17 Things To Do In Dahab

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1. Snorkel & Scuba Dive at Dahab Blue Hole

10 km from city center

Diving & Snorkeling

Dahab Blue Hole is a popular diving location in the southeast of Sinai, on the coast of the Red Sea. Blue Hole is one of the most challenging diving locations on earth and attracts skilled divers from around the globe. It is surrounded by a reef wall that is almost vertical and has a maximum depth of about 120 meters.

Tours starting from
₹13,329

Adventure Sports

Dahab is windier than any other kitesurfing location in Egypt because it is situated in the Gulf of Aqaba, where the wind funnels down into the Gulf. Dahab has many kitesurfing sites that are great for beginners and advanced kite surfers. In addition, there are flat lagoons with shallow water, deep lagoons, and thrilling kitesurfing tours to remote lagoons only reachable by foot or camel.

7 km from city center

Swimming

The Blue Lagoon in Dahab is a large, sheltered pond with still-crystal-clear water. It is shielded from the untamed waters of the Gulf of Aqaba by a low, arched strip of sand and rock. It is popular for swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing. It is also a great place to go kitesurfing owing to its steady waters and calm environment. Stores and cafes are also located nearby

Tours starting from
₹13,329

Hiking

A Bedouin village to the north of Dahab, Ras Abu Galum is a great place to swim and snorkel. In addition, the hiking trail from Ras Abu Galum to Blue Hole is extremely popular among tourists. The trail is about 7.21 miles, with a maximum elevation of 144 ft and has an easy to moderate difficulty level. It usually takes two and a half hours to complete this hike.

Tours starting from
₹2,729

Dahab Travel Packages

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10 Days / 9 Nights

Egypt Tour Package with Bedouin Camp Visit

Cairo(2N) → Dahab(3N) → Luxor(3N) → Cairo(1N)

$1,251/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

Splendid Egypt Tour Package - Coastal Escape to...

Cairo(2N) → Dahab(3N) → Sharm El Sheikh(2N)

$950/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

Egypt Oasis and Beach Retreat: Cairo and Dahab

Cairo(2N) → Dahab(4N) → Cairo(1N)

$904/person

6 Days / 5 Nights

Dahab Tour Package - Coral Reefs and Bedouin Ad...

Dahab(5N)

$927/person

6 Days / 5 Nights

Dahab Tour Packages for Couple

Sharm El Sheikh(0) → Dahab(3N) → Sharm El Sheikh(2N)

$1,122/person

10 Days / 9 Nights

Egypt Honeymoon Package with Bedouin Camp Visit

Cairo(2N) → Dahab(3N) → Luxor(3N) → Cairo(1N)

$1,251/person

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5. Learn Scuba Diving or Free Diving

Diving & Snorkeling

With over 50 diving centres, Dahab is an excellent place for all sorts of Divers. The majestic coral backdrop and shallow waters of most diving spots in the city make it beginner friendly. PADI and CMAS courses are offered for beginners throughout Dahab. Sessions can be booked online or on-site. There are about 20 dive sites around Dahab, including the Bell, the Canyon, Eel Garden and Lighthouse r (Read More)eef.

4 km from city center

Beach

Laguna Beach in Dahab is a picturesque coastal area nestled along the shores of the Red Sea in Egypt. With its idyllic setting it is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling amidst the vibrant marine life of the Red Sea. Activities like Kite Surfing, Parasailing, Banana Boat riding, Horse-riding, BBQ, and night camping are popular here.

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing is an excellent activity to do in Dahab around the Sanai range. Many companies offer beginners a rock climbing experience with a few rock climbing sessions. Dahab's most visited rock climbing sites include granite boulders in valleys with sand as the ground surface, Waterfalls, Camel Canyon, Bedouin Garden, and Qnai Adshan. Bookings can be made online or on-site.

50 km from city center

Hiking

Mount Sinai is one of the most renowned tourist spots in Egypt. It is also known as the St. Catherine Hike and is home to the sacred pilgrimage site of St Catherine’s cathedral. There are two trails en route to the mountain. The oldest and easiest is the Camel trail, which is an upward-going trail. The second trail taken while travelling back to the monastery at the foot of the mountain is called (Read More)the steps of repentance. A local guide and Government clearance are mandatory to hike the sacred mountain.

50 km from city center

Historical Site

St. Catherine’s monastery is a renowned UNESCO world heritage site. The ancient pilgrimage exists at the foot of the mountain in Saint Catherine town, Sinai Peninsula. The Oldest inhabited monastery and library in the world, it is home to texts and manuscripts in some of the most ancient languages in the world.

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₹8,540

87 km from city center

National Park

The Ras Mohammed National Park is Egypt's first national park and marine reserve. It is located on the Sinai Peninsula, 12 kilometres from Sharm El Sheikh city. The National park is spread over a vast desert with sand dunes, mountains, and valleys overlooking the exquisite red sea reef. Visitors can enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving amongst the red sea's natural reefs and aquatic animals.

42 km from city center

Sightseeing

About 90 kms north of Dahab lies the Colored Canyon or Salama Canyon, which is said to be around 800 meters long. The Red Canyon derives its name from the phenomenon that occurs when sunlight hits the granite rocks of the canyon. The rocks illuminate with a reddish glow, making the Salama Canyon a magnificent experience.

Tours starting from
₹13,329

Hidden Gem

76 km from city center

Lake

Wadi El Weshwash is a desert garden oasis with a small rainwater lake in the mountain folds near Nuweiba, one hour away from Dahab. It is a 45 minute to 1 hour hike to the lake that has been formed by collecting rainwater through three springs over the centuries. The lake has more water in winters because of rains but it might have some smelly areas in summers due to stagnant water.

Desert

With its varied landscapes and breathtaking vistas, Sinai's environment comes second to none. Desert safari tours generally include dune bashing, ATV rides, Camel back riding, dinner by the dunes, stargazing and cultural experiences like sipping on traditional Bedouin tea. These tours can be booked online.

3 km from city center

Lake

One of Egypt's most beautiful lakes, Magic Lake CZ, is a salt lake with a density similar to the Dead Sea. It is known for its healing properties, such as nourishing and smoothing skin, relief from joint pain, and relaxing muscles. Also, its waters are known for healing blue mud, like the Dead Sea. You can swim, snorkel, and windsurf in the Salt Lake.

42 km from city center

Forest Reserve

Nabq National Park, situated between Dahab and Sharm El-Sheikh along the coast, is an extraordinary mix of desert and marine life. One of the park's standout features is its extensive mangrove forests, stretching for about 4 kilometers along the coastline. There are plenty of activities to engage in, such as bird watching, snorkeling, diving, and nature walks.

Sightseeing

Tourists often take a day trip to Cairo from Dahab. Multiple buses and taxi options are available to and from these locations. After an overnight journey of 6 hours, start your trip by visiting the iconic Pyramid of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, and enjoy a sunset cruise across the Nile. Frequent buses run across these two cities throughout the day. The average cost per person for the journey shou (Read More)ld be around TRY155.

Town

Petra is an ancient city carved out of variegated sandstone mountains. This 2,000-year-old city makes for a great day trip in Egypt with its jaw-dropping ruins, elaborate mausoleums, and magnificent temples. The city contains marvels such as the narrow yet long Siq, the Treasury, the Temple of Winged Lions, the Great Temple and even a dam. It is a city for enthusiasts of history and marvellous arc (Read More)hitecture.