1-Day Colored Canyon and Blue Hole Tour with Dahab Bazaar Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Get lost in the vibrant natural labyrinth of the Colored Canyon
• 02 Snorkel up close to the Red Sea's marine life at the Blue Hole National Park
• 03 Enjoy a BBQ lunch in a Bedouin tent
• 04 Ride a camel along the beach in the Abu Galum Reserve
• 05 Browse diverse stalls for unique goods at the Dahab bazaar

Take a day tour from Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, or Taba to the famous Colored Canyon, Blue Hole, and Dahab. Marvel at colourful rock formations, snorkel over intricate coral reefs, enjoy a buffet lunch beside the sea, and explore the lively coastal bazaar of Dahab.

Explore a vibrant labyrinth of sandstone cliffs in shades of yellow, purple, red, and gold as you walk through the 800-meter gorge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba

Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Colored Canyon, Blue Hole, and Dahab Adventure

• Visit two wonders of the Sinai Peninsula in one day on a jeep tour to the Colored Canyon and the Blue Hole dive site. Encounter astounding rock formations and coral reefs, ride a camel, enjoy a barbecue lunch in a Bedouin-style tent, and explore the coastal town of Dahab.
• After pickup, travel by jeep to the famous Colored Canyon. Explore a vibrant labyrinth of sandstone cliffs in shades of yellow, purple, red, and gold as you walk through the 800-meter gorge.
• Continue to the Abu Galum Reserve. You'll have time to snorkel at the coral reef garden and see the Blue Hole, a world-famous dive site with the Red Sea's rich underwater ecosystem.
• Later, sit down for a buffet lunch on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba and ride a camel along the waterfront. Before drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh, visit the coastal town of Dahab, where you can explore the lively bazaar and shop for silverware, perfumes, and clothes.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Jeep adventure safari
• Colored Canyon visit (Salama Canyon) and canyon history description
• Lunch in a Bedouin tent
• Camel ride along the sea
• Shopping stop in Dahab City

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Drinks

What to bring

• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Sports shoes
• Snorkelling gear

Know before you go

• Snorkelling inside the Blue Hole is not allowed for safety reasons. However, you will snorkel at the National Park of Blue Hole, with the same marine life and environment.
• Blue Hole Nature Reserve visit is available if the option is selected.
• Entrance fees to the Blue Hole Nature Reserve and Abu Galum Nature Reserve are included if the option is selected.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sharm El-Sheikh, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt

Tour start

Sinai Peninsula, Nuweiba, South Sinai Governorate 8781001, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.