The Colorful Canyon of Salala is an unusual canyon that is often in high demand among tourists. It was most likely formed as a result of an earthquake in the sandy cliffs (formerly a seabed) in the southeastern part of the Sinai Peninsula, not far from the city of Nuweiba. Over several centuries, rainwater has carved out a depression. The sandstones that make up the canyon are colored in various shades – red, pink, yellow, gray, purple, white, and ancient corals are also present.
We offer a насыщенная программа (rich and varied program) from Sharm El-Sheikh, which all tourists are delighted with. You can combine many types of entertainment in Egypt in one excursion.
You will not only see the colorful (red) canyon of Salala but also swim on the reef near the coast, ride camels, drive quad bikes (approximately from 15 years old it is possible to drive) and buy souvenirs from Egypt for family and friends.
What’s included in the tour:
- Hotel pickup: Approximately at 8:00 AM (exact time will be confirmed after booking) from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. The journey to Dahab takes about 2 hours depending on your location.
- Snorkeling equipment rental stop: A brief stop to rent snorkeling gear.
- Camel ride: Enjoy a 5-10 minute camel ride along the beach for photos.
- Quad biking: Approximately 20 minutes of quad biking (in options 2 and 4).
- Snorkeling: In the Three Pools Nature Reserve (options 1 and 2) or the Blue Hole (options 3 and 4). Note: Life jackets and fins are mandatory for snorkeling in these areas. They can be rented at the location.
- Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a beachside cafe (chicken, rice, salad).
- Visit to the Colorful Canyon of Salala: Approximately 45-60 minutes exploring the canyon.
- Shopping stop: Opportunity to purchase souvenirs, oils, or jewelry (at the guide’s discretion).
- Return to hotel: Approximately at 6:00 PM (5:00 PM in winter).
Please note: The order of activities may vary depending on the guide’s decision and the number of tourists at each location.
Important: As per tour police regulations, life jackets and fins are mandatory for snorkeling. If you choose not to use them, you must sign a waiver.
We offer four tour programs to choose from:
- Program #1, Salala Canyon: $18 for adults, $9 for children.
- Program #2, Salala Canyon + Quad Bikes: $22 for adults, $11 for children.
- Program #3, Salala Canyon + Blue Hole: $27 for adults, $14 for children.
- Program #4, Salala Canyon + Quad Bikes + Blue Hole: $32 for adults, $16 for children.
- Tour days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
What’s not included in the tour price:
- Snorkeling equipment: Mask and snorkel ($2-3), fins ($3), life jacket ($4), wetsuit ($5). You can rent these items on-site. Exact prices may vary. If guides insist on you renting a wetsuit, please contact our booking department so we can inform the management.
- Drinks during lunch: $1-3.
Children under 5: Free!
The tour price includes
- Transportation
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide
- Camel riding
- Entrance to the canyon
- Lunch at a beach cafe
Additional information
- Important! Please bring the original and a copy of your passport on the tour (often required by the police when leaving Sharm El-Sheikh)
- Transfer is provided in comfortable mini-buses with air conditioning;
- We recommend bringing candy and small change for Bedouin children who sell handmade crafts for $1-2;
- Teenagers from about 15 years old are allowed to drive a quad bike.
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.