Sharm el Sheikh
Duration
11 HoursAvailable days:
DailyAdults
25 $Children
15 $Pickup Time
07:30
Have you heard of Dahab? What about the natural wonder known as the Three Pools, or the famous Canyon Salama?
If not, get ready to be amazed — just one hour from Sharm El Sheikh lies a place that truly feels like another planet.
The Salama Canyon is often compared to the surface of Mars due to its unique rock formations and colors. Many of our guests return saying they couldn’t believe such landscapes exist on Earth! Expect breathtaking views, unforgettable emotions, and incredible photo opportunities.
This adventure also offers a fascinating introduction to Bedouin culture — the indigenous people of the Sinai Peninsula. Their traditions, lifestyle, and hospitality leave a lasting impression on every visitor.
The excursion combines desert, sea, and culture in one unforgettable day and includes:
Camel riding
Quad biking
Snorkeling
Jeep safari through the Nuweiba desert
Visit to Salama Canyon
Lunch
A full day of adventure you will remember for a lifetime!
Our guide will pick you up at approximately 07:30 AM at your hotel gate (exact time will be confirmed after booking). You will then depart towards Dahab.
The drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab takes around 2 hours. Before entering the city, there will be a short stop where you can use restrooms free of charge.
Along the way, you may spot families of wild camels roaming the desert — a beautiful and authentic sight of Sinai’s nature.
A scenic stop where you will enjoy a short ride on traditional Bedouin camels along the seaside. This is a wonderful opportunity to take beautiful photos and experience the atmosphere of the “ships of the desert.”
The camel ride is introductory and photo-oriented, lasting approximately 5–7 minutes (one round).
After the camel ride, you will enjoy a quad bike ride heading towards the mountains of Dahab. The route follows the coastal road and continues into a small desert area surrounded by the Sinai Mountains.
The quad ride lasts approximately 10–15 minutes.
📌 Important: During booking, please specify whether you prefer:
One quad bike per person, or
One quad bike for two people
This does not affect the price, but helps us prepare the equipment according to your reservation.
Next, your group will be provided with a shaded Bedouin tent, where you can leave personal belongings and change clothes. Together with a professional snorkeling instructor, you will then explore the coral reef of the famous Three Pools area.
⚠️ Important requirements for snorkeling in this area:
Mask
Life jacket
Coral shoes or fins
Wetsuit is optional but recommended
⏱️ Snorkeling time: approximately 45 minutes.
Guests who prefer not to swim may relax and wait in the Bedouin tent.
After snorkeling, lunch will be served, typically including:
Grilled chicken
Rice
Potatoes
Salad
Bread and traditional Egyptian sauces
Drinks are available for an additional charge on site. We recommend bringing your own drinks from the hotel if preferred.
⏱️ The first part of the program (camel ride, quad biking, snorkeling, and lunch) takes approximately 3.5 hours in total.
After lunch, you will visit a local oil and perfume factory. Here, you may optionally purchase souvenirs, natural oils, and perfumes.
⏱️ Duration of the stop: approximately 30–40 minutes.
The unique Salama Canyon is located near the city of Nuweiba, which means you will visit two cities in one day: Dahab and Nuweiba.
The drive from Dahab to the canyon area takes approximately 25 minutes.
As Salama Canyon lies deep within the desert, you will switch to 4x4 safari jeeps driven by experienced Bedouin drivers. This off-road ride through the desert sands is an adventure in itself and something you will definitely remember.
⏱️ Jeep safari time: approximately 6–7 minutes one way, and 6–7 minutes back after visiting the canyon.
You will then enjoy a guided walk of about 1 hour through the breathtaking Salama Canyon. The landscapes here are truly otherworldly, and you may find it hard to believe such places exist on Earth. Incredible photo opportunities are guaranteed — make sure your camera is ready!
Please note that the path inside the canyon is winding and uneven, and in some areas you may need to climb over rocks or step across narrow passages. Expect to get a bit dusty — but very happy!
⚠️ Important note:
Salama Canyon includes some physically challenging sections where climbing or stepping over rocks is required. While the guide will assist, this part of the tour may be difficult for elderly guests or those with mobility issues.
