Trip highlights
- Visit Giftun Island National Park and relax on its golden sandy beaches.
- Snorkel in the clear waters of the Red Sea to view coral reefs and colorful fish.
- Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise with scenic views of the coastline.
- Participate in optional water sports such as banana boat rides and parasailing.
- Savor a local lunch served on board the boat.
Overview
The Snorkeling Trip to Giftun Island offers a full-day excursion to the Giftun Island National Park in the Red Sea. This tour combines a scenic boat cruise with opportunities to explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life. Guests can relax on the sandy beaches of the island, engage in water sports, and enjoy a meal surrounded by sea views.
Itinerary
Day 01Day Tour Itinerary
Your day begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned van, transferring you directly to the marina. Upon arrival, you will board a boat and depart for a scenic cruise across the Red Sea. As you head toward the Snorkeling Trip to Giftun Island location, you can relax on the deck and take in the panoramic views of the coast and the open water.
Once the boat reaches the Giftun Island National Park, you will have the opportunity to disembark and explore the island's sandy beaches. You can spend your time swimming in the crystal-clear waters or using the provided snorkeling gear to discover the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life inhabiting the area. Lucky visitors may even spot dolphins swimming nearby. For those seeking more activity, the island offers access to water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat rides.
During the trip, a lunch featuring Egyptian cuisine will be served on board the boat, allowing you to dine while surrounded by sea views. After lunch, there is ample time to sunbathe or stroll along the shoreline, enjoying the peaceful island atmosphere. In the late afternoon, the boat will return to the marina, where your vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel.
What is included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel.
- All transfers by air-conditioned van.
- English-speaking guide assistance.
- Entrance fees to Giftun Island National Park.
- Lunch meal.
- One bottle of mineral water during the excursion.
- All service charges and taxes.
Not included
- Optional tours not listed in the itinerary.
- Optional activities (such as specific water sports unless stated otherwise).
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
Questions about this trip
Are Giftun National Park admission and lunch included?
Yes. The inclusion list covers the national-park entrance fee and lunch, alongside the listed transfers and guide assistance.
Are parasailing and other water sports included with the boat trip?
No. Optional activities and water sports are excluded unless your booking expressly includes them. A snorkelling excursion should not be read as an unlimited-activities pass.
Can the trip guarantee seeing dolphins?
No particular wildlife sighting is guaranteed. The excursion provides time on the Red Sea and around the island; animals may or may not be visible during your visit.
