Set on the
beautiful and dramatic shoreline of the Red Sea, Dahab offers the
unique opportunity of both a beach holiday and the unforgettable
experience of the desert.
Hotel Amanda looks straight onto the Red Sea
THE DAILY PROGRAMME
Classes start on the morning of the Monday 21st May with the final class on the following Sunday morning before you depart. Mornings begin with meditation and pranayama (breathing techniques) for the
early risers, followed by a yoga class between 8.30 – 10.30am. There will be
an evening yoga class at 5.30pm. There will be one yoga free day per week when
the group spends an evening in the desert (optional).
Please note that the programme will vary slightly depending on the teacher/s.
THE HOTEL
The
Amanda is a simple, intimate and homely hotel set on
the Red Sea. It offers two types of accommodation:
double and twin hotel rooms and huts with twin beds.
Both the hotel rooms and the huts have ensuite shower
and toilet.
The hotel serves wonderful fresh food indoors and outdoors on the
beach. It has a cushioned chillout area by the sea, perfect for
lazy daytime reading and sunbathing or evening chats over food
and drinks.
PRICE includes:
accommodation, vegetarian brunch, two yoga classes per day.
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SHARED HUT |
£210 |
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SINGLE HUT |
£270 |
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SHARED HOTEL ROOM |
£240 |
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SINGLE HOTEL ROOM |
£300 |
Please Note:
All room prices are per person
All
prices are per week
Airport transfers are provided by Yoga on a Shoestring for a small additional cost.
CANCELLATIONS
The £75 deposit is non-refundable.
7-14 days before arrival - 50% of total cost.
Less than 7 days before arrival - 100% of total cost.
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The Amanda Hotel - back
The Amanda Hotel - front
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Hotel
Room |
Hut |
The Amanda Hotel |
THINGS TO DO
Dahab offers an
array of exciting things to do from snorkelling, scuba diving
and windsurfing in the Red Sea to horse riding, camel riding,
jeep driving in the desert and a visit to the local hammam.
Scuba Diving
/ snorkelling
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Fantastic snorkelling
and scuba-diving in The Red Sea. Dahab
has many dive centres offering introductory dives, p.a.d.i. certification
and dives for the more experienced. The tranquil
Bedouin village of Ras Abu Gallum is a glorious short
walk from the famous dive site at The Blue Hole.
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St Catherine's Monastrey,
Mt
Sinai |
Mount
Sinai and St. Catherine's monastery are
a short drive away from Dahab.We offer a night-time
walk up Mount Sinai to view the spectacular sunrise.
"Mount Sinai is now
a lifelong dream realised. It is brilliant and divine" -
Jill Daamen.
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desert camping
visit to sand dune
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Each holiday has an overnight
trip into the desert. Delicious food cooked on open
fires prepared by the Bedouin, camel riding and sleeping
under the stars all combine to make this an amazing
and unique experience. "It truly felt like
a privelege to spend time in the desert with The Bedouin" -
Becky Daniels.
"A life changing trip
into the desert" - Susan Symes.
"This is Heaven
on a Shoestring.
I arrived in Dahab tired and depleted by life's stresses.
The teachers have worked their magic giving us all a chance
to explore yoga, diving and the magic of the desert. They are
inspirational and I just hope they both live to be
a hundred so I can keep on coming back for more".
Hannah
- tired mother of three, Stockwell, London. |
FEEDBACK
Here's some feedback from previous
YOAS holidays at Dahab
"We
had never done Yoga before and didn’t know what to
expect. We can only say it has been a phenomenal week. Sue
and Kath (yoga teachers) have created a wonderful space
for beginners and accomplished yogi’s alike. Their
loving kindness, thought, consideration and generosity has
given me the most enjoyable learning experience. We have
been moved so many times this week both emotionally and physically
with this wonderful combination of yoga and discovering a
very different part of the world. I highly recommend it for
those wishing to start practicing yoga and those who already
do…great
food for the mind, body and soul."
Dipti Morjaria & Anjum Mouj
Children’s Rights manager and management consultant.
“I had a really great
holiday. As a ‘yogi beginner’ I felt very cherished
and like
everyone else on the holiday, really appreciated the attention we received
from the teacher. I came to realise that yoga is much more than the ‘Sun
Salutation’…a practice which can affect your heart as well as your body."
“The location was
perfect - with the Red Sea a step away from the hotel and
an
imposing wall of desert mountains behind us – you couldn’t
find a better place to
practice yoga or just chill out. The desert trip was a truly unique experience
and
quite awe inspiring.”
Alyson Rose, Chief Press
Officer, Disability Rights Commission
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MONEY
You can change money at the airport or in Dahab itself at a cash machine. Travellers'
cheques can be cashed at the bank in Dahab and at various nearby hotels.
This hotel is very safe and there is a safe to leave valuables in.
There is a wide
choice of excellent restaurants along the sea front and a bazaar
for late night shopping and internet acess.
An evening meal will cost roughly £5-8. The organised overnight
group trip into the desert costs around £30 depending
on the size of the group. The cost of a dive in Dahab is between £30-40.
FLIGHT BOOKINGS
You will to need to make your own travel
arangements to Sharm El Sheik, the airport nearest to Dahab. Airport
transfer from Sharm El Sheik to Dahab is an additional cost, from £20.00 return depending on numbers of people sharing. To be paid upon arrival at the hotel.
It is best to try and book a flight to
arrive in Dahab late Sunday afternoon/early evening so taxis can be shared.
There are many flights from the UK on Sundays. It is not necessasry to
purchase a visa unless you are planning to travel outside of Sinai after the
yoga holiday.
For flights try the following links:
crusadertravel.com -
020 8744 0474
redseaflights.com
skydeals.co.uk -
0800 975 5477
sportif-uk.com -
01273 844 919
solimantravel.com -
0870 027 5230
Travel Republic 0845 612 1747
If you book with Skydeals speak to Naomi on 0800 975 4352 or
Terry on 0800 975 4496 and do mention Yoga on a Shoestring when booking.
Or check the net for other possibilities.
Please note: it is your responsibility to confirm your flight times with your airline before your outward and return flights.
HOLIDAY
BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES
To book this holiday or for further information contact: dahab@yogaonashoestring.com
Please note the different email address for all enquiries regarding Dahab holidays.
or telephone: +44 (0)20 8690 0890
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