Ride from ochre dunes down onto a quiet Red Sea beach and, if you choose, swim with your horse in clear coastal water. This three-hour experience blends desert scenery, coastal geology, and guided safety for riders with moderate fitness.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
At first light the dunes are cool underhoof, and the Red Sea waits a turquoise hour away. You meet trainers at a coastal stable outside Hurghada, mount steady Arabian-cross horses, and ride out across ribbed sand that moves with the wind. The route threads saline scrub and low acacia, then drops to a strip of beach where the horses can trot along the foam before you choose to enter the water with them.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness who can sit in a saddle for an hour and control a horse at walk and trot.
Wildlife
History
Hurghada expanded from a mid-20th-century fishing village into a major Red Sea resort; riding and Bedouin horsemanship remain part of local coastal culture.
Conservation
Coral reefs here are sensitive—avoid chemical sunscreens and follow guides to minimize reef contact; stable operators often emphasize responsible riding to protect dune vegetation.
Reserve your spot on the Hurghada Horseback Experience: Desert and Sea today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
When swimming with horses use mineral-based sunscreen to protect coral and marine life.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Sturdy, closed shoes protect your feet while mounting, trotting, and walking on coarse sand.
Hydrate and time your ride
Start in the morning or late afternoon to avoid peak heat; drink water before and during transfers.
Follow the guide on surf entry
Let guides lead when entering the sea—horses sense currents and will react to strong shorebreak.
Closed-toe riding shoes
Protects feet for mounting, trotting and beach terrain.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reduces chemical damage to coral when swimming with horses.
summer
Lightweight wind layer
Useful for cool coastal breezes during early morning or evening rides.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important during desert stretches and transfers.