Mount Sinai sunrise from Dahab (night trip)
Private day trip Mount Sinai sunrise from Dahab (night trip): $190 sedan, $260 Hiace minivan, $480 Coaster bus, $420 premium van — per car, the driver waits all day. 260 km, about 11 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
From Dahab to St Catherine, at the foot of Mount Sinai, is about 130 km — roughly 2 hours. The night trip leaves Dahab around 23:00, you start the climb from the monastery car park in the early hours with a local Bedouin guide, see the sunrise from the summit and come down to St Catherine’s Monastery; the driver waits and brings you back to Dahab late morning.
- Distance260 km
- Drive time11 h
- Pricefrom $190
Mount Sinai sunrise from Dahab (night trip): price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Hyundai Elantra / Toyota Corolla or similar | $190 ≈ 10,240 EGP | ≈ 95 | ≈ 63 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $260 ≈ 14,010 EGP | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 43 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $480 ≈ 25,870 EGP | ≈ 240 | ≈ 160 | ≈ 120 | ≈ 80 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $420 ≈ 22,640 EGP | ≈ 210 | ≈ 140 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 70 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
Mountain road through the Sinai interior with police checkpoints; passports needed. The road is good but dark — our drivers know it.
Worth stopping
- St Catherine’s Monastery after the descent (opening days and hours vary — check locally).
Good to know
- It is cold on the summit before sunrise even in summer: warm layers, a torch and water.
- The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel beyond the St Catherine–Nuweiba road; St Catherine lies on that boundary — read the current advice before you book.
- Staying in Sharm el-Sheikh instead? Take the Mount Sinai sunrise trip from Sharm.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and licensed driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- English-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Cairo airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or a supermarket
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideEG: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak English and Arabic as standard; a Russian-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Mount Sinai sunrise from Dahab (night trip): questions
How much is a private night trip from Dahab to Mount Sinai?
$190 for a sedan (up to 3), $260 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $480 for a Coaster bus (up to 22) — per car for the whole night trip, driver waiting.
How long is the climb?
Usually 2.5–3 hours up by the camel path, with tea stops; the descent by the steps is shorter but steep.
Is a guide required?
Local Bedouin guides accompany climbers from the trailhead; the fee is paid there.