Getting There
We arrange our holiday schedule to fit with the flight times. Also if you book flights well in advance you will get the best prices.
Best times to Go
7 night holiday at the resort Year round availability
Please note: We do not book part weeks or just dolphin excursions.
Generally the spring and the autumn are best for beautiful sunshine and pleasant temperatures. It tends to get very hot in July/august and January/ February can be a bit unsettled.
Our group dolphin safari trips
run on set dates in March/April and October/ November
Flights from UK and other European cities
Fly to Marsa Alam, Egypt ( 40 min transfer to resort)
Or Hurghada ( 3 hours transfer to resort )
Charter companies and Easyjet fly from many UK and European cities.
Generally there are flights from most European airports on one day of the week to Marsa Alam and there are many more flights to Hurghada.
From the UK ( 5 1/2 hours)
Flights – Gatwick to Marsa Alam on Wednesdays on Thomson Airways
Flights from Manchester to Marsa Alam on Thursdays
Flights to Hurghada from many UK airports
www.thomson.co.uk and Thomas Cook to Marsa Alam Mondays and Wednesdays
www.easyjet.co.uk to Hurghada on Mondays and Fridays.
*Remember to pay for your flights with a credit card so you will be covered in case of the airline insolvency*
Group programs have a start date of either Wednesday or Thursday. You can arrive early or leave later. The Safari will begin on the Saturday for 2 nights. You will be taken back to your resort where you spend the remaining days.
Independent programs can begin any date of your choice for a week.
Internal flights from Cairo to Hurghada and Marsa Alam run daily.
To Book a Holiday
Check out the flight prices on the dates you wish to travel then if you wish to proceed email us with your dates and preferred choice of accommodation and we will confirm the booking. Then you can book your flights and pay the deposit for the holiday Please do not book a flight until we have confirmed your holiday reservation.
TRANSFERS
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YOUR ARRIVAL
After a 5 hour flight direct from the UK or main airports in Europe, you will be met at the airport by a driver holding a ‘Dolphinswims- Wild and Free’ sign. He will be directly outside the airport building or just down the stairs to the car parks. We will meet your flight whatever time of day you arrive and you can choose the dates and number of days for your holiday. You will be given a cool bottle of water and soft drink on arrival. You will travel by air-conditioned car or mini-bus to the ecovillage near Marsa Alam where you will check-in and be shown to your accommodation. Our representative will ensure you are given a welcome talk and orientation. Please ask if you have any special requirements and we will assist you with this. There will be a meal waiting for you in the restaurant or a snack, depending on the time of day |
ALL TRANSFERS from Marsa Alam airport are included in price of the holiday.
Return Transfers to/from Hurghada will incur an extra charge of €30 per person return ( 1-3 persons) €25 per person return 4-6 persons( 3-4 hrs transfer)
Return Transfers to/from Luxor (5-6 hours)will incur an extra charge as follows
- 300 euros per air-conditioned car for 1 to 3 people.
- 100 euros per person in an air-conditioned mini-bus for 4 or more people.
- Children under 6 years are free.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: You must have comprehensive travel insurance. Insure and Go is one of the UK’s largest travel insurance providers. They have an excellent on-line booking facility, you can obtain a quote, take out a policy and receive all their documentation via email within minutes. UK residents only.
