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Private Day Tour

Abu Dabbab Snorkeling Tour

Duration
10 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Included
Availability
Daily
Languages
Multiple Languages

Tour Overview

A private beach day at Abu Dabbab bay — home to green turtles and the elusive dugong.

Head south along the Red Sea coast to Abu Dabbab, one of Egypt's most protected marine bays and the reliable habitat of green sea turtles and the rare dugong. Snorkel directly from the sheltered beach in calm, shallow water — ideal for all abilities — with the chance to encounter turtles grazing on the seagrass just metres from shore.

A private beach day with door-to-door transfers, snorkel equipment and lunch included.

Tour Highlights

  • Green Turtles
  • Dugong Habitat
  • Sheltered Bay
  • Lunch Included
  • Private Transfers
  • All Fees Included

Tour Itinerary

Pickup

Early morning collection from your Hurghada resort.

Drive to Abu Dabbab

Scenic coastal drive south along the Red Sea.

Snorkel with Turtles

Time in the water with sea turtles and marine life.

Beach Lunch & Relaxation

Lunch and a leisurely afternoon at the bay.

Return

Comfortable drive back to Hurghada in the evening.

What's Included

Included

  • Entrance Fees Included
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • Private Air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Licensed Egyptologist Guide
  • Bottled Water
  • Taxes & Service Charges

Not Included

  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above

Meeting & Pickup

  • Complimentary pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise dock, or airport in the tour city.
  • Your private driver and Egyptologist meet you at the lobby / dock at the scheduled time.
  • Door-to-door drop-off at the end of the tour.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Light, breathable clothing (shoulders covered for temples)
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Camera (photography permits payable on site where required)
  • Small cash for tips and personal expenses

Important Information

  • Private tour — operated exclusively for your party.
  • Confirmation is provided within a few hours of booking.
  • Suitable for most travelers; please advise us of any mobility needs in advance.
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions without prior consultation.
  • Some sites include stairs, uneven ground and limited shade.
  • Photography rules vary by site; your guide will advise on the day.

Tour Policies

0–2.99 Years: Free · 3–5.99 Years: 25% · 6–11.99 Years: 50% · 12+: Adult rate.

Pay on the day of your tour. Cash and credit card accepted. No advance payment required — reserve now and pay on your tour date.

All prices are shown in USD. Prices may vary during peak travel periods including Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before booking Abu Dabbab Snorkeling Tour.

Sightings are extremely reliable at Abu Dabbab as turtles graze on the resident seagrass daily.

Dugongs are wild and shy — sightings are lucky rather than reliable.

Yes — the bay is sheltered, shallow and one of the safest snorkelling spots in Egypt.

Yes — a beachside lunch is included in the price.

About 3 hours each way, in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Absolutely — Abu Dabbab is one of the best family snorkelling destinations in the country.

Sunset over the Nile
Tailor-Made

Customize Abu Dabbab Snorkeling Tour.

Add this tour to a longer private itinerary — combine it with Nile cruises, other cities and transfers, all designed around you.

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The most exquisitely organized trip I've ever taken. Every guide was a scholar and every hotel a dream.
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London, UK
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Un'esperienza indimenticabile. From private access at sunrise to our Nile suite — nothing was ordinary.
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The smoothest, most thoughtful trip we've ever booked. We're already planning our return to Egypt.
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New York, USA