# Marsa Alam Wadi El Gemal National Park Tour

- Destination: Marsa Alam
- Duration: Full Day
- Price: from USD 55.85 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Marsa Alam.
- Best for: Thrill-seekers and adventure lovers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/marsa-alam-wadi-el-gemal-national-park-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-14

Discover Egypt's largest protected area on a guided day trip through mangrove lagoons, desert wildlife country, and ancient Roman emerald mines.

Wadi El Gemal National Park stretches from the Red Sea coast deep into the Eastern Desert, and this tour gives you a real taste of everything that makes it special. You'll stop along quiet mangrove creeks where herons and fish nurseries thrive, then head inland across open desert plains where mountain gazelle still roam free.

History lovers will enjoy the visit to the ruins of Sikait, once a Roman-era emerald mining settlement, where old shafts and worker quarters still sit scattered across the hillside — a reminder that these mountains supplied emeralds to Cleopatra's Egypt and beyond.

This is a full-day outing with a knowledgeable local guide, ideal for anyone based in Marsa Alam who wants a change of pace from the beach without leaving the region's best scenery behind. Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and a sense of curiosity — the park rewards both.

## Highlights

- Mangrove and desert wildlife stops
- Roman-era emerald mine ruins

## What's included

- Private transportation with A/C
- Local guide and park entrance fee

## What's not included

- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. **~06:00–07:00** — Hotel Pickup in Marsa Alam: Meet your local guide and travel in air-conditioned transport to Wadi El Gemal National Park.
2. Mangrove Creeks: Stop along the park's quiet mangrove creeks and observe the coastal environment.
3. Eastern Desert Landscapes: Travel inland across open desert plains in the protected area.
4. Sikait Emerald-Mining Ruins: Visit the Roman-era settlement ruins at Sikait, including old shafts and worker quarters scattered across the hillside.
5. Return to Marsa Alam: Return to your hotel after the full-day guided outing.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What does the tour visit?**
The tour features mangrove creeks, Eastern Desert landscapes and the Roman-era emerald-mining ruins at Sikait.

**Is a guide included?**
Yes. A local guide is included.

**Are park entrance fees included?**
Yes. The national park entrance fee is included.

**Is lunch included?**
No. Lunch is excluded.

**Where does the trip begin?**
Pickup is from your hotel lobby in Marsa Alam, with the exact time confirmed after booking.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the trip.