Egypt β famous for its majestic pyramids and hot beaches, all-inclusive holidays. However, few people know about all the opportunities for outdoor activities that this country, in particular the Sinai Peninsula, offers. We are most interested in Dahab – a cute town 90 km from the city of Sharm El Sheikh.
Dahab is located on the shores of the Red Sea. The city is a mecca for diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and in the last couple of years the area has become interesting for rock climbers and mountaineers. There are a couple of dozen established climbing routes from 4 to 8a in the Dahab area, but the potential of the area is much greater. We are also interested in the Sant Catherine Mountains with its climbing routes. The average drop is 300-500 m, difficulty up to 5B (TD-TD+).
The nature of the relief in the Sinai mountains is monolithic granites and sandstones.
As part of the program, we will be training on the rocks near Dahab, as well as climbing in the San Catherine Mountains to the peaks of Safsaf and Batta.
Dahab and the mountains are completely different locations with their own flavor. The San Catherine Mountains are unlike anything else; here the local Bedouins live their measured lives. These places remember Moses and his tablets; next to our guest house there is the monastery of St. Catherine, which was built in the 6th century and you can walk there in your free time.
Rock training in Dahab can be combined with diving, kite and windsurfing training. You can just relax by the sea. The sea here is magnificent, even in winter the water temperature is +22 C. Therefore, you can come here all year round. Life in Dahab is very relaxed and the atmosphere is very positive. Most tourists come here for active recreation.
Weather in Dahab and when to go to the rocks
Optimal time to travel to Dahab: October – early December, February – early April. December β January is a wonderful time when there are few tourists and the rocks are pleasantly cool all day long.
Impressions of the trip to Dahab with ExtremeGuide:
- bright and unusual Egypt, we will change your idea of ββthis resort;
- training and climbing in the company of professional guides;
- active recreation every day: diving, rock climbing, snorkeling, trekking in the desert;
- visit to the Sinai desert;
- climbing in the San Catherine Mountains;
- delicious seafood and authentic Bedouin cuisine;
- gorgeous sunrises and sunsets on the shores of the Red Sea (we live in the first line).
Several benefits of traveling with ExtremeGuide
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experience since 2008, Dahab was discovered for the first time in 2013;
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we actively cooperate and attract local guides who live here well and can tell you a lot about the region;
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a well-thought-out training and climbing program;
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we live in a comfortable hotel with a sandy beach and its own restaurant;
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Itβs always safe, the companyβs best guides work with you on this route.
ΠΠ»Π°Π²Π½ΡΠ΅ Π²ΠΏΠ΅ΡΠ°ΡΠ»Π΅Π½ΠΈΡ ΠΎΡ ΠΏΠΎΡ ΠΎΠ΄Π° ΠΏΠΎ Π€Π°Π½ΡΠΊΠΈΠΌ Π³ΠΎΡΠ°ΠΌ:
Route of the program “Mountaineering and rock climbing in Dahab”:
Sharm β El-Sheikh β Dahab β Camel Canyon β Sinai Desert β Milekhes β San Catherine town β Safsafa β Batta β Dahab
Routeof the program “Mountaineering and rock climbing in Dahab” by days
day
Arrival in Sharm El Sheikh. Meet the group. Transfer to the city of Dahab, located on the shores of the Red Sea. We are staying at a hotel. We leave our things here. Let’s go to the Blue Lagoon. This is one of the most picturesque beaches in Egypt. The clear blue water creates ideal conditions for diving and kitesurfing. If you wish, you can simply soak up the sun. Return to the hotel for the night.
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In the morning we go to Wadi Gunai Canyon. Here we will try our hand at mountaineering. There are several sectors and more than 30 routes from 4a to 7b. At the end of the day, take a jeep ride through a beautiful, vast canyon. Return to the hotel. Rest. Overnight at the hotel.
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Today is a day similar to the previous one. Training, working with rope. At the end of the day we return to Dahab. Rest. Overnight at the hotel.
