Abu Galum & Blue Lagoon by Camel — Dahab

Overview

North of Dahab, past the famous Blue Hole, the coast road runs out and the only way onward is by camel or by boat. That is exactly what makes Ras Abu Galum special: a protected stretch of Sinai shoreline where the mountains fall straight into the sea and a scatter of Bedouin huts is the only sign of settlement. This full-day trip starts with a transfer to the trailhead near the Blue Hole, where you meet your camel and its Bedouin handler for an unhurried ride along the water's edge. The reef here drops away just metres from shore, so the snorkelling is immediate and vivid, with hard corals, anthias and the occasional turtle in gin-clear water. At the Blue Lagoon, a wide turquoise shallows framed by desert, there is time to swim, float and simply do nothing before a simple Bedouin lunch of grilled fish, rice and salads served in the shade. You will ride or walk back along the same coastal path in the softer afternoon light. Bring a swimsuit, a hat and reef-safe sunscreen; water shoes help on the rocky entries. It is an easy, low-key day that trades crowds for one of the Red Sea's last genuinely quiet corners.

Highlights

• ✦Camel trek to the roadless Ras Abu Galum reserve
• ✦Snorkel a drop-off reef just metres from shore
• ✦Swim in the turquoise Blue Lagoon shallows
• ✦Bedouin lunch of grilled fish in the shade
• ✦Bedouin handler and an easy coastal pace
• ✦Golden afternoon light on the ride back

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Hotel pickup, Dahab

   Morning collection from your Dahab hotel and a short transfer up the coast to the trailhead beyond the Blue Hole.

2. 2
   Coastal camel trek

   Meet your camel and Bedouin guide for a gentle ride along the shoreline path into the Ras Abu Galum protectorate.

3. 3
   Abu Galum reserve snorkel

   Stop to snorkel the house reef, where the coral wall drops away just off the pebble beach.

4. 4
   Blue Lagoon

   Continue to the Blue Lagoon's wide turquoise shallows for swimming and free time on the sand.

5. 5
   Bedouin lunch

   A simple lunch of grilled fish, rice and salads served in the shade of a Bedouin hut.

6. 6
   Return to Dahab

   Ride or walk back along the coast in the afternoon light and transfer to your hotel.

Meeting point

📍 Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

Full day

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Will I get instant confirmation?

Yes — your confirmation arrives on your phone right after booking.

What's included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dahab · Camel ride with Bedouin handler · Snorkelling equipment · Bedouin lunch · Entry to the Ras Abu Galum protectorate · Bottled water