Learn to Kitesurf in Hurghada

Trip Highlights

Hurghada is one of the best places to learn to kitesurf. There are three bays with the downwind one popular with windsurfers, leaving the two upwind ones with large shallow areas free for kitesurfers. There is plenty of space to practise flying the kite, bodydragging and waterstarting in shallow areas. This extends far enough from the beach to allow 100m runs before getting into deeper water. BABY BAY Once your skill and confidence has built up, you will be able to blast out to a sandbar approximately 1 km offshore from the Kite School. Out here the wind is super clean and the flat water area around the sand bar is perfect for practising tricks and new moves… this is really awesome. SAND BAR Once your skill and confidence has built up, you will be able to blast out to a sandbar approximately 1 km offshore from the Kite School. Out here the wind is super clean and the flat water area around the sand bar is perfect for practising tricks and new moves… this is really awesome.

Price Details

Price

From: GBP950 per person (7 Nights)

Price Includes

• Flights
• Transfers
• Accommodation
• 10 hour beginner Course

Price Excludes

• Travel Insurance

Departure Dates

All holidays are bespoke and can leave on any date (subject to availability). The price quoted above will vary dependent on departure date, hotel & selected course. Course and rental options include:

COURSES AND INSTRUCTION
12 Hour IKO Level I & II £319
6 Hour IKO Level III (Board Work) £200
6 Hour Progression £200
Private lesson (per hour) £65

RENTAL
1 Week Rental (Board and Kite) £300
2 Week Rental £446
1 Week storage & boat cover £41

Prices do not include kit insurance that can normally be arranged locally at approx 35 euros.

Most kitesurf schools will only rent equipement if you are iko level iii or equivelant (riding up wind). Some school will rent to level ii kitesurfers but may charge a 30% supplement for 'supervised rental.'

Itinerary

Colona Watersports kitesurfing centre opened June 1, 2002 at the Magawish Resort located next door to the 5* Sofitel in Hurghada, and is a kite focused school. They are affiliated with IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) and are training students to IKO standards leading to IKO certification. The Level I kitesurfing course starts three times a week and they are arranging Instructor Training Courses (ITC) twice yearly; the first one was successfully done in June 2002. Their kitesurfing instructors are IKO certified and speak English, German and Swedish.

The Magawish Hotel, Hurghada has the best beach in the area for kitesurfing, huge shallow areas for training, dedicated launch areas and a nice sand bank off shore. Other facilities include compressed air for easy pumping of kites, rescue boat, equipment cleaning and storage, kite repair service and a workshop with necessary tools and spare parts. Feedback from clients that have recently travelled to Hurghada and kitesurfed with Colona has been exceptionally good and so we highly recommend this outfit.

Other Info

Accommodation Details

HURGHADA INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
Set in beautifully landscaped gardens complete with shaded terraces, this outstanding low-rise resort is situated on secluded Hurghada Bay, with its own idyllic sandy beach leading down to the gently shelving turquoise blue waters of the Red Sea.

HURGHADA SOFITEL (ALL INCLUSIVE)
The Hurghada Sofitel offers a combination of luxury and service not afforded by any other hotel close to the sport facilities. For those looking for a bit more comfort this is a first class choice.

MAGAWISH (ALL INCLUSIVE)
The Magawish offers basic but a good value base and location for both Windsurfers and Kitesurfers alike.

JASMINE VILLAGE (ALL INCLUSIVE)
The Jasmin Village is a lively sports hotel. This all-inclusive hotel is also fantastic value and the windsurf spot is excellent.

KITE SAFARI
A lovely and cozy 22m wooden Turkish ketch for great Kitesurfing and windsurfing holidays in Egypt.

ALADDIN BEACH RESORT (ALL INCLUSIVE)
Like its neighbouring Jasmin Village (but a slightly better standard) the Aladdin Beach Resort is one of the older hotel in Hurghada and very popular with the German and Russian market. It is a low rise large hotel spread out over a large gardened area. The hotel is a great choice for the more budget conscious traveller looking for a good value Windsurf or Kitesurf base as the price are very good, especially considering it is inclusive of all food and drink !