Highlights
- Experience a great camel ride to the fascinating Hurghada desert
- Take in stunning views of the enchanting Hurghada Mountains and Sea
- Explore the magnificent Eastern Desert of Egypt
Description
Step beyond your hotel routine and discover a unique camel-riding adventure that blends the desert’s timeless stillness, the charm of the Red Sea coastline, and the cultural tradition of traveling by camel under Egypt’s sky.
This experience is designed at a relaxed pace, with safety, comfort, and authenticity at its core. Riding camels offers one of the most traditional and genuine ways to explore Hurghada’s landscapes. Whether you join during the cooler morning hours, in the afternoon, or at sunset followed by dinner and stargazing, each tour creates its own unforgettable mood.
Flexible schedules, transfer options, and add-ons allow you to shape the program to your preferences.
Your journey begins with a hotel pickup in a shared vehicle, though independent travelers can also choose the entry-only ticket and make their own way to the base. Travel times vary: around 25–30 minutes from Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh, 40–45 minutes from Hurghada, and up to an hour from El Gouna, Soma Bay, Al Ahyaa, or Safaga. Guests who prefer comfort and speed can upgrade to private transfers. It is recommended to bring only essentials and leave valuables at your hotel.
Upon arrival, there is a short 15-minute rest before the ride. Guests are given clear instructions, and groups are organized by skill level so beginners and experienced riders alike feel comfortable. Professional guides accompany the tour at all times, ensuring safety while sharing cultural insights about the desert and the heritage of camels in Egypt.
The routes may lead across sandy valleys, desert plains, or toward the Red Sea coastline. Morning rides offer fresh air and gentle light, afternoons reveal the quiet mood of the desert, and sunset rides finish with a special program of Oriental dinner, live entertainment, and stargazing beneath clear desert skies.
Camel Ride for 2 Hours — Without Transfer (Entry Ticket Only)
is ideal for travelers who prefer to reach the base themselves and enjoy a two-hour guided camel ride.
Camel Ride for 2 Hours — With Shared Transfer
includes hotel pickup and drop-off from all major resort areas and offers a focused two-hour camel ride through the desert and coastal scenery.
Camel Riding for 2 Hours — Stargazing, Dinner and Show
starts with a sunset camel ride and continues with a traditional dinner, live performance, and stargazing experience in the desert.
Each program is guided by trained professionals, with well-cared-for camels suitable for all levels of riders. With flexible times, transfer options, and the combination of desert silence, coastal beauty, and cultural touches, this camel adventure is a truly memorable way to experience the Red Sea desert.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected)
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (if selected)
Professional camel guide and desert escort
Safety briefing and camel orientation before the ride
Well-trained camels suitable for beginners and experienced riders
2-hour camel riding experience (depending on option)
Small group experience for safety and cultural interaction
Excludes
Personal expenses
Private guide (available for an extra fee)
Private transfer (available for an extra fee)
Important Information
- Transfer time may vary depending on your hotel location. Pickup details will be confirmed one day before your activity
- Please ensure the phone number you provide is connected to WhatsApp for quick updates. If not, kindly share an alternative number in advance
- Safety instructions and a short driving test will be conducted before starting the trip
- Wear comfortable shoes, seasonal clothing, and sunglasses. On windy days, long clothing is recommended to protect from sand
- Helmets are provided and must be worn throughout the ride
- Pregnant women are not permitted to participate in camel riding
- This is a guided adventure experience, not a racing session
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
