# Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike

- Destination: Sharm El Sheikh
- Duration: 18 Hours
- Price: from USD 60 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel pickup around midnight.
- Best for: Thrill-seekers and adventure lovers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-mount-sinai-sunrise-hike-private
- Last updated: 2026-10-12

Leave in the evening, climb Mount Sinai by torchlight to reach the summit for the very first moments of sunrise, then visit St. Catherine's Monastery (every day except Sunday).

Leave Sharm El Sheikh in the evening — pickup around 19:45, depending on your hotel — for the roughly three-hour drive into the heart of Sinai. With a Bedouin guide, begin climbing Mount Sinai by torchlight.

Take the Camel Trail up to the summit, enjoying the stillness of the mountains and the star-studded sky along the way. The trip is timed so that you reach the summit just in time to watch the sunrise and see the first rays of light appear over the mountains of Sinai.

Your guide keeps a comfortable pace, with rest stops along the trail. After the descent, the trip continues to St. Catherine's Monastery — visited every day of the week except Sunday. Want the night just for your group? Add the private guide and private car from the extras.

A unique night adventure full of mountain views and moments of serenity, ending with an unforgettable sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai.

## Highlights

- Torchlit Night Climb
- St. Catherine's Monastery (every day except Sunday)
- Sunrise from the Summit

## What's included

- Transportation
- Bedouin guide
- St. Catherine Entrance Fee

## What's not included

- Camel Ride (Optional, Paid Locally)
- Photos & Videos
- Tips
- Personal expenses

## What to bring

- Comfortable Hiking Shoes
- Warm Jacket
- Headlamp or Flashlight

## Itinerary

1. **~19:15–20:15** — Hotel Pickup: Pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 19:45 — the exact time depends on your hotel.
2. **~22:45** — Arrival in St. Catherine: About three hours' drive into the heart of Sinai. Meet your Bedouin guide at the foot of the mountain and rest before the climb.
3. **~02:00** — Torchlit Camel Trail Hike: Start the climb on the Camel Trail under the night sky — about three hours to the top, with rest stops along the way.
4. **~05:00** — Sunrise from Mount Sinai: Reach the summit and watch the first light over the Sinai mountains (sunrise time changes with the season).
5. **~07:00** — Descent: Walk down in the morning light — about two hours to the foot of the mountain.
6. **~09:00** — St. Catherine's Monastery: Visit St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of the mountain — every day of the week except Sunday.
7. **~11:00** — Drive Back: Set off back to Sharm El Sheikh — about three hours.
8. **~14:00** — Back in Sharm El Sheikh: Back at your hotel in the afternoon.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is the hike private?**
The trip is shared with other travelers. For a car and a Bedouin guide just for your group, add the private guide & private car extra.

**How difficult is the hike?**
The hike is challenging and follows the Camel Trail to the summit at night.

**What should I bring?**
Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a warm jacket and a headlamp or flashlight.

**Can I take breaks during the climb?**
Yes. Your guide keeps a comfortable pace and there are rest stops along the trail.

**Is a camel ride included?**
No. A camel ride is optional and paid locally.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the trip.

**How long are the climb and descent?**
The climb usually takes 2–3 hours and the descent about 2 hours, so about 5–6 hours of walking including sunrise.

**Do we visit Saint Catherine's Monastery?**
Yes, after the descent — every day of the week except Sunday.

**Are food, water or rest stops included?**
Kiosks along the route sell water and snacks for cash, and there are rest stops along the climb. We recommend bringing some cash.

**What time do we return?**
You usually arrive back in Sharm El Sheikh between 1 and 3 pm the next day, depending on the monastery visit and traffic.