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El Gouna: lagoons, islands and a boat day

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El Gouna: lagoons, islands and a boat day

A purpose-built lagoon town, and the easiest Red Sea base with children.

4 nights Private Licensed guide No deposit Cancel any time, free

What this is

El Gouna is a private resort town built across a set of islands and lagoons north of Hurghada, connected by bridges and water taxis. It is manicured and not remotely Egyptian, which is the honest description. As a base with young children or non-swimmers it is the most comfortable option on the coast.

Highlights

  • Lagoon swimming and calm shallow beaches
  • Water taxi between the islands and the marina
  • A boat day to the offshore reefs
  • Kitesurfing on Mangroovy beach

What is included

Included

  • Four nights in El Gouna
  • Daily breakfast
  • One boat day with lunch
  • Airport transfers
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
  • All entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water on touring days

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa (currently USD 25 on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and optional extras

Your itinerary

01

Arrive

Transfer from Hurghada airport, about thirty minutes.

El Gouna
02

Boat day

Out to the reefs with snorkel stops and lunch aboard.

Offshore reef
03

Free

Lagoons, marina, or kitesurfing lessons.

El Gouna
04

Free

Nothing scheduled.

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05

Depart

Transfer to Hurghada airport.

El Gouna

Good to know

  • Wear closed-toe shoes; most sites are sand, gravel and uneven stone.
  • Summer temperatures in Upper Egypt regularly exceed 40C. We start early for a reason.
  • Bring your passport - several sites check ID at the gate.
  • Photography is free at most sites; interior tomb photography sometimes carries a separate ticket.

Questions

How do I book?

Send us the dates and how many people are travelling, by WhatsApp or the form on this page. We reply with a written itinerary and a fixed price, usually within a few hours. Confirming is a message, not a payment.

Are the hotels and flights included?

Everything listed under what is included is booked and paid by us as part of the package. We hold the reservations; you owe nothing until you arrive in Egypt.

Do you take a deposit?

No. We ask for no deposit and take no payment to hold a date. Nothing is charged when you book and nothing is payable in advance - you settle with us in Egypt once the trip is running.

What if I need to change or cancel?

Tell us and we will change it, or cancel it, at no cost. There is no cancellation fee and no deadline to worry about, because nothing has been paid up front. If plans shift while you are already here, we will rearrange what we can on the day.

Is Egypt safe for solo and female travellers?

The tourist regions are heavily policed and we work in them daily. Your guide stays with you at every site. If you are travelling alone, tell us - we will match you with a guide accordingly.

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