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Today we are going early to the Sinai desert. We take jeeps whose drivers will be real Bedouins. In 2 hours from Dahab we will arrive in the desert. Here on Gur Milekhes, made of sandstone, we will go through an interesting multi-pitch. After the ascent, an interesting rappel descent awaits us back to the Bedouin driver. Through the sand dunes we will take a jeep to the majestic Dragon’s Eye Mountain. This grandiose place looks very picturesque, weβll walk along the dunes, watch the sunset and drive on to the city of St. Catherine. In the city we will stay in a guest house: shower, electricity and internet.
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Today we leave all unnecessary things in the camp in the village and set off to conquer Mount Safsafa. There are more than a dozen interesting rock routes on the mountain from 2A to 5A cat. tr. (PD β TD). The peculiarity of the local rocks is that granites are very rough, so clothes and shoes are washed very quickly here. The routes here are quite long with 6-8 pitches. We will return to the guest house in the evening.
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Today Mount Batta awaits us along one of the routes at the discretion of the guide. In the afternoon return to Dahab.
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Today you can choose from relaxation at sea, diving or an additional day of training on the rocks.
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Holidays on the shores of the Red Sea. If the group still has some strength left, they can go to the mountains for a few hours to make the last ascent in this program. After returning, transfer to Sharm Al-Sheikh and flight home. We recommend staying in Dahab for an additional 1-2 days and simply enjoying breakfast overlooking the calm Red Sea, walking and enjoying the simple and leisurely life.
Note:
β Group composition: from 1 person;
β The tour program is not final and may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, the condition of the participants and other circumstances.
β Alternatively, you can buy an βall-inclusiveβ tour and stay on your own. Sometimes tickets + plane are cheaper than taking a separate charter. But this option has inconveniences due to the fact that usually chain hotels are somewhere on the outskirts of Dahab. It is much more interesting to live in the center of the old city, where all life happens.
Also, having a couple of extra days, you can take the Open Weather and Advance Diving course with a ukrainian-speaking instructor.
Route map of the program “Mountaineering and rock climbing in Dahab”:
ΠΠΎΡΠ΅ΠΌΡ Ρ Extremeguide Π²ΡΠ³ΠΎΠ΄Π½ΠΎ ΠΏΠΎΠΉΡΠΈ Π² ΠΏΠΎΡ ΠΎΠ΄?
Cost and program conditions “Mountaineering and rock climbing in Dahab”
Is this trip right for you?
The tour is suitable even for children. Minimum age: 7 years.
The tour is not difficult for the average person. But we recommend that you complete a rock climbing training course (at least 8 training sessions) before starting the program.
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
Included in the price:
- work of guides: on training days 1 guide for 4-5 people, during the climbing period 1 guide for 2 people;
- transfer to the rocks and transfer to the San Catherine Mountains;
- accommodation in a guest house in Santa Caterina β 2 nights;
- training on the rocks of Dahab (2 days);
- 2-3 climbing ascents in the Santa Caterina massif;
- all necessary equipment for the climbing part of the route;
- visiting the desert on the way to San Catherine;
- professional guide services throughout the entire program;
- accompaniment of a local guide in Santa Caterina (the presence of a local guide is mandatory according to government requirements);
- permit for training days on the rocks in Dahab (permit is required).
The price does not include:
- airfare to Sharm el-Sheikh from 250 EUR;
- accommodation in Dahab, from 20 EUR/night
- meals from 15 EUR/day;
- windsurfing 30-40 EUR/one lesson, excursions outside the program;
- excursions and diving (from 30 EUR);
- visa to Egypt if you plan to stay more than 15 days;
- NS, medical and Covid insurance;
- tips for the guide (optional);
- other expenses not specified in the program.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 4 | 1000 EUR |
| 3 | 1200 EUR |
| 2 | 1400 EUR |
| 1 | 2600 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- If you find a tour with a similar set of services cheaper,Β we will refund you the difference!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price:Β transfers, hotelΒ accommodation,Β guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Travel bag/backpack 70-100 l. (More about choosing a backpack);\
- Assault backpack 20 l (for training and climbing), a belt on the backpack is required.
