Egypt Discovery
ExcursionHurghada

Horse or Camel Riding near Hurghada: Desert to Shore

3 hours, shared group (up to 12), one-hour horse or camel ride, helmet, tea and hotel transfers included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 3-hour guided excursion from Hurghada centred on a one-hour ride, on a horse or a camel, from a desert stable to the shoreline, with helmet, tea and transfers.
  • New
  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Hurghada · Eastern Desert
Includes
Collection from and return to your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay · A one-hour guided ride, on a horse or a camel · A guide from the stable · A riding helmet · Tea and water
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Sunrise or the late afternoon is best, as the desert is cooler and the light is soft. Winter is comfortable all day, but summer middays are too hot.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988
  • Local team in our Hurghada office

02Overview

A first look

This is a three-hour outing from Hurghada that centres on a one-hour guided ride, on a horse or a camel, through the desert and down to the shoreline. A minibus collects you in the morning or afternoon, whichever is cooler, and takes you to a stable outside town. You are given a helmet and a short briefing, then ride out with the stable guide, who sets the pace. Tea and water follow at the stable, and you are driven back to your hotel. It suits families with children aged 6 or over and complete beginners.

Background

The facts

The stable lies on the edge of the Eastern Desert outside Hurghada, about 30 minutes from the main hotel areas. The ride runs from the desert down to the shoreline and the whole outing takes about three hours.

Named in this entry

tea at the stable

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Beginners and families with children aged 6 or over who want a calm outdoor activity at the cooler end of the day.

Maybe not, if

  • Not suitable for children under 6 or for anyone who cannot sit comfortably on a horse or a camel.

What lingers

  • 01One hour on a horse or a camel, riding through open Eastern Desert
  • 02The ride reaches the shoreline, where the group stops for photographs
  • 03A helmet is fitted, and a short briefing comes before you set off
  • 04Beginners welcome, because the stable matches the animal to the rider
  • 05Tea and water waiting at the stable when the ride is over, before the drive back
  • 06A small group of up to 12 riders, with the stable guide setting the pace

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • A gentle activity that needs no experience
  • Timed for the cooler part of the day
  • Desert and sea views on one route

Things to Consider

  • Only one hour in the saddle
  • Photos by the stable photographer cost extra

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Collection from and return to your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay
  • A one-hour guided ride, on a horse or a camel
  • A guide from the stable
  • A riding helmet
  • Tea and water

Not included

  • Tips for your guide
  • Longer rides of two hours
  • Photos taken by the stable photographer
  • Your own spending money

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Tell the stable guide your height and weight honestly so they match your animal well

  2. 02

    Wear long trousers, as bare legs chafe on a saddle

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Riders must be at least 6 years old. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. A helmet is provided for everyone, and the stable guide checks that each child is comfortable before the group sets off.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How is the price worked out for the riding excursion?
    The price is per person and covers the transfer, a one-hour ride, helmet, tea and water. Longer rides and photos cost extra. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request. We are an Egyptian operator (ETAA Licence 718), not an ATOL or ABTA member, and we do not sell international flights.
  2. 02What time is the pick-up?
    You choose between a morning and an afternoon departure, both timed for the cooler part of the day. A minibus collects you from hotels in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay. Our team confirms the exact time once your request is accepted.
  3. 03What is the minimum age, and what do children pay?
    Riders must be 6 or over. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half the adult price, and anyone aged 12 or over pays the adult price. Children under 6 cannot ride. A helmet is provided for everyone, and the stable guide checks each child before setting off.
  4. 04Do I need riding experience, and what do I wear?
    No experience is needed, because the stable matches the animal to the rider and the guide sets the pace. Wear long trousers and closed shoes, and bring sunglasses, sun cream and a scarf for dust. Shorts rub on a saddle and sandals can slip from the stirrup.
  5. 05What is the cancellation rule?
    Give us more than 72 hours' notice and you can keep 100% as credit towards a future holiday or have 100% refunded, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand, keep 100% as credit or have 50% back. Within 24 hours, or if you don't turn up, nothing can be refunded or credited. Should we have to cancel, you won't lose a penny.
  6. 06Is the ride shared with other guests?
    Yes. The group is shared with other riders, up to 12 in total, and you ride in a line behind the stable guide. If you want a ride for your own party, mention it in your request and our team will tell you what is possible.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms

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