Ras Mohammed National Park by Bus, Sharm El Sheikh

About this tour

Overview

A minibus trip to Ras Mohammed Marine National Reserve from Sharm El Sheikh: a 30-minute drive, stops at the Gates of Allah, swimming stops in the bay, the mangrove groove and the salt Lake of Desires.

Know Before You Go

• Leave Sharm El Sheikh in the morning; the road to the reserve takes 30 minutes.
• Return to the hotel around 2:00 pm.
• You enter the sea from the coast – good for those who find it difficult to dive from a yacht, and for families with children.

What to Bring

• Passport
• Everything for snorkeling – masks, flippers, life vest (or rent on site)
• Towel, suntan cream, sunglasses, hat
• Money (some expenses)

Book Now

Book your spot for $20 per adult, $15 per child. Reserve now, pay later.

What sets this one apart

Two things. First, price – the minibus is the cheapest way into the park. Second, access: you enter the sea from the coast rather than from a boat deck, and you can walk the mangrove channel and the salt Lake of Desires. That combination makes it the most practical option for families with young children, and for anyone who finds stepping off a yacht into deep water difficult.

Which Ras Mohamed trip is right for you?

We run several different trips to Ras Mohamed, and they are genuinely different days rather than variations on one tour:

• Ras Mohamed and White Island snorkeling – the full-day yacht with park fees and lunch included
• National park snorkeling trip – the lower-cost shared boat; gear and park fees are extra
• Ras Mohamed snorkel and diving – for certified divers, with a night dive option
• Introductory scuba diving – first-timers, training included
• Private tour by car – land only, your own car and guide
• National park by bus – the cheapest option; you swim from the coast, good for families – you are reading that page now.

What you will see

The Gates of Allah are the rock formations at the park entrance, and they are the first stop. From there the minibus moves along the coast to the swimming spots, the mangrove channel and the salt Lake of Desires, which turns pink in the right light. Because you are on land between stops, you see the desert meeting the sea rather than only the water.

Who it suits

Families with young children, older guests, and anyone who is not confident in deep water. Entering the sea from the shore means you can wade in to your depth and stop whenever you like, with no ladder to climb or boat to step off. It is also the lowest-cost way to see the park.

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