The Picture-Perfect Adventure

Capture scenery words cannot describe and photos cannot justify. On the Picture-Perfect Adventure you'll conquer 4 mountains in the Sinai desert and be rewarded with stunning views.

During the trek you will pass through the Byzantine ruins of Bustan el Birka, visit remote desert gardens and be fascinated with one of Sinai's last pools with water. As the trek unfolds, build momentum for the final climb of Mt St Catherine. Over 5 days you will trek 70.16 km and ascend 2332 m. This is an excellent adventure for families with teenagers to spend quality time away from home comforts.

The Picture-Perfect Adventure takes you off the beaten track and shows you hidden gems in the Sinai. With native Bedouins as your guides you have the unique opportunity to experience life the way Bedouins have for generations and generations. Take advantage of their ancestry and learn about Sinai's flora and fauna.

The Picture-Perfect Adventure is an excellent adventure for families with teenagers to spend quality time away from home comforts.

After a challenging mountain adventure you'll be rewarded with a day to relax in Dahab. Enjoy the comforts of a hotel with a refreshing pool and crisp white linen.

Year Around price: 420GBP

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To get the most out of your week, all of our activities are subject to changes due to the local weather conditions, and the schedule might be rearranged to suit individual needs. This is an example of how your week would be:

Day 1
- Arrival, meet and great
- Welcome dinner
- Overnight in a hotel in Dahab

Day 2
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Transfer to St Catherine
- 4 hour hike to the Ecolodge of Al Karm in Sheikh Awad.
- Overnight at the Ecolodge

Day 3
- Breakfast
- Climb the first peak, Gebel Banat and enjoy the incredible views.
- Overnight in camp in Wadi Nugra

Day 4
- Breakfast
- Hike through Bustan el Birka, pass the settlement of Abu Tuweita and reach the green valley of It'laH for a break.
- Climb Wadi Shaq Tinya and take a refreshing dip in one of the last remaining water pools.
- Trek to the garden in Abu Tuweita for dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 5
- Breakfast and relaxing morning
- Trek to the castle of Himli Abbas Pasha
- Enjoy an amazing sunset over the mountains
- Take an hour walk down to our campsite in the garden of Wadi Zaiwateen

Day 6
- Breakfast
- Climb Mount St Catherine's to the church of St Catherine's.
- Descend towards Wadi Arbaeen and visit St Catherine's Monastery.
- Shower and celebratory meal in Bedouin camp.
- Transfer back to Dahab
- Overnight in a hotel in Dahab

Day 7
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Free day to relax or try one of Dahab's water based activities.

Day 8
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Departure

All prices are per person based on two people sharing. If you would like a single room, a single supplement is available.