Desert Eco Tours - 30 Days Grand Sinai Tour

ang - 30 days grand Sinai tour, The ultimate Sinai experience

30 days grand Sinai tour
The ultimate Sinai experience

The desert is not dying it is merely waiting with infinite patience.
Avraham Shaked

Part A: 4 days Jeep tour in the Sinai from Taba to St Catherine
Sleeping under the stars, level of difficulty: easy.
Best time of the year: October till end of April

Part B: 7 days camels/hiking in the high range of Sinai
Sleeping under the stars, level of difficulty: Medium.
Best time of the year: All year round, December till mid February might be cold.

1 day or more- optional- rest in a nice hotel on the beach.

Part C: 7 days camels- east of the Sinai
Sleeping under the stars, level of difficulty: easy.
Best time of the year: November till end of March

Part D: 5 days jeep and trekking with camels in the southern summits of Sinai
Sleeping under the stars, level of difficulty: Difficult.
Best time of the year: November till end of March
1 day or more- optional- rest in a nice hotel on the beach

Part E: 2 days jeep tour to the remote beaches of the Sinai
Sleeping under the stars or hotel, level of difficulty: easy.
Best time of the year: October till end of April.

Part F: 3 days diving cruise in the straights of Tiran (For divers)
Best time of the year: All year round.
Alternatively- 4 days rappelling in Abu Ha Sheib Canyon (Extreme) Level of difficulty: Very high.
Best time of the year: Mid April till end of June and September.
The Wadi's pools must be full with water

Part A: Sinai 4 Day 4X4 Jeep Tour
Focused in Eastern, Western part of the north side of southern Sinai. This tour combines many aspects of Sinai, desert sands and mountain range. The rarely visited sandstone area of central Sinai with its sand dunes, impressive Sandstone Canyons and sculptured Sandstone Mountains. We relax in lush oases with natural springs and waterfalls such as: Ein Um Ahmed and Beer Ikna, the fascinating temple to the god Hature of Sarabit El Hadem and the 8 km drive along the palm trees of Wadi Firan. This tour combines 4X4 Jeep travel with walking and plenty of leisurely breaks for Bedouin tea. The nights are spent camping under the spectacular desert skies.
Day 1: from Nuweiba to Wadi Razala and huge Wadi Watir to the pictures oasis of Ein Um Ahmed for the night nearby.
Day 2:

Part B: Sinai High Range 7 Day Hiking Tour camel assisted
Exploring the magnificent High Range area of Sinai.
A sample itinerary of 7 days camel assisted tour:
Hiking with small backpacks through the magnificent Red Granite Mountains of Sinai's High Range. Camel handlers carry all our equipment and supplies and meet us each evening to set up camp. This allows us to carry in our packs only what is necessary for the days hike.
We visit en-route beautiful and ancient monasteries, Bedouin orchards, oases, waterfalls and rock pools, all accessible only on foot. The incredible panoramic views of the High Range span the whole of the Sinai Peninsula, the mountains of North Africa, the Gulf of Suez, the Gulf of Aqaba and over to Northern Saudi Arabia. We ascend many summits such as Mt. Catherine, Mt. Sinai and Jabel Bab.
Day one – Visiting the Monastery of St. Catherine and climbing Mt. Sinai and Mt. Zafsafa.
Day two - Back on track first thing to visit the Monastery of the Forty (Dir El Arba'in). We climb the 'Red Mountain' (Jabel Ahmar) which leads us to the 'Red Valley' (Wadi Ahmar), both are beautiful red granite rock. The Red Valley has year round rock pools and shady gardens throughout. We hike these picturesque routes till evening before setting up camp.
Day three - We walk through the beautiful orchards of Wadi J'bal before climbing Mt. Bab locally known as the 'gateway to the world' because of its unusual peak and spectacular views. Camping for the night in Wadi T'alla.
Day four - hiking down Wadi T'alla to Galat El Azrak 'The Blue Pool' here we enjoy a refreshing dip before heading to Shag Abu Twaita and up to Wadi Abu Twaita where we spend the night.
Day five - Exploring the canyon of Wadi M'saker, the closed Canyon, it has an enormous boulder suspended over the top of the canyon. We climb Jabel Na'aga renowned for its shiny red granite rock and its exceptional views over the Tee desert and the eastern sandstone area. Down to Wadi Tinya for the night.
Day six - Visiting Wadi Shag and Wadi Tlah, stopping to enjoy the Bedouin gardens and rock pools we pass along the way. Onto the canyon of Wadi Tal'a and the monastery at the mouth of the Tal'a valley. Here we settle for our final night in the high mountains.
Day seven – We climb the canyon of Wadi Tala (Sidaud) and make our way back to the village of St. Catherine early afternoon, board our vehicles for the next leg, the camel tour of the east of the Sinai. The night in hotel along the Sinai coast near Nuweiba. 1 day of rest is recommended here.

