Desert and sea in one day from Sharm El Sheikh
This day trip from Sharm El Sheikh puts the desert and the Red Sea into one day. In the morning you ride a quad bike in the desert to the Echo Mountains and a Bedouin village. After lunch you go to the sea for parasailing, a banana boat ride and a glass-bottom boat over the reef. We pick you up from your hotel and bring you back.
This is a shared group trip. You ride with other guests and a guide.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh, in an air-conditioned car
- Quad bike ride with a guide, to the Echo Mountains
- Bedouin village with Bedouin tea, a short camel ride and sandboarding
- Parasailing, about 10 minutes in the air, two people together
- Banana boat or tube ride
- Glass-bottom boat trip over the reef
- Lunch with soft drinks and water
Not included
- Tips
- Photos and video
- Extras you can add in the booking form: scarf, goggles, solo parasailing
Price
- Quad bike: £65 adult, £55 child
- Desert buggy: £75 adult, £65 child
With the quad you drive your own. The buggy is easier if you have not driven a quad before. Babies and toddlers cannot join this trip.
What happens
- About 8:00 AM: pickup from your hotel. We confirm the exact time after booking.
- Desert: safety briefing, quad ride to the Echo Mountains, Bedouin tea, camel ride and sandboarding.
- Lunch by the sea.
- Sea: parasailing, banana boat and glass-bottom boat.
- Back to your hotel in the afternoon. About 5-6 hours in total.
The order of the activities can change with the sea and the weather on the day.
Is this trip right for you?
A good fit if you
- have one free day and want to try the desert and the sea
- like fast, active days
Not the best fit if you
- are pregnant, or have back, neck or heart problems
- travel with babies or toddlers: they cannot join
- want a private trip: this is a shared group
- only want the sea part: see parasailing in Sharm El Sheikh
- only want the desert part: see our sunset quad safari with Bedouin dinner
Booking and payment
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the trip.
- Pay a deposit online and the rest in cash on the day.
- Questions? WhatsApp us on +20 100 888 3323, 24/7.
Desert and sea day: FAQ
Do I need to know how to drive a quad?
No. You get a safety briefing first. If you are not sure, choose the buggy option.
Do I need to swim?
No. You wear a life jacket for parasailing and the banana boat, and you stay dry on the glass-bottom boat.
What should I bring?
Closed shoes, swimwear, a towel, sunglasses and sun cream.
How long is the trip?
About 5-6 hours, from about 8:00 AM pickup.
Tour Plan
About 8:00 AM from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Safety briefing, quad ride, Bedouin tea, camel ride and sandboarding.
Lunch with soft drinks and water.
About 10 minutes of parasailing, a banana or tube ride and a glass-bottom boat over the reef.
In the afternoon. About 5-6 hours in total.
Explore more in Sharm El Sheikh
- Part of: Desert safari tours in Sharm El Sheikh
- Destination: Things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
- Read first: Desert safari in Sharm El Sheikh: the guide
Free Hotel Pickup Across Sharm El Sheikh
Hotel pickup and drop-off are free from any hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, including Naama Bay, Nabq Bay, Sharks Bay, Hadaba and Ras Um Sid. Your driver meets you in the hotel lobby, and we confirm your exact pickup time on WhatsApp before the trip.
