Three of the best snorkelling spots of South Sinai in one day. You start at the Blue Hole, famous for its coral wall and deep blue water, then ride a camel and take a boat along the wild coast of the Ras Abu Galum protected area to snorkel again and relax at the Blue Lagoon.
We pick you up anywhere in Dahab at 9 am, and lunch, the boat, the camel ride, entry fees and a mask are included. You are back in Dahab around 5 pm.
Your guide picks you up at your hotel or hostel anywhere in Dahab at about 9 am.
Snorkel along the coral wall at the edge of the Blue Hole, then have lunch at a local restaurant.
Ride a camel for about 10 minutes, then take a boat north along the coast of the Ras Abu Galum protected area.
Swim and relax in the calm, shallow water of the Blue Lagoon.
The boat brings you back to the Blue Hole, and the car takes you to Dahab around 5 pm.
Abu Galum has no road: the trip continues by camel and boat from the Blue Hole.
North of Dahab the road ends at the Blue Hole, and beyond it lies a coast you can only reach by camel or boat. This trip puts together the most famous reef in Dahab and the quietest bays of Ras Abu Galum. Here is what to expect.
The Blue Hole is a natural sinkhole in the reef, more than 100 metres deep, about 8 km north of Dahab. It is famous among divers, but snorkellers see its best side: the coral wall at the edge is covered in hard and soft corals, with butterflyfish, parrotfish and schools of anthias just below the surface. You snorkel along the rim, where the water turns from turquoise to deep blue.
Ras Abu Galum is a protected area where the mountains of South Sinai meet the Gulf of Aqaba. There is no road, so after a short camel ride the trip continues by boat along a coast of empty beaches and small Bedouin camps. The reefs here are healthy and quiet, and the second snorkel of the day is often the favourite.
The Blue Lagoon is a sheltered bay of calm, shallow, very clear water and white sand, with the mountains rising behind it. It is the place to swim, float and rest before the boat ride back to the Blue Hole.
It suits anyone who is comfortable in the water: couples, friends, solo travellers and families with older children. You do not need diving experience. If you would rather stay on land, the Coloured Canyon trip is a good desert day from Dahab.
Price per person in US dollars. Per person, with pickup. For 7 or more people, ask us on WhatsApp for a group price.
| 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 6 people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | $60 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
It is from $50 per person for 2 people. See the price table on this page for other group sizes.
Yes. You snorkel at the surface along the edge of the reef, where the corals and fish are close. You do not go into the deep part.
We pick you up in Dahab around 9 am and you are back around 5 pm.
A mask is included. Snorkels, fins and wetsuits can be rented in Dahab before the trip.
You should be comfortable in the water. Life jackets are available, and the Blue Lagoon is calm and shallow.
Local guides and pickup in Dahab on every tour.
