Dahab Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Dahab tours and things to do in Egypt’s laid-back Red Sea diving town on the Sinai coast: snorkel the legendary Blue Hole, ride a camel to the coral of Ras Abu Galum, jeep into the rippling Colored Canyon, scuba dive world-class reefs and climb Mount Sinai for sunrise. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Dahab by interest
Whatever brings you to Dahab — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Dahab
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Blue Hole
Famous dive site.
Desert Quad
Off-road fun.
Ras Abu Galum
Camel & coral.
Colored Canyon
Sandstone gorge.
Scuba Diving
World-class reefs.
Mount Sinai
Sunrise climb.
Bedouin Camp
Desert nights.
Dahab
Red Sea town.
Coast awayBlue Hole
Famous dive site.
Desert awayDesert Quad
Off-road fun.
North awayRas Abu Galum
Camel & coral.
Inland awayColored Canyon
Sandstone gorge.
Coast awayScuba Diving
World-class reefs.
Sinai awayMount Sinai
Sunrise climb.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Dahab visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and pleasant — ideal all round.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm sea and comfortable air.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Very hot, but great for the water.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild days, cooler nights, quiet reefs.
For diving
Warm water makes any season good.
Best overall
Spring and autumn for mild weather.
One day
The Blue Hole and a desert ride.
Two days
Add Abu Galum and the Colored Canyon.
Three+ days
Add diving or a Mount Sinai climb.
For snorkelling
The Blue Hole and Abu Galum.
For adventure
Quad rides and the canyon.
For culture
A Mount Sinai sunrise climb.
On foot
The seafront promenade is walkable.
Tours
Tours reach the Blue Hole, canyon and Sinai.
By taxi
Cheap taxis run around the town and coast.
By boat
Boats reach some reefs and dive sites.
Where to stay
Stay in the Mashraba or Assalah areas.
Egyptian pound
Egypt uses the pound; carry some cash.
Blue Hole
Snorkel the rim — deep diving needs training.
Abu Galum
Bring water and sun cover for the camel ride.
Colored Canyon
Wear sturdy shoes for the rocky floor.
Mount Sinai
Take warm layers for the cold summit dawn.
Diving
Book a course if you are new to scuba.
Combos
Some tours pair the Blue Hole with Abu Galum.
Sinai climbs
Overnight climbs fill up — book ahead.
Diving courses
Courses book up — reserve early.
Abu Galum trips
Camel-snorkel trips fill up — book ahead.
Canyon safaris
Jeep safaris fill up — reserve early.
Blue Hole trips
Snorkel tours fill up — book ahead.
Peak season
Spring and autumn are busiest — book far ahead.
Blue Hole trip
Around €13–40 for a Blue Hole snorkel trip.
Quad tour
About €13–35 for a desert quad tour.
Abu Galum trip
Roughly €49–80 for a camel-snorkel trip.
Canyon safari
Around €44–70 for a Colored Canyon safari.
Sinai climb
About €13–40 for a Mount Sinai climb.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Dahab through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Warm water.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Quiet reefs.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.