Blue Hole, Abu Galum, Snorkelling, Camel Ride, Lunch; Blue Hole in the Red Sea is a popular diving location on east Sinai, a few kilometers north of Dahab, Egypt on the coast of the Red Sea. The Blue Hole is a submarine sinkhole [a kind of cave], around 100 to 130 m deep. There is a shallow opening around 6 m deep, known as ‘the saddle’, opening out to the sea, and a 26 m long tunnel, known as the arch, the top of which lies at a depth of 56 m. The hole itself and the surrounding area have an abundance of coral and reef fish.
Abu Galum is a Managed Resource Protected Area that covers an area of about 400km², situated on the east coast of South Sinai, right between Dahab and Nuweiba. It protects various coastal and mountain ecosystems that are unique to the Gulf of Aqaba. The coral reef is mostly undisturbed with a high diversity of reef fish, whose richness of its flora and fauna is overwhelming. Dahab is an attractive touristic city in South Sinai. It is considered to be the second most famous city in Sinai, after the world wide popular city of Sharm El Sheikh, according to the number of tourists who visit Dahab annually. Dahab in Arabic means gold, and the city was named “Dahab” because of its golden sand beaches.
Tour Itinerary
Trip Duration | Trip Runs | Pick-up Location | Return To | Pick-up Time |
About 9 Hours | Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday | Your Hotel in Sharm | Your Hotel in Sharm | Around 07:00 |
Dahab is an attractive touristic city in South Sinai. It is considered to be the second most famous city in Sinai, after the world wide popular city of Sharm El Sheikh, according to the number of tourists who visit Dahab annually. Dahab in Arabic means gold, and the city was named “Dahab” because of its golden sand beaches.
In the past, Dahab was only a small fishing town until the Egyptian government gave it more importance in the late nineties and built a number of resorts and hotels in this beautiful resort of Dahab. The government added a lot of services and facilities in different sections of the city to increase the number of the tourists who visit Dahab every year.
Dahab which consists of more than 1130 square kilometers, is located on the Aqaba bay in the Sothern Eastern of Sinai 81 kilometers North of Sharm El Sheikh, 135 kilometers away from the Israeli city of Elat , and 465 kilometers away from the Ahmed Hamdy Tunnel. Dahab has two major bays: Al Qora and Ghazala.
Dahab is famous for its golden sand beaches, from which it took its name. This is besides its fascinating diving spots, as diving is the most popular activity to do in Dahab. The city is famous for being the cheapest diving resort in Sinai in comparison to other resorts like Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Suder.
Blue Hole Beach The most popular and astonishing beach in Dahab is definitely the Blue Hole. This place is really mind-blowing as it consisted of a huge hole inside the sea. This hole was the result of a failing star that smashed into the earth in ancient times and caused this huge blue hole that is 100 meters deep with a radius of 50 meters.
Professional divers come to the blue hole from all countries of the world because of the challenging adventure and the dissimilar sea life the place offers. However, diving in this area needs quite a huge diving experience.
Dahab consists of (from the North to the South) : Ras Abu Galuom, which is a protected area and an amazing spot for diving, the Blue Hole which is the most famous diving location in Dahab and in all Sinai, then there is the Asla area which hosts more than 75% of the city’s population in three small towns: Mubarak, Al Zarnook, and Al Asla, which is the most famous section of Dahab with a lot small camps, beaches, and bedwin houses and cafes.
Afterwards, there is Al Masbat, the most famous commercial and touristic section of Dahab. This area starts with Al Fanar Street that than there is Al Masbat Bay which is full of many stores that sell all kind of Egyptian souvenirs, different diving centers, cafes, camps, and hotels. This area is famous for its Bedouin style cafes that are directly on the beach and they serve all kinds of international and Egyptian food, beverages and alcohol, and the famous Egyptian Shisha.
Program Inclusions | ||||||||||||
Pick up & return services from your hotel in Sharm All Desert Safari transfers by 4×4 Jeep car. English speaking guide [Will be The Tour Leader] Snorkeling stop in the Blue hole. Camel ride for 25-30 minutes. Open Buffet lunch in the Bedouin tent. All service charges & taxes |
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Program Exnclusions | ||||||||||||
Drinks in lunch time. Snorkeling equipment. Any other personal expenses. |
Recommend to Bring |
Casual clothes, Passport, Sun hat, Sun cream, Mask and Fins and you can hire them. |
1-3 Persons Prices (GBP) | |||
Prices Per Person | Regular Price | Private Price | Notes |
Adult | 25 | 55 | Private Transfer |
Child | 20 | 25 | Private Transfer |
Infant | 0 | 0 | Private Transfer |
4-6 Persons Prices (GBP) | |||
Prices Per Person | Regular Price | Private Price | Notes |
Adult | 22 | 45 | Private Transfer |
Child | 18 | 25 | Private Transfer |
Infant | 0 | 0 | Private Transfer |
7-10 Persons Prices (GBP) | |||
Prices Per Person | Regular Price | Private Price | Notes |
Adult | 20 | 35 | Private Transfer |
Child | 15 | 15 | Private Transfer |
Infant | 0 | 0 | Private Transfer |
Notes | |
Note 1 | For Over 10 Persons Contact us to get Special Price |
Note 2 | Adults 12 over years & Child’s 2-12 years & Infants 0-2 years |
Note 3 | Your party age on return date |
Note 4 | Confirmation will be received at time of booking. |
Note 5 | All booking is subject to our Terms and Conditions. |