If time allows after the walk, Bedouins may offer you their traditional Bedouin tea. If tea is not offered and you would like to try it, please feel free to inform your guide.
Afterward, you will return by jeep through the desert to your main transfer vehicle.
The journey back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.
⏰ Estimated return time:
Summer: around 18:30
Winter: around 18:00
Dear guests, we kindly ask you to check the weather forecast before the trip, as weather conditions may affect the program.
Dear guests, please note the following important information regarding the Dahab Super Safari 5-in-1 Adventure:
The excursion must be booked at least 1 day in advance of the planned travel date.
The order of visiting locations listed in the program is determined by your guide on the day of the trip, depending on conditions and logistics.
Snorkeling stop duration is approximately 45 minutes.
Guests who do not wish to swim may relax in a shaded Bedouin tent during this time.
Mandatory equipment for snorkeling in this area:
Mask
Life jacket
Fins or coral shoes
❗ Guests will not be allowed to swim without this equipment.
A wetsuit is optional but strongly recommended, especially in winter or for guests sensitive to cold.
The Three Pools area is a wild snorkeling zone with waves and natural coral reefs.
Entry into the sea is rocky, so coral shoes or fins are required.
Guests must strictly follow safety rules and the guide’s instructions.
For guests who are not confident swimmers, the guide will provide a lifebuoy to hold onto (life jacket, mask, and fins are still mandatory).
Winter sea temperature: approximately 17–19°C, so a wetsuit or closed swimwear is recommended.
You may book the excursion with snorkeling equipment included (mask, fins, life jacket) for $35 per person.
Alternatively, you may book the excursion for $25 per person and rent equipment on site:
Each item costs approximately $5, prices must be confirmed with the guide.
❗ Wetsuit rental is not mandatory.
If you feel pressured to rent one, please contact our booking department immediately or ask the guide to contact us if you do not have internet access.
The toilet at the Bedouin tent is paid (approximately 10 EGP).
👉 Please bring small Egyptian pounds.
Drinks during lunch are not included.
You may bring drinks from your hotel or purchase them on site if desired.
Camel riding: one short round for photos (approx. 5 minutes).
Quad biking: short group ride (approx. 10–15 minutes, not far from the base).
Camel rides, quad bikes, and jeeps in Dahab belong to Bedouins and are not new.
Due to economic conditions, equipment renewal is limited.
We work only with the best available local organizers, and all equipment is kept in working condition.
If equipment does not meet acceptable standards, inform your guide immediately or contact us.
Dahab is a city built by the Egyptian government specifically for Bedouins.
The atmosphere and service level are very different from Sharm El Sheikh.
The area may not always be clean, but there are many military checkpoints, making the excursion very safe.
You may see Bedouin children asking for money, food, or selling handmade items.
We recommend offering food (sweets or fruit) instead of money.
Giving money may lead to more persistent requests.
If any situation feels uncomfortable, please contact your guide.
Do not pay for any additional services unless you personally agree and understand the cost.
If you are asked to pay for something you did not order, contact us immediately or inform your guide.
All guests who book through our website already have camel riding and quad biking included.
If any included service is not provided or extra payment is requested, contact us immediately.
You must bring:
Original passport
2 photocopies of each passport
(Police requirement for entering Dahab).
Transfers are provided in comfortable air-conditioned minibuses.
We recommend bringing small sweets or fruit (e.g., chocolates, bananas) for Bedouin children.
Teenagers aged 14 and older may drive quad bikes if parents confirm they can handle them safely.
A photographer may accompany the tour.
Photographers are independent contractors, not part of our team.
If you are not interested, please inform them immediately.
If you choose to use their services, agree on the price in advance and take their contact details.
For any issues with photographers, contact your guide or reach out to us.
