The accommodation on this tour is a 3* hotel with private beach (across a small street), pool and restaurant (5 nights), walking distance to the Old Market area of Sharm El Sheikh. You'll have the option of a double bed or two single beds. Rooms vary slightly by layout and view and will be assigned based on booking order. One night will be spent in a Bedouin eco-camp with proper beds (twin or double).

All rooms on this trip are shared with two people in each room with ensuite bathroom facilities, except the Bedouin camping night, where a shared long drop style WC tent and beach showers with fresh water will be available.

Solo travelers will be paired up with another participant. If you explicitly wish to have your own room/tent, or if we cannot find another participant to share that room/tent, there will be an extra surcharge as noted on the booking form.

Please note that Wi-Fi in Egypt is generally not reliable. While unlimited Wi-Fi is included in your hotel rate, the signal is strong in the reception area only. In the camp, one should not expect Wi-Fi at all. In our experience, a local SIM card is the most reliable option (Vodafone or Orange for best coverage), and data packages are inexpensive. Our guides can help you organize the SIM card if needed.

On this trip, breakfast everyday, buffet lunch on boat diving days (3x), buffet lunch and dinner on camping day (1x), and a drunch (late lunch/early dinner) in Dahab is included.

Vegetarians can be catered for if you inform us upon booking. For other dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, allergies, etc.), please contact us to discuss the best course of action for you. Our guides will be happy to recommend good restaurants on the days when lunch or/and dinner are not included.

Transport will be by van and by boat. The boat of our Green Fins certified partner dive center has a capacity of maximum 20 divers and 3 crew members. It comes with a dive deck, a sun deck, and a dry saloon, as well as 2 marine bathrooms. Please note that the boat is not privately chartered for our group, but we will have a ratio of maximum 6 divers per guide for our guests.

Your passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date you arrive and have at least two blank pages.

Holders of ordinary passports issued by most nations, including EU nationalities, the US, the UK, Turkey, need a visa to enter Egypt. On arrival you will have the choice to get a full visa or a Sinai-only stamp. The Sinai-only stamp is valid for 15 days and is free of charge. If you are only planning on staying in the Sinai (Sharm, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba, St. Catherine) and only diving in Sharm until Ras Mohammed or Dahab then the Sinai-only visa will suffice. If you are planning on diving the SS Thistlegorm, going on a liveaboard or visiting Cairo, Luxor or Aswan a full visa is needed and can be bought at the airport.

It's possible to obtain a tourist visa on arrival for a single entry at the main ports of entry to Egypt. The visa fee is 25 USD, payable in USD as the preferred currency, although you will be able to pay in EUR or GBP too. Visas granted on arrival are valid for a maximum of 30 days.

You must ensure that passports and visas are valid for the countries visited. If your passport is in its final year, you should check with the Embassy of the country you are visiting.

Disclaimer: The following information is intended as a guide only and is not intended to replace professional advice. We, at MAHO on Earth, cannot guarantee that the following information is complete, up-to-date, accurate, or error-free. 

As of the publishing date, there are no mandatory vaccinations to enter Egypt. If you are entering the country from a yellow-fewer region, you may need to present proof of yellow-fewer vaccination. Please consult with your local authorities.

There is no risk of malaria or yellow-fewer in Egypt. Nevertheless, we do highly recommend that you obtain professional travel health advice at your doctor or an institute of tropical medicine with respect to your individual needs and your intended travel, including advice on vaccinations, anti-malarial and other medications based on your past vaccination history, your present medical condition, and your intended itinerary. 

To join this trip, you'll need to have a reasonable level of fitness and at least Advanced Open Water certification (alternatively Open Water Diver certified and willingness to do the advanced diver course). SS Thistlegorm Wreck is a stunning yet sometimes challenging dive, not recommended for novice divers to protect the fragile environment. When in doubt, please get in touch with us. All divers will be required to fill out a medical declaration form prior to diving. Diver Medical Declaration forms will be sent to confirmed individuals, and detailed information about will be provided.

This trip may not be suitable for people with special needs such as reduced mobility due to local conditions and activities. If in doubt, please contact us. 

Please do not send sensitive information (such as health, accident or other highly personal information) through our contact form. You may want to get in touch with us directly via phone instead.

We do strongly recommend you take out travel insurance as soon as you make your deposit to ensure the most coverage. Your travel insurance policy should at least cover medical expenses, trip cancellations, activities you intend to do, and repatriation in the event of an accident or illness. We will reach out and collect your travel insurance and emergency contact details shortly before the departure date. Your trip price with us does not include any travel insurance. Travel insurance policies are generally speaking more economical when taken out locally in your country of origin.

While your trip with us cover most of the expenses, things such as alcoholic beverages, meals other than specified, souvenirs, snacks, laundry, visa fee, and tips for local guides are examples of a few additional costs that might arise during your trip. Any optional activity is mentioned clearly so that you don't have to worry about hidden costs.

Egypt accepts the GBP, USD or EUR for tourism. Credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are also available.

Further details and recommendations on what to pack will be provided prior to departure.

Maho and Tom, founders and owners of MAHO on Earth, curated this itinerary to make the best use of your hard-earned bucks and vacation days with lots of wonderful handpicked activities and locations included! 

We want you to have the most rewarding experience possible. We take care of all the hassle of planning, and you can enjoy your vacation with peace of mind, not least because we support social projects and NGOs, and partner with the best local enterprises.

Join us on this Mindful Adventure, Highlands to Oceans! 

To reserve your spot, please use our booking form and provide us with as many details as you can. We will get back to you to customize the trip of your dreams.

Please note, the minimum age to participate in this tour is 10 if diving.

Should you need any support with your pre or post-tour travel arrangements, we are here to help.

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