The Blue Hole is an amazing place in Dahab that attracts professional divers and freedivers from all over the world to plunge into the depths of this unusual natural wonder.
This sinkhole is about 100 meters deep and approximately 50 meters in diameter. From the sea, the depth drops sharply to 1000 meters. The waters of this amazing area are abundant with reef fish and various corals. It got its name due to the blue color of the water inside the well. This unique natural formation attracts divers from all over the world with its beauty and the opportunity to explore its underwater depths.
Divers can dive into the Blue Hole of Abu Galum and explore its walls, inhabited by a variety of marine life. The waters around the Blue Hole abound in colorful coral reefs, fish, and other underwater life. This place is considered one of the most popular diving spots in the Red Sea. An exciting full-day excursion awaits you, where you can snorkel in the Abu Galum reserve, choose additional activities, and spend an active day in the company of a Russian-speaking guide and other tourists.
You will get acquainted with the amazing nature of the Sinai Peninsula and diversify your vacation in Sharm.
What’s Included in the Tour:
- Transfer from your hotel in Dahab: Approximately at 8:00 AM (exact time will be confirmed after booking; the journey takes about 2 hours, depending on your hotel’s location).
- Equipment rental: You’ll stop at a rental point to get snorkeling gear (mask and snorkel).
- Camel ride: A short camel ride along the beach for about 10-15 minutes.
- Quad biking: Approximately 20-minute quad bike ride (only in programs #2 and #4).
- Snorkeling in the Abu Galum reserve: It’s mandatory to wear a life jacket and fins while snorkeling in this area. Rental is available.
- Lunch break: Enjoy a meal at a beachside cafe (chicken, rice, salad).
- Planet Canyon: A hike through the natural canyon. You might be offered Bedouin tea if there’s time (only in programs #1 and #2).
- Colorful Canyon Salam: A jeep ride to the Colorful Canyon and a 45-60 minute hike with photo opportunities (only in programs #3 and #4).
- Shopping: A stop at a shopping area where you can buy souvenirs, oils, or jewelry (at the guide’s discretion. No obligation to purchase).
- Return transfer: Back to Sharm El Sheikh around 6:00 PM (5:00 PM in winter).
Please note that the order of activities may change based on the guide’s decision.
Important note from the Tourist Police: If you do not require the provided equipment (life jacket and fins), you must inform your guide and sign a waiver
Included in the tour price:
- Transportation
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide
- Camel riding
- Quad biking (in programs #2 and #4)
- Entrance to the Abu Galum reserve
- Entrance to the canyons
- Lunch at a beachside cafe
We offer four programs to choose from:
- Program #1, Blue Hole: $23, children $12 Days of the trip: Daily
- Program #2, Blue Hole + Quad biking: $26, children $13 Days of the trip: Daily
- Program #3, Blue Hole + Salam Canyon: $27, children $14 Days of the trip: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
- Program #4, Blue Hole + Salam Canyon + Quad biking: $32, children $16 Days of the trip: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Not included in the tour price:
- Snorkeling equipment: Mask and snorkel ($2-3), fins ($3), life jacket ($4), wetsuit ($5) – can be rented on site. Exact prices can vary and are subject to change. If guides insist on renting you a wetsuit, please contact our booking department immediately so we can inform the management and address the issue.
- Beverages during lunch: $1-3.
Children aged 5 and under: Free of charge.
This additional information provides some practical tips for the tour:
- Passport: It’s essential to carry both the original and a copy of your passport for security reasons.
- Quad biking age limit: Teenagers from around 15 years old are allowed to drive the quad bikes.
- Gifts for Bedouins: Bringing small gifts like candies or some change is suggested for interacting with the local Bedouin children.
- Transportation: The transfer vehicles are comfortable mini-buses equipped with air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.