Outdoor Activities

Hurghada Desert & Beach Horseback Riding Tour with Red Sea Swim and Hotel Transfers

Experience Hurghada from the saddle as expert guides match you to a horse suited to first-timers, families, and experienced riders.

Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, then set out from the stables with your guide for a three-hour ride.

Follow your horse across desert tracks to the shoreline, then walk and trot along the beach before entering the Red Sea to swim together.

Round off the outing at the stables, hear about Egypt's equestrian traditions, and relax after your ride with coffee, tea, and bottled water.

3-hour horseback riding tour

Expert guide

Horseback ride in desert and beach

Swimming with horse in the sea

Round-trip transfers

Coffee, tea and bottled water

Governmental taxes and VAT, €10 per person, payable in cash on the day of the trip

Additional transfer fee from Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay, €10 per person, paid cash on the spot.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ride through Hurghada's desert and beach on a 3-hour horseback tour that ends with swimming with your horse in the Red Sea.

Getting started

Begin with hotel pick-up in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and travel to the stables with your professional guide. On arrival, you are matched with a well-trained horse and receive basic guidance tailored to your age and skill level. Once everyone is ready, the 3-hour horseback riding tour sets off from the desert edge toward the coast.

What to expect

Hurghada desert and beach riding

This experience combines desert tracks, shoreline paths, and time in the Red Sea in a single ride. Across 3 hours of horse riding in Hurghada, you connect with Egypt’s equestrian traditions while exploring both sand and sea.

Features

The first part of your 3-hour horseback riding tour takes you through the desert, where you ride your horse in desert and beach settings and follow routes laid out across the surrounding landscapes.

As the terrain changes, you reach the coast and continue your horseback ride along the beach, moving at a pace that suits your comfort and experience level.

A professional guide, described as an expert guide in the inclusions, stays with you throughout, offering assistance, adjusting the ride for all ages and skill levels, and helping you handle your well-trained horse.

During the final segment, you enjoy swimming with the horse in the sea, entering the Red Sea shallows for a guided session that is planned as the third hour of your ride.

Round-trip transfers are included, with hotel pick-up and drop-off arranged so you do not need to organize transport between your accommodation and the stables.

Coffee, tea, and bottled water are provided during the experience, giving you simple refreshments alongside the activity.

What to bring

Clothing: Wear long pants for the first 2 hours of riding to prevent chafing and stay comfortable.

Footwear: Wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers for better grip and safety while riding.

Swimwear: Bring a swimsuit for the 3rd hour when you will swim in the sea with the horses.

Towel: Bring a towel so you can dry off after swimming with your horse.

Sun protection: Carry sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself from the strong coastal sun.

Cash: Bring cash for personal expenses, tipping your guides, and any optional extras.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The experience is wheelchair accessible.

Strollers: The experience is suitable for guests with a stroller or pram.

Limited mobility: The experience is suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Visual accessibility: The experience is suitable for guests with limited sight.

Infant seats: Infant seats are available for this experience.

Additional information

Duration: The horseback riding experience lasts for 3 hours in total.

Experience level: The tour is suitable for all ages and riding skill levels, with professional guidance throughout.

Riding areas: The tour includes riding in the desert, on the beach, and swimming with your horse in the Red Sea.

Transfers: Round-trip transfers are provided in an air-conditioned vehicle for this experience.

Taxes: Government taxes and VAT are not included in the ticket and must be paid in cash on the day of the trip.

Additional transfers: An extra transfer fee of €10 per person applies if you travel from Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, or Soma Bay, paid cash on the spot.

Cancellation policy: This experience is non-refundable if cancelled within 24 hours of the experience start time.

Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and bottled water are provided during the experience.

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

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