We’re sharing all the best things to do in Dahab, including plenty of hidden gems you won’t find anywhere else. With everything from world class diving and snorkelling, to epic slot canyons, ancient rock art, and a lake you can float in just like the Dead Sea, Dahab should definitely have a place on your Egypt itinerary.

With crystal clear water and sheltered from the waves, Dahab’s Blue Lagoon is the perfect place to go for a dip. We’re sharing what to combine it with to make an ideal day trip and everything you need to know to visit without a tour.

Spectacular, adventurous and off the beaten track, Arada Canyon is one of the best day trips in the Red Sea. You do need a guide, but it’s a private tour, so you don’t need to worry about crowds. We’re sharing everything you need to know about visiting, including how difficult it is, and what to combine it with to create the perfect full day adventure.

Everything you need to know about visiting Ras Abu Galum without a tour, including the gorgeous coastal walk, what it’s like to snorkel there, and how to get to the Blue Lagoon.

How to visit the real Coloured Canyon - one of Egypt’s most incredible natural wonders. Don’t get scammed and end up at Little Coloured Canyon wondering why it looks nothing like the photos!

Every tour to Mount Sinai is the same: start at 11pm, arrive at sunrise and finish by 9am - a pretty exhausting undertaking. We’re here to tell you that not only can you do this for sunset, but it’s by far the better way to experience this amazing trail. No crowds, better views and a far more enjoyable way of retracing the footsteps of Moses to the top of Mount Sinai.

Of all the canyons we visited in the Sinai, we had the least expectations for White Canyon. However this magnificent canyon truly blew us away, the walk is stunning from start to finish and even has a few adventurous sections. We’re sharing everything you need to know to visit, including trail difficulty and logistics.

The truth about Salama Canyon aka Small Coloured Canyon, or just plain Coloured Canyon if you’re talking to some of the more unscrupulous tour operators. We’re sharing what it’s like to visit, how it differs from the photos and whether or not it’s worth your time and money.

If you like to leave the tour groups behind then this is the guide for you. We’re sharing exactly how to visit the Dahab Blue Hole without a tour, including all costs, permits required and what to expect when you get there.