The Coloured Canyon is reached by air-conditioned jeep. It is north of Dahab, inland from the port town of Nuweiba. Once you reach the Coloured Canyon, you leave the comfort of your jeep for a hike on foot through the 800m long fissure in the rocks. The Coloured Canyon gets its name from the amazing rock formations; bands of sandstone, limestone, granite and basalt lie stratified against each other and there is evidence of wind erosion, which has rounded off the edges resulting in smooth contours in the walls of the Canyon.
After your hike, rejoin your jeep for a visit to the beach at Nuweiba where you can swim or snorkel.
Lunch is provided on this excursion. |
