4-day snorkeling in Dahab from Cairo: Blue Hole & Bedouin party

Snorkel the Blue Hole, then dance under the stars at a Bedouin celebration

A 4-day trip from Cairo to Dahab combines snorkeling at the Blue Hole and Three Pools Beach with cultural immersion: a traditional Bedouin party with belly dancing and fireworks, market walks, and optional sunrise hikes on Mount Sinai. A guide leads all transport and activities. Hotel stays, meals and entrance fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Lagoon beach and Bedouin party

• Night transfer from Cairo
• Check-in at hotel
• Travel by car to lagoon beach
• Attend Bedouin party with belly dancing

Day 2: Blue Hole snorkeling

• Travel by 4x4 to Blue Hole
• Snorkel at Blue Hole
• Enjoy full meal of chicken, vegetables, and rice

Day 3: Three Pools beach and safari

• Travel by 4x4 to Three Pools beach
• Snorkel at Three Pools beach
• Beach buggy safari to Wadi Gnai
• Tea and 10-minute hike at Wadi Gnai
• Visit Dahab market at night
• Have dinner at Dahab market

Day 4: Mount Sinai hike and return

• Optional night trip to Mount Sinai
• Hike Mount Sinai and watch sunrise
• Descend Mount Sinai
• Collect luggage and return to Cairo

The experience

You leave Cairo at night and arrive in Dahab ready to settle into your hotel with a private room and pool. The first full day centers on Lagona Beach and Tawilat Mountain, where a Bedouin party unfolds after dark: belly dancers, fireworks, and the rhythm of local celebration. Your guide handles the car ride there and back.

Day two takes you by 4x4 to the Blue Hole, Dahab's most famous snorkeling site, where you enter the water yourself and explore the reef. Day three splits into choices: snorkel at Three Pools Beach, or add a beach buggy safari into Wadi Gnai with a short hike and photos, then visit Dahab's night market for dinner. The fourth day is optional: a pre-dawn drive to Mount Sinai (three hours away), a guided hike to the summit, sunrise views, then the descent and return to Cairo with your luggage.

Transport between Cairo and Dahab, all hotel nights, lunch each day, and entrance to every site are locked in. If your group is fewer than eight people, the Cairo transfer runs as a private vehicle. Larger groups share. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Arabic depending on your choice at booking.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to attractions.
• night transfer from Cairo and return transport to Cairo.
• two nights in a private hotel room with pool access.
• lunch each day.
• guide-led transport between your hotel and all Dahab sites.
• a traditional Bedouin party with belly dancing and fireworks.
• market visit and dinner in Dahab town.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (17 to 45 years) · Senior (46 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 16 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ahmed Safwat

Is this one for you?This tour runs as a guided group experience with a shared vehicle (private if under eight travelers), so you move together on a fixed schedule: the Bedouin party and market visit happen on set evenings, and the Blue Hole snorkeling is day two. If you want to set your own pace or skip activities, a self-guided rental or private hire would suit you better. If you prefer someone else handling logistics and driving while you focus on snorkeling and cultural moments, this itinerary delivers both.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 16 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Blue Hole and why do people snorkel there?

The Blue Hole is a natural sinkhole reef formation off Dahab's coast, famous for its dramatic underwater topography and abundant marine life. You snorkel directly in the water above and around the reef structure, making it one of Egypt's premier snorkeling destinations.

Is the Mount Sinai hike included in the 4-day price, or do I pay extra?

Mount Sinai is optional and runs as a separate add-on you choose at checkout. The core 4-day package covers Dahab activities, the Bedouin party, and Three Pools Beach. Mount Sinai requires an additional fee if you want to join the pre-dawn departure and sunrise climb.

Can I skip the Bedouin party or the beach buggy safari if I don't want to do them?

The Bedouin party is part of the scheduled itinerary on day one. The beach buggy safari on day three is optional. You can snorkel at Three Pools Beach instead, or combine both if you prefer. Your guide will confirm your choices when you arrive.

How much time do I actually spend snorkeling each day?

Day two is dedicated to snorkeling at the Blue Hole. Day three includes snorkeling at Three Pools Beach, with additional time for the beach buggy safari if you choose it. The exact duration depends on water conditions and your group's pace, which your guide adjusts on the day.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

All entrance fees, transport from Cairo to Dahab and back, two nights in a private hotel room, lunch each day, and all Dahab sightseeing transport are included. Optional activities like the Mount Sinai hike, beach buggy safari, and diving lessons cost extra. The guide will quote those at booking.