Dahab Safari from Sharm el-Sheikh: Camel Ride & Snorkeling

Camel Ride Through the White Canyon, Then Straight Into the Red Sea

You're picked up from your hotel, driven into the desert to the white canyon, ride a camel to the Three Pools reserve, snorkel for an hour on the reef with an instructor, eat lunch at the divers' camp overlooking the sea, stop in Dahab town for shopping, and return to your hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and the camel ride are all included. You bring a swimsuit and sunscreen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert hike, snorkeling, and shopping

• Transfer by microbus to White Canyon
• Walk along the White Canyon route
• Ride camels to Three Pools reserve
• Snorkel at reef massif for 1 hour
• Lunch at divers camping with sea view
• Drive back through Dahab city
• Stop for local shopping in Dahab
• Return to Sharm-el-Sheikh

The experience

"How long until we actually get on the camels?" That's what you're thinking as the microbus winds out of Sharm el-Sheikh into the Sinai desert, and the answer is: soon enough. The white canyon opens up in front of you: narrow paths cutting through rock and sand, date palms scattered across the plateau like they've been there for a thousand years, which they basically have. Your guide walks the route first, and then you're on the camel, moving at the pace the animal decides, which is slower than you'd expect but somehow exactly right for taking in the space around you. The Three Pools reserve sits at the end of that ride, three natural pools strung along the shore in shallow water, sand bottom, corals starting just beyond.

The snorkeling happens right there, and you get about an hour in the water with a mask and fins. An instructor goes with you, so if you've never done this before or haven't in years, you're not figuring it out alone. The reef massif is close enough that you don't have to swim far, and the fish and coral are the kind of thing that makes you forget you're on a schedule. After you come out, there's lunch at the divers' camp with a view of the sea. Nothing fancy, but you're eating with salt on your skin and the water in front of you, which changes how food tastes.

On the way back to Sharm el-Sheikh, the group stops in Dahab town for shopping. It's the local place, not a tourist trap, so if you want souvenirs or just want to walk around and see how the town actually works, you've got time for that. The whole day runs from pickup at your hotel through drop-off, so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself. The microbus handles both ends.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm el-Sheikh, a professional guide for the full duration, camel riding through the white canyon to the Three Pools reserve, 1 hour of snorkeling at the reef with an instructor and fins, lunch at the divers' camp overlooking the sea, and a stop in Dahab town for shopping on the way back.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Cleotours Egypt

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Dahab experiences (desert, camels, snorkeling, and a real town) without arranging separate transport, guides, or timing. The microbus and fixed itinerary handle all three, which is what makes a full day possible without a rental car.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the whole day?

The tour runs the full day from hotel pickup through drop-off, though the exact duration isn't fixed. It depends on traffic and how long you spend in Dahab town shopping.

Is the snorkeling included?

Yes. You get about 1 hour in the water at the Three Pools reef with an instructor. Fins and a mask are provided.

Do I need snorkeling experience?

No. The instructor goes with you, so beginners are fine. The water is shallow (3–4 meters) and the sand bottom is visible.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, the camel ride, lunch at the divers' camp, and snorkeling at Three Pools. You pay separately for any souvenirs in Dahab town.

What if I'm not fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The camel ride and canyon walk are the main physical parts. The snorkeling is in shallow water. Let the guide know about any concerns when you're picked up.

What should I bring?

Swimsuit, sunscreen, a hat or cap, sunglasses, and a light layer for the desert. The sun is intense, and the wind can pick up. Bring cash if you plan to shop in Dahab.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is at the divers' camp with a sea view. Dietary restrictions should be mentioned when you book.

Do I need to book the snorkeling in advance?

No. It's part of the tour package. Just let the operator know if you can't swim or prefer not to go in the water.

What's the white canyon like?

It's a natural formation in the Sinai desert with narrow paths that open onto plateaus. Date palms grow there, and Bedouin tribes have lived in the area for over a thousand years. You walk the route with your guide before the camel ride.