NORTHERN RED SEA LIVEABOARD SAFARIS

2010 (Whirlwind)

Tour includes the following:

• Return International Flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.
• Return Domestic Airfares from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh.
• All transfers and transportation scheduled in Egypt.

Tour includes the Liveaboard:

• 6 Day / 6 night’s accommodation on luxurious Liveaboard.
• Unlimited diving on only the best dive sites in and around Ras Mohammed National Park, also including the famous Thistlegorm, Sha’ab Abu Nuhas and Gubal wrecks
• Hire of weights and 12L aluminium tanks.
• Ras Mohammed Park Fee
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• All tea, coffee, bottled water ,snacks & soft drinks

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Tour includes the hotel in Dahab:

• 2 Nights hotel room (B&B) in Dahab
• Desert dinner and camel ride in Dahab
• Harbour/Hotel/Airport transfers

Tour includes Cairo

• ½ Pyramids & Sphinx tour and day room in Cairo
• Guide to pyramids and luxury coach

TOUR PRICE:  R 20500 per person sharing (Whirlwind)

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Prices are subject to change in the event of price increases and exchange rate fluctuations.

The package price is based on a group per person sharing an additional single supplement fee will be charged for singles and an additional admin fee of R300 per person will be levied for any breakaways to this itinerary.

Early Bird Special:

• Secure your booking before the 31^st of October 2009 & qualify for FREE unlimited Nitrox on board the liveaboard.
• Pay the whole tour on your credit card before 31^st of October 2009 and we will WAIVE the credit card administration fee of 5% on the tour price!
• Pay the whole tour via bank transfer or cheque by 31^st of October 2009 and we will give you 5% DISCOUNT on the tour price!

Dahab:

Dahab offers a fantastic opportunity to relax after the busy diving schedule on the Liveaboard.  The bay is lined with small shops & restaurants overlooking the sea.  The snorkelling & diving in this area is spectacular including the famous Blue Hole, Canyon and Islands.  Other activities include Quad Biking, Camel Desert Safari, Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour, White & Coloured Canyons etc.  Dahab is located away from the hustle and bustle of Sharm-el-Sheikh making it a very relaxing and affordable extension to your holiday.

The tour price excludes the following:

• Add on return flights to Johannesburg if required

• Airport Taxes: R1800 (subject to change without notice)
• Hire of dive equipment other than tanks and weights (15L Cylinder – 40 Euros)
• Nitrox Fills (8 Euro per fill,  Prepaid 6 day unlimited package – 90 Euros)
• Visa Processing cost , R200 if René has to do it for you
• Liveaboard Service Charge (50 Euros – divided amongst crew)
• Personal travel, baggage and diving insurance (Group Policy – AIG+- R210.00)
• Lunch dinner & drinks in Dahab and Cairo.

How to Book:

• A non-refundable deposit of R4 000 per person is required to secure your place together with the necessary completed booking forms.
• Please e-mail your proof of payment to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Use your name and RDN as reference when you transfer the deposit.

Bank Account Details:

C-Quest Diving Safaris

FNB – Eastgate Code: 257 705

Account Number:  6209 791 7169

Current/Cheque Account

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TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1:  Saturday

Check in at 18h00 at Johannesburg International airport for flight to Cairo.  Flight departs Johannesburg at 21h45.  Flying time approximately 8 hours.  Dinner and breakfast is served on board the plane.

Day 2: Sunday

Arrive in Cairo airport at 06h30 and transfer to the transit lounge for the domestic flight from Cairo to Sharm-el-Sheikh departing at approximately 09h00.

Met at Sharm-el-Sheikh airport on arrival at approximately 10h00 and transferred directly to live-aboard.

Once Port clearance has been obtained, live-aboard departs from Sharm-el-Sheikh.

The luxury live-aboard offers 5* service, exceptional cuisine, a friendly crew and unlimited diving opportunities.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily and tea, coffee, soft drinks, snacks and bottled water are freely available on board.

Day 2 - 7: Sunday – Friday

Unlimited diving on only the best dive sites in and around Ras Mohammed National Park, also including the famous Thistlegorm, Sha’ab Abu Nuhas and Gubal wrecks.

Day 8: Saturday

Check out of live-aboard after breakfast and transfer to Dahab (approx 1 hours drive).  Check in at hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

Shore and boat diving can be arranged at the dive centre at the hotel and there is excellent snorkelling, numerous restaurants and small markets within the village. (Shopper’s paradise)

Day 9: Sunday

Spend time at leisure in Dahab. Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 10: Monday

Transfer to Sharm-el-Sheikh airport in the morning to catch return flight to Cairo.

Met and assisted at Cairo airport and transferred to a day-use hotel room at a 5 Star Hotel.  Depart for guided tour of Pyramids & Sphinx.  Return to hotel after tour.  Lunch and dinner are at own cost.

Depart for airport in the late evening to check in for return flight to Johannesburg.

Day 11: Tuesday

Check in for flight to Johannesburg.  Flight departs Cairo at 02h40 in the morning.  Dinner and breakfast are served on the flight.  Arrival time in Johannesburg approximately 09h40.

TOUR BOOKING CONDITIONS

Click below for a PDF version of the 2010 North Red Sea Tour Bookings Conditions.
Please complete the form and email or fax it to Bev.

www.cquestdiving.co.za

Tel/Fax: +27 11 452 1907

Click below for a PDF version of the 2010 North Red Sea Tour Bookings Conditions.
Please complete the form and email or fax it to Bev.