Colored Canyon tour from Dahab: Small group hike with lunch

Striped canyons, rock passages, a canyon pool, and lunch in the desert

A small group tour from Dahab to Colored Canyon with hotel pickup and return, English-speaking guide, and lunch included. The day runs 13 to 14 hours, so plan to leave early and return in the evening. Entry fees and a qualified Egyptologist guide are available as add-ons at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore the Colorful Canyon in Dahab

• Get collected from hotel in Dahab
• Travel to the Colorful Canyon
• Discover stunning rock formations
• Explore vibrant landscapes and hidden gems

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Dahab hotel in the morning and drives into the desert to reach Colored Canyon, a slot canyon system striped with bands of red, orange, yellow and purple rock. You hike through the canyon passages with your guide, moving between narrow sections and open stretches where the formations tower overhead. The group stays small, which means you move at a pace that lets you stop and look without feeling rushed.

Lunch is included and served in the canyon or nearby in the desert. The full day (13 to 14 hours from pickup to return) is built around the canyon itself, so there is no time for other stops. Your guide speaks English and can point out the geology and the way the rock has been carved by water and wind over time. If you want a qualified Egyptologist to lead instead, that option is available when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Dahab.
• lunch.
• all taxes and service charges.
• English-speaking guide.
• small group format.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luxor Booking Tours

Is this one for you?The 13 to 14 hour commitment means you need a full day with an early start and evening return, so book this if your schedule allows a long excursion and you want to spend most of the day inside the canyon itself rather than combining it with other sites.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the Colored Canyon tour take from start to finish?

The tour runs 13 to 14 hours total, including hotel pickup and return. You leave early in the morning and get back to your hotel in the evening.

What is Colored Canyon actually like when you get there?

Colored Canyon is a slot canyon with rock walls striped in red, orange, yellow and purple. You hike through narrow passages and wider sections, moving between the formations on foot with your guide.

Does the tour include lunch, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is included in the tour price and is served in or near the canyon during the day.

Can I add a qualified Egyptologist guide instead of the standard English-speaking guide?

Yes, a qualified Egyptologist guide is available as an add-on option at checkout if you want more detailed knowledge of the geology and history.

Does the tour price include entry to Colored Canyon?

Entry fees are optional and can be added at checkout. Check the pricing details when you book to see if they are included in your selected option.