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Ain Hodra - Ras Abu Galum Trek (5 days) Departing from one of Sinai’s largest oases, the trekker will make his way to the protected area of Ras Abu Galum, just north of Dahab. Along the way, we encounter canyons, open desert plateau’s, beautiful untrodden sand dunes and every widening sandy valleys leading toward the sea.
Highlights: Ain Khodra, White Canyon, Wide open sandy plateau of Barga, Sandstone towers, Gebel Barga, Steep Sanddune of Wadi Haduda, Granite canyon and dry waterfall of Wadi Haduda, Sweet water of Bir Ugda Oasis, Narrow Canyons of Wadi Ugda, Ras Abu Gallum. 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 around Ain Hodra
- White Canyon
- Well Trodden, but beautiful sandstone canyon
- Involves some climbing
- Arrive on open sandy plateau
- Reach St. Kathrine’s road
- Climb over Abu Lorshya plateau
- Descent through Wadi El Gibi towards Barga plateau
- Real open desert feel
- Large Sandstone structures
- Set up camp at the base of Gebel Mahrum
- Dinner
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| Day 02 |  - Breakfast
- Open Day – Possibility to stay back at the camp and relax, explore the beautiful Barga area or climb Gebel Barka (1004m)
- Dinner
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| Day 03 |  - Breakfast
- Begin heading back east towards the sea across Barga plateau
- Reach the Haduda Sand dune biggest in south Sinai
- Choose the camel path or have a blast running down the 200m soft sand surface
- Enter Wadi Haduda
- Extreme scenery change with granite rock and dry waterfalls
- Tea break
- Join Bottom portion of Wadi El Gibi and reach Dahab road
- Cross road and begin climb up Naqb Um Isma
- Set up camp in Wadi Um Isma
- Dinner
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| Day 04 |  - Breakfast
- Walk down Wadi Um Isma
- Reach Wadi Rasasa
- Opportunity to ride camel on this long stretch
- Climb up Naqb Lamoud (591m)
- From here it’s all downhill to the sea!
- Long sandy descent down Wadi Ugda
- Opportunity to ride camels
- Fresh, sweet water at Bir Ugda Oasis
- Set up camp in canyons beyond Bir Ugda
- Dinner
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| Day 05 |  - Continue down Wadi Ugda to Wadi Omeyid
- From Wadi Omeyid sea the gulf of Aqaba again and feel the cool breeze of the sea
- Walk down to Ras Abu Gallum, a small Bedouin settlement on the beach
- Lunch
- Opportunity to swim or snorkel in the afternoon
- Fish for Dinner!
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 The following day the hike ends. Hikers may opt to stay in Ras Abu Galum a few more days, or we offer the possibility to take the footpath along the beach toward Dahab, and catch some time together back in the city, 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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