Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourMarsa Alam

Sharm El Luli Beach & Wadi El Gemal National Park from Marsa Alam

9 hours, shared group of up to 16, national park fee, lunch and snorkeling gear included, pick-up at 08:00.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 9-hour shared trip from Marsa Alam into Wadi El Gemal National Park: a wadi and mangrove drive, a stay at Sharm El Luli beach with snorkeling and lunch, and the park fee included.
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  • 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 the resorts between (El Quseir if requested) · Shared air-conditioned vehicle · National park fee · Snorkeling mask, snorkel and fins · Lunch at the beach
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Autumn to spring brings milder weather for the walk and the drive. Summer days are very hot on the beach.

  • Run by our Marsa Alam office, one of six for an Egyptian operator active since 1988
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and IATA accreditation

02Overview

A first look

Wadi El Gemal is a protected area of dry valleys, mangroves and coast south of Marsa Alam. This nine-hour trip combines a desert drive with a long beach stay. A shared vehicle picks you up at 08:00 and reaches the park around 09:30. After a stop at the visitor area, you drive through the wadi and along the mangrove shore to Sharm El Luli. The beach has pale sand and calm, clear water, good for swimming and easy snorkeling. Lunch is served at the beach, and there is free time before the drive back. Gazelles and turtles live in the park, but sightings are chance, not a promise.

Background

The facts

Wadi El Gemal National Park is a protected area south of Marsa Alam with dry valleys, mangroves and a Red Sea coast. Sharm El Luli is a beach inside the park.

Named in this entry

Wadi El Gemal·Sharm El Luli·Mangroves·Marsa Alam·National park·Red Sea

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers who want landscape, mangroves and a quiet beach rather than a boat.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for guests who dislike rough tracks or who need a guaranteed wildlife sighting.

What lingers

  • 01A stop at the park visitor area and a drive through the wadi
  • 02The mangrove coast, where trees grow right at the water's edge
  • 03Sharm El Luli beach, with white sand and clear shallow water
  • 04Snorkeling from the beach, with mask, snorkel and fins provided
  • 05Lunch at the beach and the national park fee included

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • A mix of protected landscape and a beach day
  • Park fee and lunch are included
  • Calm water good for easy snorkeling

Things to Consider

  • Limited shade at the beach
  • Gazelles and turtles cannot be guaranteed

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib or the resorts between (El Quseir if requested)
  • Shared air-conditioned vehicle
  • National park fee
  • Snorkeling mask, snorkel and fins
  • Lunch at the beach
  • Bottled water
  • Guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Soft drinks
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Bring your own sun hat, as shade at the beach is thin

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    Ask your guide about the mangrove birds when the vehicle stops

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 travel free, those from 2 to 11 pay half on this shared trip, and guests aged 12 and above pay in full. There is no minimum age, but the drive is long and the beach is exposed, so children need a hat and plenty of water. Keep young swimmers within arm's reach.

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 Wadi El Gemal?
    The price is per person in a shared group of 16 or fewer. It covers the transfers, the park fee, the guide, lunch, water and snorkeling gear. Children under 2 are free, ages 2 to 11 pay half and 12 and older pay the adult fare. Our team confirms the figure after your request.
  2. 02Will we see wildlife in the park?
    Maybe. Gazelles, birds and sea turtles all live in and around the park. Seeing them is down to luck and the time of day, and we cannot promise any sighting. The mangroves and the landscape are the sure things on this trip.
  3. 03Is Sharm El Luli good for non-swimmers?
    Yes, the water near the shore is shallow and calm, so non-swimmers can paddle or float in a vest. The beach has little shade, so bring a hat. Keep children close to an adult.
  4. 04What should I wear and bring?
    Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes for the park, and flip-flops for the beach. Take some cash for drinks and tips. A light layer helps in the cool vehicle.
  5. 05What if I need to cancel?
    Full refund if you tell us at least three days ahead. From three days down to the 24-hour mark, we pay back 50 percent. Later than that, or if you miss the pick-up, there is no refund. Please send changes to our team early.
  6. 06Is the vehicle shared?
    Yes. You travel with other guests, up to 16 in total, and they may be staying at different hotels. The same guide stays with the group all day. If you would rather go alone with your own party, ask us about a private option.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.

Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy

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