Red Sea Recovery

4 days - from $275

The Sinai is a place of awesome beauty where rugged beaches, lapped by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, form a picturesque frame for the jagged mountains of the peninsula. Along the coast are several havens for travellers seeking a few days of R&R after a busy trip through the Nile Valley.

Dahab, known for its crystal-clear waters, is one of the most popular destinations for younger travellers. Here you can spend lazy afternoons sipping cool fruit juices, playing backgammon with friends or the locals, while the ocean gently laps the shoreline. In the evening, there are numerous cheap restaurants to choose from and you can enjoy a fabulous seafood banquet for just a few dollars.

For some, Dahab also offers the chance to head out on a day dive. It has some of the best diving in the region and the underwater life is truly spectacular. About 15 metres from the shore the reef suddenly drops away, exposing some of the most beautiful coral in the world. Snorkels cost a few of dollars to hire for the day and there’s no better way to cool down - especially during the hot summer months.

Highlights

• World-leading snorkelling and scuba diving on the Red Sea

Itinerary:

Day 1: Cairo-Dahab2-3: Dahab4: Dahab-Cairo

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included:

• Round-trip transportation Cairo-Dahab-Cairo by public air-conditioned bus.

• Two full days to relax in Dahab.

• Transfers on Day 1: Cairo hotel to the bus station, and on arrival in Dahab to your hotel.

International flights, arrival & departure transfers, entrance fees, visas, airport taxes, additional meals, drinks, optional sightseeing tours, insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.

This trip operates for a minimum of one person and is not accompanied by a tour guide. It must be booked in conjunction with another tour of six days or more.