Mount Sinai sunrise climb from Sharm
Private day trip Mount Sinai sunrise climb from Sharm: $200 sedan, $250 Hiace minivan, $410 Coaster bus, $400 premium van — per car, the driver waits all day. 440 km, about 14 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 .
The classic night climb: leave Sharm around 23:00, start walking up Mount Sinai (2,285 m) at about 2:00, watch the sunrise from the top and visit St Catherine’s Monastery on the way down — back in Sharm around midday. Your own car and driver; a local Bedouin guide for the path is required on the mountain and paid there.
- Distance440 km
- Drive time14 h
- Pricefrom $200
Mount Sinai sunrise climb from Sharm: 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 | $200 ≈ 10,780 EGP | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $250 ≈ 13,480 EGP | ≈ 125 | ≈ 83 | ≈ 63 | ≈ 42 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $410 ≈ 22,100 EGP | ≈ 205 | ≈ 137 | ≈ 103 | ≈ 68 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $400 ≈ 21,560 EGP | ≈ 200 | ≈ 133 | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
Night drive through the South Sinai mountains to the village of St Catherine; checkpoints with passport checks.
Worth stopping
- Mount Sinai summit for sunrise (about 2.5–3 h up on the camel path).
- St Catherine’s Monastery after the descent, if open that day.
Good to know
- St Catherine lies on the boundary road of the UK FCDO advisory for northern South Sinai — read the current advice before you book.
- Take warm clothes: on top it is near 0 °C in winter before sunrise.
- Good shoes and a torch; camels can be hired for most of the way up.
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 climb from Sharm: questions
How much is a private Mount Sinai night trip from Sharm?
$200 for a sedan (up to 3), $250 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $410 for a Coaster bus — per car, the driver waits all night; the mountain guide and tickets are paid on site.
Is it hard?
The camel path is long but not technical; the last 750 steps are steep. Allow 2.5–3 hours up.