Sharm El Sheikh: Quad Safari, Parasailing & Glass Boat Day Tour

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You’ll start your day roaring across Sinai’s sands on a quad safari from Sharm el Sheikh before sharing tea in a Bedouin tent. Then it’s straight to Red Sea thrills: parasailing high above turquoise waves, laughing through banana boat rides, and drifting over coral on a glass-bottom boat. Expect sun on your skin, salt in your hair—and memories that linger long after you rinse off the sand.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert adventure and Red Sea activities

• Ride quad bike through desert dunes
• Take short camel ride and sandboarding
• Visit Bedouin tent for traditional tea
• Head to beach for water activities
• Parasail above the Red Sea
• Enjoy banana boat and tube rides
• Take glass-bottom boat trip
• Have buffet lunch at beachside restaurant
• Return to hotel

The Experience

I’ll be honest — I thought riding a quad bike in the Sinai would just be loud and dusty, but there’s this weird hush out there, even with engines rumbling. Our guide Ahmed kept grinning at my sand-splattered face and pointed out these tiny purple flowers peeking through the dunes. We stopped at a Bedouin tent (I almost tripped getting off the bike), and the tea they handed us was smoky-sweet — tasted like sage and something else I still can’t place. The old man pouring it didn’t say much but his smile was warmer than the sun. I tried to say thank you in Arabic; got a laugh for my efforts.

After that, we swapped sand for sea. The wind changed — suddenly salty, cooler, with gulls screeching overhead. Parasailing over the Red Sea is… well, it’s not what I expected. My heart was thumping so hard I could barely hear anything else up there. You see the water turn all these wild blues beneath you, boats darting around like toys. Coming down felt way too quick (but maybe that’s just me). Then we did banana boat and tube rides — which are pure chaos if you’re with friends who think falling in is hilarious.

The glass-bottom boat was slower, quieter — kids pressed against the glass pointing at fish I couldn’t name. Lunch came next: buffet by the beach, nothing fancy but after all that adrenaline even plain rice tasted good. There’s this moment when you’re just sitting there with wet hair and sand everywhere, watching sunlight flicker on the water… It sticks with me more than any photo could.

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Sharm el Sheikh tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in this experience.

What activities are part of this day trip?

You’ll ride quad bikes in the desert, visit a Bedouin tent for tea, go parasailing over the Red Sea, enjoy banana boat and tube rides, take a glass-bottom boat trip, plus have lunch by the beach.

How long does each activity last?

The full tour lasts most of the day; individual activities vary from about 20 minutes to an hour each.

Is lunch provided during this experience?

Yes, a buffet lunch is served at a beachside restaurant with soft drinks and water included.

Are children allowed on all activities?

Children under 7 aren’t allowed; for parasailing specifically, minimum age is 12 years old.

Do I need previous experience to ride quads or parasail?

No prior experience is needed—guides provide instruction for both quad biking and parasailing.

What should I bring for this tour?

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting sandy or wet—and maybe a change of clothes for after water activities.

Is this tour suitable for people with back problems or pregnant travelers?

No, it’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or those who are pregnant.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm el Sheikh; guided ATV quad biking through desert dunes; camel ride and sandboarding; traditional tea at a Bedouin tent; all equipment for parasailing (double harness up to 150 kg), banana boat and tube rides; glass-bottom boat cruise over coral reefs; plus a buffet lunch with soft drinks and water at a beachside restaurant before heading back to your hotel.