6-Day El Gouna Beach & Red Sea Vacation
Five nights in one hotel in El Gouna, with a boat or reef trip on each of four days and the rest of every day free. Airport transfers are included.
The short answer
6-Day El Gouna Beach & Red Sea Vacation is a 6-day, 5-night trip to Hurghada: 5 nights in El Gouna. It includes transfers. Prices start at $1,058 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
This is a beach vacation with a plan behind it. You stay five nights in El Gouna, a lagoon resort town about 25 km north of Hurghada, and you never pack a bag in between. We meet you at Hurghada Airport and drive you to your hotel, about an hour away.
Each day after arrival has one outing, then the rest of the day is yours. You spend a day on Paradise Island, a day on Orange Bay at Giftun Island, a day on a boat to Dolphin House, and a short morning on a semi-submarine. The last day is a relaxed morning and the transfer back to the airport. Flights to Egypt are not included.
What lingers
- 01Five nights in one El Gouna hotel, with no changing rooms mid-trip
- 02Paradise Island beach day by boat, with snorkeling and lunch on board
- 03Orange Bay at Giftun Island: two guided snorkeling sessions and a hot lunch
- 04Dolphin House boat trip with snorkeling; dolphin sightings are likely but never guaranteed
- 05Semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat outing to see the reef
- 06Private, air-conditioned airport transfers with a meet-and-assist representative
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom $1,0583★ hotels | El Gouna · 5 nightsMovenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna | $1,058May–Sep: from $696 | |
| Comfortfrom $1,3074★ hotels | $1,307May–Sep: from $1,192 | ||
| Classicfrom $1,4725★ hotels | El Gouna · 5 nightsSheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna | $1,472May–Sep: from $1,267 | |
| Prestigefrom $1,7455★ deluxe hotels | $1,745May–Sep: from $1,524 | ||
| Luxuryfrom $2,0305★ luxury hotels | El Gouna · 5 nightsCasa Cook El Gouna (Adults Only) | $2,030May–Sep: from $1,680 |
Hotels on bed & breakfast. You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
6 Days / 5 Nights · Hurghada Airport · El Gouna · Paradise Island · Giftun Island · Orange Bay · Dolphin House
- 1
A representative greets you after you land at Hurghada Airport and helps you with the first steps. A private car with air conditioning then drives you to your hotel in El Gouna, about an hour away. Nothing else is planned, so use the afternoon and evening to settle in, find the pool or the beach and rest from the journey.
- 2
You are picked up at your hotel for a day of about eight hours on the water. A boat, shared with other guests, takes you out to Paradise Island. You get a sunbed and parasol on the beach, and a guide takes you snorkeling, with a mask, snorkel and fins provided. Lunch, soft drinks and water are served on board. Marine park fees are included.
You return to your hotel in the afternoon, and the evening is free.
- 3
Today you cross by motorboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay on Giftun Island. There are two guided snorkeling sessions, with equipment and life jackets provided, and in between you can relax on a sunbed on the beach. A hot lunch and bottled water are included. The boat brings you back to Hurghada, and you are driven to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
- 4
Another boat day of around eight hours, shared with other guests. The boat heads for Dolphin House, a reef where dolphins are often seen. They are wild, so we cannot promise you will see them, but the snorkeling is good either way. A guide leads the swim, and you get a mask, snorkel and fins. Lunch on board comes with soft drinks and water, and marine park fees are paid.
Back at your hotel by late afternoon.
- 5
This is the shortest outing, about three hours in total. A semi-submarine takes you out for a two-hour trip, and from below the waterline you watch the reef through the windows. A swim stop lets you get into the water with a mask and snorkel. A soft drink and water are served on board. Your hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you have the afternoon free for the beach or pool.
- 6
Have breakfast, check out and meet your driver for the drive back to Hurghada Airport, about an hour. A representative meets you there to help you through the first steps. Leave plenty of time before your flight, because the drive can take longer than usual. Your tour ends at the airport.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Five nights in an El Gouna hotel with breakfast
- Private air-conditioned transfers between Hurghada Airport and your hotel
- Meet-and-assist at the airport
- Paradise Island boat day with sunbed, parasol, snorkeling guide, mask, snorkel, fins and lunch on board
- Orange Bay boat day with two guided snorkeling sessions, equipment, life jackets, sunbed and hot lunch
- Dolphin House boat trip with snorkeling guide, mask, snorkel, fins and lunch on board
- Semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat outing with mask and snorkel for the swim stop
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for the excursions
- Marine park fees where the excursion lists them
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for crews, guides and drivers
- Drinks and meals other than those stated
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Wear a long-sleeved rash guard on the Dolphin House day; sun on open water is strong and covers better than repeated sunscreen.
- 02
Bring a dry bag at Orange Bay for towel and phone; beach days on Giftun Island involve sand, spray and boat splashes.
