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Hurghada Excursion Prices: Boat Trips, Safaris, Luxor, Cairo & Transfers

How much do excursions in Hurghada cost? Browse verified prices in EUR, USD and EGP across boat trips, desert safaris, family activities, day trips and airport transfers.

Two-masted wooden sailing boat cruising across the blue waters of the Red Sea off Hurghada

Planning your holiday budget for Hurghada and the Red Sea is much easier when you know exact tour prices in advance, along with what is included and which optional fees apply on site. Below is Golden Sand's verified price overview in EUR, USD and EGP.

Island Boat Trips, Dolphins & Sea Activities

  • Sea Scope Semi-Submarine (€20 / $23 / EGP 1,200): About 1.5 to 2 hours with underwater viewing cabin and a 35- to 40-minute snorkeling stop.
  • Orange Bay, Paradise Island, Hula Hula or Nemo Bay (€25 / $29 / EGP 1,500): Full-day boat trips (7 to 8 hours) with island beach time, two guided snorkeling stops, buffet lunch and water sports.
  • Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip (€25 / $29 / EGP 1,500): About 7 to 8 hours with dolphin spotting in the open Red Sea, two snorkeling stops, buffet lunch and water sports.
  • Seaside Parasailing (€25 / $29 / EGP 1,500): About 1.5 to 2 hours total with 7 to 10 minutes of parachute flight over the Red Sea.
  • El Gouna Sea Trip (€35 / $40 / EGP 2,100): Full-day cruise with dolphin watching, snorkeling, lunch and El Gouna lagoon tour.
  • Ozirea Island (€50 / $58 / EGP 3,000) & Bianca Island (€65 / $75 / EGP 3,900): Full-day island excursions with lunch and guided snorkeling.
  • Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins (€50 / $58 / EGP 3,000): Combines the 1-hour dolphin and sea lion show with a dolphin swim experience.
  • Pirates Sailing Boat with Orange Bay (€80 / $92 / EGP 4,800): Full-day wooden schooner cruise with buffet lunch and national park fees included.
  • Private Speedboat Charter (from €100 / $115 / EGP 6,000 per group): 4-hour private boat to Hula Hula Island or Orange Bay.

Desert Safaris, Family Attractions, Wellness & Transfers

  • 3-Hour Morning Quad Safari (€15 / $17 / EGP 900): About 3 hours with hotel transfers, quad bike ride (~50 km round trip), camel ride and Bedouin village tea.
  • Hurghada Airport Private Transfer (from €15 / $17 / EGP 900): Private air-conditioned pickup or drop-off between Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and your hotel.
  • Super Safari All-Day (€20 / $23 / EGP 1,200): Afternoon and sunset desert safari with 4x4 transfer, quad or buggy ride, camel ride, Bedouin village and camp meal.
  • Horseback Riding in Desert & Sea (€25 / $29 / EGP 1,500): Guided ride across desert trails and the Red Sea shore.
  • Full-Body Massage & Turkish Bath (€25 / $29 / EGP 1,500): About 2 hours with sauna, steam bath, hammam foam peel, mask and 45-minute full-body massage.
  • Grand Aquarium Hurghada (€50 / $58 / EGP 3,000): About 2 to 4 hours with hotel transfers, rainforest, mini zoo and underwater shark tunnel.

Extra Fees & Cancellation Policy

  • Marine park and transfer surcharges: Several boat and desert trips have a €5 per person Red Sea marine park fee paid on site, plus hotel transfer surcharges outside central Hurghada (€5 per person from Sahl Hasheesh, €10 from Makadi Bay, Soma Bay or El Gouna, and €15 from Safaga).
  • Cancellation policy: If you cancel up to 24 hours before the trip, you pay 50% of the price. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the trip, you pay the full price.

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