4-Day Dahlak Islands Camping Tour from Asmara with Snorkelling

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spend a night camping on an island beach with tents, mosquito nets, sleeping bags, and a shower provided
• 02 Snorkel over coral reef with snorkel gear included
• 03 Explore Massawa's old Ottoman and Italian port
• 04 Walk Asmara's UNESCO-listed centre, including the Fiat Tagliero building, cathedral, and tank graveyard

See the Dahlak Islands in the shortest possible time on a private 4-day trip from Asmara. Drive 120 km down to the Red Sea port of Massawa, then take a motorboat to the Dissei and Madote islands for a night of beach camping. Swim and snorkel over coral, enjoy fresh fish cooked by your camp cook, and return with time to explore Massawa's old town and Asmara's UNESCO-listed Art Deco centre before your flight. The tour runs with a local guide and driver throughout.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Asmara, Massawa, Dahlak Archipelago

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Asmara and Evening City Walk

Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel in Asmara. In the evening, enjoy a walk in the city.

2

Day 02

Drive to Massawa and Boat to the Dahlak Islands

After breakfast, drive 120 km down to Massawa. Once your permits are ready, board a motorboat to the Dissei and Madote islands. Camp on the beach for the night with a cook and an assistant.

3

Day 03

Snorkelling, Massawa Old Town, and Return to Asmara

Swim and snorkel again, then return to Massawa by late morning or early afternoon. Make a short stop in the old town before heading back to Asmara.

4

Day 04

Asmara Art Deco Centre, Museums, and Departure

Walk through the Art Deco centre and visit the tank graveyard and the National Museum. In the evening, transfer to the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide and driver
• Transport
• Accommodation with breakfast in Asmara
• Island camping with equipment
• Island meals and four drinks per person per day
• Snorkel gear
• All necessary permits
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• 24/7 support

What's Not Included

• Flights
• Visa
• Lunches and dinners in Asmara and Massawa
• Extra drinks
• Tips
• Diving is $80 per dive and requires a diving certificate.

What to bring

• Passport and your Eritrea visa
• Swimwear, sun hat, sunscreen, and a towel
• Light clothes for the coast and a warm layer for Asmara evenings
• Your own dive certificate if you plan to dive

Know before you go

• Island nights are spent camping in large tents with mosquito nets and insulated floors. There is no hotel on the islands.

• You need to be able to swim.

• The best season is October to March.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your guide meets you at Asmara airport arrivals or at your hotel lobby in Asmara.

Tour start

Asmara International Airport or your hotel in Asmara

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.