Horseback riding in Hurghada: Desert and sea

Gallop the desert, then ride into the sea

Horseback riding in Hurghada pairs you with a trained horse for a guided ride across the Arabian Desert and along the coastline, with hotel pickup and return. The adventure spans roughly three hours total, including a 30-minute transfer each way and a two-hour ride with a break to rest and take in the views. You can add a swim with your horse on the longer option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback ride through desert and sea

• Transfer from hotel to stables
• Meet guide and get horse
• Safety briefing
• Horseback ride in desert
• Break to enjoy views
• Continue horseback ride along coast
• Return to stables at sunset
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The ride starts with a transfer from your hotel to the stables, where you'll meet your guide and be matched with a horse suited to your level. After a safety briefing, you head out across the golden sand of the desert, then gallop along the pristine coastline where the Red Sea meets the shore. The two-hour ride includes a break midway to catch your breath and absorb the landscape before you turn back toward the stables at sunset.

Your guide speaks English, German or Arabic and stays with you throughout. The air-conditioned vehicle handles the transfer both ways, so you don't arrange separate transport. If you book the four-hour option instead of the standard ride, you'll have time to swim with your horse in the sea before heading back: a choice you make at checkout.

Children from age six can join, and the activity suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended if you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or are pregnant. Tips are optional and left to you.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for hotel transfer.
• experienced guide in your chosen language.
• well-trained horse matched to your ability.
• safety briefing before you ride.
• a break during the two-hour ride to rest and take in the views.

Options for this experience

2 options

Horseback Adventure in the Arabian Desert and by the Sea in HurghadaGuide in English, German or Arabic · 09:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00Pickup is included

Horse riding for 4 hours with a swimGuide in English, German or Arabic · 06:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, German and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Egypt Excursions Online

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to ride across both desert and sea in one outing and prefer the flexibility to add a swim on the longer option. The standard three-hour ride fits a half-day slot. The four-hour version with swimming works better if your schedule has more room.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the actual time I spend in the saddle?

The horseback ride itself runs two hours, with a break built in to rest and enjoy the views. Add 30 minutes each way for the transfer from your hotel to the stables and back, making the full outing about three hours.

Can I swim with the horse, or is that a separate booking?

Swimming with the horse is included only on the four-hour option, which you select at checkout. The standard ride does not include water time.

Is hotel pickup really included, or does it cost extra?

Hotel pickup and return are included in the standard ride. If your hotel is in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, El Gouna or Safaga, a separate transfer fee of €10 per person applies.