Sharm El-Sheikh: Sinai Trekking Through the Colored Canyon

The Colored Canyon is one of the most visually astonishing natural landmarks in Egypt — a narrow slot canyon carved over millennia by wind and the occasional flash flood through sandstone layers rich in iron, manganese, and quartz, creating a palette of reds, yellows, purples, oranges, and whites that shifts and intensifies as the sun moves overhead. This full-day guided trekking tour from Sharm El-Sheikh transports you by 4x4 to the canyon's entrance, where a Bedouin guide who has been leading groups through this terrain for decades begins the 3-kilometre route. The route involves scrambling over smooth sandstone boulders, squeezing through narrow passages where the canyon walls are just 60 centimetres apart and rise 30 metres above your head, and climbing a series of natural rock ladders before emerging onto a plateau with panoramic views of the Sinai landscape. The combination of the surreal colours and the physical engagement of the route makes this one of the most memorable outdoor experiences in the region. A packed lunch, water, and Bedouin tea are included. Sun protection and appropriate footwear are essential. Suitable for guests of average fitness.