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Plan your Trek Sheikh Sina offers treks in the remote, unexplored valleys and oases of the rugged Sinai mountains. With 30 years experience in the trekking business, we bring together the knowledge of the 8 Bedouin tribes living in this area. Such a unique set-up allows us to offer excursions in areas where other operators do not venture. | | Check these Pages! | | |
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The treks involve approximately 6 hrs of moderate walking every day, with a rest for lunch. The expeditions are therefore suitable for any reasonably fit person. In the summer months, an early start and long rests in the midday heat is in order, while in the winter, camp is folded later with a shorter break for lunch. All the equipment and food is carried by camel to the camp site each night, the hiker need only carry a daypack with water, some snacks and small personal belongings.
All equipment and food is carried by camel to the campsite each night making the walking experience much more enjoyable. All the hiker needs to have is a daypack with water, some snacks and personal belongings such as sketchpad, phrasebook, camera… Accommodations, food, guides and cameleers are included in the price. | Leisure Treks | Our Leisure Treks are very accessible, designed with most anyone in mind; anyone that is, who is looking for a bit of exertion along with their vacation. Walking days can be upwards of 6 hours often over mountains and down into valleys. The reward for tired legs are beautiful views, fresh mountain air and the satisfaction of arriving at your destination whether that be a remote ecolodge, an oasis in the desert, a walled orchard or your guesthouse in St. Catherine's. >>> more
Mountain Vistas trek (5 days)
Five Canyon trek (5 days)
Sand and Sea trek (10 days) |
| Adventure Treks | Our Adventure Treks are not for everyone. They are designed for experienced trekkers in mind, those who are up for long walks often over difficult terrain without footpaths and in very remote locations. Walking days can be upwards of 8 hours. You will leave comforts behind and sleep in the often harsh conditions of the desert. These treks are not for the weak of body or spirit but those who choose them will come back having learned much by pushing the limits and experiencing a new way of life. You won’t easily forget this adventure! >>> more
Peak to peak to peak... (5 days)
Off the beaten path (5 days)
Great Escape (8 days) |
| Speciality Treks | Our specialty treks are unique, long, and logistically complex. Involving guides and camels from different tribal territories is always a political challenge, but despite the possible hiccups, hikers will discover the whole of South Sinai, either by walking from the Gulf of Aqaba to the Gulf of Suez, or by circling the peninsula to catch the most stunning mountains on offer. After these treks, you will know South Sinai better than many Bedouin! >>> more
Coast to Coast – An Exodus (14 days)
Fangs of the Moon (15 days) |
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