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Sharm El Sheikh: Colored Canyon Jeep, Dahab Snorkel & ATV Day

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Duration9h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN · RU +1

PickupAt your hotel

Sinai’s wild colors, Red Sea reefs and Dahab’s desert pulse in one day

You’ll ride camels along Dahab’s coast, rev up an ATV through desert trails, snorkel near the famous Blue Hole with a local guide, then unwind over barbecue lunch in a Bedouin tent before exploring Colored Canyon by jeep. There’s time for shopping in Dahab too—and plenty of small moments you’ll remember long after your sandals are dry.

Step-by-step itinerary

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 Blue Hole in clear waters
Relax at Bedouin-style beach tent
Enjoy barbecue lunch
Explore Colored Canyon on guided walk
Free time for shopping in Dahab
Return to Sharm El Sheikh

The Experience

“You ever ridden a camel before?” our guide grinned as he handed me the reins. I hadn’t—unless you count that time at the zoo when I was six. The air out by Dahab felt warm but not heavy, and there was this salty wind coming off the Red Sea that made my shirt stick to my back in patches. Our little group wobbled along the coast, trying not to look too nervous. The camels seemed totally unfazed by us city people clinging on for dear life. I caught myself laughing at how high up I suddenly felt—like the world had shrunk down to sand and sea.

After we’d survived our first camel ride (no one fell off), it was straight onto ATVs. Honestly, I thought I’d be terrible at it, but it turned out to be kind of freeing—just this loud engine under you and nothing but those jagged mountains ahead. We zipped past clusters of wildflowers and kids waving from the roadside. There was a moment when we stopped for water and someone pointed out how blue the sky looked against the rocks—one of those colors you can’t really describe or photograph right.

The main keyword here is “day trip Sharm El Sheikh Colored Canyon,” but what sticks with me most is snorkeling outside Dahab near the Blue Hole. Our guide, Salama, handed me a mask and said something about “not inside” because of currents—I nodded like I understood (I didn’t). The water was so clear you could see every ripple of sand below, and these neon fish darted between coral like they owned the place. Afterward, we dried off in a Bedouin tent that smelled faintly of charcoal and mint tea while lunch sizzled on the grill. Chicken skewers never taste as good as when your hair’s still wet from saltwater.

I almost forgot—the jeep ride into Colored Canyon came after lunch, when everyone was sleepy and sunburnt. The rocks really are streaked with reds and golds; our guide showed us where rainwater had carved shapes over centuries (or maybe millennia?). We scrambled through narrow passages while someone hummed an old song behind us; it echoed strangely in all that silence. Shopping in Dahab at the end felt almost surreal after all that raw nature—bright scarves everywhere, people bargaining softly in Arabic or English or both. I still think about that view back toward the mountains as we drove home—dusty windows, tired legs, kind of wishing we’d stayed just a bit longer.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Sharm El Sheikh by air-conditioned vehicle.
all taxes and entry fees covered.
guided camel ride along Dahab’s coast.
ATV ride through seaside landscapes if selected.
certified local guides for canyon walking and snorkeling near—but not inside—the Blue Hole.
barbecue lunch served in a Bedouin tent.
bottled water throughout.
4x4 jeep safari into Colored Canyon.
plus free time to shop for souvenirs in Dahab before heading back home.

Good to know

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

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