Active in the Sinai
8 days - from $886
This trip is ideal for active teenagers offering opportunities for exciting activities in an area of breathtaking landscapes, encompassing the best the Sinai has to offer - desert, mountains, canyons and the Red Sea
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Dahab
- The Red Sea
- Desert Experience
- Cultural Insight
Our base for the week is a charming beach village on the shores of the Red Sea. Surrounded by magnificent mountains and tawny beaches. The many cafes are perfect if you want to take some time to chill out.
Renowned for its fantastic diving and snorkelling - enjoy a snorkel safari at the Southern Oasis, a remote and pristine area with a huge variety of colourful marine life and coral.
Venturing into the heart of the desert, you will trek on camels, exploring narrow canyons before emerging at a lush oasis. Camp out under the stars and try sand boarding from the highest dune in the Sinai.
This trip offers a great blend of action-packed days and free days allowing you to create your perfect trip. You may want to try your hand at windsurfing or quad biking, climb biblical Mount Sinai for an unforgettable sunrise or simply relax!
Itinerary:
Day 1 Fly to Sharm el Sheikh via Cairo; transfer to Dahab
Day 2 Drive into the desert; camel trekking; desert camp
Day 3 4WD to frozen dinosaur rock formation; sand boarding; return to Dahab
Day 4 Free day – optional introduction dive & windsurfing
Day 5 Snorkel safari in the Southern Oasis; optional overnight excursion to Mount Sinai
Day 6 Free day – optional kayaking
Day 7 Free day – optional snorkelling trip to Ras Abu Gallum; horse ride to Bedouin dinner
Day 8 Transfer to Sharm el Sheikh; fly home via Cairo
Transport, accommodation and meals: Transport - Minibus, camel, horse, on foot, boat, 4WD, (kayak), (quad bike)
Distinctive Accommodation - Hotel (6 nts), camp (1nt, multi-share)
You will stay at a Bedouin camp, helping prepare dinner over an open fire whilst the guide relates tales of local folklore. For the farewell dinner, you will arrive on horseback to share a memorable meal with the local Bedouin people.
The bedouin tents are set up before the group arrives and can sleep up to 10 people. They are carpeted and mattresses are provided.
Meals included - 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 2 dinners
Other costs: International airfare not included. Airport tax abroad not included.
Other info: Minimum age: 12 years
This trip can be as active or relaxed as you want through the choice of options on the free days.
Group size: Maximum 20 people. .
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Trip Reference: FXSI
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