Snorkeling in Dahab & Colored Canyon from Sharm el Sheikh

Walk through sandstone canyons, then snorkel where the reef drops into blue.

A full-day jeep safari from Sharm el Sheikh combines three Red Sea highlights: the Colored Canyon's natural rock formations, the Blue Hole's snorkeling site, and free time in Dahab. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle into the desert, walk through the canyon, snorkel among coral and marine life, ride a camel along the shore, and eat BBQ lunch in a traditional Bedouin tent before returning to your hotel.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Sharm el Sheikh and a drive south into the Sinai Desert. A jeep takes you off-road to the Colored Canyon, where you walk through narrow passages between sandstone walls striped in rust, gold and cream. The canyon's rock formations create natural corridors and photo spots. A guide explains the geology as you move through. The whole canyon visit takes a couple of hours before you head back to the vehicle.

From there, you continue to the Blue Hole National Park, one of the Red Sea's most famous snorkeling sites. The beach is your base: you can rest on the sand or enter the water with snorkeling gear to explore the coral reefs and fish. Snorkeling equipment is available to rent locally if you don't bring your own. The water is clear and the reef is close to shore, so you don't need to swim far. A professional guide is with the group throughout.

Lunch happens in a traditional Bedouin tent on the beach in Dahab. A BBQ meal that is part of the tour. After eating, you have free time to walk through Dahab's local markets, browse shops, or sit by the water. The return journey to Sharm el Sheikh takes the same route back through the desert. A camel ride along the sea is included at some point during the day, adding another moment outside the vehicle.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned transportation.
• jeep safari into the desert.
• visit to the Colored Canyon with guide commentary.
• professional canyon and snorkeling guide.
• snorkeling access at the Blue Hole.
• camel ride along the sea.
• BBQ lunch in a Bedouin tent.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Jeep safari from Sharm El Sheikh to the Canyon, Blue Hole and DahabGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Pickup is included

ATV option includingGuide in 5 languages · 08:00The ATV option includes a guided ATV experience carried out in designated areas under professional supervision. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 6h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 26 per person, with live guides in 5 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (under 7)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 5.11

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by EU Tours

Is this one for you?Book the jeep option if you want to cover three separate sites in one morning and afternoon: the fixed route and timing pack the canyon, the reef and Dahab into a single six-hour day. The ATV option is available if you prefer a different vehicle for the desert sections.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 7).

What is the Colored Canyon like to walk through?

The Colored Canyon is a natural sandstone gorge with narrow passages between walls that display bands of rust, gold and cream color. You walk through on foot, stopping for photos and learning about the rock formations from your guide.

Can I snorkel at the Blue Hole if I've never done it before?

Yes. The Blue Hole is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and a professional guide is present. Snorkeling equipment is available to rent locally, and the reef is close to the shore so you don't need to swim far from the beach.

How long is the full day, and when do I get back to my hotel?

The tour runs for six hours total, including all stops, meals and travel time. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you return to your Sharm el Sheikh hotel at the end of the day.

What's included in the lunch, and where do we eat?

Lunch is a BBQ meal served in a traditional Bedouin tent on the beach in Dahab. It's included in the tour price, and you eat with the group before having free time to explore the town.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, transportation is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller or sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.