White Desert Healing Retreat with Jocelyn Starfeather from February 5 – February 9, 2024

WHITE DESERT HEALNG RETREAT

with Jocelyn Starfeather 

February 5 – 9, 2024

(Only open to guests from the EGYPT! AWAKENING OUR INFINITE POTENTIALS TOUR from January 23 to February 5, 2024)Join Jocelyn on a memorable journey deep inside the Western Desert of Egypt where you will explore the wonders of the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Healing Hot Springs, camping under the stars other amazing attractions and wonders.

“It’s like visiting another planet!”

DAY 1: FEBRUARY 5TH   DAY OF REST                                                                          We recommend guests who will participate in the White Desert Healing Retreat, enjoy a day of rest at the luxurious Hyatt Regency hotel. Relax and soak up some sun by the pool, or book some time in the hotels Spa.

Breakfast is included. Other meals are on your own.
Overnight at the Hyatt Regency Cairo West

DAY 2: FEBRUARY 6      TRAVEL TO BAHARIYA, BLACK DESERT, CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN AND MORE

You will be transported to the Bahariya Oasis to begin your desert experience.  You will ride in comfortable air-conditioned 4X4 jeeps to begin your events for the day.  This Egyptian Western desert is a treasure trove of wonders. After lunch you will be taken to the Black Desert, named for the color of the rocks and mountains located there. These rocks have gained their colors from black quartz that are present within numerous rock formations.

We will continue our trip to the Farafra Oasis, and on our way we visit Crystal Mountain, one of the most famous attractions of the white desert where we’ll see many quartz crystals on the ground as well as within the rocks and stones creating an incredibly magical experience. We’ll continue on to visit the Aqabat section, the road of difficult passage, one of the highlights of the White Desert.   We will watch the sunset here, before driving into the desert where our team will set up for a delicious dinner under the stars. We will then drive about 1.5 hours back to our hotel room.

All meals included. Snacks can be purchased on their own.
Overnight at a hotel in Bahariya

 

DAY 3: FEBRUARY 7      WHITE DESERT / HOT SPRINGS

After having breakfast, we’ll continue our fabulous tour of the Western Desert including visits to some of the most healing and amazing natural hot springs in the area, including one that has been used since Roman times. We’ll have lunch here spot before we continue our adventure by exploring one of the caves of the White Desert and then observing the beauty of the Santa Acacia Tree, (the ancient Egyptian Tree of Life) considered to be a magic tree that has thrived for hundreds of years.The highlight of our day will be our visit the internationally famous White Desert, the most visually amazing attraction in the Western Desert of Egypt. Covering a surface area of around three thousand kilometers. It consists of bizarre chalk white rock formations that were once the surface of a shallow sea that covered this area in prehistoric times. The rocks create all sorts of shapes like mushrooms, birds and even a Sphinx, all coming alive at sunset as the rays of the setting sun dances on them, creating a unique and colorful display. The entire area has become a National Park.

At the end of the day, we’ll set up our camp in the desert to enjoy the enchanted atmosphere of the region, watch the dance of the stars of the Milky Way, have an amazing barbeque party by the campfire and enjoy an evening under the stars  before being transported back to our hotel in Bahariya.We’ll set up our camp again to spend the evening in the desert relaxing and enjoying the moment.  Dinner will be served by the campfire.  All meals included. Snacks can be purchased on their own. Overnight Bahariya Hotel.   

DAY 4: FEBRUARY 8TH      HOT SPRINGS / RETURN TO CAIRO

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then we will enjoy our last swim in the hot springs, before returning to Cairo. We will enjoy lunch, then drive back to Cairo, where guests will have the option to go directly to the airport or be checked into the Le Meridien Airport Cairo hotel. for an additional cost.

All meals included. Snacks can be purchased on their own.                                          OPTIONAL  Overnight at Le Meridien Airport Cairo hotel

Optional – DAY 5: FEBRUARY 9  INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS HOME                            The buffet breakfast will be available from 6:30 AM at the hotel restaurant. Guests will need to check out of the hotel and be ready in the lobby by the scheduled departure time of your airport transfer. Please note, standard check-out is at 12:00 PM.  Breakfast included.

Price:  $1,600.00 per person in a double room (based on a 6 guest minimum)

               $100.00 single supplement to secure a single room at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the additional night.     

   Non-refundable Deposit: $250.00 to ensure your place on the tour.

Optional additional night at the Airport Le Meridien Hotel:

$115.00 USD per person in a double room.  $180.00 USD per person in a Single Room

INCLUDES:

  • Jocelyn Starfeather as your host   
  • 1 additional night at the Hyatt Regency Cairo West (February 5)
  • 2 nights at a hotel in Bahariya                                                                                 
  • Transportation to and from Bahariya in touristic van
  • 4WD transportation in White and Black desert day trips
  • Visiting sites in the Black, White desert and Crystal Mountain.
  • All meals included

Does not include tipping for Drivers and Desert guides

REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2024 or earlier to ensure we can obtain the required permissions.

Please reserve your space by registering for this adventure at this link:Details for payment will be provided after the receipt of your Registration Form.

All our desert safaris are accompanied by the best highly educated long experienced tour guides who master the English language and have the best communication skills.