Passports: Valid 4 months ahead.
Border taxes: $68 per person  charged upon departure in cash.
Tipping:  Tips are paid over the duration of the tour by the clients. Unlike in Western countries, tipping is more of a requirement than an option, but clients should tip wisely; we suggest not going over $10 per person a day you may ask again for our advice. Tips may be given in Egyptian currency, dollars, Euro or Israeli Shekels and they are shared between the guide and drivers on tours, or among the Bedouin handlers on camel tours. Generally the whole tip is given to the tour leader (guide) and he then shares it among the tour staff. As for staff at hotels, camps and restaurants, tipping is at client discretion, it’s entirely optional in these places.
Staff with you: During your tour in Egypt you will be aided by various members of staff; In Eilat you will be picked up by the Desert Eco tours Eilat staff, who will take you to the border and assist you in crossing to the Egyptian side. Here our Egyptian colleagues will welcome you and will assist you in crossing the Egyptian side of border (and assist you with the visa for those who need. He will be responsible for the smooth running of your tour (guide, transportation and meals). You will be able to contact them (or us) at any time during your tour.
Sometimes the border police at Taba put a ‘guard escort’ in the vehicle for the duration of the tour. This is particularly common when US or British citizens are among the group. These guards are in no way connected to the tour or the tour staff and they do not affect the tour in any way, it’s standard practice and nothing to be concerned about, if your group is not issued a guard, that too is no cause for concern.

Return to Eilat/ resort on the Red Sea near Taba: At the end of the Cairo tour, we usually get to the border in the middle of the night. We assist you on the Egyptian side of the border but you will cross independently on the Israeli side. We will give you cash to pay for a taxi from the border to Eilat. Taxies are usually available at the exit of the crossing. If not, please ask one of the security guards at the border to call a taxi for you. They will assist you with this.
You will need to reserve a night at the end of your tour in hotel either in Eilat or in Taba Egypt next to the border.
We recommend spending the night in a resort on the Red Sea near Taba instead of spending the night in Eilat. Prices are usually lower than in Eilat and you will not have to cross the border in the middle of the night after a very long ride from Cairo. You can relax in the morning after on the beach and be transfered to the border at any time you wish. We can arrange for you the hotel and the transfer to the border.

Additional points:
Developing country: Visitors to developing countries such as Egypt (Sinai) should take into consideration that the mentality and service they can expect is very different to what they are used to in western countries. Clients need to have realistic expectations and accept these differences are part of the cultural experience.
Insurance, clients need to personally arrange full health and travel insurance prior to taking the tour.
What to bring: insect repellent, water bottle, flash-light, small back pack for the day, comfortable shoes or sandals for walking, hat, sunscreen, coats and warm clothes in winter months.
For those who are camping – sheet and a sleeping bag (if bringing own)
In hotels in Egypt , 2 children may share the room with their parents, ‘child’ is under age 12.
If you have any questions, issues or requirements do not hesitate to contact us at anytime, either before or during your tour.

Due to demand we still provide tour services to Egypt however owing to the current situation there we do not guarantee that they will run as listed, or at the same standard. Sudden changes to the tour itinerary are not uncommon and unexpected delays may occur. These particular tours are only for people who readily accept that their trip may be affected by factors outside of our control and recognize that we cannot to be held responsible for their quality or any unforeseen events during the course of the trip.