Day Trips in Sharm el Sheikh

Leave Sharm El Sheikh for an off-road, full-day Jeep safari to the Colored Canyon and the Blue Hole, and discover two of the Sinai's most iconic sites. Take a downhill walk through the canyon's fantastical swirls of rock, and clamber through narrow stone passages. Slide and climb over steep dunes and continue to the Blue Hole; dine alongside the infamous dive site, then swim through the sunny shallows "” bring a mask and fins to explore the area's thriving reefs. Pause in Dahab's shops and cafes, then set out across the desert and return to Sharm El Sheikh.

The Straits of Tiran, which separate the Red Sea from the Gulf of Aqaba, are home to some of the region's most pristine coral reefs. Soak up the brilliant colors and vibrant marine life with ease on this door-to-door boat trip that includes three separate snorkeling stops, lunch, and soft drinks. If you don't have your own snorkeling gear, all necessary equipment is available to rent on the boat.