ΠΠ±ΡΠ²Ρ ΠΈ ΠΎΠ΄Π΅ΠΆΠ΄Π°:
- Trekking sneakers (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Training shoes (climbing shoes);
- Warm Jacket;
- Warm hat;
- Training pants/just durable synthetic (the weather in Sinai is dry and the main purpose of clothing is to protect from the wind, the granites in the mountains are very sharp and clothes will dry out quickly);
- Breeches (long shorts) for training on the warm rocks of Dahab;
- Soft shell pants (for December-January programs);
- ΠΡΡΡΠΊΠ° ΡΡΠ΅Π½ΠΈΡΠΎΠ²ΠΎΡΠ½Π°Ρ Soft shell;
- Thermal clothing set;
- Warm jacket (polar, fleece);
- Socks 3-5 pairs;
- Socks for overnight stays in the mountains;
- Warm gloves;
- T-shirts/shirts for the city and training on the rocks;
- Shorts;
- Change of underwear;
- Sun hat;
- Towel;
- Shoes for showering and going to the sea (Crocs or slates);
- Mask and snorkel;
- Slippers for walking in corrals;
- Swimsuit/swimming trunks.
Additionally:
- Headlamp + spare set of batteries;
- Hygiene items (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; do not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the instructor has a general);
- Sunglasses;
- Sunscreen ointment;
- Work gloves (for working with rope).
Special equipment:
- Safety system;
- Self-belay system;
- Descender type Reverso ΠΈ ATX-GUIDE;
- Carabiners 4 pcs.;
- Helmet;
- PrusikΒ knot (rope 6 m , 1,5 m).
- Water bottle (1-2l.);
- Camera;
- Lipbalm.
Additional information
All travel around the tour will be by taxi or minibuses. On the active part there are not long treks of 2-3 km, on climbing days up to 5-6 km.
Dahab is a small town on the shores of the Red Sea. Life here flows at a measured pace, the city lives entirely on tourists, the atmosphere here is calmer and more relaxed compared to other resorts. Tourists come here focused on active recreation; there are practically no drunken or screaming tourists here.
A visa to Egypt is issued at the airport upon arrival for 30 days for $25. To the Sinai Peninsula – visa 15 days free. These are Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Tabe, Nuweibe, Ras Sidr, St. Catherine, At-Tour.
If you plan to stay only on the Sinai Peninsula, when receiving a visa at the airport, say: βOnly Sinaiβ and your 15-day visa will be free. Please note that the free visa cannot be extended.
You may need to show your hotel reservation.
You can get there by low-cost airlines with a transfer in Cairo, or by charter from your city. You need to fly to the airport β Sharm el-Sheikh, from where it is 150 km by taxi to Dahab.
Meeting point β Airport β Sharm el-Sheikh, or directly at the hotel in Dahab.
Transport β taxi and chartered minibus. In the desert, an SUV with 8-10 seats.
No previous experience is required to participate in this program. But we recommend that you complete a rock climbing training course (at least 8 training sessions) before starting the program.
In Dahab, a comfortable hotel in the first line (with sea views) in the San Catherine Mountains, a guest house. Accommodation for 2-3 people.
For the period of residence in cities and during travel, meals are provided on your own.Breakfast can be ordered at hotels in Dahab.
Before the start of the tour, you make a prepayment of 30%, the rest either before the start of the tour or directly to the guide on the spot. More details
The group first aid kit is with the guide. You need to have individual medications.
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases.
Up to +25Β°C during the day on the coast, in the mountains β up to +5…+10Β°C at night. Sea temperature +20-22 ΒΊΠ‘. In the mountains there may be snow on the peaks.
Guides provide the necessary safety provided that participants comply with safety regulations.
The decision to stop climbing in conditions that threaten the safety of the participants is within the exclusive competence of the guide and is not subject to discussion.
The Sinai Peninsula is an autonomous region with its own laws and tourists here are under special control. All entrances to cities are guarded by police. Walking the streets here is absolutely safe, even at night.
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the Β«PriceΒ» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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