CAMEL RIDES Step back in time with the Bedouins!

Ras Abu Galum Day Trip

At the Blue Hole you will enjoy a Leila’s Bakery breakfast and then meet your camel. Then it is a leisurely 90-minute stroll along the stunning rocky coastline to Ras Abu Galum, where you will enjoy a traditional Bedouin lunch of fish, rice and vegetables, lazing on cushions in Bedouin huts. You will head back to enjoy sunset and a drink at the Blue Hole before returning to Dahab by jeep.

Sunset Camel Ride

Meet your camels at the foot of the mountains behind Dahab and ride up into the hills. From high above Dahab you will see our little town from another perspective, take in the sea and Saudi in the distance as the sun sets, turning everything gold.

Village Camel Ride

Direct from Leila’s your camel will take you through the winding streets of Assalah, the Bedouin part of Dahab. You will experience the warmth of the Bedouins, both in the hundreds of children who will wave to you, and then by sharing a cup of tea with some Bedouins in their home before riding back along the beach.

Camel tours of the desert and surrounding landscape for can be arranged

Just 35 Euros per person per day

Bible Mountain and Monastery

Combine culture and climbing for an unforgettable day trip through history

Visit two of the most significant landmarks in Western religion – Mount Sinai, where Moses collected the Ten Commandments, and St Katherine’s Monastery, the oldest orthodox monastery in the world.

This is a full day out, packed with information, activity, fun and adventure. After arriving in St Katherine’s you will visit the monastery, which acts as a modern day example to tolerance and understanding, housing both Christian and Islamic places of worship. You will also visit the fascinating and beautiful exhibition of ancient Icons.

The Visitor Centre is a modern addition, providing interactive displays and information on all aspects of life and history in Sinai.

After lunch in the village you will trek up the famous Mount Sinai to view sunset from the top of the world. For those who prefer, the mountain trek can by done by camel.
 

CASTLE ZAMAN

A modern medieval 5 star experience

Castle Zaman, located an hour and a half north of Dahab, perches on magnificent cliffs overlooking the crystal waters of the Red Sea. This modern-day medieval castle is a day trip into fantasy.

With cool underground vaults, cascading terraces and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful bar you’re likely to see anywhere, the castle is an architectural wonder. That aside, its glittering pool makes the perfect spot for lazing and cooling off, or a dip in the sea from the castle’s private sandy beach is also a tempting option.

Refreshment comes in the form of fresh juices of seasonal fruits, cocktails, wine, beers and finally the piece de resistance of this day trip – the medieval-style banquet, food truly fit for a king (we advise a light breakfast). You will return to Dahab feeling like a Prince or Princess, dreaming of knights and damsels and the day you’ll finally return.

SANDY BEACH

The perfect day out for families, watersports fans, or those who just love the feeling of soft sand between their toes.

Spend the day at the Laguna, home of the five star hotels, relaxing on your own sunbed, complete with wind-break and sun shade.

The warm, shallow waters and soft sandy beach make it a safe, fun place for young children. Likewise, the windsurfing, waterskiing, banana boat and kitesurfing make it an exciting day out for big kids too!

Treat yourself to a snack or lunch a la carte at one of the many hotel restaurants or beach bars or enjoy cocktails as you watch the sunset over the Sinai mountains

CANDELIGHT WADI

Romance and candlelight like you’ve never seen before

Experience a candlelight dinner in true oriental style!

Alf Leila’s Candlelight Wadi is a treat that you and your partner will remember forever. Whether you have something special to celebrate, or just want a memory of your holiday to cherish when you return home, this is certainly an evening you’ll never forget.

With all the luxury of a top restaurant including linen, glasses, fine wine, and a top three-course meal, the surroundings and atmosphere are as beautiful as only nature can provide.

Relax on cushions, lit only by the fire and candles around you, and the million stars of the Sinai sky. If you’re lucky you’ll catch a shooting star so don’t forget to make a wish!

