Learning
How long does it take to learn kitesurfing?
Most beginners need more than one lesson to stand up and ride. Here is a realistic timeline by IKO stage, what speeds learning up, and how to plan.
2 to 8 hours · equipment included
Kitesurfing packages in Marsa Alam
Choose a ready-made course at our IKO-approved kite school on the Red Sea: two beginner courses, a refresher or an advanced tricks session. Each one includes all the equipment you need.
Choose your kitesurfing package in Marsa Alam
Our kitesurfing packages in Marsa Alam are ready-made courses with the hours and the price shown up front. There are two beginner courses, a refresher course and an advanced tricks session. All of them are taught at our IKO-approved school on a protected Red Sea lagoon, and equipment is included.
Not sure which package fits? Tell us your level, budget and available time and we will help you choose. Prefer to follow the IKO levels step by step? See our kitesurfing courses.
Our kitesurfing packages
Four packages, from a 2-hour tricks session to the full 8-hour beginner course. Open a package to see what it covers and what is included.
6 hours · private or semi-private
Beginner course – 6 hours
Kite control on the beach, then body dragging in the water. A short, focused way to try the sport and get ready for the board.
Private €480, semi-private €360
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8 hours · private or semi-private
Beginner course – 8 hours
Kite control, body dragging and a waterstart lesson with your first rides on the board. The course aims to complete IKO Level 2 certification.
Private €595, semi-private €475
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4 hours · private
Refresher course
For riders who are already up and riding and want a refresher before renting equipment. Refresh safety, kite control and the waterstart.
From €360
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2 hours · one-to-one
Advanced tricks
A one-to-one Advanced Training Session with an IKO instructor, for riders who want to jump, make power turns, ride switch or try back rolls.
€170 per person
See advanced tricks →Which package is right for me?
Start with your experience, then pick the package that fits.
- Just want to try kitesurfing, or do not need the full 8-hour course? Take the 6-hour beginner course. You learn kite control on the beach, then body drag through the water, and finish ready for the board. Fast learners may get to try the board, but most people need a third lesson to ride with confidence.
- Want to get up and riding on the board? Take the 8-hour beginner course. It adds a waterstart lesson with your first rides, and aims to complete IKO Level 2 certification.
- Already up and riding, but want a refresher before renting equipment? Take the refresher course, a private course that refreshes safety, kite control and the waterstart.
- Ready to move on to jumps, power turns, switch riding or back rolls? Book an advanced tricks session, one-to-one with an IKO instructor.
Already IKO Level 2? Supervised equipment rental gives you time on the water with an IKO Assistant Instructor who keeps a close eye on you. Not sure which package to pick? Message us on WhatsApp or by email, tell us what you have done so far, and we will help you choose.
Included in every package
Whichever package you choose, you get:
- Transfer between the school and the beach
- Kites, boards, harnesses, helmets, life vests, wetsuits and other gear during lessons
- Radio-assisted lessons: you are in touch with your instructor by radio at all times
- Lessons taught by IKO instructors
- IKO certification (see each package for what it covers)
- Low student-to-instructor ratio (maximum 2:1)
Taught at an IKO-approved school
KiteMood is an IKO-approved school, and all our instructors are trained and certified by IKO. Read more about KiteMood.
See what the lessons cover on our Level 1 – Discovery, Level 2 – Intermediate and Level 3 – Advanced pages.
Kitesurfing packages in Marsa Alam: your questions
Which kitesurfing packages do you offer, and how much do they cost?
We offer four packages. The 6-hour beginner course costs €480 private or €360 semi-private. The 8-hour beginner course costs €595 private or €475 semi-private. Both beginner prices are for the total course. The refresher course is private, takes 4 hours and costs from €360. The advanced tricks session is one-to-one, takes 2 hours and costs €170 per person. Equipment is included in every package.
Which beginner course should I choose?
The 8-hour course takes you from kite control and body dragging to your first rides on the board, and aims to complete IKO Level 2 certification. The 6-hour course covers kite control and body dragging, and gets you ready for the board. It is a good way to try the sport, but most people need a third lesson to really get up and ride with confidence.
What is the difference between private and semi-private lessons?
Private lessons are one-to-one, so you have all of your instructor's attention. Semi-private lessons are for couples or two friends learning together, with one instructor and an assistant, and the two students share a full set of equipment. Both students need the same schedule, level and language. If you are booking alone, choose a private lesson: we cannot guarantee a place in a group lesson. Both beginner courses come in either format.
What is included in the packages?
Every package includes the transfer between the school and the beach, and kites, boards, harnesses, helmets, life vests, wetsuits and other gear during lessons. Lessons are taught by IKO instructors and are radio-assisted, so you are in touch with your instructor by radio at all times. You also get IKO certification (each package page explains what it covers), and a low student-to-instructor ratio of 2:1 at most.
When can I start, and how do I book?
The 6-hour course is available every day from 09:00, and the 8-hour course runs daily, 09:00–12:00 or 15:00–18:00. For the refresher course and the advanced tricks session, ask us which times are available. Message us on WhatsApp, send an email or use the contact page, and tell us which package you would like and the dates you have in mind.
Can you build a package around my budget or schedule?
Yes. Tell us your level, budget and available time and we will suggest a plan. If none of the packages fits your needs, contact us and ask for a personalised offer.
Where your lessons take place
All our packages run at KiteMood, on the protected lagoon in Marsa Alam on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. A transfer between the school and the beach is included.
WX78+MMJ, Marsa Alam Road, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt+20 100 328 0081info@kitemood.comMessage us on WhatsAppOpen in Google MapsThe interactive map loads only when you ask for it, which keeps this page fast.
Guides to help you choose a package
Two short reads on what your first lessons look like and how many hours you may need.
Learning
Kitesurfing for beginners: what happens in your first lesson
A first kitesurfing lesson is mostly theory and kite flying on land, not riding. Here is the lesson step by step, what to bring and what to expect.
Not sure which package to choose?
Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your experience and your dates, and we will help you pick the right package. We can also build a course around your level, budget and time.