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Ain Hodra - Nuweiba Trek (5 days) Departing from one of Sinai’s largest oases, the trekker will make his way to the still lightly developed beaches of Nuweiba. Along the way we will encounter massive sandstone structures, the beautiful El Bregar area overlooking large areas of south east Sinai, Multiple Oases, Colorful Canyons, and mountain passes.
Highlights: Ain Hodra, El Gregar , the La Glug ascent, El Bregar area, Wadi El Ein, Agulha Oasis, colorful sandstone of Rainbow Canyon, Bir El Biyariya oasis, beautiful Colored Canyon, the Closed Canyon, Moyat El Maliha Oasis, The Wishwashi amphitheater, Nuweiba beach camp. See trek in images Inquiries and reservation The program starts early from the oasis of Ain Hodra, about one hour drive from the major South Sinai cities. We can organize for a pick up from any Sinai destination or from Cairo. Price depends on the distance and the number of people in the group. Optional to arrive the day before and explore the oasis. Night and dinner in Bedouin garden camp can be arranged.
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| Day 01 | - Breakfast
- Walk away from Ain Hodra via beautiful sandy plateau.
- Impressive sandstone formations.
- Ascent into Wadi Um Viola
- Wadi El Hallel – Sandstone formations.
- Climb up Naqb El Hallel
- Here is the border between Tarabin and Muzeina territories
- Ascent to Bregar via La Glug El Bregar.
- Narow windy and sandy gulley
- Set up camp in Bregar
- Dinner
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| Day 02 | - Breakfast
- Open Day – Possibility to stay back at the camp and relax, explore the beautiful Bregar area or climb Gebel Berga (1167m)
- Dinner
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| Day 03 | - Breakfast
- Walk away from Bregar area via the sandy Wadi Bregar.
- Reach Wadi El Ein, a beautiful wide open valley resembling a grand mountain avenue.
- Reach the Aguhla Oasis
- Set up camp
- Dinner
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| Day 04 | - Breakfast
- Walk away from Oasis via Wadi Aguhla
- Good opportunity to ride camel on this long sandy stretch
- Reach a Large Acacia tree
- Tea stop in the shade of the tree
- Cross the Cairo road into Wadi Halel El Warr
- Rainbow Canyon
- Continue over a couple sandstone ridges to reach Wadi Biyariya
- Beautiful views of surrounding sandstone valleys from above
- Reach Bir Biyariya
- The well is salty and sulfury but feeds two beautiful date palms
- Possibility for a refreshing wash
- Continue down sandy Wadi Neikheil
- Set up camp
- Dinner
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| Day 05 | - Breakfast
- Ascend out of wadi Neikheil onto a plateau strewn with beautiful pebbles
- Reach Colored Canyon
- This canyon is visited by many tourists everyday but the unique sandstone color formations within are well worth the walk down a well trodden path.
- Continue on to Neighboring Closed Canyon
- High Sandstone walls on either side for a narrow gorge littered with large boulders
- Cross Wadi Martasha and reach Naqb El Cottle at 500m above sea level
- First views of the Gulf of Aqaba
- Descend Naqb El Cottle
- Lunch at Nearby Oasis, in a beautiful basin
- Cross over to Moyat El Maliha and its multiple palm trees
- Reach Wishwashi canyon – stop for tea
- Final descent towards ocean through Wadi El Maliha
- Jeep pick-up and drive to a beach camp north of Nuweiba
- Dinner
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The program finishes at a quite beach just North of Nuweiba city. You have the option to stay on or to return to the destination of your choice by transport provided.
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See trek in images Inquiries and reservation
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