Dahab & Colored Canyon Jeep Safari with Snorkeling

Ride camels, snorkel vibrant reefs, and explore colorful canyons: all in one day

A full-day tour from Sharm El Sheikh combines a camel ride along Dahab's Red Sea coast, snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs near the Blue Hole, an ATV quad bike ride through seaside and mountain terrain, and a guided walk through Colored Canyon's rock formations. Hotel pickup, lunch at a Bedouin-style beach tent, bottled water, and a professional guide in English, Italian, Arabic or Russian are included. Snorkeling equipment rental is available on-site. The day ends with free time to shop in Dahab before returning to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day tour from Sharm El Sheikh

• Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Dahab
• Enjoy scenic camel ride along Red Sea coast
• Ride ATV quad bike through seaside and mountains
• Snorkel near the Blue Hole coral reefs
• Relax at Bedouin-style beach tent
• Enjoy barbecue lunch
• Drive 4x4 jeep to Colored Canyon
• Explore colorful rock formations on guided walk
• Free time for shopping in Dahab
• Return to Sharm El Sheikh

The Experience

The tour starts with a drive south from Sharm El Sheikh in an air-conditioned vehicle, heading toward Dahab. Once there, you begin with a scenic camel ride along the Red Sea coastline: a slower-paced introduction to the landscape before the day picks up speed. After the ride, you move into the ATV quad bikes for a more intense run through Dahab's seaside and mountain routes, covering terrain that shows you both the coast and the interior in a way a single vehicle cannot.

Snorkeling happens at one of Dahab's established coral reef sites near the Blue Hole (you stay in the water near it rather than diving into the Blue Hole itself). The water is clear enough to see the reef structure, and the coral and fish populations are what draw people to this part of the coast. After you get out, there's time to dry off and rest at a Bedouin-style beach tent where lunch, a barbecue spread, is served. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

The second half shifts to the Colored Canyon, a 4x4 jeep ride away. A guide leads you through the canyon on foot, pointing out the layered rock formations and their history. This is the part of the day where you slow down again and walk, which breaks up the rhythm of riding and driving. Once back in Dahab, you have free time to wander the town, shop for souvenirs or just sit in a café before the return drive to Sharm El Sheikh.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh.
• round-trip air-conditioned transport.
• a scenic camel ride along the Red Sea coast.
• an ATV quad bike ride through Dahab's seaside and mountain terrain (included in the full program, optional on the best-price option).
• snorkeling at a coral reef site near the Blue Hole with a professional guide.
• lunch at a Bedouin-style beach tent with a barbecue spread.
• a guided walk through Colored Canyon.
• bottled water.
• free time in Dahab for shopping.
• a professional guide in English, Italian, Arabic or Russian.
• all taxes, fees and service charges.

Good to know

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

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Is this one for you?Book the full program if you want the ATV quad biking included. It's the option that covers all three ride types (camel, ATV, jeep) in one day. Choose the best-price option if you'd rather skip the ATV and focus on the camel ride, snorkeling, and canyon walk at a lower cost.

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Top questions

What's the snorkeling like near the Blue Hole in Dahab?

The snorkeling spot near the Blue Hole features crystal-clear water and vibrant coral reefs. You'll be in the water near the Blue Hole rather than diving into it, and the site is one of Dahab's most established reef locations for this kind of activity.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment is not included with the tour but is available to rent on-site, so you can arrange it when you arrive if you don't have your own.

How much of the day is spent actually riding the camel and the ATV?

The camel ride is a scenic introduction along the coast, and the ATV quad bike ride covers Dahab's seaside and mountain landscapes. Both are included in the full program. The ATV ride is optional on the best-price option, so confirm which version you're booking.

What is Colored Canyon actually like to walk through?

Colored Canyon is a formation of layered, colorful rock that you explore on a guided walk. The guide explains the natural history and highlights of the canyon, and the walk itself is the main activity there. It's a slower-paced part of the day after the faster rides earlier on.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is included and served at a Bedouin-style beach tent after snorkeling. It's a barbecue spread, and bottled water is provided throughout the day.

When does the tour pick me up and drop me off?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh are included. The full day runs about nine hours from pickup to return, with the tour ending after your free time in Dahab.