Highlights
- Sunrise from the 2,285m summit of Mount Sinai
- Guided night climb with Bedouin guides
- Visit 6th-century St Catherine's Monastery
- An unforgettable bucket-list experience
About this experience
Leaving Dahab around midnight, you drive to St Catherine and climb Mount Sinai in the dark, reaching the summit in time for one of the most spectacular sunrises in the Middle East. After watching the light spread over the Sinai mountains you descend to visit St Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world, home to the Burning Bush. It's a demanding but profound night.
What's included
- Transfer from Dahab
- Bedouin mountain guide
- Monastery visit
- Camel option on lower section (extra)
Not included
- Tips
- Camel ride (optional, paid locally)
- Warm clothing
- Snacks
Good to know
| Duration | Overnight · ~12 hrs |
|---|---|
| Level | Challenging · night hike |
| Group size | Up to 15 people |
| Meeting point | Hotel pickup in Dahab around 23:00 for the night drive. |
| Run by | Local St Catherine Bedouin guides |
| Languages spoken | English · العربية |
| What to bring | Warm layers (cold at the top) · Headtorch · Closed shoes · Water · Snacks |
| 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.
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- All things to do in Dahab
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- Best time to visit Dahab
- Where to eat in Dahab
- Where to stay in Dahab
- All Dahab experiences
