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The Ras Mohammed trip by bus is a half-day tour from Sharm El Sheikh that takes you by road into Ras Mohammed National Park for two guided snorkeling stops, a swim in the Magic Lake, a walk by the mangroves and a photo stop at the Gate of Allah. Pickup is at 8:00 and you’re back at your hotel around 13:30, with the park entrance fee already included in the price of €19 per adult.
It’s a good choice for families, non-swimmers and anyone who gets seasick, because you travel between stops by road and get into the water straight from the shore. You also see the land side of the park, which boat trips miss completely.
Ras Mohammed was declared Egypt’s first national park in 1983. It covers the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the Red Sea splits into the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. The two gulfs bring nutrient-rich water together, which is why the reefs here are so full of fish.
Most visitors only see Ras Mohammed from a boat. By bus, you see both halves of the park: the desert coast, the mangroves and the salt lake on land, plus the coral in the water. The drive from Sharm is short, and the whole trip is done by early afternoon, so the rest of the day is free for the pool or the beach.
Local tip: bring a photo or photocopy of your passport. There’s a checkpoint at the park, and ID can be requested.
The park fee is already paid. Some half-day trips leave the entrance ticket out, so you pay it at the gate. Here it’s part of the €19 adult price.
Two snorkeling stops, not one. Many bus tours stop at a single reef. This trip includes two: a shallow coral garden that suits beginners and a slightly deeper channel with more variety.
Good for families. Children aged 4 to 12 pay €10, and children under 4 join for free. The Magic Lake is shallow and calm, which makes it easy for small kids.
No time at sea. Travelers who feel seasick on boats can still snorkel Ras Mohammed, since every stop is reached by road.
Half a day, not a full day. You leave at 8:00 and you’re back for lunch at your hotel.
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Your driver collects you from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The road heads south through the Sinai desert until the coast opens up in front of you. [CONFIRM: On the way, there's a short stop at a shop where you can rent a mask and fins or buy beach accessories.]
The first stop is the Gate of Allah, the stone arch at the entrance of the park. It's a quick stretch and photo stop, and your guide explains the park rules and the plan for the day.
Next come the mangroves, salt-tolerant trees that grow directly in the sea water. Walk along the shore and look for white herons and small crabs near the roots. Your guide explains how the mangroves feed the reef system.
The Magic Lake, also known as the Lake of Desires, is a shallow salt lake cut off from the sea by a sandbank. The water is calm and very salty, so you float easily. It's the stop children usually enjoy most. [CONFIRM: Right next to the lake is the Earth Crack, a long fissure in the ground left by an ancient earthquake.]
Time to get in the Red Sea. There are two snorkeling stops: a shallow coral garden for beginners and a slightly deeper channel for more variety. The guide checks the conditions and leads the group at a slow pace. Expect soft corals, parrotfish, clownfish, wrasse and butterflyfish, with the occasional turtle or ray.
Back on the bus for the drive to your hotel, where you arrive in time for lunch.
Pickup: 8:00 from hotels in Sharm El Sheikh. Please be ready in the lobby on time.
Duration: about 5 hours 30 minutes, from 8:00 to around 13:30.
Children: welcome. Children aged 4 to 12 pay the child price, and under 4s are free. Kids should always be supervised in the water.
Non-swimmers: can join. The Magic Lake and the shallow reef are suitable if you wear a life jacket, but you should feel comfortable in the water. [CONFIRM: life jackets included or rented]
Safety: currents can be strong in parts of the park, so always snorkel with the guide. Park rangers enforce life-jacket rules in some areas.
Reef protection: Ras Mohammed is a protected area. Don't touch the coral, use reef-safe sunscreen and take your litter with you.
Mobility: the bus format means little walking and no boat boarding. Tell us in advance about any mobility needs.
Private tour: [CONFIRM: a private version of this trip is available on request]
Payment: [CONFIRM: no prepayment, pay in cash on the day]
Cancellation: free cancellation up to 1 day before the trip.
| Category | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Adults | €19 |
| Children (4 to 12 years) | €10 |
| Infants (under 4) | Free |
The price includes the Ras Mohammed entrance fee. To book, send us a WhatsApp message at +20 120 290 5255 with your date, number of adults and children, and your hotel name. You can write from home or from your hotel in Sharm. Booking at least one day ahead is recommended.
About 5 hours 30 minutes. Pickup is at 8:00, and you're back at your hotel around 13:30.
€19 per adult, €10 for children aged 4 to 12, and free for children under 4.
Yes. The national park entrance fee is included in the price.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle are included.
Yes, the trip runs daily.
Two: a shallow coral garden for beginners and a slightly deeper channel.
No. Masks and fins can be rented for a small fee.
Yes. With a life jacket, non-swimmers can enjoy the Magic Lake and the shallow reef, though feeling comfortable in the water helps.
Yes. The shallow Magic Lake and short travel times make it one of the easiest Ras Mohammed trips for families.
A shallow salt lake inside the park, separated from the sea by a sandbank. It's also called the Lake of Desires, and the salty water makes floating easy.
A large stone arch at the entrance of Ras Mohammed National Park, and the park's most photographed landmark.
Bring a photo or photocopy of your passport. ID can be checked at the park checkpoint.
Soft corals, parrotfish, clownfish, wrasse and butterflyfish, and sometimes turtles or rays.
No. The trip ends around 13:30, so you're back in time for lunch at your hotel.
The bus trip is a half day by road and adds the land sights: the mangroves, the Magic Lake and the Gate of Allah. The boat trip is a full day at sea and includes White Island.
Yes. You reach every stop by road and enter the water from the shore.
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a passport copy and some cash for gear rental.
English. [CONFIRM: French, Italian, Polish and Russian also available]
Cancellation is free up to 1 day before the trip.
Send a WhatsApp message to +20 120 290 5255 with your date, number of guests and hotel name.
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