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Coloured Canyon, Blue Hole and Dahab 4x4 Day from Sharm

11 hours, shared 4x4 with up to 16 guests. Coloured Canyon walk, lunch, Blue Hole snorkelling and free time in Dahab, hotel transfers included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

An 11-hour 4x4 day trip from Sharm El Sheikh with a 90-minute Coloured Canyon walk, lunch, Blue Hole snorkelling and one hour in Dahab.
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  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Nuweiba · Blue Hole · Dahab
Includes
Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area) · A 4x4 and driver, shared with up to 15 other guests · English-speaking trip guide · A Bedouin guide to lead the way through the canyon · Lunch at a restaurant by the sea
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Autumn to spring are the most comfortable months for the canyon walk. In summer the heat is strong, so start early and carry water. The sea is warm enough to snorkel all year.

  • Egyptian tour operator since 1988, with an office in Sharm El Sheikh
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A

02Overview

A first look

This is an 11-hour day trip from Sharm El Sheikh by 4x4 to the east coast of Sinai. After an early start, the drive north takes about two and a half hours to the Coloured Canyon, where you walk for around 90 minutes between narrow rock walls with a Bedouin guide. Lunch is at a restaurant on the shore, followed by snorkelling at the Blue Hole and an hour in Dahab. The vehicle is shared, with a limit of 16 guests. It suits fit, adventurous travellers aged 8 and over who do not mind long drives and some scrambling.

Background

The facts

The Coloured Canyon is near Nuweiba, about 2.5 hours north of Sharm El Sheikh. The Blue Hole is just outside Dahab, around 1.5 hours back down the coast from the canyon.

Named in this entry

Coloured Canyon·Blue Hole·South Sinai·Sharm El Sheikh

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Active travellers and families with children aged 8 and over who want canyon scenery and reef snorkelling in a single long day.

Maybe not, if

  • Children under 8 and anyone who cannot cope with long drives, rough ground or scrambling.

What lingers

  • 01A guided walk of about 90 minutes through the Coloured Canyon, with some scrambling
  • 02A Bedouin guide in the canyon alongside your English-speaking trip guide
  • 03Lunch at a Bedouin restaurant right on the shore near Dahab, before the snorkelling
  • 04Snorkelling along the reef wall at the Blue Hole, with mask and snorkel provided
  • 05An hour of free time on the Dahab seafront for a stroll, shopping or coffee
  • 06Travel by 4x4 in a group of up to 16, with hotel collection and return

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • Canyon walk, reef snorkelling and a seaside town in one day
  • Canyon visited with a Bedouin guide
  • Protectorate fees and lunch included

Things to Consider

  • Around five hours of the day is spent driving
  • Fins, life jackets and camel rides cost extra at the Blue Hole

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area)
  • A 4x4 and driver, shared with up to 15 other guests
  • English-speaking trip guide
  • A Bedouin guide to lead the way through the canyon
  • Lunch at a restaurant by the sea
  • Snorkelling mask and snorkel
  • Protectorate entry fees
  • Drinking water during the day

Not included

  • Tips for your guide, driver and canyon guide
  • Hire of fins and a life jacket at the Blue Hole
  • Camel rides at the Blue Hole
  • Drinks with your lunch
  • Your own spending money

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Ask your hotel the evening before for a breakfast box, as the first meal is not until lunch

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    Take your own fins if you have them, since hire at the Blue Hole is paid for on the spot

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children must be at least 8 years old to join this trip. On this shared trip, under 2s travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The canyon walk includes some scrambling, so younger children need to be steady on their feet.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

On the ground

Your route

1Sharm el-Sheikh2Dahab

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01What does the price for the canyon and Blue Hole day cover?
    The price is per person and covers the 4x4, guides, lunch, mask and snorkel, entry fees and water. Fins, life jackets and camel rides at the Blue Hole are paid for on the day. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your booking, and we confirm availability before you pay.
  2. 02What time is the pick-up from my hotel in Sharm?
    Collection is at about 06:00 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market area. Your exact time is confirmed after booking. If you want a breakfast box from your hotel, ask the evening before. Drop-off is between about 17:30 and 17:45.
  3. 03Are children allowed on this 4x4 trip?
    Children must be at least 8 years old. Under 2s travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The canyon involves scrambling and the day is long, so consider how your child copes with rough ground and long drives before you book.
  4. 04Which shoes and clothes suit the canyon?
    Wear sturdy shoes with grip, because the canyon floor is rocky and you scramble in places. Bring swimwear and a towel for the Blue Hole, plus a hat and sun cream. Your passport is essential for the road checkpoints. Keep some cash for fin hire and other extras.
  5. 05Can I get a refund if my plans change?
    Cancel three or more days before the trip for a full refund. If you cancel between three days and 24 hours ahead, half is refunded. Inside 24 hours, or if you do not turn up, there is no refund. Please tell us as early as you can.
  6. 06How many people share the 4x4, and who runs the trip?
    Up to 16 guests share the 4x4 with you. Our Sharm El Sheikh office runs it. We are an Egyptian operator (ETAA Licence 718), not an ATOL or ABTA member, and we do not sell international flights. Booking is by request.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.

Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds

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