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SAND AND SEA
St. Catherine, South Sinai, Egypt Tel.: +20-69-347 0880 Fax: +20
NUMBER OF DAYS: 10
TREK CATEGORY: LEISURE TREKS Our Leisure treks are very accessible, designed with most anyone in mind; anyone that is, who is looking for a bit of
exertion along with their vacation. Walking days can be upwards of 6 hours often over mountains and down into valleys.
The reward for tired legs are beautiful views, fresh mountain air and the satisfaction of arriving at your destination
whether that be a remote ecolodge, an oasis, a walled orchard or your guesthouse in St. Catherine’s.
SUMMARY: Variety is at the core of the Sand and Sea
deserts expanses, over massive sand dunes, wind through hidden canyons, bask in the shade of age old oases, and
have the chance to ride camels on the long wadi stretches that link these marvelous
From beautiful sandstone formations, to
massive granite peaks, to open sandy
plateaus this hike offers a great overview of
South Sinai’s unique geological make-up. Begin you time with a bit of snorkeling in
camps and reward your tired legs at the finish with a refreshing plunge in the red sea in Ras Abu Gallum, just north of
Dahab.
Walking through two different tribal territories, the Terabin in the North and the Muzeina in th
live a true Bedouin experience. In fact, groups of 10 or more will enjoy sleeping in the Bedouin tents (Beit el Shaar) set
up for them every night.
Starting in a remote beach camp north of Nuweiba and ending at the nationally prote
this ‘horseshoe’ trek offers stunning variety. With colorful canyons, green oases, sandy plateaus, large dunes, stretches
of open desert and narrow gorges, the hiker will get a good overview of South Sinai’s unique topography.
open to either rest and relaxation or individual exploring in especially beautiful areas.
Guides and Cameleers for this Trek are drawn from the Terabin tribe, one of the largest in South Sinai. Their people
have been missing out on much of the tourist trade over the past 10 years as more influx has gone to towns in its
neighbor’s territories such as Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab and St. Catherine’s. This trek directly benefits the Terabin
people giving work to their families.
Distance Vertical
Ascent
Day 1 17 km 770 m
Day 2 23 km 390 m
Day 3 15 km 340 m
Day 4 Open Day Open Day
Day 5 13.5 km 280 m
Day 6 17 km 595 m
Day 7 Open Day Open Day
Day 8 14 km 540 m
Day 9 22 km 250 m
Day 10 15 km 0 m
TOTALS 136.5 km 3,090m
347 0880 Fax: +20-69-641 0457 Mobile: +20-1125 51150 Email: [email protected]
Our Leisure treks are very accessible, designed with most anyone in mind; anyone that is, who is looking for a bit of
exertion along with their vacation. Walking days can be upwards of 6 hours often over mountains and down into valleys.
ed legs are beautiful views, fresh mountain air and the satisfaction of arriving at your destination
whether that be a remote ecolodge, an oasis, a walled orchard or your guesthouse in St. Catherine’s.
the Sand and Sea trek. Hikers choosing this program will walk through remote
deserts expanses, over massive sand dunes, wind through hidden canyons, bask in the shade of age old oases, and
have the chance to ride camels on the long wadi stretches that link these marvelous attractions.
From beautiful sandstone formations, to
massive granite peaks, to open sandy
plateaus this hike offers a great overview of
Begin you time with a bit of snorkeling in one of the remote Nuweiba beach
and reward your tired legs at the finish with a refreshing plunge in the red sea in Ras Abu Gallum, just north of
Walking through two different tribal territories, the Terabin in the North and the Muzeina in the South, trekkers will
live a true Bedouin experience. In fact, groups of 10 or more will enjoy sleeping in the Bedouin tents (Beit el Shaar) set
Starting in a remote beach camp north of Nuweiba and ending at the nationally protected beach of Ras Abu Gallum,
this ‘horseshoe’ trek offers stunning variety. With colorful canyons, green oases, sandy plateaus, large dunes, stretches
of open desert and narrow gorges, the hiker will get a good overview of South Sinai’s unique topography.
open to either rest and relaxation or individual exploring in especially beautiful areas.
Guides and Cameleers for this Trek are drawn from the Terabin tribe, one of the largest in South Sinai. Their people
tourist trade over the past 10 years as more influx has gone to towns in its
neighbor’s territories such as Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab and St. Catherine’s. This trek directly benefits the Terabin
1125 51150 Email: [email protected]
Our Leisure treks are very accessible, designed with most anyone in mind; anyone that is, who is looking for a bit of
exertion along with their vacation. Walking days can be upwards of 6 hours often over mountains and down into valleys.
ed legs are beautiful views, fresh mountain air and the satisfaction of arriving at your destination
whether that be a remote ecolodge, an oasis, a walled orchard or your guesthouse in St. Catherine’s.
. Hikers choosing this program will walk through remote
deserts expanses, over massive sand dunes, wind through hidden canyons, bask in the shade of age old oases, and
one of the remote Nuweiba beach
and reward your tired legs at the finish with a refreshing plunge in the red sea in Ras Abu Gallum, just north of
e South, trekkers will
live a true Bedouin experience. In fact, groups of 10 or more will enjoy sleeping in the Bedouin tents (Beit el Shaar) set
cted beach of Ras Abu Gallum,
this ‘horseshoe’ trek offers stunning variety. With colorful canyons, green oases, sandy plateaus, large dunes, stretches
of open desert and narrow gorges, the hiker will get a good overview of South Sinai’s unique topography. 2 days are
Guides and Cameleers for this Trek are drawn from the Terabin tribe, one of the largest in South Sinai. Their people
tourist trade over the past 10 years as more influx has gone to towns in its
neighbor’s territories such as Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab and St. Catherine’s. This trek directly benefits the Terabin