Enquiry · Mauritania · Adrar · Nouadhibou · Nouakchott
Mauritania – Desert, iron-ore train and a journey shaped together
2 January 2027 – 15 January 202714 days / 11 local nightsEUR 1250 per person
Travel with Henrik from 2–15 January: five days in the Adrar with a local partner and three 4×4 vehicles, oases, Ouadane, Richat, Chinguetti and a planned iron-ore train journey. Before and after, flexible days shaped with the group. Planned group size: ten; ask about availability.
Local accommodation is included from arrival on 3 January until departure on 14 January. The 11 local nights include the planned overnight train journey; flight nights are not hotel nights. Accommodation and changes caused by train operations will be discussed before departure.
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Itinerary, price and additional costs
- Included in the price
- Accommodation, meals and programme-related local transport throughout the local journey, including days outside the partner package. 5–9 January: three Toyota Hilux 4×4 vehicles, drivers and fuel; a French/English-speaking local guide through to Nouadhibou; four planned accommodation nights, bivouac and sleeping equipment; full board and drinking water; ordinary entrance fees and train organisation with boarding assistance. Prearranged airport reception and transfer from the train to accommodation. Organisation and group accompaniment by Henrik, with help preparing e-visa applications. Hungarian coordination; discuss your language needs before joining.
- Special costs
- International flights and baggage, official visa fees, suitable individual travel insurance, personal purchases, tips and individual drinks. Separately requested services and extensions outside the travel dates. If the train is cancelled or boarding is refused, the partner offers a bus alternative at EUR 40 per person, subject to prior discussion.
- Final / additional night
- Local accommodation is included from arrival on 3 January until departure on 14 January. The 11 local nights include the planned overnight train journey; flight nights are not hotel nights. Accommodation and changes caused by train operations will be discussed before departure.
- Programme and conditions
- Travel dates: 2–15 January 2027; local stay: 3–14 January. 5 January: Nouakchott–Azouegua / Erg Amatlich, desert bivouac. 6 January: Tifoujar–White Valley–Terjit. 7 January: Emhairith–Ouadane. 8 January: Richat–Chinguetti. 9 January: Atar–Ben Amera–Choum and planned overnight iron-ore train towards Nouadhibou. The guide accompanies us to Nouadhibou. Before and after this section, we shape the days together using local taxis and intercity buses where practical, returning to Nouakchott before the flight home on 14 January; Budapest arrival on 15 January. No guaranteed Banc d’Arguin or boat excursion. Long drives, dust, basic accommodation and cold nights. Richat access and train boarding depend on local conditions. One extra night in Choum caused by train delay includes accommodation, food, water and assistance from the partner.
- Payment and cancellation
- EUR 1250 per person. This is an enquiry, not a confirmed booking or obligation to pay. Deposit, payment deadlines and cancellation terms are provided in the trip-specific agreement after a personal discussion and before payment. Buy flights only after written confirmation that the trip will run.
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