Broadreach's Sinai Experience

  Egypt

Giza

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: 21 day trips in June and July

Description: Looking for the ultimate underwater adventure? The Red Sea is hypnotic! Marine life explodes in color and schools of fish thrive in unequaled numbers. Dive among swirling snapper and funnel clouds of batfish in the world's most exotic underwater realm.

On more than 30 dives, plunge down the Straits of Tiran, Stingray Station, Anemone City, the 415-foot WWII wreck Thistlegorm and Ras Mohammed, one of the seven underwater wonders of the world. Don't be surprised if a sea turtle comes in for a closer look or a manta ray glides majestically overhead. The small groups and student-to-instructor ratio of 4:1 allow everyone to complete their PADI Advanced and several Specialty Dive Certifications regardless of experience level. For those more experienced, earn your Rescue Certification and possibly qualify for the Divemaster course extension.

The Sinai Peninsula presents a striking contrast between land and sea. Jagged mountains and the windswept desert extend as far as the eye can see. The land is almost without vegetation, but beneath the Red Sea is a jungle of vibrant colors with fish and soft corals in mind-boggling proportions.

The vast desert holds a beauty all its own. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to the giant sand dunes of the Sinai, explore the ancient treasures of this barren land, stage to man's oldest written history. Camel trek along the coast, summit Mt. Sinai, sample a traditional Bedouin meal, and sleep beneath a brilliant star-filled sky in the cool desert night.

You will always remember that particular blue of the sea, the creatures discovered and tales of those just missed, the way the setting sun stains the jagged Sinai mountains, then reflects on the water, turning the sea...red.

Highlights:
- For teenagers completing grades 9-12
- Intensive Scuba Diving Adventure
- 30+ Dives Including Live-aboard Diving Voyage
- Desert Safari, Camel Trekking, Cultural Exploration
- PADI Scuba Training and Certification

Cost in US$: $5,180

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Egypt in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-14

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Broadreach Summer Adventures / Academic Treks's Mission Statement: Broadreach offers experiential summer adventures for teenagers and young adults including scuba, sailing, marine biology, academic and wilderness programs that span the globe. Broadreach's educational adventures provide opportunities for students to learn new skills and explore the world in an active, hands-on environment that fully immerses the participant in the experience. Combining the thrill of discovery, the pride of accomplishment and the excitement of exploration, Broadreach programs focus on individual initiative, group dynamics and genuine participation in the world. Academic Treks is the academic adventure and community service division of Broadreach Summer Adventure Camps for Teenagers. Our educational summer camps and high school study abroad programs provide excellent alternatives to traditional summer camps and summer school. Lastly, Academic Treks College is the university division of Broadreach Summer Adventures. Our college study abroad programs provide unique opportunities to study a single topic in multiple countries around the world.

Year Founded: 1993