Colored Canyon Salama: description
Colored Canyon Salama from Sharm El Sheikh — a full-day excursion combining a trip across the Sinai Peninsula, a walk through a natural canyon, coastal snorkeling, a camel ride, and lunch.
The canyon's sandstone is colored in shades of red, pink, yellow, gray, purple, and white. During the walk you can see unusual rock formations and ancient corals.
Colored Canyon Salama from 12 years $19, children 6-11 years $10.
Colored Canyon Salama + quad bikes from 12 years $25, children 6-11 years $12.
Only persons from 15 years old are allowed to drive quad bikes.
Quick facts
| Adult, age 12+ | $19-14%$22 |
| Child aged 6–11 | $10 |
| Children up to 5 years old | free |
| Days of operation | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
| Departure | around 07:30 |
| Duration | about 9 hours |
| Format | canyon, sea, camels, jeep safari |
Excursion program
- Around 07:30 — hotel transfer toward Dahab. The exact time is confirmed after booking.
- A stop at a snorkeling equipment rental point.
- Arrival at the coast and a camel ride along the sea lasting about 5-10 minutes.
- Snorkeling in a protected coral reef area.
- Relaxation and lunch at a beachside café: chicken, rice, and salad.
- A jeep ride to Colored Canyon Salama and a canyon walk lasting about 45-60 minutes.
- A stop at a shopping area with souvenirs and local goods.
- Return to Sharm El Sheikh at approximately 18:30, in winter — around 17:00.
The order of the program's parts may change at the guide's discretion, depending on weather, traffic, and route congestion.
Colored Canyon Salama
The canyon is formed in sandstone and known for its multicolored rock layers. The walk goes over sandy and rocky terrain, so comfortable closed shoes with a non-slip sole are recommended.
The canyon route takes approximately 45-60 minutes. If you have health or mobility restrictions, discuss participation with the manager in advance.
What is included in the price
- Transfer from the hotel and back.
- Transport service throughout the program.
- Guide throughout.
- Camel riding.
- Visit to the Salama Colored Canyon.
- Snorkeling at a coral reef.
- Lunch at a seaside cafe.
- Quad biking for about 20 minutes (if you booked in advance).
What is paid separately
- Mask and snorkel — $5.
- Fins — $5.
- Life jacket — $5.
- Wetsuit — $5.
- Drinks during lunch — approximately $1–2.
- Photo and video by local photographers.
What to bring
- Original passport and 2 copies of the passport.
- Water and cash for extra expenses.
- A hat, sunglasses, and SPF sunscreen.
- A swimsuit, a towel, and comfortable closed shoes.
- Coral shoes, a mask, snorkel, and fins, or money for rental.
- Wet wipes and a light change of clothes.
Important Information
- For snorkeling, you need to bring fins and a life vest or rent them on site.
- Driving a quad bike is allowed from around age 15, at the instructor's discretion.
- The combined weight of the driver and passenger of a tandem quad bike must not exceed 150 kg.
- Photographer services are not included in the price; agree on the price and how to receive the materials directly with the photographer.
- The exact transfer time depends on the hotel's location and is confirmed after booking.
How to book Colored Canyon Salama
Write to us on WhatsApp or Telegram, give the date, the hotel name and the number of adults and children with their ages. If you need quad bikes, tell us right away when booking.
See other programs in the safari in Sharm El Sheikh.
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How much does the Colored Canyon Salama excursion cost?
The ticket for adults and children from 12 years costs $19 instead of $22, for children 6-11 years $10. Children up to 5 years old take part for free.
On which days does the excursion run?
Departures run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Availability is confirmed at booking.
How long does the program last?
The approximate duration is about 9 hours. The exact time depends on the hotel, traffic conditions, and the order of the program.
How much does equipment rental cost?
A mask and snorkel, fins, a life vest, and a wetsuit cost $5 per item.
Are quad bikes included in the price?
No, this is an additional service. Colored Canyon Salama + quad bikes: from 12 years $25, children 6-11 years $12.
What should I bring?
Take the original passport and 2 copies of the passport, water, a hat, SPF cream, a swimsuit, a towel, comfortable shoes and money for additional expenses.
