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 |
| Languages spoken | English · العربية |
| What to bring | Closed shoes for hiking · Swimwear · Hat · Water · Camera |
| Location | Open in Google Maps |
Why book with Ask Dahab
Local, vetted operators
We only work with dive centres, guides and boats already established in Dahab — the same operators you'd find if you spent a week asking around town.
No online payment, no risk
Requesting a date costs nothing and takes no card details. You pay the operator directly, in person, on the day.
Real replies, not a bot
A person checks availability with the operator and gets back to you on WhatsApp, usually within a few hours.
Transparent pricing
The price shown is the indicative local price. We confirm the exact total with you before you commit to anything.
Safety & cancellation
Cancellation
You don't pay anything when you request a date, so there's no deposit and nothing to refund. If your plans change, message us on WhatsApp as early as you can so we can free up the spot with the operator. Some operators may have their own on-the-day policy for very last-minute changes — we'll flag it if it applies to your booking.
Safety
Every experience runs through an established local operator: PADI/SSI-certified instructors for diving and freediving, IKO-certified instructors for kitesurfing, and experienced Bedouin guides for desert, mountain and camel trips. Safety equipment is included wherever the activity needs it — see What's Included above for specifics — and group sizes are capped so guides can keep an eye on everyone.
FAQ
How hard is the canyon hike?
What's the Blue Lagoon?
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
