The offers compared
| Offer | Format | Indicative price | Worth knowing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour introduction | trial, group | from about 70 USD | 4.3 to 4.4 from about 45 reviews; one review reports hard offshore wind | See |
| 6-hour basic course | over 2 days, 4 students maximum | about 345 USD | few reviews (3 to 5), transfer indicated | See |
| IKO school on Mangroovy | hourly or daily packages | ask the school | the only IKO centre announced on the beach, open all year | |
| Riah Kite Academy | 1 h, 6 h or 12 h | about 120 USD for 1 h, 395 USD for 6 h, 750 USD for 12 h | semi-private, 2 students per instructor |
We give no booking link for schools that do not go through GetYourGuide: write to them directly and ask for the final price, the equipment included and the instructor's certification (IKO).
Where? The spots in El Gouna
Mangroovy beach is described as a spot with flat, shallow water near the shore and a reef further out; the water depends on the tide. One organiser announces lessons in a flat-water lagoon without naming the beach: ask for the exact place the day before, as it depends on the weather.
When? The wind
Sources disagree: one quotes average thermal winds of force 4 to 6 all year with April to November as the best window, another notes that the wind is unpredictable and often light in winter. For an introduction, keep a margin of a day or two in your stay.
To check before booking
- Entry permit: if you stay outside El Gouna, the organiser asks you to book 24 hours ahead for the permit.
- Weather: place and time are confirmed the day before depending on the wind.
- Equipment and insurance: are wetsuit, harness, helmet and vest included?
- Alternative in Hurghada: see kitesurfing in Hurghada.
- Level: the introduction lets you try; a longer course is needed to stand up on the board.
To sleep near the spot, see where to stay in El Gouna, and to get there, El Gouna from Hurghada.
FAQ
Can you learn kitesurfing in a day? Not really: a 2-hour introduction lets you try, several sessions are needed to ride.
What is the best season? April to November is most often cited for warm water, but the wind varies; keep a margin.
Are there lessons in French? We could not verify: ask for the instructor's language.
Is the equipment included? To be checked on the offer page.
