Hurghada: Horse Riding Desert & Red Sea Tour with Pickup

Summary

Ride horses by Hurghada’s sea and desert with local guides

You’ll ride through Hurghada’s sweeping desert and along the Red Sea shore with a local guide, feeling both adventure and calm in one afternoon. Expect gentle coaching if you’re new, time to pause for tea by the water, and moments where Egypt feels close enough to touch — all with hotel pickup included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Horseback ride along desert and sea

• Hotel pickup by air-conditioned vehicle
• Pre-ride coaching and safety briefing
• Saddle up on trained horses
• Ride across golden desert dunes
• Trott along Red Sea coastline
• Enjoy panoramic views and fresh air
• Return to hotel by vehicle

Top questions

Is this horse riding tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, the tour includes pre-ride coaching and guidance throughout. Beginners are welcome.

How long does the horse riding experience last?

The horse riding part of the tour lasts about 2 hours.

Are transfers from my hotel in Hurghada included?

Yes, round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off are included in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What should I wear for horse riding in Hurghada?

Comfortable clothes and closed shoes are recommended; helmets are provided as safety equipment.

Is there an age limit or restriction for children?

The tour is suitable for children aged 6 years and older.

Can pregnant women join this activity?

No, pregnant women are not permitted to ride on this tour.

Will there be a guide during the ride?

Yes, experienced local guides lead the group throughout both desert and seaside sections.

Is food or drink provided during the tour?

You’ll be offered tea and water during your break by the sea.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned car, all necessary safety gear like helmets, a well-trained horse for exploring both desert dunes and Red Sea shorelines near Hurghada, continuous guidance from a professional local guide throughout your ride, plus tea and water served during a pause by the sea before heading back to your hotel.

What’s the experience like?

You hear the hooves before you really see the horses — a soft thud against the sand just outside Hurghada, mixed with that salty Red Sea air. I remember my guide, Mahmoud, handing me the reins and grinning when I admitted I’d never ridden before. “No problem,” he said, adjusting my helmet. The light was already turning gold over the dunes, and honestly, I felt a bit nervous but mostly curious about what two hours on horseback would actually feel like.

The first stretch was all desert: endless sand underfoot, dry heat on my cheeks, and this weirdly peaceful silence except for our little group chatting in bursts. Mahmoud pointed out some old camel tracks (I wouldn’t have noticed), and at one point we stopped so he could show us how to let the horses drink from his battered water bottle — turns out they’re as thirsty as we are. There was a moment when my horse snorted at something in the wind; it startled me but also made me laugh because everyone else seemed so calm. Guess you get used to it.

And then we reached the sea — that shift from warm sand to cool breeze is hard to explain unless you’ve felt it. The horses seemed to perk up too, ears forward, almost trotting on their own along the shoreline. You could smell salt and something sweet from a nearby tea stand (I think someone was burning sugar for karkade). We paused for photos (my hair was everywhere), and Mahmoud poured us tea in tiny glasses right there on the beach. I still think about that view: horses standing in shallow water, sun dipping low behind them. Not something you forget quickly.