Ras Mohammed Yolanda, Sharks Observatory- Red Sea Treasures
ID: GYG1293602-1977980
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore Ras Mohamed National Park on a guided tour from Sharm El Sheikh. Snorkel in the Red Sea, see the Earth Crack, and visit the Magic Lake.
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Travel by bus to Ras Mohamed National Park, where you'll be greeted by stunning desert and mountain scenery.
Stop at Yolanda Reef, famous for its colorful corals and shipwreck remains. Continue to the Sharks Observatory, where you can snorkel and explore the rich marine life. Climb up to the Sharks Observatory cliff for breathtaking views over the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez.
Drive to the only place in the northern hemisphere where the Mangrove trees grow in the salt water and see the Fiddler crabs around the water's edge. See what the locals call the 'Earth Crack', a fissure formed during an earthquake thousands of years ago, and the Magic Lake, a beautiful salt water lake formed by a sand bank from the Red Sea. Take the opportunity to swim in this lake which is supposed to have magical properties.
You will also have the opportunity to take some amazing photos in front of the port of Allah.
Stop at three different locations along the coast offering opportunities to swim or snorkel around the coral reefs from some of the park's famous beaches. The waters here are beautifully clear and warm and the corals give a home to over a thousand different species of colorful tropical fish.
Then drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea
- Explore the vibrant coral reefs and colorful marine life of Ras Mohamed
- Discover the unique mangrove trees that grow in the saltwater of the park
- Visit the Magic Lake, a beautiful saltwater lake formed by a sandbank
- See the earthquake thousands of years ago
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ras Mohammed National Park is a protected area, please respect the environment.
Swimming in the Magic Lake is believed to have magical properties.
The park is home to a large variety of marine life, including over a thousand species of colorful tropical fish.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned Bus
- Live tour guide
- Visit to Ras Mohamed National Park
- Snorkeling at Yolanda Reef
- Visit to Mangrove trees and Fiddler crabs
- Visit to Earth Crack and Magic Lake
- Visit to port Allah
- Panoramic views from Sharks Observatory cliff
- National Park entry fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Snorkeling equipment rental
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.