An astronomical adventure tour taking you to Egypt’s Sinai Desert, chosen for it’s pristine visibility ideal for stargazing. The open plateau is a great vantage point to observe the constellations and the Milky Way. Immerse yourself in the Bedouin culture and experience their traditional nomadic way of life. Enjoy a sumptuous meal, using local seasonal ingredients, slowly cooked over the camp fire. Spend an evening of quiet contemplation sleeping under the stars and share stories around a crackling camp fire. Contrasting the desert with Dahab’s energetic and colourful seafront, with a host of activities to enjoy, our Astro Sinai tour truly takes you off the tourist trail.
Traditional Bedouin Camp | EMBAH’s nomadic desert camp in Sinai consists of traditional Bedouin tents, with carpeted areas for relaxing and sleeping. The Nomadic camp means that the camp will be set up and dismantled each day as you we move Mattresses are provided to ensure your comfort and sleeping bags can also be arranged. A kitchen area is set adjacent to the camp, where freshly prepared meals will be cooked on an open fire. Designated washing and toilet areas are set up and in some cases you can bathe in hot springs or fresh water oases. Our camp locations are picked for favorable weather conditions and stunning scenery.
Coral Coast Hotel | Our recommended mid-range hotel in Dahab is the Coral Coast Hotel***. With 30 en-suite rooms, a private beach, restaurant and bar (all set on the shore of the famous dive site, El Garden) this idyllic location lies just a few minutes walk from the main bay area of Dahab. Rooms are simple and chic, and come equipped with air conditioning and a private balcony or terrace with wonderful sea views. The in-house dive center: Fantasy Red Sea, offers great dive courses and boating excursions, and the Coral Coast wellness concept boasts a host of on-site massage, yoga classes & therapies.
EMBAH is committed to the elements of responsible & sustainable tourism, and this tour boasts multiple benefits to the local community. While travelling in the Desert & Mountainous regions of Sinai, work opportunities and therefore income is distributed between multiple desert dwelling families. Wherever possible we purchase local produce, encourage souvenir purchase from the Bedouin women and use local homes for meals. The projects we support in this region are:
Nawamis Desert School | An initiative developed by a UK charity that was brought about to enable the Bedouin villagers to remain in their desert homes and maintain their traditional way of life and still have their children educated. It also provides a special meeting place where Bedouin tribes can gather and celebrate.
Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Gardens | a local initiative to preserve Rare medicinal plants unique to the region. Herbs gardens have been created on various plots in land throughout St Catherine’s and are also cultivated in greenhouses for preserving biodiversity, research and for sale.
Family Astro Sinai
Family,Culture
Comfort
FAM.EG.AS.8
8 days, 7 nights
Dahab ,Sharm el Sheikh
2 way transfer from Sharm El Sheikh airport. All transfers outlined in itinerary, 4x4 Jeep, Camel
5 nights - Comfort Hotel, 2 nights - Traditional Bedouin Camp
7 x Breakfast 4 x Lunch 4 x Dinner
Average of 8 persons
(Min:4Max:12)
EMBAH tour leader & drivers, experienced desert guide & cameleers.
4x4 Jeep Safari, Camel Trekking, Snorkelling, Traditional Dinner
Easy. May include some short walks or activities.
Easy, with walks or short treks. Activities with full day trips.
Meduim level of fitness required. Treks over 3hrs, climbs. Could involve rustic camping/sailing. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) beginner level.
Meduim level of fitness required. treks/activities up to 6hrs. climbs, could involve rustic camping/sailing. Could involve steady moving itinerary. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) advance level.
High level of fitness required. Long treks, climbs, rustic camping.
Little culture within comfort zone, comfort accommodation throughout.
Some culture just reaching out of your comfort zone. May involve rustic camping or homestay.
Varying cultures. May involve living with local tribes in local villages. Rustic camping and/or homestay
Extreme contrasting cultures living in local communities, rustic camping and homestays.
DAY 1Arrive in Sharm El Sheikh
noneCoral Coast Hotel
DAY 2Desert Safari & Camping
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTraditional Bedouin Camp
DAY 3Canyon & Oases Camel Trek
Breakfast, LunchCoral Coast Hotel
DAY 4Dahab - Free Day
BreakfastCoral Coast Hotel
DAY 5Southern Oasis Snorkelling
DAY 6Dahab - Free Day
DAY 7Bedouin Dinner & Camping
Breakfast, DinnerTraditional Bedouin Camp
DAY 8Departure
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