Sea & Desert Horse Ride — Marsa Alam
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons — Jim Joel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Overview
A horse, an empty beach and the Red Sea turning gold — this short ride trades the resort pool for the shoreline and the desert behind it. After pickup you're matched to a calm, well-trained horse and given a quick briefing, then set off along the sand at whatever pace suits you, from a gentle walk for first-timers to a canter for confident riders. The route runs where the desert meets the sea, following the tideline with the water on one side and open dunes on the other, and turns inland far enough to feel the quiet of the Eastern Desert before looping back. It's timed for late afternoon, so the sand has cooled and the light is soft, with the sun dropping toward the hills as you ride — the reason most people book it. Guides stay with you throughout, so it works for families and beginners as much as for experienced riders, and there's time to stop for photos along the way. Transfers from Marsa Alam hotels are included. Wear long trousers and closed shoes, and bring a little sun cover for the ride out.
Marsa Alam · 85 Desert & Adventure · typical ~3,542 EGP · 4,200 EGP — premium pick
Highlights
- ✦Horseback ride where desert meets sea
- ✦Calm, well-trained horses for all levels
- ✦Red Sea sunset from the saddle
- ✦Beach and Eastern Desert scenery
- ✦Guides throughout, beginner-friendly
- ✦Round-trip hotel transfers
What's included
- ✓Guided horse ride with trained horses
- ✓Riding guide throughout
- ✓Safety briefing and basic gear
- ✓Hotel pickup & drop-off
- ✓Bottled water
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Photos where charged
Itinerary
- 1Hotel pickup, Marsa Alam
Collected from your Marsa Alam hotel and driven to the stables near the shore.
- 2Meet your horse and briefing
Meet your horse and get a short briefing on handling and pace from the guides.
- 3Beach ride along the shore
Set off along the beach where the desert meets the sea, at a walk or a canter to suit you.
- 4Desert loop
Turn inland into the quiet of the Eastern Desert before looping back toward the coast.
- 5Red Sea sunset
Ride as the sun drops toward the hills, with time to stop for photos.
- 6Drop-off
Return to the stables and transfer back 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 trained horses · Riding guide throughout · Safety briefing and basic gear · Hotel pickup & drop-off · Bottled water
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Secure booking
- No added fees



























