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Sea & Desert Horse Ride — Marsa Alam

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Sea & Desert Horse Ride — Marsa Alam

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Duration
2 hours
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Languages
English, Arabic
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Cancellation
Free 24h before
Confirmation
Instant

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.

How this compares

Marsa Alam · 85 Desert & Adventure · typical ~3,542 EGP · 4,200 EGPpremium 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

  1. 1
    Hotel pickup, Marsa Alam

    Collected from your Marsa Alam hotel and driven to the stables near the shore.

  2. 2
    Meet your horse and briefing

    Meet your horse and get a short briefing on handling and pace from the guides.

  3. 3
    Beach ride along the shore

    Set off along the beach where the desert meets the sea, at a walk or a canter to suit you.

  4. 4
    Desert loop

    Turn inland into the quiet of the Eastern Desert before looping back toward the coast.

  5. 5
    Red Sea sunset

    Ride as the sun drops toward the hills, with time to stop for photos.

  6. 6
    Drop-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
Original
4,200 EGP/ per person
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