Published on Oct, 2024
Our guides Ahmed and Mohammed put on an amazing tour! This was a fun filled, all day adventure. A must do and totally worth every penny. Ahmed spoke 4 languages fluently to accommodate all the guests, including Arabic, English, Italian, and Russian! The snorkeling was spectacular, some of the best I have ever experienced. Please be advised, you will be traveling approximately a kilometer plus in distance, so be prepared in advance to know how to swim to not take away the experience from the rest of the group (maybe 12 people). Also, be prepared to pay $20 USD to rent all the necessary equipment that the national park requires, including wet suit, life jacket, flippers, mask, and snorkel. You may bring your own flippers, mask, and snorkel but you are still required to rent the wetsuit and life jacket. Some in our group argued and didn't want to, putting Ahmed in a difficult spot because the national park requires this of guests, not him. Just rent the stuff please so not to ruin the experience again for the other people who want to have a good time.
Mohammed was also our photographer and he takes amazing pictures during the entire tour. His prices are very reasonable for purchasing his work. The quad ride in the desert turned out to be more fun than I expected. The camel ride is short, but it is fun and worth getting a few cute pictures. Hiking in the colored canyon was beautiful. Bring good hiking sandals or sneakers. Flip flop sandals are not enough and can be dangerous on the smooth rock surfaces. The hike was not strenuous and it was breathtaking during sunset. Again, Mohammed got some great pictures. The only downside was the local children who are there begging for anything. I didn't have any snacks or chocolate so I gave away a pen, a hair clip, lotion, etc. They do not take no for an answer and it can get overwhelming. Overall, a 5 star experience and a must do! I would definitely do another tour with Ahmed and Mohammed again.