Transfers from / to hotels
Lunch
Professional guide
Camel riding (one round)
Quad bike ride (10–15 minutes)
Jeep safari through the desert
Guided walk through Salama Canyon
Drinks during lunch
Snorkeling equipment rental (mask, fins, life jacket, wetsuit)
(You may book the excursion with mask, fins, and life jacket included in advance)
Photos taken by the photographer
Personal expenses
Arab Scarf (headscarf) for quad biking
Anti-dust goggles for quad biking
Original passport + 2 copies of each passport
(Mandatory police requirement for entry into Dahab — copies can usually be made at your hotel reception)
Lunch boxes ordered in advance at your hotel reception (usually requested the evening before the trip)
Plenty of drinking water
Snorkeling gear:
Coral shoes (mandatory if you will not rent fins)
Mask, fins, life jacket
Wetsuit (optional but recommended)
(If you don’t have your own equipment, you can rent everything on site except coral shoes, or book the tour with mask, fins, and life jacket included)
Comfortable clothing and shoes (closed shoes recommended for the canyon)
Sunglasses
Arab scarf (headscarf)
Towel
Swimwear
Sunscreen
Wet wipes
A small bottle of shower gel (to rinse after snorkeling)
Small sweets (chocolates) or fruit for Bedouin children (optional)
Cash for personal expenses and snorkeling equipment rental
The excursion includes hotel transfers, lunch, a professional guide, camel riding, quad biking, jeep safari through the desert, and a guided walk in Salama Canyon.
The trip lasts approximately 10–11 hours, including travel time from and back to Sharm El Sheikh.
Yes, the tour is suitable for children. However: Children must be accompanied by adults. Quad biking is allowed for teenagers from 14 years old, provided parents confirm they can safely control the quad. Younger children may ride as passengers or skip certain activities.
Salama Canyon includes uneven terrain and some narrow passages. Guests may need to climb over rocks in certain areas. This part of the tour may be challenging for elderly guests or those with mobility issues.
No. Guests who do not wish to swim can relax in the shaded Bedouin tent. For those who snorkel, life jackets are mandatory, and guides provide full safety instructions.
Yes. To enter the water at the Three Pools area, you must have: - Mask - Life jacket - Fins or coral shoes Guests without proper equipment will not be allowed to swim for safety reasons.
Yes. Equipment can be rented on site, or you may book the tour in advance with mask, fins, and life jacket included.
Wetsuits are not mandatory, but strongly recommended, especially in winter when the sea temperature is around 17–19°C.
Yes, lunch is included. Drinks during lunch are not included and can be purchased on site or brought from the hotel.
Yes, but toilets at Bedouin tents are paid (approximately 10 EGP). We recommend bringing small Egyptian banknotes.
Yes. You must bring: - Original passport - Two copies of each passport This is a mandatory police requirement to enter Dahab.
Yes. The tour is very safe and includes: - Professional guides - Experienced Bedouin jeep drivers - Multiple military checkpoints on the route Guests must follow all safety instructions given by the guide.
No. The camels, quad bikes, and jeeps belong to local Bedouins and may not be new. All equipment is maintained in working condition, and safety is monitored.
Yes. All additional services (souvenirs, drinks, photos, etc.) are optional. You may politely refuse any service you do not wish to purchase.
Yes, photographers may be present. They work independently, not as part of our team. If you are not interested, please inform them immediately.
Please be informed that photographers present during excursions work as independent representatives of their own photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the excursion organizing team. All arrangements related to photography services, pricing, and payment are discussed directly between you and the photographer on site. We strongly recommend approaching advance payments with caution, verifying the terms of service, and obtaining the photographer’s contact details before making any payments to ensure further communication if needed. If you are not interested in photography services, we kindly advise informing the photographer in advance to avoid any misunderstandings or unwanted insistence.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks from the hotel.
No. This excursion is not recommended for pregnant women due to off-road driving and physical activity.
Yes. All activities are optional. You may skip snorkeling, quad biking, or camel riding and relax in shaded areas instead.
Elderly guests can join, but: - The Salama Canyon walk may be challenging - Off-road driving is involved We recommend assessing physical comfort before booking.
Mobile signal may be limited or unavailable in desert and canyon areas. Please inform family in advance.
Drone use is strictly prohibited in Egypt without special permits. Do not bring drones on this excursion.
Yes, bringing your own equipment is welcome and recommended if available.
No. Alcohol is not allowed during this excursion.
Guides usually speak English, Russian and Italian. Other languages may be available upon request.
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