Soma Bay
Soma Bay is situated on the Red Sea coast and approximately 45 kilometres south of Hurghada. Surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters, soft sandy beaches and stunning panoramic views of the desert and mountains.
Diving & Water Sports
Diving and snorkelling are main attractions in Soma Bay especially at the Abu Soma dive site, an amazing reef where you can see dolphins, turtles, sharks, barracudas, and manta rays. Best months to see the biggest variety is in March and April. Other water sports include wind and kite surfing, sailing, and deep-sea fishing.
Badaweya Desert Experience
For an action-packed day, join this adventurous excursion into the desert. Cross the awe-inspiring desert in a variety of exciting ways - by jeep, quad bike, off road sand buggy and camel. Visit a local Bedouin village, see the desert in all its glory at sunset, enjoy a BBQ dinner and watch a fantastic show under the stars.
Les Thermes Marins Spa & Thalasso Centre
This luxury spa, part of the hotel complex La Residence which is also home to an 18-hole championship golf course, is the largest thalassotherapy spa on the Red Sea. The facilities and variety of treatments at Les Thermes Marins are endless and the spa is huge with over 20 massage cabins, 22 hydrotheraphy treatment cabins, 6 underwater cabins, 8 bubble bath cabins, in addition to a huge aquatonic pool, an aquagym, and lap pool. As if that wasn't enough, there is also a gym to stretch out those muscles and get some exercise as well!
Voted two years running the number one golf course outside Europe by readers of Golf Journal, the Gary Player designed course offers players breathtaking panoramic views of the desert and the sparkling waters of the red sea.
Golf Course Information
Holes: An 18-hole Championship course
Rating: Par 72
Length: 6393 metres
Tees: 4 tee locations on each hole
Handicap: Maximum 36
Grass: Kikuyu on fairways, Bermuda Tifdwarf on greens
Course Type: Desert style links course
Design: Gary Player Design Group
Challenges: 9 holes featuring water hazards, including the Red Sea
Opening Times: Opens 365 days a year at 7am, closes at sunset daily
Pre-booking your golf with Peltours means not only peace of mind but also specially negotiated green fees.
To book golf with your holidays, call our Golf Team on: 0844 770 9960
Soma Bay is on the Eastern coast area of the Red sea and offers some excellent shore and boat diving on pristine owe-inspiring reefs. Divers may also see big Pelagics which are frequently sighted
Dive centres:
Orca Dive Club
Dive sites:
Panorama Reef
Abu Kafan
Salem Express
Dive Products:
1 Nov 2011- 31 Oct 2012
Beginners courses:
Scuba Diving £175
Open Water / Junior Open Water £310
Open Water Referral £175
Intermediate courses:
Advanced Open Water £219
Emergency First Response £89
Rescue Diver £310
Enriched Air Nitrox £175
Advanced Courses:
3 Shore Dives £55
5 Shore Dives £89
6 Shore Dives £105
10 Shore Dives £159
3 Day's (6 boat dives) £149
5 Day's (10 boat dives) £239
6 Day's (12 boat dives) £280
10 Day's (20 boat dives) £450
12 Day's (24 boat dives) £529
For more information or pre-booking, please contact our local partner, Tarot:
email: info@tarottours.com
phone: ++202 37613680
1 Day Luxor Highlights
An amazing day out visiting magnificent Luxor, the old capital of Egypt, on the banks of the River Nile. See the great temple of Karnak and the spectacular tombs of Valley of the Kings. Visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon statues and sample the delightful Nile River whilst crossing it in a small motor boat.
By bus US$135
1 Day Cairo Delights
Experience the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the World and explore the legends of Ancient Egypt in Cairo, Egypt's capital. On this trip visit the awesome Egyptian National Museum and see the legendary treasures of Tutankhamen, ancient artefacts and other masterpieces from the Land of the Pharaohs.
Visit the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and wander around the medieval Citadel.
Return flights (or bus), lunch, transfers and Egyptologist included.
By plane US$314 or By bus US$160
Hurghada Encounter Resort Tour
This excursion is a great introduction to the bustling town of Hurghada, Look around this superb resort, sample the local sights and revel in its history. Try Egyptian water pipes, relax with a local drink, visit the duty free, and go shopping amongst the colour of downtown.
By bus US$43
Mahmia Island
Island hop to Mahmyia, home to the one of the most amazing beaches in the Hurghada region.
Enjoy a mouth watering full buffet lunch on the fine white sand beach, relax to soothing music, sunbathe, swim and snorkel all day in the crystal clear waters of Mahma. On your journey back to the Hurghada coastline, you may possibly even see dolphins.
US$103
Badawaya Desert Experience
For an action-packed day, join this adventurous excursion into the desert. Cross the awe-inspiring desert in a variety of exciting ways - by jeep, quad bike, off road sand buggy and camel.
Visit a local Bedouin village, see the desert in all its glory at sunset, enjoy a BBQ dinner and watch a fantastic show under the stars.
US$63
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