Sun & Fun: Paradise Island of Giftun
A full-day island escape combining coral reef snorkeling and pristine beach relaxation on the Red Sea.
A Giftun Island day trip from Hurghada takes you across the Red Sea to one of Egypt's most protected marine reserves, where a 50-minute snorkeling session at a coral reef is followed by hours of unhurried time on an 18-kilometer stretch of white sand beach.
The journey begins with a one-hour sailing leg across scenic Red Sea waters, giving passengers time to settle in, feel the sea breeze, and watch the Egyptian coastline recede. Trained guides help everyone with snorkeling gear before the boat anchors at a reef marked by vivid green-hued water and a dense community of colorful marine life.
After snorkeling, the boat continues to Paradise Beach within Giftun Island National Park, where modern island facilities make the day comfortable for families and solo travelers alike. Lunch is served on the island, leaving the afternoon free for swimming in the shallow clear waters or simply resting on the beach.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, and the tour is rated easy in difficulty, meaning no prior experience with snorkeling or water activities is required to fully enjoy the day.
Tour Highlights
Enjoy a one-hour scenic sail across the Red Sea before reaching the snorkeling site.
Snorkel for around 50 minutes at a vibrant coral reef teeming with colorful marine species.
Spend the afternoon on Paradise Beach, an 18-kilometer stretch within Giftun Island National Park.
A full lunch is served on the island, allowing time to rest before the return sail.
Trained guides provide snorkeling equipment assistance and safety briefings throughout.
The island is part of a protected national park, ensuring a pristine natural environment.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off included, making this a fully hassle-free day excursion.
Itinerary
A guide collects you from your Hurghada hotel and transfers you to the departure point at the marina.
The boat departs for an approximately one-hour sailing trip across the Red Sea toward the snorkeling site. Guides distribute and fit snorkeling gear during the journey.
Spend roughly 50 minutes exploring the reef in vivid green-hued waters, observing the diverse marine life below the surface with assistance from trained guides.
Re-board the boat for the second sailing leg to Paradise Beach, located within Giftun Island National Park.
Enjoy free time on the 18-kilometer beach, swimming in the shallow clear waters or relaxing on the sand. A prepared lunch is served on the island.
The boat sails back to the Hurghada marina, after which a transfer returns you directly to your hotel.
What Is Included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Hurghada
- Boat trip to Giftun Island and back
- Snorkeling equipment and guided assistance
- Lunch on the island
- Entry to Giftun Island National Park
- Trained guides throughout the tour
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and crew
- Personal purchases and beverages beyond what is provided
- Underwater camera rental
Important Information
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