Egypt · Snorkelling

7-Day Marsa Alam Snorkelling and Desert Safari with Wadi El Gemal

7 Days Round trip from HH4R+28F Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover diverse ecological habitats and wildlife in Wadi El Gemal National Park
  • 02 Enjoy dinner with local Bedouin, a snake show, and traditional singing and dancing
  • 03 Relax on the white sandy beach of Sharm El Luli and snorkel over clear coral reefs
  • 04 Sail by boat to three Red Sea snorkelling spots, including Marsa Mubarak
  • 05 Swim among exotic fish and look out for sea turtles, hawksbill, and dugongs
  • 06 Explore the Marsa Alam desert on a safari with a 4x4 ride, camel ride, or quad bike

Discover the gems of Marsa Alam on a 7-day journey that combines Red Sea snorkelling with desert and national park experiences. Explore Wadi El Gemal National Park, enjoy a sunset camel ride or quad bike safari, and have dinner with local Bedouin while watching traditional entertainment. Relax on the white sands of Sharm El Luli, snorkel among coral reefs and marine life at several Red Sea sites, and venture into the Marsa Alam desert for a safari in Sheikh Malik. The tour also includes free time in Marsa Alam, with the option to join an Abu Dabab snorkelling trip.

Relax on the white sands of Sharm El Luli, snorkel among coral reefs and marine life at several Red Sea sites, and venture into the Marsa Alam desert for a safari in Sheikh Malik.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marsa Alam, Wadi El Gamal National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Marsa Alam

  • Meet your tour manager at Marsa Alam International Airport, where you will be assisted with the arrival procedures before being escorted to your hotel in an exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.

  • At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm the pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Marsa Alam.

Welcome drink.

2
Day 02

Wadi El Gemal National Park Experience

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Marsa Alam at 02:00 pm and transfer to Wadi El Gemal, 45 km south of Marsa Alam. Wadi El Gemal National Park is an extensive area of land and crystal-clear water south of Marsa Alam.

  • Explore the desert by camel ride or quad bike safari with your escort guide. Wadi El Gemal includes many diverse ecological habitats and a rich variety of animals and birds, including several endangered species. The shores of Wadi El Gemal are varied in nature, encompassing rocky, sandy, and muddy beaches. The coastline of the park stretches for about 120 km and includes important landmarks such as the headlands of Ras Baghdadi and Ras Honkorab, Sharm El Louly, and Quraa El Hartway Bay.

  • Enjoy the sunset, have dinner with the local Bedouin, watch an amazing snake show, and enjoy Bedouin singing and dancing with them.

  • Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay at the end of your Wadi El Gemal tour.

3
Day 03

Sharm El Luli Snorkelling Tour

  • You will be picked up by your guide from your hotel and begin your beach tour.

  • Transfer by air-conditioned car to enjoy a snorkelling tour at Sharm El Luli Beach, 60 km south of Marsa Alam.

  • Enjoy the white sandy beach of Sharm El Luli and discover the coral reefs beneath the clear water, the slow skulking behaviour of solitary groupers or pufferfish, the exotic coloured Napoleons, and the bright orange clownfish. If you are lucky, you may also see sea turtles and hawksbill.

  • Transfer back to your hotel at the end of your snorkelling tour in Sharm El Luli.

4
Day 04

Red Sea Snorkelling at Three Spots

  • Your guide will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Marsa Alam at 4:30 am and escort you to the marina at Port Ghalib, where you will begin your trip across the sparkling waters of the Red Sea.

  • Board your boat and sail for about 30 minutes to the first snorkelling site, Marsa El Shone, which is known for its fantastic coloured fish.

  • Return to the boat and sail for about 20 minutes to Marsa Mubarak, one of the most beautiful snorkelling and diving sites in the Marsa Alam region. This tour enables you to explore the protected bay of Marsa Mubarak, which offers some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the Red Sea and magnificent underwater seascapes, creating a range of exciting snorkelling experiences. The crystal-clear warm waters of this site host a splendid variety of flora and fauna.

  • Swim among hundreds of exotic fish.

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before reaching a lagoon spot for snorkelling by Zodiac boat.

  • Sail back to the marina at Port Ghalib, where you will be met, assisted, and then transferred to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

5
Day 05

Marsa Alam Desert Safari

  • You will be picked up by your tour guide from your hotel in the afternoon and transferred by air-conditioned car to enjoy a safari tour in the Marsa Alam desert in Sheikh Malik, depending on your hotel location.

  • Explore the Marsa Alam desert in a 4x4 vehicle, relax and take photos with the mountains, and discover the desert by camel ride or quad bike, whichever you prefer. Watch the sunset over the desert, then proceed to have dinner with the Bedouins and enjoy the snake show with traditional Bedouin songs and dancing.

  • Transfer back to your hotel at the end of your safari tour in Marsa Alam.

6
Day 06

Free Day or Abu Dabab Snorkelling

  • Have breakfast and enjoy a free day in Marsa Alam, or opt for an Abu Dabab snorkelling trip.

  • Receive a pick-up from your hotel and begin your Abu Dabab snorkelling trip in Marsa Alam, one of the most amazing spots in the Red Sea, where you will see marvellous coral reefs and marine life up close.

  • Arrive at Abu Dabab, where you will receive your snorkelling equipment before heading into the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. You may be lucky enough to see dugongs or sea turtles. For those who cannot snorkel or prefer not to, relaxing on the beautiful sandy beach is also a splendid option.

  • Transfer back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

7
Day 07

Departure from Marsa Alam

  • Have breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Marsa Alam International Airport for your final departure.

Sharm El Luli white sands, Marsa Mubarak coral reefs, Wadi El Gemal desert coast

Where this trip takes you

Sharm El Luli white sands, Marsa Mubarak coral reefs, Wadi El Gemal desert coast

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from HH4R+28F 2 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Skip the airport line with our Fast Track service upon arrival at the airport.

  • Assistance and all transfers from and to Marsa Alam Airport via an air-conditioned modern vehicle.

  • Assistance with guest relations during your stay.

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Local English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide.

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary.

  • All meals mentioned on the itinerary.

  • Bottled water during outings outside the hotel or cruise ship.

  • Portage as needed.

  • All service charges and taxes.

What's Not Included

  • International airfare.

  • Entry visa to Egypt.

  • Any optional tours.

  • Personal spending.

  • Tipping.

Know before you go

  • Tour price currency is set to USD, but you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour are all-inclusive, and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. Once your tour is confirmed, we guarantee that the price will not be changed.

  • Deposit and payment: Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt of a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer, sent via Western Union, or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marsa Alam International Airport, Marsa Alam, Egypt
Tour start
HH4R+28F, Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in HH4R+28F.

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