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GuideThings to do in Hurghada: a local's guide
The best things to do in Hurghada, from snorkeling the Giftun reefs to desert sunsets, with the season, price and type of traveller for each.
GuideBest Dive Sites in Hurghada
The Giftun Islands, Abu Ramada, El Fanadir, Carless Reef, Shaab El Erg and more: what each Hurghada dive site is like, how deep it goes, and who it suits.
Plan the rest of your trip
Once you know where you want to go, pick a category: diving in Hurghada, PADI courses, snorkeling and island trips, private boat trips, desert safaris or water sports. Prefer to see everything side by side? Browse all Hurghada excursions, or ask the local team any question on the contact page.
Popular trips our guides mention most: the full-day diving trip, Orange Bay, Dolphin House and the mountain safari. Questions first? Read the FAQ and the booking policy.
Latest guides from the team
Land & Water SportsKitesurfing in Hurghada: Best Season, Lessons and Real Costs
A sourced guide to kitesurfing in Hurghada: wind probability by month, spots, how many lessons you need, what lessons cost and which safety rules apply.
Land & Water SportsHurghada Desert Safari Compared: Quad, Buggy, Mountain and Super Safari (Real Costs)
How the mountain safari, super safari, quad, buggy and horse rides differ in Hurghada, with a comparison table and the extra costs to check before you pay.
Land & Water SportsWater Sports in Hurghada: Complete List with Prices, Age Limits and Beginner Ratings
Every water sport on offer in Hurghada explained in one table: what it is, who it suits and what we charge for the ones we sell, including parasailing.
Trip PlanningBest Time to Visit Hurghada: Month-by-Month Weather, Sea Temperature and Activities
A month-by-month table of Hurghada air temperature, sea temperature, wind and sunshine, linked to diving, island trips, desert safari and kite surfing.
Diving GuidesDiscover Scuba Diving vs Snorkeling vs Open Water in Hurghada
A discovery dive is not a certification. See PADI's age and depth limits, what is required, and how it compares with snorkeling and the Open Water course.
Diving GuidesPADI Open Water Course in Hurghada: Real Cost, Schedule and What’s Included
What the PADI Open Water course in Hurghada really costs, how many days it takes, what a fair quote includes and who can join, with PADI's own figures.