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Diving and ExcursionTour
 Tour Code:              BD-01-MD 

Day 1

Upon arrival travellers will be met, assisted and taken to their hotel for an overnight stay. The next day:

  • breakfast will be served:                     07:30- 08:30
  • departure to Massawa:                       09:00

While driving to Massawa a number of stopovers will be made:

  •    at various vantage points to get panoramic views of the escarpments
  •    at Ghinda  for fresh and /or warm drinks
  •    at Gahtelay ( mayhiwet) hot spring spot
  •    at Dogoli bridge (old Italian  built bridge about 94kms from Asmara)

Upon arrival at Massawa travellers will be taken directly to their hotel for a soothing bath /shower and rest with cold refreshments. After a short rest it will be time to have lunch. This will be followed by a siesta (a nap to see off the hot sun between 13:00-15:30). The rest of the day will be free for the travellers to relax or go out for dinner, enjoy the fresh and invigorating evening sea breeze and stroll along the water front

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Day 2

1st Day Boat Diving Activity: (Guided Dive)

  • breakfast will be served between 07:45-09:00
  • after breakfast board the boat to start the cruise journey to the diving sites-the islands of Madote/Disse or equivalent
  • while cruising hot or cold refreshment will be served as guests will have enough time to relax, soak up the sun and chat with each other
  • 1st Day 1st Boat Diving Activity
  • upon arrival procure  rental equipment to enjoy diving and/or snorkelling leisure activities
  •  lunch time
  • siesta  to be followed by refreshments
  • 1st Day 2nd Boat Diving Activity
  • own free time for going out  for an  evening stroll

Meal(s) Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, refreshments

Day 3

2nd Day Boat Diving Activity (Guided Dive)
  • breakfast
  •  2nd Day 1st Boat diving Activity: (Guided Dive)
  • lunch
  • siesta and refreshments
  • 2nd Day 2nd Bat Diving Activity-boat cruise to the reefs for diving
  • back to base , relax with refreshments and get rested
  • go fishing to catch fish for dinne

Day 4

  • breakfast
  • boat ride to another diving venue to enjoy the 3rd Day 1st Boat Diving Activity: (Guided Dive).
  • lunch
  • siesta and refreshments
  • 3rd Day 2nd Boat Diving Activity
  • back to base , relax with refreshments and get rested
Meals Include: breakfast

Day 5

  • breakfast
  • boat ride excursion to other islands
  • on completion of the sight seeing excursion, it will be lunch time
  • after lunch start the return journey to Massawa
  • enjoy the return journey and share your experience with fellow divers while refreshments are being served
  • upon arrival guests will be shuttled to their hotel for an overnight stay

Meals Include: breakfast, 

Day 6

  • breakfast
  • bus ride to Gurgusum beach after breakfast
  • visitors free time for swimming and relaxation , beach activities
  • lunch at Gurgusum hotel
  • end-day back to base hotel for dinner and free time relaxation

Meal(s) Included: breakfast

Day 7

  • breakfast pack up to evacuate hotel
  • start return journey to Asmara; at Gahtelay  take a detour  to drive along  the serpentine Northern Red Sea Park Road and view  the spectacular Eastern Escarpment. This is the wettest part of Eritrea where the high mountains force drop the winds their moisture
  • stopover at the top of this winding road to enjoy the spectacular view of the mountain scenery
  • lunch enjoy traditional Eritrean dish while viewing this awesome  fantastic landscape
  • return to Asmara to hotel accommodation via Keren Gate
Meal(s) Included: breakfast, 

Day 8

  • breakfast
  • hotel evacuation
  • ½ day guided city tour of Asmara
  • free  own time in Asmara
  • return flight and  au revoir
Meal(s) Included: breakfast