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Colored Canyon Jeep Safari from Dahab

Duration
Approx. 7-8 hours
Route
Colored Canyon, Nuweiba desert (Sinai)
Style
4x4 Jeep Safari
Schedule
Preselected Dates

Overview

The Colored Canyon Jeep Safari from Dahab heads inland from the coast into the wild beauty of the Sinai desert, to a narrow canyon whose sandstone walls glow in bands of red, gold, purple and white.

After a 4x4 drive across the desert, you walk through the canyon on foot: a flat, easy trail between towering, sculpted walls that close in to just an arm’s span in places and open onto natural rock galleries. A Bedouin guide leads the way, and a desert lunch is part of the day. It is a complete change of scene from the Red Sea, and a favourite for travellers who want a taste of Sinai’s interior.

Pair it with our Blue Hole Snorkeling Tour for a day of both desert and sea, or the St Catherine Monastery Tour for desert and history.

Highlights

A 4x4 desert drive into the Sinai interior
Walking the banded walls of the Colored Canyon
Rock formations in red, gold, purple and white
A Bedouin lunch in the desert

Tour Itinerary

Your Day, Step by Step
Your driver and guide collect you from your Dahab hotel and head north and inland towards Nuweiba, where you transfer to a 4x4 jeep for the drive into the desert. The track winds between sandstone hills and open plains, with stops for the wide Sinai views. At the Colored Canyon you are met by a Bedouin guide who leads you down into the gorge on foot. The walk is flat and unhurried, but the scenery is spectacular: smooth, water-carved walls rising high overhead, striped in iron-rich reds, soft golds, purples and whites that shift with the light. In the narrowest stretches the canyon closes to barely a shoulder’s width before opening again into broad chambers. Emerging from the canyon, you enjoy a Bedouin-style lunch and sweet tea in the desert, with time to rest in the shade and take in the silence and the landscape. In the afternoon you drive back to Dahab and are returned to your hotel. The safari combines well with a Blue Hole snorkelling trip for those who want both the desert and the sea in one day.

What’s Included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Dahab
  • 4x4 jeep desert transfer
  • Bedouin guide through the canyon
  • Bedouin-style lunch and water

Not Included

  • Protectorate / canyon entry fee (payable locally)
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and optional extras
  • Egypt entry visa
Pricing Information

Prices are shown in US dollars per person. Seasonal supplements may apply during Christmas, New Year and Easter unless a specific seasonal price is displayed.

Children’s Policy
0-5.99 years
Free of charge
6-11.99 years
Pay 50% of tour price
12+ years
Pay full tour price as per adult person

Note: Child rates apply to children travelling with their parents. Where accommodation is included, a maximum of one child per room applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the canyon walk difficult?
No, the trail through the Colored Canyon is flat and not technical, with some easy scrambling over a few rocks. It suits most fitness levels and families, though good shoes and water are essential as it is in the open desert.
How long is the drive?
The journey from Dahab to the canyon takes around two hours each way, including the off-road 4x4 section. The desert drive itself, with its views and stops, is part of the experience.
What should I bring?
Closed walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a light layer for the desert, plus your camera. The banded rock colours are remarkable. We provide water and lunch; the canyon has no facilities, so come prepared.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The tour runs privately for your party only, with your own guide, driver and vehicle, so the pace and timing flex around you. Group or shared options can be arranged on request if you prefer a lower price point.
How do I book and pay?
Press Book Now and send your date and group size. We confirm availability and your final price within 24 hours. A deposit then secures your booking, and payment is made by secure payment link or bank transfer as advised by our team. The remaining balance and its schedule are set out in your booking confirmation.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour and you receive a full refund. Inside 24 hours the deposit is retained to cover guide and transport arrangements already committed. If we cancel for weather or safety reasons, you are always refunded in full or rescheduled at no cost. Full terms are in our Cancellation Policy.

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