Blue Hole and Dahab City from Sharm El Sheikh

Desert, camels, and coral make a long day. This Sharm El Sheikh excursion combines Blue Hole snorkeling with Bedouin tea, a camel ride, canyon scenery, and lunch beside the sea. I like the mix of desert and Red Sea experiences, and I like that guides such as Saeed, Sayed, and Mohammed are praised for being helpful, patient, and good with several languages. The catch is that the advertised price of $15 does not cover the Blue Hole entrance fee, camel ride, or Bedouin lunch.

You leave Sharm El Sheikh at about 8:00 a.m. and return roughly ten hours later. The day includes plenty of moving around, some of it in a shared vehicle, so I would choose this trip for its variety rather than comfort. If you want one easy resort outing, this may feel busy. If you want to pack several Sinai experiences into one day, it offers good value once you confirm the extra charges.

Five things to know before you book

• Blue Hole access costs extra: The national park entrance fee must be paid in cash and is not included in the advertised price.

• Camel riding is optional and charged separately: The ride lasts about 20 minutes and takes you along the coast toward the Blue Hole.

• Bedouin tea comes with the tour: Lunch in the beach tent does not, despite the wider description presenting it as part of the day.

• Guides are a major strength: Saeed, Sayed, and Mohammed receive repeated praise for their care, language skills, explanations, and help during activities.

• Expect a full 10-hour outing: The route involves a hotel pickup, a long drive, desert stops, camel riding, snorkeling, lunch time, and a return drive.

Leaving Sharm El Sheikh for the Sinai desert

Pickup is scheduled for around 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for the round trip, with the drive to the Dahab area taking about an hour and a half.

That road time matters. A ten-hour tour can sound relaxed on paper, but this is a full day once pickup and return are counted. One useful comment about the transport points to some discomfort during the long drive, even while praising the driver. I would bring water, a light layer for the air-conditioned vehicle, and something to occupy you between stops.

The group can reach up to 45 people. That makes the $15 starting price easy to understand, but it also means the pace may be less personal than on a small private trip. You should expect some waiting while the group gathers, changes activities, or moves between the vehicle, camels, and beach.

The vehicle is one of the included features, along with Bedouin tea and Dahab Canyon. Drinks are not included. Since the day takes place in a hot, dry region and the package does not provide beverages, carrying your own water is sensible.

Bedouin tea and a glimpse of desert life

Before reaching Dahab, the route includes a stop connected with Bedouin life. The description promises a look at homes, burial customs, graves, and daily life, followed by Bedouin tea in a tent.

This is one of the more distinctive parts of the day. You are not simply being taken from resort to snorkeling site. The stop gives the desert setting a human story, showing how people live in a region that can look empty from the road. The tea is included, so it is also one of the few clearly stated refreshments in the package.

The wording about graves and burial practices suggests a cultural explanation rather than a formal museum visit. Keep your expectations in the right place. This is a short stop during an active excursion, not an in-depth cultural program with a long lecture or a specialist guide.

I would pay attention to how the guide handles this part. Saeed and Sayed are praised for patience, care, and useful explanations, while Mohammed is noted for speaking English, Russian, and Italian. The language support can make a real difference when the subject involves customs and family life.

The route also passes desert dunes on the way toward Dahab. The dunes are a scenic part of the drive, but the information provided does not promise a long walk or a dedicated dune stop. You may mainly see them from the vehicle.

Dahab Canyon and the road toward the coast

The excursion includes Dahab Canyon, also called Colored Canyon in some of the comments. The canyon is presented as part of the desert adventure, alongside camel riding, snorkeling, and other motorized activities.

The exact walking time and physical demands at the canyon are not stated. That is worth confirming before departure if canyon scenery is your main reason for booking. The supplied information describes the tour as suitable for most people, and several comments call the activities easy or suitable for different ages, but it does not give a detailed accessibility assessment.

The canyon adds a welcome change of scenery. The Red Sea coast gets most of the attention, yet the desert rock formations help you see why Dahab is more than a beach stop. The day works best because these settings are so different: dry rock, open sand, Bedouin tents, and coral water all appear within one outing.

Some comments also mention quad biking. However, quad biking is not included in the clear list of included features, and it is not separately explained in the main stop-by-stop details. Treat it as an optional activity or a possible variation, not as something guaranteed by the $15 price. Ask the operator exactly what your booking includes before you pay for extras.

The 20-minute camel ride to Blue Hole

At the coast north of Dahab, you leave the vehicle and ride camels for about 20 minutes toward the Blue Hole. This is a short ride, not an all-day camel trek, but it gives the transfer a memorable desert character.

The camel ride is listed as an extra charge. That point is easy to miss because the general description presents camel riding as one of the main attractions. If you want to ride, ask for the price in advance and carry cash if the operator requests local payment.

I like the ride as a bridge between the desert and the water. You are not just arriving at the snorkeling site by road. You approach it along the beach and reach the Bedouin tent area by a traditional form of transport.

Still, camel riding is not comfortable for everyone. The tour information does not discuss age limits, weight limits, or riding conditions, so you should ask if you have a mobility concern or simply do not enjoy animal rides. You can choose free snorkeling time in Dahab instead of visiting the Blue Hole National Park, according to the supplied options.

Snorkeling at the Blue Hole

The Blue Hole is the main attraction. It is described as a sea area known for coral reefs and colorful fish, with an underwater setting suitable for snorkeling. The experience is promoted as one of the world’s notable snorkeling locations.

