike.
Difficulty level
The tour guides ensure that your riding level is accommodated during the rides - the difficulty can be medium to extreme in the dunes. Beginners and less-capable riders have the option to shorten the distances of the stages, and to opt for small parts on desert roads. There are different routes in place for less experienced and extreme riders.
Skill level(s) required for this tour: Beginner, intermediate, advanced
Beginner:
- can ride for 2-3 hours
- minimal riding experience
- assistance required
- comfortable with curves and leans
- basic experience with unsurfaced roads
- short distance ascents and descents
Intermediate:
- can ride for 3-4 hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Advanced:
- can ride for 5-6 hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Location
On this adventure, you'll experience the real beauty of Tunisia, traveling off the beaten path to find the most amazing tracks. The tour will occur in stages day-to-day, meaning you will spend each night in a different location - variety is the spice of life, after all!
Once you are deep into the Sahara, you will officially be "off the grid" - outside the range of any mobile network and away from civilization, leaving you to manage on your own. You'll spend two days in the desert, staying overnight in camps and dining on handmade food cooked by locals and nomads from the region. During this time you'll have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience being virtually alone among the dunes of the Sahara, at peace and removed from the modern world.
Once you're out of the desert, you'll have the chance to witness the Star Wars saga first-hand, observing real leftover movie sets and taking in the wonderful Tunisian scenery that represented Tatooine in the film.
Food
The package includes breakfast and lunch package during the 5 stages, as well as dinner arrangements (except on arrival day in Tunis).
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 5 tour days
- 3 guided Enduro tour days (no rest day)
- Rental motorbike and fuel
- 4 nights accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch package during the 3 stages
- Dinner arrangements (except on arrival day in Tunis)
- Transfers as mentioned
- 3 stages, with stays in different hotels and desert camps in the Sahara
- Luggage transport between the stages
- Mechanic service, service car following the stages where accessible, spare parts, and spare bike
- Tour manager during the whole tour duration
- RideXpower diploma and a small present
What's not included
- Individual arrival and departure
- 95 EUR CDW (insurance for the damages on the rental bike)
- Drinks
- Personal insurance
- Travel cancellation coverage
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DJE
Djerba–Zarzis International Airport
167 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE). As you arrive in Djerba, you will be shuttled to the overnight point of the stage 2 of the 8-day tour and will join them on stage 3.
At the end of the tour, you will depart from the Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE). There are multiple daily connections to Tunis, or you may find a direct flight back home. The transfer from Djerba to Tunis is not included in the tour package, please book this flight together with your main ticket.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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