Highlights
- Hike the narrow, multi-coloured sandstone canyon
- 4x4 across open Sinai desert
- Swim and lunch at the Blue Lagoon (Ras Shaitan)
- Bedouin guides and tea in the dunes
About this experience
The Coloured Canyon is a narrow slot of sculpted sandstone streaked in red, gold and violet — a roughly 800m walk between towering walls. After the canyon you drive on to the Blue Lagoon at Ras Shaitan, a calm bay where you can swim, eat a Bedouin lunch and laze in the shade. It's a full day combining the best of Sinai's desert and coast, with Bedouin guides throughout.
What's included
- 4x4 transfer
- Bedouin guide
- Canyon hike
- Lunch + tea at Blue Lagoon
Not included
- Tips
- Protectorate fees
- Drinks beyond tea
Good to know
| Duration | Full day · 8–9 hrs |
|---|---|
| Level | Moderate · some walking |
| Group size | Up to 8 people |
| Meeting point | Hotel pickup in Dahab (early start). |
| Run by | Local Bedouin safari guides |
| What to bring | Closed shoes for hiking · Swimwear · Hat · Water · Camera |
| Location | Open in Google Maps |
How booking works: Pick your date and group size and hit Request to book — there is no payment online. We check availability with the local operator and confirm within a few hours, then you pay them directly on the day. Prices shown are indicative and confirmed before you commit.
FAQ
How hard is the canyon hike?
It's moderate — mostly flat with a few easy scrambles over rocks. Wear closed shoes. Not suitable for those with serious mobility issues.
What's the Blue Lagoon?
A sheltered turquoise bay about an hour north, near Nuweiba, with calm water for swimming and Bedouin camps for lunch.
Plan around this experience
Useful Dahab guides to build the rest of your trip:
- All things to do in Dahab
- The Blue Hole — Dahab's icon
- Best time to visit Dahab
- Where to eat in Dahab
- Where to stay in Dahab
- All Dahab experiences