You should separate the famous name from the exact activity offered. This tour centers on surface snorkeling, not a technical underwater expedition. The information does not promise scuba equipment, a certified scuba session, or a long guided swim. Some comments use the word scuba, but the formal description consistently focuses on snorkeling, so confirm the activity if you specifically want scuba.

The water views are a strong reason to choose this day. Several comments praise the coral and fish, and one particularly positive detail concerns the photographer, who takes pictures during the outing. Photography is not formally listed as an inclusion, so ask whether pictures cost extra. Do not assume an attractive package photo service is part of the $15 fare.

The Blue Hole National Park entrance fee is not included and must be paid in cash. This is the most important cost detail. Your final price will be higher than the headline figure, and you should clarify the current fee before setting out because the exact amount is not provided here.

Snorkeling takes place near Bedouin tents by the beach. While you swim, lunch may be prepared in the tent area. The description says you can eat there by the shore, but the inclusion list specifically excludes the Bedouin lunch. That contradiction needs a direct question before booking: is lunch mandatory, optional, or part of a separate activity package?

Bring or arrange suitable swimwear, a towel, and sun protection. The supplied details do not confirm whether snorkeling equipment is included, so ask about mask, fins, and life jackets. That one question can prevent a surprise charge and help you decide if the $15 offer suits your plans.

Lunch in the beach tent and optional extras

The Bedouin lunch is described as a meal served in a tent beside the beach while the snorkeling portion takes place. That setting is part of the appeal. Eating near the water, after time in the sea and desert, gives the day a simple local rhythm rather than another resort buffet.

But the price needs careful reading. Camel riding and Bedouin lunch are listed as not included, as are drinks and the Blue Hole entrance fee. This is not a complaint about the activities. It is a reminder to calculate the real cost before you compare this tour with a more expensive package that includes everything.

The comments also praise lunch, calling it beautiful, but no menu or dietary information is supplied. If you have allergies, follow a special diet, or need a vegetarian meal, ask the provider before departure. Do not rely on the word lunch alone to answer those questions.

Quad biking appears in several descriptions of the day, along with canyon touring. Since it is not clearly listed as included, treat it as another possible add-on. The same applies to professional photographs. The staff may offer them, but the provided details do not state that they are free.

The guides can shape the whole day

The strongest human element is the guide team. Saeed, Sayed, and Mohammed are named repeatedly, and the praise is specific rather than vague. Saeed is described as friendly, attentive, patient, and careful with safety. Sayed is praised for his detailed explanations and calm help. Mohammed is noted for speaking English, Russian, and Italian.

That matters on a day with several handoffs. You may need help around the camels, directions at the canyon, guidance near the snorkeling area, and support while the group moves through unfamiliar places. A guide who watches the group closely can make a complicated day feel much easier.

The tour provider is Infinity Excursions. Service may vary by departure and assigned guide, so you should not assume you will receive a particular person unless the company confirms it. If language ability is important, request your preferred language when booking.

The staff also appears to place value on photographs and keeping people entertained between activities. That will suit you if you want a social, active day with plenty of stops. It may not suit you if you prefer quiet time or independent wandering.

Is $15 good value?

At $15 per person, the starting price is strikingly low for a day leaving Sharm El Sheikh, reaching Dahab, and combining desert and sea activities. The air-conditioned transport and Bedouin tea are included, and the tour has free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

The headline price is not the final price for the full experience. Add the Blue Hole entrance fee, camel ride, and lunch. Drinks, snorkeling equipment if not supplied, quad biking, and photographs may also require separate payment, although the information does not give prices for those items.

I would judge this tour by the total cost of the version you want. If you only want transport, tea, canyon scenery, and the general Dahab route, the low fare may be excellent. If you want camel riding, lunch, park access, equipment, and photographs, ask for one complete price before booking.

Free cancellation until 24 hours before the start gives you some flexibility. Changes or cancellations made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows local time.

Who should choose this Dahab day trip?

I would recommend it to you if you want variety and do not mind a long day. Families and mixed-age groups may appreciate having several simple activities rather than spending the whole day in one place, although the tour does not provide detailed accessibility information.

It also suits first-time visitors to the Sharm El Sheikh area who want to see more of the Sinai Peninsula. You get desert scenery, a cultural stop, Dahab, a camel ride option, canyon views, and Red Sea snorkeling in one package.

I would hesitate if your priority is comfort, a small group, or a slow pace. With up to 45 people and several optional purchases, the day can involve waiting and extra decisions. A dedicated snorkeling trip may be better if coral and fish are your only goal.

Should you book the Blue Hole and Dahab tour?

Book it if you want a busy, good-value day that mixes desert culture and Red Sea snorkeling. The strongest reasons are the range of settings, the short camel ride, the beach tent, and the guide team, especially if you are assigned Saeed, Sayed, or Mohammed.

Before paying, confirm four things: the current Blue Hole entrance fee, the camel ride price, the lunch price, and what equipment is supplied. Also ask if quad biking and photographs are part of your selected package. If you are comfortable with those extras and the long shared ride, this is an enjoyable way to see Dahab from several angles.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

Pickup starts at about 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

How long does the excursion last?

The full experience lasts approximately 10 hours, including the outbound and return drives.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Is the Blue Hole entrance fee included?

No. The Blue Hole National Park entrance fee is paid separately in cash.

Are the camel ride and Bedouin lunch included?

No. The supplied details list both the camel ride and Bedouin lunch as extra costs.

Is snorkeling included?

The excursion provides snorkeling time at the Blue Hole or free snorkeling time in Dahab as an option. The information does not confirm whether snorkeling equipment is included, so ask before departure.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 45 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not refunded or accepted.