Colored Canyon & Blue Hole jeep tour from Sharm el Sheikh

A sandstone gorge glowing in four colors, then coral reefs and a camel ride along the shore.

A full-day jeep tour from Sharm el Sheikh combines desert and sea: ride a 4x4 into Colored Canyon's yellow, red, purple and gold rock formations, snorkel Blue Hole National Park's coral reefs and marine life, ride a camel along Dahab's coastline, and eat a buffet lunch by the water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English and Italian (Russian available on request). Blue Hole entry is included in some options and optional in others — choose at checkout based on whether you want the snorkeling stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dahab, Blue Hole, and Colored Canyon

• Hotel pickup in air-conditioned vehicle
• Relaxed camel ride along Dahab shore
• Optional quad bike ride in Dahab
• Snorkel in Blue Hole National Park
• Buffet lunch by the sea
• 4x4 jeep ride to Colored Canyon
• Marvel at colorful rock formations
• Browse Dahab markets for souvenirs
• Return drive to hotel

The Experience

How do you fit Sinai's desert and sea into one day without renting a car or hiring a private driver? This tour builds the day around the two landmarks most worth seeing: the Colored Canyon's sandstone gorge and the Blue Hole's protected snorkeling zone. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up at your hotel and carries you through the morning drive to Dahab, the coastal town where the day splits between water and sand.

The camel ride runs along Dahab's shore — a slower pace than the jeep, and the kind of moment travelers usually have to arrange separately. After that comes the snorkeling stop in Blue Hole National Park, where you drift over intricate coral reefs and Red Sea marine life in the park's protected area beside the Blue Hole itself. A buffet lunch sits waiting by the sea. Then the 4x4 jeep takes over for the desert leg: you ride into the Sinai interior to Colored Canyon, where the sandstone walls glow in yellow, red, purple and gold depending on the light and the angle. A guided walk through the gorge gives you time to photograph the formations and understand what you're standing inside. On the return to Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab's bazaar stays open for browsing — silverware, perfumes, handmade souvenirs — before the final drive back.

The tour runs eight hours total. A professional guide who speaks English and Italian leads the day (Russian is available on request). The quad bike ride along the coast and mountains is included in one option only, so if that's what drew you, confirm it at checkout. Blue Hole entry fees are included in some options and not in others — the snorkeling still happens either way, but the park entrance and the reef access depend on which version you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide speaking English and Italian (Russian available on request).
• 4x4 jeep ride through the desert to Colored Canyon.
• guided walk through the colorful sandstone gorge.
• camel ride along the Dahab coastline.
• snorkeling stop in Blue Hole National Park's protected area (included in some options).
• buffet lunch served by the sea.
• free time to explore Dahab's local markets.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egyptra Travel Services

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both Sinai's desert and sea in one organized day without renting a car — the fixed schedule and included transport mean the canyon, the reef and the camel ride all fit together without you building the route yourself. The quad bike ride is optional, so choose that option if you want the extra speed and adrenaline along the coast; the base version keeps the pace more relaxed.

Traveler reviews

4.52★★★★★★★★★★

559 verified traveler reviews

5 ★398

4 ★105

3 ★26

2 ★11

1 ★19

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What exactly is the Colored Canyon and why does it glow in different colors?

Colored Canyon is a sandstone gorge carved into the Sinai Peninsula where the rock walls display natural bands of yellow, red, purple and gold. The colors come from mineral deposits in the stone and shift in intensity depending on the time of day and the sunlight angle. The guided walk through the canyon gives you time to explore the formations and photograph them.

Do I snorkel at the Blue Hole itself or somewhere else?

Snorkeling happens in the protected area of Blue Hole National Park beside the Blue Hole for safety reasons. You'll drift over intricate coral reefs and see Red Sea marine life in the clear water, but not directly inside the famous sinkhole itself.

Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?

The camel ride along Dahab's coastline is included in the tour. It's a relaxed pace along the shore and happens before the snorkeling stop.

What's the difference between the tour options at checkout?

One option includes a quad bike ride along the coast and mountains for extra adventure; the base options do not. Blue Hole National Park entry fees are included in some options and optional in others — if you want the snorkeling stop, confirm which option covers the park entrance before you book.

How long is the drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Colored Canyon?

The full tour runs eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. Most of that time is split between the drive to Dahab, the camel ride and snorkeling stop, the jeep ride into the desert, and the walk through Colored Canyon itself.

Will I have time to shop in Dahab's markets?

Yes. On the return journey to Sharm el Sheikh, the tour includes free time to explore Dahab's bazaar, where you can browse handmade silverware, perfumes, textiles and souvenirs before the final drive back to your hotel.