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Sahl Hasheesh: Orange Island Snorkeling & Parasailing Trip

4.6 (22 reviews) ·
8 hours
Best Price · No Middleman
Adventure Nature & Wildlife Moderate
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Drop beneath the waves to a living reef, then soar above them by parachute — one day, two sides of the Red Sea.

A full day on the Red Sea from Sahl Hasheesh: snorkel two reefs at Giftun Island and Orange Bay, fly on a parasail above the water, then refuel with a buffet lunch and unlimited drinks on board.

Some days are for the sun lounger. This isn't one of them. You board at Sahl Hasheesh with a mask in your hand and a whole stretch of the Red Sea ahead — Giftun Island, Orange Bay, and the open water in between, all waiting to be met.

The moment you go under, the surface world switches off. A reef unfolds beneath you in slow motion — parrotfish grazing the coral, a cloud of silver fish parting around you, the seabed sliding away into deeper blue. An hour disappears without you noticing. If the dolphins are passing, you'll often hear them before you see them.

This isn't an aquarium behind glass. Giftun's reefs are wild and protected, some of the healthiest water in the northern Red Sea — and for a few hours you're simply part of them, small in the best possible way. Then the crew clips you into the parasail, the boat pulls, and you rise: the reefs you just swam become a map of turquoise and jade laid out beneath your feet.

By the time the boat turns back with the sun low over the islands, you've met the Red Sea from underneath and from above in a single day. Lunch is behind you, the drinks kept coming, and the last thing left to do is sit on the deck, salt drying on your skin, and watch Orange Bay glow. You'll leave with the particular quiet of someone who spent the day in the water, not just beside it.

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Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the start of the tour.

Yes, you can change your tour date up to 4 hours before the scheduled departure time. Simply contact our customer service team or use the booking modification option in your confirmation email. Changes are subject to availability for your desired new date.

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Tour Details

We provide free pickup & drop off from/to any hotel in the area. After booking, we'll contact you to confirm your exact pickup time (typically 15-60 minutes before tour start, depending on your location).

This tour is guided in English, German, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Polish and Spanish. You can choose your preferred guide language when you book.

Yes, most of our tours can be arranged as private experiences. Private tours offer more flexibility with timing, itinerary customization, and personal attention from your guide. Contact us for private tour pricing and availability.

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We recommend bringing: comfortable walking shoes, towels (for sea trips), sunscreen, hat, camera, light jacket (for evening tours), and a valid ID or passport copy.

Children aged 2–11 qualify for reduced child rates; younger children may travel free. The exact price for each age category is shown when you book.

In case of severe weather conditions, we may modify the itinerary or offer an alternative date free of charge. If the tour must be cancelled due to weather, you'll receive a full refund.

Yes, you can bring a small backpack or day bag for your personal items, water bottle, camera, and any necessities you might need during the tour.

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Yes, Egyptra Travel is fully licensed and insured. We operate under Egyptian Tourism Authority license and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage for all our tours and activities.

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