Beach & Desert Horse Ride — Hurghada

Overview

A short, scenic ride that trades the resort strip for open shoreline and the edge of the Eastern Desert. After pickup from your Hurghada hotel you meet your horse and guide at the stables for a quick briefing, then set out along the beach with the Red Sea on one side and the dunes rising on the other. The pace suits the rider: an easy walk for first-timers, a canter along the flat sand for the confident. Turning inland, the trail climbs into the desert behind the coast, where the ground opens up and the town falls away. A Bedouin tea stop breaks the ride — sweet shai poured over a small fire — before you turn back toward the water. Time the outing for late afternoon and the return leg runs straight into the sunset, the sky over the desert shifting through orange and rose while the horses walk you home. It is a relaxed two hours rather than a technical trek, with a guide riding alongside throughout and transfers handled at both ends, so all you bring is a sense of adventure. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike, and one of the calmest ways to see Hurghada's coast and desert in a single golden hour.

Highlights

• ✦Ride along the Red Sea shoreline
• ✦Trail into the Eastern Desert behind Hurghada
• ✦Sunset timing option for golden-hour light
• ✦Bedouin tea stop by the fire
• ✦Suitable for beginners and confident riders
• ✦Guide riding alongside throughout

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Hotel pickup & transfer to the stables

   Air-conditioned pickup from your Hurghada hotel and a short drive to the stables on the edge of town.

2. 2
   Meet your horse & safety briefing

   Match with a horse suited to your experience and run through a quick briefing on handling and pace before setting off.

3. 3
   Beach ride along the shoreline

   Follow the coast with the Red Sea alongside, walking or cantering on the flat sand as your confidence allows.

4. 4
   Into the desert & Bedouin tea

   Turn inland onto desert trails behind the coast, pausing at a Bedouin spot for sweet tea by the fire.

5. 5
   Sunset return & drop-off

   Ride back toward the water — into the sunset if timed for late afternoon — before the transfer returns you to your hotel.

Meeting point

📍 Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

2 hours

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Will I get instant confirmation?

Yes — your confirmation arrives on your phone right after booking.

What's included?

Guided horse ride with a local handler · Riding helmet and basic equipment · Bedouin tea stop · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Bottled water