4x4 drive
From the coast into the Red Sea Mountains
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour 3 Days Red Sea Desert Safari from Hurghada
Three days based in Hurghada: a 4x4 into the Eastern Desert and the Red Sea Mountains, one night in a desert camp, and a morning by the sea.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Route
- Hurghada, Eastern Desert, Hurghada
- Transport
- Private 4x4
- Sleeping
- 1 night in a hotel in Hurghada, 1 night in a desert camp
From, per person$3556 or more travellers · 3-star hotels
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
Why travellers choose this trip
Hurghada sits on the Red Sea coast, and the Red Sea Mountains rise behind it. They run parallel to the coast, roughly 80 to 137 km inland, with peaks around 1,500 m and wide wadis between them. This trip leaves the resort strip and goes into that country by 4x4.
You sleep one night in a hotel in Hurghada, one in a desert camp, and finish with a short morning back in town. The desert section is the point, so we keep the sea to a minimum.
It suits travellers staying on the Red Sea who want a night in the desert without a long transfer from Cairo. It does not suit anyone who expects diving or snorkelling to be part of the plan: those are optional extras and not included.
Dry wadis
They carry winter rainfall toward the sea
Local desert guide
Explains the wadis and the rock
Desert sunset
Over the Eastern Desert
Desert camp
A night in camp, with dinner cooked on a fire
Red Sea morning
On the last day
Places on this trip: Hurghada
Your route
1Hurghada2 nights
2Eastern Desert
3Hurghada2 nights
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · HurghadaArrival in Hurghada
Pick-up. We meet you at Hurghada airport, or at your hotel if you are already in the city, and the airport meet and assist and the transfer to the hotel are included. Hurghada is 455 km from Cairo by road. Tell us your arrival time and we match the pick-up to it.
Afternoon. Your local desert guide comes by in the late afternoon to go through the plan, check the gear and answer questions about the camp night. The sea averages about 24 degrees C over the year, so a short swim before dinner is possible if you land early.
Evening. Dinner is included, and you sleep in your hotel in Hurghada.
- ReceptionMeet and assist at the airport
- Pick-upPrivate transfer to your hotel
- MealsDinner
Overnight in Hurghada - 2
Day 2 · Eastern DesertInto the Red Sea Mountains
Morning. The private 4x4 leaves Hurghada after breakfast and heads west into the desert with your driver and guide. The Red Sea Mountains run parallel to the coast, roughly 80 to 137 km inland, with peaks around 1,500 m. The rock is mainly igneous in the south and limestone in the north. Your guide stops at wadis, points out dry riverbeds and tells you where winter rain runs.
Afternoon. Midday brings lunch, which is included. In the late afternoon the group reaches the camp, with time to walk before the sunset. Bottled water is with you throughout.
Evening. Dinner is cooked on the fire and is included with the night in camp. The camp site, permits and timings are arranged by us and confirmed when you book.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in desert camp - 3
Day 3 · HurghadaMorning in the desert and return
Morning. Get up early. Hurghada's winter evenings fall from about 20 degrees C to 10, and the camp is colder than the town. Breakfast is at camp and comes with the camp night. After it you walk with your guide, break camp and drive back to the coast in the 4x4. Lunch is not part of this day, so plan it in town.
Return. The drop-off is at your Hurghada hotel or the airport. Do not book a flight before noon.
- Drop-offPrivate transfer to the airport or station
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- MealsBreakfast
Trip ends in Hurghada
How much does this 3-day trip cost?
| Per person, by group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller | $570 | $670 | $875 |
| Sharing a double room 2 travellers | $445 | $525 | $685 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $395 | $460 | $600 |
| 6 or more travellers | $355 | $420 | $545 |
In US dollars, per person, for a private trip. The price in your written quote, made for your dates and group, is the one that counts. International flights are not included. Choose a hotel level in the booking box to see the total for your group.
Where you’ll stay
Hurghada · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
Desert camp · 1 night
Tented camp with dinner and breakfast.
Trip ends in Hurghada · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
What’s included
Included
- Private 4x4 with driver
- Local desert guide
- 1 night in a hotel in Hurghada with breakfast
- 1 night in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- Lunch on day 2
- Bottled water
- Airport meet and assist and transfers in Hurghada
- Desert permits, arranged by us and confirmed when you book
Not included
- International and domestic flights, and Egypt visa
- Snorkelling, diving and boat trips
- Drinks other than water
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Booking policies
Important information
- International flights, the Egypt visa, extra-ticket tombs, optional tours, drinks and tips are not included.
- Programs can start on any day. We may change a time, route or hotel for reasons we cannot control, and offer you the closest alternative.
- You need a valid passport and the right visa for your nationality. Apply on the official Egyptian eVisa portal.
- Tell us about any health, mobility or diet need before you book, so that we can plan around it.
Payment and deposit
- Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
- The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
- The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
- Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund
Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.
| Days before arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 100% |
A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.
Children
- Children under 3 travel free.
- Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
- From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.
Travel tips
Good to know before you go
Best time
October to April is the comfortable season. The Christmas and New Year weeks (18 December to 5 January) sell out first.
Visa
Many passports get an e-Visa online or a visa on arrival in Cairo. Check yours before you fly.
What to pack
Light layers, a hat, sunscreen and closed shoes. Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches.
Money & tipping
Cards work in hotels; carry small notes for tips. Tipping is expected but not included.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
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FAQ
Questions about this trip
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.
How hot is Hurghada for a desert trip?
Summer maximums pass 35 degrees C, and June to September are very hot. We advise autumn to spring, and we confirm dates when you book.
Is it a quad-bike trip?
No. It is a 4x4 trip with a night in camp. Quads are not part of the plan.
What about sandstorms?
Khamsin sandstorms occur in the Eastern Desert mainly from March to June. If the weather is bad on departure morning, your guide may change the route.
Do I need to bring a sleeping bag?
Bring a warm layer at least. Bedding in the camp is confirmed when you book.
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