Wadi-El-Weshwash is an amazing valley located near the city of Nuweiba. It’s also known as the Lost Land.
Deep within the Sinai Mountains, you’ll find an interesting canyon. If you hike through it, you’ll reach an unusual freshwater lake that attracts tourists from all over the world for swimming and taking beautiful photos.
Wadi-El-Weshwash is famous for its giant sand dunes that resemble white and pink pyramids. These dunes were formed millions of years ago through the accumulation of sand and the force of the wind. They create stunning landscapes that shift from light shades of pink to golden hues at different times of day.
Surrounded by desert, the Lost Land offers a unique atmosphere of solitude and tranquility. It’s the perfect place for nature lovers, photographers, and explorers. You can stroll through the sand dunes, enjoying the view of the endless desert and its amazing color transitions.
Beyond its dunes, Wadi El-Weswash is renowned for its “marshes,” which are actually wind-sculpted sand ridges adorned with trapezoidal shapes. This is another phenomenal natural phenomenon that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
Please note: This excursion is quite active, involving a short 3 km hike through a gorge. It may not be suitable for all children (at your discretion).
What’s included in the excursion:
- Transfer from your hotel to Dahab: Approximately at 7:00 AM (exact time will be confirmed after booking). The journey takes about 3 hours with a stop for a restroom break and coffee, depending on your hotel location.
- Snorkeling equipment rental: You’ll stop at a rental point to get snorkeling gear (mask and snorkel).
- Camel riding: Enjoy a short camel ride (5-10 minutes) along the beach for photos.
- Snorkeling in a reserve: Important: You must have a life jacket, wetsuit, and fins. Snorkeling in this area is prohibited without this equipment. Rental is available.
- Lunch break: Relax and enjoy a meal at a beachside cafe (chicken, rice, salad).
- Shopping in Dahab: On the way to Nuweiba, you’ll stop in Dahab for some shopping (approximately 30-40 minutes). You can purchase souvenirs, oils, and jewelry.
- Jeep ride to Wadi El-Weswash: Around 1:00 PM, you’ll depart from Nuweiba for a jeep ride to the Wadi El-Weswash canyon (approximately 10 minutes of off-road driving).
- Canyon hike: Hike 3 km through the canyon to a lake, accompanied by a guide. You’ll enjoy stunning views and need to squeeze through some narrow passages in the mountains.
- Lake swimming and photos: Swim in the lake and take pictures.
- Return: Around 4:00 PM, you’ll return to the jeeps and then back to your bus.
- Arrival in Sharm El-Sheikh: Expected arrival time is between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Please note:
- The order of activities may change depending on the guide’s decision and the number of tourists at the attractions.
- Important: As per tour regulations, you must have a life jacket, wetsuit, and fins for snorkeling. If you don’t need them, you must sign a waiver taking responsibility in case of any accidents.
This excursion offers a combination of activities, including:
- Desert safari
- Camel riding
- Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Shopping
You’ll experience the beauty of the Sinai Peninsula and enjoy various outdoor activities.
Included in the tour price:
- Transportation
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide
- Camel riding
- Jeep transfer to the canyon
- Lunch at a beachfront cafe
Not included in the tour price:
- Snorkel mask ($2), fins ($3), life jacket ($4), wetsuit ($5) – can be rented on site, exact price to be specified on site (changes are beyond our control);
- Drinks during lunch ($1-2).
Children up to 4 years old – Free!
Additional Information:
Important! For this tour, you must bring the original AND a copy of your passport (often required by the police when leaving Sharm El Sheikh); Transportation is provided in comfortable mini-buses with air conditioning; Teenagers from about 15 years old are allowed to drive the quad bike; We do not recommend taking young children with you, as the walk to the canyon requires endurance; In Sharm El Sheikh, there is only one organizer of this program, so we cannot influence the quality of the tour or the qualifications of the guides. Snorkeling equipment rental is mandatory. If you are not satisfied with the conditions, you can refuse to swim.
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Bring with you:
Original passport AND its copy (required by the tourist police), comfortable hiking shoes, towel, swimsuit, sunglasses, wet wipes, sunscreen, hat, power bank for charging your phone, water, light snacks for the road (snacks, nuts, fruits), money for small expenses.
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.