6 Day Bedouin-style tour from Dahab to White Canyon
Highlights
Dahab
trekking, cultural, Desert
Group Tour
6 Days
Hard
English
Description
Make the best of your trip to Egypt with this 6 day tour of the Sinai Desert: Dahab, Erlem Valley, and Wadi Room. Explore through camels and canyons — Arada Canyon, Pigeon Canyon, Closed Canyon, and White Canyon — and witness a stunning sunset at Ras Aebeia, together with traditional Bedouin style dinner and campsite stays.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Wadi Arada - Arada Canyon
Leave Dahab at 8:00 AM in a minibus for a 1 hour journey to Wadi Arada, where we will meet our Bedouin hosts. Refresh yourself, enjoy a hot drink of tea, and pack the camels for a 1 hour journey to the Arada Canyon (also known as the Double Canyon).
Enjoy a 1.5 hour hike through the interior of the canyon. Enjoy tea and lunch, and spend some time at your own leisure.
Trek with a camel towards Face Rock. Explore the astounding rocks and canyons on foot whilst the camp is prepared.
Indulge in a truly special evening, with traditional Bedouin-style dinner with fire and tea.
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Day 2: Pigeon Canyon
After breakfast, take a 1 hour camel trek to Pigeon Canyon and set out to explore on foot.
Meet the camel after two hours at the other end. Have lunch, sit back, and relax for an hour and a half, breathing in the scenic beauty.
Trek on foot for about two hours to reach the evening camping site. Enjoy another traditional Bedouin dinner and spend the evening under the twinkling light of millions of stars.
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Day 3: Gebel Algunna - Gebel Mousa
After breakfast, take a 2 hour walk to Gebel Algunna. Enjoy lunch at 1238 metres above sea level, with a spectacular view overlooking all of Sinai, including the Gebel Mousa (Mount Moses) peak.
Take a walk along the stunning mountains. Reach Ras Aebeia and enjoy the breathtaking sunset. Feast on a lovely Bedouin evening meal by the fire and listen to local stories.
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Day 4: Erlem Valley
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and set out for a 1 hour walk out of Ras Aebeia.
Arrive at Erlem Valley for a 2-hour hike, enjoying the unforgettable sights and sounds of the region.
Relish a delicious lunch in the midst of the valley and explore the caves and cliffs dotting the landscape. Walk to the other end of the valley, where our camp will be set up for the night.
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Day 5: Naggob Erlem - Wadi Room
Travel up to the top of Naggob Erlem (955 meters above sea level) and descend, a 2.5 hour journey both arduous and adventurous. Arrive at Wadi Room (wadi means "valley" and room means "Roman")
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch and then set off for a 2.5 hours trek to our camping site, for yet another memorable evening of Bedouin entertainment.
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Day 6: Closed Canyon - White Canyon
Set out for an early morning walk to Closed Canyon. Explore the wonderful rock formations for an hour.
Trek with a camel for an hour to the Ain Hudra oasis for meals and further exploration.
Travel to and explore the famous White Canyon for an hour and a half, followed by the now familiar company of camels who will deliver you to our minibus.
Finally, sit back and reflect on your adventure during an hour-long ride back to Dahab.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |