Sharm El Sheikh on a Budget: The Best Tours Under €30

Sharm El Sheikh is better value than many people expect. Nearly all of the classic tours, from a desert quad safari to a full day of snorkeling at Ras Mohammed, cost under €30 per person, and hotel pickup is always included. Here is how to see the highlights without overspending.

The best tours under €30

All prices are per adult and include hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh.

1. 3-hour quad safari – €15 (€17 with a camel ride). Morning or afternoon, 1 hour 20 minutes on the quad and Bedouin tea.
2. Ras Mohammed by bus – €16. A five-hour land tour of the national park with mangroves, Magic Lake and beach snorkeling, park entrance included.
3. Dune buggy safari – €17 per person when two share a buggy.
4. Parasailing – from €20 per person on a double parachute.
5. Super Safari – €24. Quad ride, sunset camel ride, Bedouin dinner and show. Possibly the best value evening in Sharm.
6. Colored Canyon and Dahab – €25. A 9-hour day with the canyon walk, a camel ride, snorkeling, a quad ride and lunch in Dahab.
7. Super Sand Buggy Safari – €25 per person sharing, with dinner and show.
8. Ras Mohammed and White Island boat trip – €27, with lunch, soft drinks and park entrance.
9. Tiran Island snorkeling trip – €28, with three snorkeling stops and lunch.

See every option side by side on our price list.

Five ways to save

• •Share a buggy. A double buggy costs €17 each for two people, against €25 if you ride alone. A family buggy for four is €45 in total.
• •Use child prices. Children aged 6–12 pay €7 on the quad safaris and €11 on the Super Safari; under-6s go free.
• •Choose all-in tours. The Super Safari and boat trips include a meal, so they replace a restaurant dinner or lunch.
• •Bring your own snorkel gear. Equipment is not included on some trips. On the Colored Canyon tour, for example, rental costs €2 for a mask, €3 for fins and €3–4 for a life jacket.
• •Book directly. You get local prices, and you can pay at pickup.

A five-day plan for around €100

• •Day 1: morning quad safari (€15), afternoon on the beach.
• •Day 2: Ras Mohammed and White Island by boat (€27).
• •Day 3: a free day: snorkel your hotel's house reef, walk the Naama Bay promenade in the evening.
• •Day 4: Colored Canyon and Dahab (€25).
• •Day 5: Super Safari with camel ride, dinner and show (€24).

That's €91 per adult for five days, including two meals, with hotel pickup every time.

Free things to do in Sharm El Sheikh

• •Snorkel from your hotel. Many hotels, especially in Sharks Bay and Ras Um Sid, have a house reef. See where to stay.
• •Walk the Naama Bay promenade in the evening.
• •Explore the Old Market, its spice shops and the Al Sahaba Mosque from outside.
• •Watch the sunset over the Sinai mountains.

For more ideas, see the best things to do in Sharm El Sheikh.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest tour in Sharm El Sheikh?

The 3-hour quad safari at €15 per adult, available in the morning or after lunch, with hotel pickup and Bedouin tea included. The Ras Mohammed land tour by bus is €16.

How much does a day trip in Sharm El Sheikh cost?

Full-day trips are good value: the Ras Mohammed boat trip is from €27, the Tiran Island trip from €28 and the Colored Canyon and Dahab day trip €25, all with hotel pickup and lunch included.

Is Sharm El Sheikh expensive?

Not for excursions: most classic tours cost under €30 per person, including hotel transfers. Prices in hotels, bars and imported goods vary more, so all-inclusive packages are popular.

Can I pay for tours at pickup?

Yes. You can pay at pickup or arrange payment in advance, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour.