Is it safe to prepay 100% for private excursions in Hurghada?

From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 5 days ago

TL;DR

Travelers in the discussion advise against sending full prepayment to private excursion sellers and recommend tours paid on arrival instead. Independently verify recommendations from unfamiliar intermediaries.

What the community said

Do not treat a seller’s claim that tours should be booked only through their “trusted” contact as proof of reliability; verify the operator independently.

6 days ago

One traveler reported a positive experience booking an excursion with no advance payment. Paying on arrival rather than transferring money in advance was suggested as the safer option.

45 days ago No prepayment

For an excursion requested a month before arrival, the discussion raised concerns about a requirement to pay the full amount upfront. A 100% advance payment increases the risk when the operator has not been independently verified.

45 days ago 100% prepayment