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Snorkeling Trip by boat at Mahmya Island in Hurghada

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Snorkeling Tour to Mahmya Island Hurghada

The Mahmya island of Hurghada, known as Giftun Island, is one of the most famous tourist islands in the Red Sea, Egypt. The island is the first marine nature reserve in the Red Sea and is an ideal destination for nature lovers, snorkeling and relaxing on white sandy beaches, located about 11 kilometers from the beaches of Hurghada. The island is home to more than 14 species of rare birds and is home to diverse coral reefs and marine creatures such as dolphins and sea turtles.

On this full-day guided tour, you'll explore Mahama, a small island off the coast of Hurghada that offers access to some of the clearest and bluest waters in the Red Sea.

After arriving at Giftun Island National Park, you'll snorkel in Sabina's Reef, a shallow-water area with a coral maze network that serves as a refuge for aquatic creatures, including reef sharks, stingrays, turtles, parrotfish, porcupines, and parrotfish You will then be able to enjoy a game of beach volleyball and beach soccer before having an open buffet lunch, where vegetarian options are available, and after some relaxing time you will then return to Hurghada where the tour will end.

Daily excursions are organized on tour boats from Hurghada, and the trip takes between 30 and 45 minutes.

If you love nature and the sea, Giftun Island is a must-see destination when visiting Hurghada. 

Inclusion
  • Pick up and drop off services and assistance during all our day trips to Hurghada.
  • Transfer in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Fees and cruise tickets.
  • Full snorkeling tools during Egypt day trips.
  • A certified English-speaking snorkeling guide during your private tours of Egypt.
  • Delicious lunch on board the snorkeling boat.
  • A complimentary bottle of water was on board the vehicle during the snorkeling trip from Hurghada to Mahmya Island.
  • Any service charges and taxes are covered by the prices.
Exclusion
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary that is not included in the itinerary.
  • Tipping is not included during the snorkeling excursion to Hurghada's Mahmya Island.
  • Expenses for personal items.
  • Rates valid during Christmas and New Year's Day tours in Egypt or Easter tours in Egypt.

In the morning, one of our experienced representatives will meet you at your hotel to accompany you on your snorkeling excursion to one of the famous islands of Hurghada. Discover Mahama, a small island off the coast of Hurghada that provides access to some of the Red Sea's purest and bluest waters, on this all-day guided excursion.

Upon reaching Giftun Island National Park, you will have the opportunity to snorkel at Sabina's Reef, a shallow-water area featuring a network of coral mazes that provide a haven for aquatic life, including as stingrays, reef sharks, turtles, parrotfish, and porcupines. An open buffet lunch with vegetarian alternatives will follow, followed by a game of beach volleyball or beach soccer. After some downtime, the tour will conclude in Hurghada.

One of the most well-known tourist destinations in the Red Sea, Egypt, is the Mahmya island of Hurghada, also called Giftun Island. The island, which is roughly 11 kilometers from Hurghada's beaches, is the first marine nature reserve in the Red Sea and is a great place for nature enthusiasts to snorkel and unwind on white sand beaches. In addition to a variety of coral reefs and marine life, including dolphins and sea turtles, the island is home to over 14 species of rare birds.

After finishing this unforgettable excursion, we will return you back to your hotel in Hurghdad.

From Hurghada, daily trips are arranged on tour boats, with a duration of 30 to 45 minutes.

Giftun Island is a must-see location when visiting Hurghada if you enjoy the outdoors and the ocean.

 

 

Price

1 Person

$120 Per Person

2 - 3 Persons

$100 Per Person

4 - 6 Persons

$95 Per Person

7 - 10 Persons

$85 Per Person

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This is indeed feasible. However, at the point of entrance from abroad, all animals or animal products must be reported. A valid rabies vaccination certificate as well as a veterinarian certificate from the place of origin are also required for cats and dogs.

Therefore, it's unquestionably a must-see for everybody who travels to Hurghada. Booking a seat on one of the boat journeys that will transport you there is the only way to go to the Mahmya, which is located on Giftun Island. The boat journey alone enhances the overall experience of the day.
 

The flight from Cairo to Hurghada typically takes around 1 hour, providing a relatively quick and convenient travel option between the two cities. However, it's worth noting that flight durations can vary slightly depending on factors such as weather conditions, air traffic, and specific airline schedules.

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