DAY ON A BOAT

Because with you everything is well organized, and you can simply enjoy the excursions. With Baiba the days were interesting, full, and in our own language. I went on holiday with my daughter, at first with some worries – would it feel safe or not – but everything turned out wonderfully: lovely people, a sunlit land 🌼. And one true stroke of luck – we met Baiba Lība, a charismatic, amazing personality. Going on excursions with her felt like visiting a friend💕 Thank you for this feeling 😘 Beautiful memories, a great excursion 🌼 I recommend it to everyone 🌼

Baiba Lība is a fantastic excursion guide in Egypt, who passionately and knowledgeably introduces Latvians to this exotic country! She is not only professional and well-informed but also very communicative – easily connecting with both tourists and locals, creating a truly warm and friendly atmosphere. With Baiba, excursions are not just facts and history, but adventures that stay in your memory for a long time. We definitely recommend her to everyone who wants to experience Egypt from a local perspective! Baiba, you are wonderful, thank you for being part of this unforgettable journey

Since few people will have the patience to read my whole story today, I’ll start with the main thing – if you go to Egypt, get in touch with the Latvian girl Baiba Lība, who is already like a local there! When she talks about Egypt, she doesn’t say they have this… they do that… – she says with us… we…!!! ☺️ And she will organize the very best excursions so you can see the REAL EGYPT!! Read on if you want to know more! 😊
At 7:30 (give or take Egyptian minutes) we arranged to meet at the hotel gate for a tour to Dahab and the canyon. At 7:25 the bus was already there – we were the first passengers. We hopped on, then drove around picking up other guests from hotels. Since we booked this trip, as well as our Cairo excursion, through the amazing Baiba, I was really looking forward to her joining us as our guide. We met up, and right away it was clear the day was going to be fantastic!
First stop – picking up snorkeling gear. Just needed to say my foot size for the fins, and the staff matched everything else with a quick glance. We loaded up the bus and headed off. Our first activity: a camel ride by the sea. These camels were smaller, not as decorated as the ones by the pyramids. In our group there was also a photographer – a cheerful guy, directing us with well-practiced poses and funny improvisations.
Next was a short ride with quad bikes – finally, I got behind the wheel too! 😀 Since our bus had two guides – Baiba with us, and another local guide with the rest of the group – we went snorkeling separately. The local guide’s group snorkeled near the camels, but Baiba took us to a much prettier spot a little further away – the Blue Hole in Dahab. A delicious fruit cocktail first, then into wetsuits. I had bought a full-face snorkeling mask, Zintis had the standard mask and snorkel. Mine looked quite funny, but it was SO comfortable! Easy to breathe, no water getting in – totally worth it!
We were given an instructor – a young guy. I hadn’t felt that clumsy in fins in ages 😆 but we managed to get into the water. The instructor immediately took our phone in its waterproof case and filmed the entire time. We would never have gotten such videos ourselves! He dived deep, filming the corals, fish, and us from below. He was from Palestine and didn’t speak English, but hand signals worked perfectly. The impressions were unreal – so beautiful! Colorful fish, corals, and divers swimming beneath us.
After snorkeling, we had lunch at low tables, sitting on cushions on the ground – only a waterpipe in the middle was missing 😊. The instructor later asked for my Instagram so he could send us the videos. Now I even have a new IG friend from Egypt :))
The tour continued to an oil and perfume factory. We’d been to one before, but after a salty Red Sea swim, it felt great to moisturize our dry skin with oils. Finally, the highlight – the canyon visit. We switched from the bus to Bedouin jeeps and set off through the desert. The ride was thrilling – fast and bumpy, just my style 🤪! You had to hold onto the seat, but the energy, with loud Egyptian music in the background, was perfect.
The canyon itself was breathtaking! The photographer leapt around the rocks like a cat, making sure to capture us in the most beautiful spots. Baiba and I often walked ahead of the group, enjoying the silence – a special treat. At one canyon crossroads, Bedouin children were selling jewelry. One little voice suddenly squealed with joy: “Baiba!! Baiba!!” She ran to hug Baiba and called the others. Soon Baiba was surrounded by a whole group of kids. She pulled sweets from her bag, gave each one, spoke with them, knew all their names. I stood there with a big smile, watching how much those children had been waiting for her. And in that moment, they were just children – joyful, happy, and playful – for candy, for Baiba, for the little joy she brought them.
At the end of the canyon, we stopped at a Bedouin tea house with carpets and cushions, enjoying delicious tea before heading back through the desert in the jeeps. Smiles all around, the sun setting behind the mountains – a perfect end to another amazing day.
Those who only stay at their All Inclusive hotel in Egypt can’t really say they’ve been to Egypt. The real Egypt is out there – Cairo, Dahab, the canyon, the Bedouins!
On the way back, I kept thinking about the canyon children, and how lucky we truly are. How fortunate our children are. I thought I already knew how to appreciate what I have, but after this… my bed felt softer, my blanket warmer, my bread tastier!

