Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourHurghada

Horse or Camel Ride in Hurghada – Beach & Desert

3 hours, shared group of up to 12, one-hour ride, helmet, stable guide, tea and transfers included, minimum age 6.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 3-hour guided horse or camel ride from Hurghada: 30 minutes by road each way, 1 hour in the saddle from the desert to the sea, with a helmet, guide and tea.
  • New
  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Hurghada · Eastern Desert
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay · One-hour guided ride on a horse or a camel · Stable guide · Riding helmet · Tea and bottled water
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Morning or late afternoon, in the cooler part of the day. October to April is comfortable all day, but summer middays are too hot to ride.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988; our Hurghada office organizes this ride
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and an IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is a three-hour guided ride from a stable outside Hurghada. A vehicle collects you in the morning or afternoon, timed for the cooler part of the day, and drives to the stable, where you are fitted with a helmet and given a short briefing. You then ride a horse or a camel for one hour through open desert and down to the shoreline, with a photo stop on the way. Tea and water are served at the stable before the transfer back to your hotel. Beginners are welcome, and the minimum age is 6.

Background

The facts

The stable lies in the desert outside Hurghada, about a 30-minute drive from most resort hotels. The ride runs for one hour across open desert to the shoreline and back.

Named in this entry

Hurghada·Eastern Desert·Red Sea shoreline·Horse riding·Camel ride·Stable

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Beginners and families with children aged 6 and over who want a gentle outdoor activity near their resort.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for children under 6 or anyone with back, hip or knee problems.

What lingers

  • 01One hour on a horse or a camel through open desert and down to the shoreline
  • 02A stable guide who rides with the group and sets the pace at all times
  • 03A riding helmet is provided, with a fitting and a short briefing before you ride
  • 04A photo stop at the shoreline, with the sea in front and the mountains behind
  • 05Tea and bottled water at the stable, plus hotel pickup and drop-off included

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Beginners welcome, with the pace set by the guide
  • Desert and shoreline in one short ride
  • Helmet, tea and transfers included

Things to Consider

  • Two-hour rides cost extra
  • The saddle can feel uncomfortable if you have not ridden before

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay
  • One-hour guided ride on a horse or a camel
  • Stable guide
  • Riding helmet
  • Tea and bottled water

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Longer rides (two hours)
  • Photos by the stable photographer
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

  1. 01

    Wear long trousers, because shorts rub on the saddle

  2. 02

    Ask for a camel if you want a slower, steadier ride

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Riders must be 6 or older, and younger children cannot join. On this shared trip, ages 6 to 11 pay half the adult price and 12 and over pay the adult price. The stable chooses a horse or camel to suit each child.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price work for this ride?
    The price is per person for the one-hour ride, with a group of up to 12 sharing the stable guide and transfers. Riders must be 6 or older. Ages 6 to 11 pay half the adult price and 12 and over pay the adult price. Prices are provisional until our team confirms.
  2. 02Horse or camel – which should I choose?
    Choose a horse if you have ridden before or want to trot. Choose a camel if you want a slow, steady ride and a high view. Both are suitable for beginners, and the stable matches the animal to your weight and experience. Tell the staff what you prefer when you arrive.
  3. 03Is it safe for beginners and children?
    Beginners are welcome and the guide sets the pace, walking most of the way. A helmet is provided and fitted before you ride. The minimum age is 6. Younger children cannot join, and riders must be able to sit upright and listen to instructions throughout.
  4. 04What should I wear and bring?
    Wear long trousers, closed shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. A scarf helps with dust. Avoid shorts, because they rub on the saddle. Bring cash for tips and for the photographer's pictures if you want them. In winter a light jacket is useful in the morning.
  5. 05What is the cancellation policy?
    More than 72 hours ahead, keep 100% as credit toward future travel or take a 100% refund, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours, keep 100% as credit or take a 50% refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or credit. If we have to cancel, you lose nothing.
  6. 06Do I ride alone or in a group?
    The ride is shared with other guests, in a group of up to 12 led by the stable guide. You ride in single file or in pairs depending on the track. If you prefer your own ride, ask us when you send your request.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy

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