Egypt Discovery
ExcursionMarsa Alam

Sharm El Luli Beach and Wadi El Gemal National Park Day Trip

9 hours, shared group of up to 16, park entry, lunch and snorkelling kit included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 9-hour shared day trip from Marsa Alam into Wadi El Gemal National Park, with a drive through the wadi and mangroves, then swimming and snorkelling at Sharm El Luli.
  • New
  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Marsa Alam · Wadi El Gemal National Park · Sharm El Luli
Includes
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib or any resort in between (El Quseir can be arranged) · Air-conditioned transport, shared with other guests · Entry to the national park · Mask, snorkel and fins · A meal on the sand
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Autumn to spring is more comfortable for the drive. In summer, the beach and shade matter more.

  • ETAA Licence 718, operating since 1988
  • One of our six Egyptian offices

02Overview

A first look

This is a nine-hour shared day in Wadi El Gemal National Park, a protected area south of Marsa Alam. You travel through the wadi, a dry riverbed, then along a coast edged with mangroves. The afternoon is for Sharm El Luli, a beach of white sand where you can swim and snorkel. Gazelles and turtles live in the park, though they are wild and may not show themselves. Park entry, lunch and kit are included. The group is capped at 16 guests, so it feels small.

Background

The facts

Wadi El Gemal National Park stretches from the mountains to the Red Sea south of Marsa Alam. Sharm El Luli is one of its white-sand beaches.

Named in this entry

Wadi El Gemal National Park·gazelles·Red Sea coast

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Nature lovers and beach fans who like quiet places and small groups.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for those who want a lively beach with cafes, or who need guaranteed wildlife.

What lingers

  • 01A drive through Wadi El Gemal National Park, a protected desert and coast reserve
  • 02The mangrove shore and the visitor area, with time to look around
  • 03Sharm El Luli, a beach of white sand with clear water for swimming and snorkelling
  • 04Lunch at the beach and free time to relax
  • 05Wild gazelles or turtles are possible, never guaranteed
  • 06A shared group of no more than 16 guests

Honest assessment

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

Highlights

  • Park, mangroves and beach in one day
  • Small group of up to 16
  • Park entry, lunch and kit covered

Things to Consider

  • Few facilities on the beach
  • Wildlife cannot be promised

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib or any resort in between (El Quseir can be arranged)
  • Air-conditioned transport, shared with other guests
  • Entry to the national park
  • Mask, snorkel and fins
  • A meal on the sand
  • Water to drink, in bottles
  • A guide

Not included

  • A tip for the driver and guide
  • Cans of fizzy drink
  • Money for your own purchases

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Bring extra water, because the beach has no shop

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    Wear a rash vest to keep the sun off your back while snorkelling

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

The Wadi El Gemal day is free for under-2s, half fare for ages 2 to 11 and full fare from age 12. The Wadi El Gemal day lasts 9 hours, so think about what your children enjoy and can manage.

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 for the Wadi El Gemal day worked out?
    You pay a per-person figure for the Wadi El Gemal day, which covers the items listed as included. Our team confirms the figure for the Wadi El Gemal day after you send a request, and until then it is provisional. The Wadi El Gemal day runs under our ETAA Licence 718 (Category A) and IATA accreditation, and flights to Egypt are not part of what we sell.
  2. 02Where do you collect from, and when?
    For the Wadi El Gemal day, hotels in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib and the resorts in between are covered, with El Quseir on request. The first collection for the Wadi El Gemal day is at 08:00. For the Wadi El Gemal day, tell us your hotel and room number when you send your request, and we will confirm the time.
  3. 03Can children join the Wadi El Gemal day, and what do they pay?
    Yes. On the Wadi El Gemal day, children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult fare, and ages 12 and over pay the full adult fare. Tell us each child's age on your the Wadi El Gemal day request and we will check the details with the operator.
  4. 04What wildlife might we see in the national park?
    Gazelles, birds and sea turtles live in or near the park, but they are wild and shy. Some days you see them and some days you do not, so we never promise a sighting. The landscape and the beach are the reliable part of the day.
  5. 05What happens if my plans for the Wadi El Gemal day change?
    Cancelling the Wadi El Gemal day three or more days before the date brings a full refund. Between three days and 24 hours before the Wadi El Gemal day, you get half back. In the last 24 hours before the Wadi El Gemal day, or if you do not appear for collection, the money cannot be refunded.
  6. 06Is the park trip shared, and how many guests are there?
    It is shared with other guests, with no more than 16 in the group, so it feels more personal than a big coach tour. If you would like the day just for your party, ask us about a private version when you send your request.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.

Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds

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