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Tours and Tickets to Experience Blue Hole
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What are people saying about Blue Hole
Miracle_U, Jan 2026
Great trip, friendly guys...
Great trip, friendly guys and good pictures. Nice day well spent, had fun learning to snorkel. Would definitely recommend.
Kul_T, Jan 2026
The trip was well...
The trip was well organised and guided. Our driver was punctual, time keeping was impeccable and our tour guide, Mohamed, was exceptional. Highly recommend this tour!
Matthew_R, Oct 2025
Definitely one to book if you’re in Sharm El Sheik
The 2 guides and the driver were nice people. The snorkelling in blue hole was amazing. Lunch was good and then the camel ride and quad biking. Rounded it off with a visit to a natural canyon. It was a very enjoyable day
OykuEylem_C, Nov 2025
Really good!
First of all very special thanks to our tour guide Sherif, he was really helpful, takes care of everything you ask. Coloured Canyon is really impressive and beautiful. If you want to experience something different, this tour is the right choice.
Brenda_D, Mar 2024
Great experience
Brilliant tour. Firstly got picked up from hotel on time. Done camel riding first then quad bike riding. Then drive along coast to blue hole.
Only disappointing thing was that the entrance fee was extra for the blue hole. Should be added in to the original price, because if you haven't the money then you cannot go into the blue hole area. Which is where you do the snorkeling and have lunch.
Snorkeling is brilliant there and lots if fish and coral.
Scott_L, Jan 2026
Exceptional from start to finish
Absolutely exceptional from start to finish….. Saleh our host was waiting for us where agreed 10 mins early. Lovely greeting and explained everything step by step. Genuinely from the 4 of us, Saleh was very very good at what he does, making us feel very comfortable and at ease at every opportunity. The driver Mohamed was great, very safe! From the moment we got picked up at 7.45am to getting back at 5pm everything flowed, no waiting around at all. Very well organised and professional. Our photographer Sherif was fantastic especially doing the snorkeling as my wife was a little uneasy at the start due to it being her first time and he was constantly checking in. The whole trip from start to finish was amazing and couldn’t recommend it enough.
Ranee_J, Nov 2025
Amazing tour and Great tour guide
Trip was soo fun!! 12 hour tour! Loved loved the adventurous from visiting Dahab, quad bike, camal rides, safari, and eating Egyptian authentic foods and visiting the canyon.
Nathan_S, Oct 2025
Full on day
A full on day 12 hours in total with plenty of activities. A lot of travelling to the locations the vehicle we travelled in was ok but not so comfortable. Whilst snorkelling be aware of the extra costs to hire any equipment even if you have snorkels you are pressured to hire wet suits flippers and life vests. The coloured canyon was great the Atv and camel rides were ok and the snorkelling very congested
Kayla_M, Oct 2025
Wonderful experience, this is a must
I don’t think I could have asked for a more perfect tour. We rode camels, then atv, went snorkeling along an amazing reef, had lunch, a sand jeep ride and a tour through the canyon.
Ahmed was so kind and multi languages, he was a wonderful guide and I am very happy with the day. This has got to be the best tour I have ever done in any country
David_B, Jan 2026
Nice tour overall
Nice tour overall, but be aware of what you're actually visiting.
The tour itself was enjoyable and well-organized. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, the jeep safari was fun, and the Blue Hole snorkeling was fantastic. Lunch was good and the overall experience made for a pleasant day out.
However, I need to point out that this tour is somewhat misleading. While advertised prominently as a "Colored Canyon" tour, you actually visit Salama Canyon (mentioned only in parentheses in the fine print). These are two different locations with significantly different experiences.
Salama Canyon is a pleasant 800-meter walk through a mostly open wadi with a very short narrow section. It's pretty and worth seeing, but it's not the world-class slot canyon experience that the actual Colored Canyon offers. The real Colored Canyon features much longer slots, higher walls, and more dramatic scenery.
If you know you're going to Salama Canyon and set your expectations accordingly, you'll have a nice time. It's still a beautiful spot and the rest of the tour activities are worthwhile. Just be aware that if you're expecting the famous Colored Canyon slot canyon experience based on the tour title, you may be disappointed.
I'd recommend the tour operator be more transparent about which canyon is actually visited to avoid confusion and disappointment for future travelers.
Ana_S, Oct 2025
Amazing day in the desert - bring electrolytes
Fabulous experience! They deliver on everything they promise in their booking, with multiple stops and things to experience! We loved the Canyon, the jeep tour was amazing to do with the sea as the background, lunch was good and the Blue Hole was such an amazing snorkeling stop! Felt like one in a lifetime experience!!
But definitely bring some electrolytes and plenty of fluids - my partner felt a bit ill on the day, and the exposure to sun didn't help, but the electrolytes water saved him and managed to make the most of the experience!
Syed_P, Feb 2025
The whole trip was well...
The whole trip was well planned but there were issues like we had to pay for bathrooms but they were not clean. Zezee guide was knowledgeable but he had to hop on and off since there were two groups he was managing.
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A stop at Blue Hole is a must for scuba divers, free divers, and snorkelers.
The Dahab Blue Hole should not be confused with the Belize Blue Hole.
The Blue Hole is reached by a rough, rocky track that leads over a headland and a descent through a narrow channel: It’s not suitable for those with mobility issues.
People Also Ask
What is the infamous Blue Hole in Dahab?
The Blue Hole in Dahab is a submarine sinkhole in the Red Sea that’s often labeled as one of the world’s most dangerous diving locations. Its conditions are extremely challenging, particularly in an area called the Arch. However, snorkelers can enjoy more accessible areas nearby with diverse marine life.
How much is a ticket to Blue Hole in Dahab?
When you arrive at the Blue Hole, you'll need to pay a charge of E£310 (roughly US$10) per person for tourists. There's a lower rate for locals. This payment goes to the Egyptian authorities. Extra charges apply if you want to rent life jackets or book a guided tour.
How do you dive in the Blue Hole in Dahab?
You can only dive in the Blue Hole if you have diving qualifications, as it is forbidden by law for unqualified divers to enter it. The safest way to experience diving in the Blue Hole is to book an organized tour so you can have a qualified instructor help you navigate safely.
How deep is the Blue Hole in Dahab?
The Blue is estimated to have a maximum depth of around 100 meters (328 feet). However, the different parts of the dive site leading to the Blue Hole have different depths. For example, the Arch, a 26-meter (85-foot) long tunnel is around 120 meters (394 feet) deep.
Does the Blue Hole in Dahab have sharks?
Sharks are rarely seen in the Blue Hole in Dahab, but whale sharks and hammerheads have been spotted outside it. The area mostly hosts marine species such as sea turtles and eagle rays, plus lots of reef fish including parrotfish, angelfish, groupers, and clownfish among the multi-colored coral reefs.
Can you swim in the Blue Hole in Dahab?
Yes, technically you can swim inside the Blue Hole, but this would have to be as part of an organized scuba diving trip for divers with specialized training and equipment. It’s not a place for casual swimmers. Snorkeling trips typically explore the coral walls that border the Blue Hole.





























































































