For the real romantics, Alf Leila will provide a bed for you and your partner to sleep beneath the stars, After waking with the sun you’ll enjoy coffee and whatever breakfast you want from Leila’s Bakery before returning to Dahab.

DAHAB CRUISING

Cruise and snooze, or snorkel, or sunbathe or swim – you choose!

This is a really special day out, particularly for those who love the freedom of the open sea. Spend a day on your own private yacht, cruising along the Dahab coastline.

The yacht can comfortably accommodate groups of up to 25 people.

So if you want to spend a fun day out, snorkelling the more secluded reefs, swimming in crystal clear waters, or just lazing on the sundeck with a book, this is perfect escapism.

Of course you don’t have to share – how about the most romantic day out to surprise your loved one.

Let yourselves be waited on by the staff, and enjoy absolute peace and solitude as you cruise the Red Sea and explore the beauty of the reefs together, away from the crowds of the town.

Dinner in the darkness of Dahab’s Blue Hole  

Dahab’s Blue Hole is a world-famous dive spot. Less famous is the beauty and peace of the Blue Hole at night.

Arriving by jeep at the Blue Hole, you will enjoy a cup of tea as you wonder at the beauty of the landscape and watch the sun begin to set. You will be guided through the mountains by Bedouins to the fish restaurant, Abo Galambo, famous among locals for its fresh food, straight from the sea. White wine, tea around the fire and a few hours to relax and star-gaze and you will then be guided back to your jeep to return to Dahab.

To make the most of the stillness of the Sinai, and the wonderfully warm Bedouin hospitality, you can also stay overnight. Sleep beneath the stars in a sleeping bag, and after sunrise enjoy a typical Bedouin breakfast of bread cooked over an open fire, along with local cheese, salad, omelette, jam, honey and pancakes.

Kick-start your day with a quad-biking trip into the desert

   If you’re looking for an adrenalin rush away from the water, there’s no better way than on a quad-bike into the mountains around Dahab.

  Your rally will take you through valleys and along the coastline, giving you a real sense of the beauty of Sinai. Nothing can beat the freedom and exhilaration as you race through the wide, open spaces and deep narrow gullies in the ancient Sinai mountain.

   You will stop in the beautiful Wadi Gunai, famous for its stunning oasis, magnificent rock formations and, if you look hard enough, its rare orchid field. Breakfast will be served courtesy of Leila’s Bakery, including real filter coffee around the fire.

Dahab literally means ‘gold’ and you’ll understand why on our Laguna sunrise and sunset trips

   For early birds, the Dahab sunrise is truly the most perfect time of day. Watch the sunrise over the Saudi mountains and feel the warmth of its rays on your skin as it wakes the world. The beauty and silence will take your breath away. Or if holidays are all about lie-ins and lazing around, enjoy Dahab’s golden hour as the sun sets, turning the Saudi mountains peach, pink, orange and gold.

    At the natural Laguna you will enjoy breakfast or dinner from your specially prepared Alf Leila picnic basket as you watch nature’s stunning daily ‘light shows’. We’ll provide you with a blanket and sunshade to ensure you can relax in comfort, and Bedouins will prepare tea on an open fire.

    And to really celebrate the wonder of nature, take a dip in the deep blue waters of the natural laguna.

Step back in time as you trek the same paths as our famous forefathers

   This overnight trip is a chance to experience the vastness and stillness of the desert, and still enjoy the comforts of a welcoming bed at the end of a day’s walk.

   After lunch in St Katherine’s village you will walk the gently downward sloping path through the valley (wadi) deep into the desert.

Passing by natural gardens with palm and fig trees, you will arrive at the Eco-Lodge, comprising a cluster of stone cottages, built entirely of natural materials.

   Rest, enjoy the wonderful organic home-cooked Bedouin food around an open fire, sink into the silence and watch the stars.

   The following day, after breakfast, you will visit St Katherine’s monastery, including the Icons Exhibition and the visitors centre, before returning to Dahab.