Images from our Sinai High Range trekking with camels- gallery

Part C: Sinai 7 Day Camel Tour in the sand stone area
Focused in Eastern and Central Sinai. Escorted by Bedouin local camel handlers we explore, in the most enchanting possible way, the sandstone area of Sinai. This is the best way to get in touch with the ancient spirit of the desert. During this desert voyage we explore the sandstone canyons, ride over the majestic sand dunes and tread leisurely along ancient camel routes that no 4X4 in existence can handle. During the tour we spend an evening at a local Bedouin camp and enjoy the traditional Bedouin welcome extended to desert visitors throughout the centuries. We visit the Rock of Inscriptions (some of which are 2000 years old) and Nawamis, an ancient tribal cemetery (4000BC). Enjoy the remarkable views from the summits of the beautiful Sandstone Mountains including Jabal Matamir and Jabel Birga. We relax in the garden oases of Ein Hudra and Ein um Ahmed. One of the main highlights of this tour is a 2-day ride along the unusually long and flat summit Jabel Guna. Its striking views and incredible dawns and sunsets make it one of the most picturesque mountain routes in the whole of Sinai. This tour combines leisurely camel riding with walking and plenty of long breaks for you, your camel and our tea worshiping Bedouin camel handlers. We camp under the starry desert skies or enjoy the warm Bedouin hospitality at one of their camps.
Images from our east Sinai camel tour - Gallery

Part E: Sinai 2 Day 4X4 Jeep Tour to the remote beaches of the Red Sea
Focus in Eastern Sinai remote beaches. This tour combines the Sinai beach and reef. We experience the spectacular beaches of Eastern Sinai with their world-renowned coral reefs, here we snorkel and explore the rich marine life.
Day 1: Driving along the beach from Hbeik (Near Nuweiba) to Ras Abu Galum, then by camels to the Blue hall. Night outdoor in Ras Abu Galum or in a hotel in Dahab.
Day 2: The Nature reserve of Nabeq: the Mangroves, snorkeling in Nahlat El Tel, Shurat El Mankata and Ras A'Tanture. Night in Hotel in Sharem El Sheik.
Beautiful snorkeling sites along the way.

Part F (Option 1): 3 day sailing to the Straits of Tiran
This sailing is suitable for divers wishing quality dives. The main area of diving in this itinerary is the Straits of Tiran. This is a narrow and relatively shallow (300 meter) area of the Red Sea, closed to the east by the island of Tiran, and to the west by the fringing reefs of the Sinai. The Straits of Tiran join the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba to the northern Red Sea and are affected by semi-diurnal tides that are rich in nutrients. This environment creates an exceptional reef ecosystem that includes vast coral colonies and myriad fish life. The abundance of food also attracts larger predators such as barracuda, shark and rays. Most of the dives here are “drift dives” where you drift down current along the reef.
Day 1- Cross the border at night, direct transit to Sharm El Sheikh and board the boat early morning. “Check Dive” at Ras-Umm-Sid, one of the best sites in the Sharm El Sheikh area. The second dive takes place at the Far Garden, a shallow relaxing dive along the rich reef. The third dive is a night dive in the lagoon of Gordon Reef at the Straits.
Day 2- Three outstanding dives on the west side of the Thomas, Woodhouse and Jackson Reefs. Overnight mooring and night dive in the North Lagoon of Tiran Island.
Day 3- Three dives on the east side of the Gordon, Thomas and Woodhouse reefs. Return to port at 1700 and end the tour there, in Eilat or in Cairo.

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