Horseback Riding in Hurghada: Swim with Horses in the Red Sea

Ride the beach and desert, then wade into the Red Sea on horseback

Horseback riding in Hurghada combines coastal trails, desert paths, and a rare swim with horses in the Red Sea, with hotel pickup and a professional guide suited to your experience level. Choose your ride duration (1, 2, or 3 hours), and optionally add a camel ride across the desert or beachfront. A safety briefing at a traditional stable and well-trained horses ensure the experience works for beginners and experienced riders alike.

The experience

After pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, you arrive at a traditional stable where a professional guide fits you with a helmet and walks through a full safety briefing. The horses are calm and matched to your skill level, whether you've ridden before or never sat in a saddle. You'll ride along Hurghada's coastline first, feeling the sea breeze and watching the water shift from turquoise to deep blue as you move along the shore.

The route then turns inland into the desert, where the landscape opens up and the noise of the town falls away. This is where most riders say the ride changes: the pace slows, the air cools, and you're moving through a landscape that feels entirely separate from the beach you left behind. The guide stays with you throughout, setting the pace and pointing out the terrain ahead.

The centerpiece is swimming with the horses in shallow Red Sea waters. You ride into the sea, and the horse enters the water calmly while you stay mounted or dismount to swim alongside. The choice is yours. It's guided and safe, and the water is clear enough to see the sand beneath. Afterward, you return to the stable for a complimentary welcome drink (tea, coffee, or water) while a photographer can share images of the ride if you'd like them captured.

If you want to extend the adventure, you can add a 1 or 2-hour camel ride across the desert or along the beach as an upgrade. The whole experience is built for couples, families, and solo travelers at any fitness level. The only constraint is that it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or other languages.
• helmet and full safety briefing at the stable.
• well-trained horse matched to your experience level.
• bottled mineral water and complimentary welcome drink (tea, coffee, or water).
• optional photographer to capture your moments.
• choice of 1, 2, or 3-hour ride duration.
• optional camel ride upgrade (1 or 2 hours) across the desert or beachfront.

Options for this experience

5 options

Horse ride lasting one hourGuide in 10 languages · 14 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 18:00A one-hour ride in the desert or on the beach, with a guide, helmets, a photographer, and a welcome drink of tea or coffee with mineral water. Pickup is included.

Horse ride lasting two hoursGuide in 10 languages · 14 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 18:00Extended Ride Adventure: a two-hour ride through the desert, beach, or swim, with a guide, helmets, a photographer, and a welcome drink of tea or coffee with mineral water. Pickup is included.

Horse ride lasting three hoursGuide in 10 languages · 14 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 18:00Full Adventure Ride: a 3-hour ride through the desert, beach, and swim, with a guide, helmets, a photographer, and a welcome drink of tea or coffee with mineral water. Pickup is included.

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Camel ride lasting 1 hourGuide in 10 languages · 14 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 18:0060 Minutes Ride: a one-hour camel ride in the desert or on the beach, with a guide, helmet, photos, tea/coffee, water, and transfer. Pickup is included.

Camel ride lasting 2 hoursGuide in 10 languages · 14 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 18:00120 Minutes Ride: a 2-hour camel ride in the desert or on the beach, with a guide, helmet, photos, tea/coffee, water, and transfer. Pickup 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 day14 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 18:00

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 17.92

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Red Dragon Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to ride horses through desert and beach, then swim with them in the Red Sea. The water portion is what sets it apart from standard riding tours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Dutch and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride a horse if I've never ridden before?

Yes. The horses are calm and well-trained for all skill levels, and a professional guide provides a full safety briefing at the stable before you mount. Riders are matched to horses based on their experience, so beginners get a horse suited to a first-time rider.

What does it feel like to swim with a horse in the Red Sea?

You ride the horse into shallow water where it enters calmly and naturally. You can stay mounted or dismount to swim alongside. The guide is with you and controls the depth and pace. The water is clear and the experience is guided, so it's safe for families and couples.

How long does the whole experience take, and can I choose a shorter ride?

You pick your ride duration at checkout: 1, 2, or 3 hours. The full outing (including hotel pickup, the stable briefing, the ride itself, and the welcome drink) takes longer than the ride alone, but the riding portion is exactly what you choose.

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

Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle is included in the package. If you're staying in Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, or Safaga, the driver will collect you from your hotel. Confirm your location at checkout.

Can I add a camel ride to my horseback riding adventure?

Yes. You can upgrade to a 1 or 2-hour camel ride across the desert or along the beachfront. The camel ride is an optional add-on at checkout and can be combined with any of the horseback riding durations.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The package includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, helmet, safety briefing, well-trained horse, bottled mineral water, and a welcome drink before or after your ride. Bring sunscreen, wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, and a photographer is available if you want images of your ride.