It’s all in the name! This hike is about beautiful views, designed with easy active adventurer in mind. Walking days can be upwards of 5 hours, often over mountains and down into valleys. Your legs will be tired at times, but the rewards are stunning views, fresh mountain air and the satisfaction of arriving at your destination and foremost your feeling of pushing the limits and experiencing a new challenge on this great adventure!
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Gebel Ahmar, the ‘red mountain’ (ascent not included) |
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Gebel Katharina (also written as Mt. Katherina or Katrina)
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Private tour exclusive for your party |
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Local escort / guide during the tour |
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Meals and soft drinks included |
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ITINERARY / SCHEDULE DETAILS |
Day 1:
• Pick up in the morning from the ‘Bedouin Camp’ in St. Catherine village. • Start trekking through 'Wadi Talla' and 'Sid Daoud' towards 'Wadi Zawatin’. • Overnight at ‘Wadi el-Shagg'..
Day 2: • Early trek passing by the red granite columns of ‘Gebel Ahmar’. • Continue through ‘Wadi Arbaein’ to ascent 'Gebel Katharina' (2642m), or 'Gebel Abbas Pasha'. • Return to St. Catherine village via ‘Wadi Itlah’. End of the tour
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Please note the exact sequence of sightseeing and sites visited may be altered to suit local conditions, weather or other circumstances beyond our control. All included visits will be operated where possible. |
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
• Wear good shoes. sun protection, hat and sun glasses are useful in the heavy sunlight
• Some meals are freshly prepared and cooked on the open fire.
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CHECK AVAILABILITY FOR THIS TOUR |
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Trip duration: 2 days / 1 night
Age restrictions: Min. 12 years
Departures: Daily, year round
Tours customizable: No |
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PRICE DETAILS
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Trip price: US$ 165 per person,
Based on minimum 2 people,
Start/end St. Catherine village
Supplement for other cities pickup apply |
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TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING |
Strenuous (grade 4 of 5): Average altitude 2500m and 4-5 hours walking a day with high elevations. You need to be in good health and reasonably fit. Previous trekking experience is desirable but not essential if you are confident of your physical condition. |
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DRESS CODE / WHAT TO BRING |
Daypac for carrying personal items
Sleeping bag, camping mat
Flashlight
Loose layered clothing
Walking shoes or boots
Extra pair socks
Head cover, scarf / hat, sun glasses
Sun cream / protection
Extra batteries for your camera / phone
Small snacks / energy bar for the hike
Personal toiletries, hand sanitizer
Your passport / ID. |
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