- 03
Head below deck early on the semi-submarine for the clearest reef views; glass-bottom viewing is best when the sea is calm.
- 04
Take a motion-sickness tablet before the Paradise Island boat if you are prone to it; the sea can turn choppy past the harbor.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding Cairo, a Nile cruise or extra nights in El Gouna.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers who want a Red Sea beach vacation with a light plan: one excursion a day and the rest of the day free. Suited to couples, friends and families who are comfortable on small boats and in the water.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who want ancient sites, or who get seasick easily, or cannot swim. Three of the four outings are on boats at sea.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- One hotel for five nights, with no repacking
- Four different Red Sea outings, each with hotel pickup
- Snorkeling gear and marine park fees covered where each outing lists them
Things to Consider
- Days 2, 3 and 4 are long boat days at the mercy of the weather and sea state
- Dolphin sightings are likely but never guaranteed
- No temples, museums or Egyptologist-guided sightseeing
Where it fits
A good fit for a week of beach and reef time with just enough structure. It is not a sightseeing tour, so add Cairo or a Nile cruise if the ancient sites are on your list.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Red Sea packages sell the hotel and the boat trips separately. This tour joins them: one El Gouna hotel, transfers and four outings with hotel pickup, paced as one excursion a day with free time. Hotel standard is your choice; the outings do not change.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Beach base with guided Red Sea boat excursions
- Accommodation
- El Gouna hotel, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Hurghada Airport · El Gouna · Paradise Island · Giftun Island · Orange Bay · Dolphin House · Hurghada reef
- Includes
- 5 nights in an El Gouna hotel with breakfast · Private airport transfers via Hurghada · Paradise Island boat day with lunch · Orange Bay snorkeling day with hot lunch · Dolphin House boat trip with lunch · Semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat outing
- Best for
- Beach vacations with a few easy outings · First-time snorkelers · Couples and families who like free time
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents
- Swimsuit and a quick-dry towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication, including motion-sickness tablets if you need them
- Waterproof bag for your phone
- Water shoes if you dislike walking on stony shores
What to wear
- Swimwear under light, quick-dry clothes on boat days
- A cover-up or UV shirt for the sun on deck
- Flip-flops or sandals for the beach
- A light layer for the boat and for breezy evenings
- Modest clothing for any walk outside the resort
Children & families
Children are welcome. Please tell us each child's age when you book. Hotel and excursion prices depend on age and on the room used, and the boat operators set their own age and size limits, which we confirm before you pay. Children must wear a life jacket on the boats, and we advise that young children do not snorkel in open water unless they are confident swimmers.
Accessibility
Who can join this
Most of this tour is on boats and beaches. Getting on and off the boats involves a gangway or steps and a moving deck, and the beach days mean walking on sand. Snorkeling needs you to be able to swim or float in a life jacket. Transfers are in a private air-conditioned vehicle. We cannot promise step-free access on the boats. Tell us about any mobility need when you book and we will tell you honestly which outings suit you.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The boat trips run on marine park rules, and the Paradise Island and Dolphin House fees we include are marine park fees. We ask guests to use reef-safe sunscreen, never stand on or touch coral, and keep a respectful distance from dolphins. Excursions are run by local operators from Hurghada and El Gouna, so much of what you spend stays on the coast. The trip uses private road transfers and diesel boats, so we make no claim about carbon savings.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How much of the trip is organized?
Day 1 is arrival and day 6 is departure. Each day from 2 to 5 has one outing with hotel pickup, then the rest of the day is free. So the pace is one excursion plus free time, not a full program.02Where is El Gouna?
El Gouna is a lagoon resort town about 25 km north of Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. The transfer from Hurghada Airport takes about an hour.03Which hotel will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotel for your dates. The excursions are the same whichever you pick.04Is snorkeling equipment included?
Yes on all four outings. You get a mask and snorkel on each trip, plus fins on the Paradise Island and Dolphin House days and life jackets at Orange Bay.05Will we see dolphins?
Dolphins at Dolphin House are wild. Sightings are likely but never guaranteed. If they do not appear, the reef snorkeling and the boat day are still included.06What if the sea is rough?
Boat trips run weather and sea state permitting. The captain can change or cancel a sailing for safety. If that happens we will help you find another day where one is available.07Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should be comfortable in water. Guides lead the snorkeling and life jackets are used at Orange Bay, but you need to be able to swim or float. Tell us if you are nervous.08Will I make my international flight?
The tour ends with a transfer to Hurghada Airport, so allow a generous margin. If you connect onward on a separate ticket through another airport, a delay can cost you the connection. Choose flights with a long layover, and take travel insurance that covers missed connections.09What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt visa, tips, drinks other than those stated, meals not listed, and anything you buy in the resort.
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At a glance
- Length
- 6 days · 5 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Hurghada → El Gouna
- Includes
- Transfers