Leave the coast behind for a day in the mountains of South Sinai. A 4×4 jeep picks you up in Dahab and drives you north into the desert to walk through the Coloured Canyon, where the rock walls turn red, yellow and purple, and to swim in the clear rock pools of Wadi Weshwashy.
The day ends by the sea at Ras Shitan with lunch, Bedouin tea and time to snorkel or relax before the drive back to Dahab.
Your driver and guide meet you at your hotel or camp in Dahab in the morning.
Walk for about an hour through the narrow canyon and its bands of coloured sandstone.
A short hike and some easy climbing over rocks lead to the clear pools of Wadi Weshwashy. Swim if you like.
Lunch, Bedouin tea and time to snorkel or relax at a beach camp on the Red Sea.
Drive back to your hotel in the afternoon.
Pins show the approximate area of each stop between Dahab and Nuweiba.
The mountains between Dahab and Nuweiba hide some of the most beautiful places in Sinai. Here is what to expect on the day and how to get ready.
The Coloured Canyon is a narrow gorge cut by water and wind into the sandstone of South Sinai. As you walk between its walls, the rock changes from red and orange to yellow, white and purple, and in places the passage is just wide enough for one person. The walk through the canyon takes about an hour and ends with a climb back up to the jeeps.
Wadi Weshwashy is a valley in the granite mountains where rainwater collects in a chain of deep, clear pools. Reaching them takes a short hike and some easy climbing over rocks, which keeps the place quiet. The water stays cool all year, and swimming between the steep rock walls is one of the highlights of the day.
Ras Shitan is a stretch of simple beach camps on the Red Sea north of Nuweiba, with coral just off the shore and the mountains of Saudi Arabia across the gulf. You stop here for lunch, Bedouin tea and time to snorkel or rest in the shade before the drive back to Dahab.
The day is easy to moderate. The canyon walk is on sand and rock, with a few narrow spots and steps, and the path to the pools has some climbing over boulders. Children who are used to walking usually enjoy it. If you have knee or back problems, tell us before you book and we will advise you.
The safari runs every day. Spring and autumn are ideal, with warm days and pleasant water. In winter the mornings are cool and the pools are cold, and in summer it is hot by midday, so the early start matters.
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 | $65 | $50 | $50 | $45 |
It is from $50 per person for 2 people. See the price table on this page for other group sizes.
Easy to moderate. The canyon walk takes about an hour, and the path to the Wadi Weshwashy pools includes some climbing over rocks.
Yes. Bring a swimsuit and a towel; the pools are cool and clear.
Comfortable clothes, trainers or hiking shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
From your hotel or camp in Dahab.
Local guides and hotel pickup on every tour.
