Coloured Canyon Tour | Jeep Safari, Blue Hole & Dahab
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Tour Overview
Key Features
Tour Itinerary
07:00 AM – Hotel Pickup in Sharm El Sheikh
Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle toward Dahab and the desert areas of South Sinai.
Exact pickup time may vary depending on:
- Hotel location
- Group size
- Road conditions
- Season
08:30 AM – Scenic Drive through Sinai
Continue through the dramatic desert landscape between Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab.
Enjoy views of:
- Sinai Mountains
- Desert valleys
- Rocky formations
- Red Sea coastline
Your guide will explain the day’s route and safety information.
09:30 AM – Transfer to Jeep Safari
Meet the 4x4 jeep and begin the desert section of the tour.
The jeep journey takes you away from the main road toward the canyon area.
The ride can be:
- Bumpy
- Dusty
- Uneven
- Adventurous
This is part of the desert experience.
10:00 AM – Arrive near the Coloured Canyon
Reach the canyon area and prepare for the walking section.
Before entering, your guide will explain:
- Walking route
- Safety rules
- Narrow passages
- Uneven rock sections
- Meeting points
Wear secure walking shoes.
10:15 AM – Guided Walk through the Coloured Canyon
Begin exploring the Coloured Canyon on foot.
The official Egyptian tourism site describes the canyon as a roughly 800-metre-long multicoloured ravine near Nuweiba. Experience Egypt
Walk between sandstone walls shaped by natural erosion.
You may see layers in shades of:
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Brown
- Pink
- Purple
The exact colours appear different depending on sunlight and the section of rock.
10:45 AM – Narrow Canyon Passages
Continue deeper through the canyon.
Some sections may require:
- Stepping over rocks
- Walking on uneven ground
- Passing through narrow spaces
- Using your hands for balance
Although official tourism material describes the hike as relatively easy, recent visitors also report rock-hopping and steeper sections, so guests should not expect a flat promenade. Experience Egypt
11:15 AM – Photo Stops
Stop in some of the canyon’s most photogenic areas.
The naturally patterned walls make this one of the most distinctive desert photo locations in Sinai.
11:45 AM – Finish the Canyon Walk
Complete the hike and return to the jeep.
Take a short break before continuing the day.
12:15 PM – Drive toward the Blue Hole Area
Continue toward the Dahab coast and the famous Blue Hole area.
The landscape gradually changes from desert mountains to the Red Sea coastline.
01:00 PM – Arrive at the Blue Hole
Reach the Blue Hole area near Dahab.
This stop is normally used for:
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Relaxing by the sea
- Lunch
- Coastal views
01:15 PM – Snorkeling at the Blue Hole Area
Enter the water for a snorkeling session if conditions allow.
Possible marine life includes:
- Reef fish
- Butterflyfish
- Angelfish
- Parrotfish
- Coral formations
Marine-life sightings cannot be guaranteed.
The Blue Hole is a famous deep diving site, but this tour should be sold as surface snorkeling, not technical diving.
02:00 PM – Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local seaside restaurant or camp, depending on the selected package.
A typical meal may include:
- Chicken
- Rice
- Salad
- Bread
- Local side dishes
Drinks may be extra unless specifically included.
02:45 PM – Free Time by the Sea
Relax before leaving the Blue Hole area.
Depending on the package and available time, additional optional activities may be offered locally.
These should not be listed as included unless confirmed.
03:15 PM – Depart for Dahab
Travel toward Dahab, one of South Sinai’s most relaxed coastal towns.
03:45 PM – Dahab City Stop
Enjoy free time in Dahab.
You can:
- Walk along the promenade
- Browse shops
- Buy souvenirs
- Visit cafés
- Take photos
- Explore the town atmosphere
Current tours from Sharm commonly include approximately one hour in Dahab after the canyon and Blue Hole. Tripadvisor
04:45 PM – Depart for Sharm El Sheikh
Meet your driver and begin the return journey.
06:30–07:00 PM – Hotel Drop-Off
Arrive back at your hotel.
Your Coloured Canyon Tour ends after a full day combining desert adventure, hiking, snorkeling and Dahab.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup in Sharm El Sheikh
- Return hotel transfer
- Airconditioned transportation
- Tour guide or representative
- 4x4 jeep safari
- Coloured Canyon visit
- Guided canyon walk
- Blue Hole visit
- Snorkeling session if included in package
- Lunch if stated
- Dahab stop
- Taxes and service charges according to selected package
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Drinks unless stated
- Snorkeling equipment if not included
- Blue Hole entrance or environmental fees if charged separately
- Camel ride
- Quad bike
- Underwater photography
- Professional photos
- Tips
- Optional activities
- Transfers outside standard pickup area
- Anything not mentioned in the selected package
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