Desert Farm Tour

South Sinai · Egypt

Desert Farm Tour

Sunset Lost Canyon Exploration

The Journey

Journey off the road and into the desert to a hidden, self-sufficient farm fed by its own natural well — wander its trees and greenhouses and glimpse a side of desert life few ever see. Then head out by jeep across sweeping sands to the Lost Canyon, with its colourful formations and narrow passages, before ending the afternoon as the sun sets gold behind the mountains.

Duration
4 hours
Times
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
South Sinai, Egypt
Difficulty
Moderate
From
$41 per person

What to expect

This is the gentler face of the desert — an afternoon rather than a dawn. We drive north on the open Dahab–Nuweiba road to a hidden farm fed by its own natural well, where greenhouses and fruit trees grow improbably out of the sand. It’s a quiet glimpse of how life is made to flourish here.

Then the jeep turns off the road for the Lost Canyon, its narrow passages banded in red, gold, and soft sand. We time the return so the day ends with the desert sky on fire — the sun sinking behind the mountains as we make our way back.

Glimpses

From the journey

The day

Hour by hour

16:00

Afternoon departure from Dahab

We leave Dahab in the afternoon and head north along the Dahab–Nuweiba road, a scenic desert route of vast open landscapes and endless mountains — the perfect introduction to the slow rhythm of South Sinai.

16:45

Visit the farm in the desert

Our first stop is a desert farm set among the mountains: a rare, inspiring place where life is coaxed from the sand against all odds.

17:45

Sinai's Lost Canyon

Climb a short flight of steps into the Lost Canyon and walk a colourful landscape of narrow passages — carved by wind and water over thousands of years — in vivid layers from soft sand to deep red and gold.

18:45

Watch the golden sunset

Witness the desert sky turn to gold, orange, and deep red as the sun dips below the horizon — a truly unforgettable Sinai sunset.

20:00

Return to Dahab

Arrive back at your accommodation in Dahab, concluding the trip.

Details

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation from Dahab
  • Experienced local guide
  • Bottled water and fresh fruit
  • Traditional Bedouin tea

Not included

  • ×Food
  • ×Tips/gratuities for guides and drivers
  • ×Activities or services not listed in the itinerary

Pricing

From $41 per person

2 – 3 guests$59 per person
4 – 9 guests$53 per person
10 – 18 guests$47 per person
19 – 27 guests$41 per person

Before you go

Good to know

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for warmer desert afternoons
  • Sturdy, comfortable shoes you can walk in
  • A camera or phone, suncream, and a hat
  • Please follow your guide's safety instructions at all times
  • Leave no trace — please take all belongings and waste with you
  • Please respect local customs and the places we visit
Desert Farm Tour — South Sinai

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