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

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN · DE +8

PickupAt your hotel

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelers

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.