Highlights
- Camel ride into the roadless Ras Abu Galum reserve
- Sleep in a simple Bedouin hut on the beach
- Snorkel pristine, untouched coral reef
- Bedouin dinner, breakfast and endless stars
About this experience
North of the Blue Hole the road ends and the protected wilderness of Ras Abu Galum begins — reachable only by boat or camel. On this overnight trip you ride a camel along the coast to a tiny Bedouin settlement, spend the afternoon snorkelling some of the cleanest, most untouched reef in Sinai, share a fire-cooked Bedouin dinner, and sleep in a simple palm-frond hut metres from the water under a sky thick with stars. Morning brings tea, breakfast and one more snorkel before the camels carry you back. Simple, beautiful and unforgettable.
What's included
- Camel ride in and out
- Overnight in a Bedouin beach hut
- Dinner + breakfast
- Snorkel guide
- Transfer from Dahab to the Blue Hole trailhead
Not included
- Tips
- Snorkel gear (~$5)
- Sleeping bag (available to rent)
Good to know
| Duration | 2 days · 1 night |
|---|---|
| Level | Easy–moderate |
| Group size | Up to 10 people |
| Meeting point | Transfer from Dahab to the Blue Hole; camels start from there. |
| Run by | Ask Dahab partner Bedouin community operators |
| Languages spoken | English · العربية |
| What to bring | Swimwear · Warm layer (desert nights are cold) · Headtorch · Toiletries · Cash |
| 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
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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
