Saddle up for a three-hour mix of beach canters, desert tracks and a supervised shallow swim with your horse on the Red Sea coast near Hurghada. Expect Egyptian-bred mounts, guided instruction, and easy terrain with vivid seaside and desert scenery.
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You step off the transport into a dry, salty wind that pushes the dunes into soft ridges; the Red Sea hisses at the shoreline, daring you to follow. Saddled Egyptian horses lift and stamp, patient beneath a wide sky, then fall into an easy rhythm along flat, compact sand. At the water’s edge the sea draws closer, cool and insistent, and riders slide from saddle into shallow surf for a brief, surreal swim with the horse.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate - able to sit for up to three hours, follow basic instructions, and handle short trotting if requested.
Wildlife
History
Horse culture in Egypt stretches back millennia; coastal and desert riding combine Bedouin horsemanship with local breeding of hardy Egyptian mounts used in work and leisure.
Conservation
Avoid riding on live coral or seagrass beds and follow guides’ paths to minimize disturbance to nesting areas and fragile shoreline ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the 3 Hours Swimming By Horse in Red Sea Riding on the Beach and Dessert - Hurghada today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Protect from the sun
Bring high-SPF sunscreen, a brimmed hat for transit, and reapply after the swim to avoid sunburn in this low-shade environment.
Use a waterproof phone case
Secure your camera or phone in a waterproof case for shore photos and to protect devices during the swim segment.
Wear closed-toe, grippy shoes
Choose shoes that can handle sand and get wet—avoid loose sandals that fall off in surf or soft dunes.
Listen to your guide
Follow the trainer's briefings on mounting, pace changes, and entering the water—these reduce risk and make the swim comfortable for horse and rider.
Closed-toe water-friendly shoes
Provide grip on wet sand and protection from sharp shells or coral when dismounting into shallow water.
Quick-dry clothing or swimwear
Dries fast after the seawater segment and is comfortable under a riding saddle.
summer
High-SPF sunscreen and sunglasses
Reduces risk of sunburn from intense coastal sun and reflection off the water.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated before and after the ride is important in the desert heat.