Highly recommended 💯 We truly enjoyed Baiba’s excursions 💯 🥰 A city tour with Baiba Lība… in fact, two different excursions in the city – which I definitely recommend as well, to discover the city from another perspective and to hear a completely different story. Not one rehearsed for tourists, but one that comes from the heart, from true feelings, from a Latvian who lives there and is part of it all. We spent a lot of time with Baiba, and it was wonderful.
I strongly recommend – if you go there on holiday, don’t miss out on Baiba’s excursions. Such a warm, open, talkative guide – and a friend – we simply enjoyed every moment 🥰🥳
And one more tip: bring along some school supplies or little things for children. On her excursions to Dahab Canyon, Baiba always kindly shares and gifts the local Bedouin kids. It feels so sweet and heartfelt – and it comes so naturally to her 🥰🥰🥰

The first part of the day was like every day – sun, pools, delicious food – but in the afternoon we went out, and local guide Baiba Lība introduced us to Egyptian life and a city tour. Thank you, Baiba, for everything we saw, heard, and for the fantastic feelings 👏👌

This afternoon was spent with Baiba Lība in Sharm El Sheikh. She guided us on an excursion tailored to our wishes. Excellent service, everything was on point and truly interesting. Thank you, Baiba!

The best part was meeting Baiba Lība, thanks to whom we could all enjoy a quad bike ride, a camel trek, and simply spend unforgettable time together. Yes, Teodors literally clung to Baiba like a little burr – which probably says it all about the kind of person she is. Thank you! 🙌

We were in Sharm El Sheikh from March 29 to April 7. Since it was my first trip so far away, and my brother’s very first flight and first big journey of his life, everything felt unknown, scary, and honestly unimaginable – what would it be like, how would it go… That’s why, even while still in Latvia, I found Baiba Lība, so that in Egypt we would have at least one person by our side who speaks our language and understands the local culture 🫣. After all, hearing excursions in your own language is so much more enjoyable 🥹.
Even before we arrived in Egypt, Baiba had answered all of our questions, gave us useful tips about what to bring and how things work locally… She also helped us choose the excursions that fit us best and seemed most interesting.
Then came the day we met – and from the very first minutes it was clear: she was our person. Our conversations and sense of humor were completely in sync. By 9 a.m. we had already managed to tease and maybe even annoy those around us with our jokes 😅😅. In fact, already in the first hour Baiba encouraged me to do things I was afraid of by simply saying: ‘If you don’t do it, you’ll regret it your whole life 😀 better to just go for it 😅’.
At the end of that first excursion day, we went together to a café – something every tourist should experience – and honestly, it turned out to be one of the most beautiful and special memories of our trip 🥹💓.
The next excursions were AMAZING too – but of course, how could they not be, with someone like Baiba by your side 🫣💓. We laughed so much and felt so free, as if we’d known Baiba for years. It truly felt like visiting an old and very dear friend – a ray of sunshine who welcomes you as if into her own home ❤️.
Even when we had a few little mishaps during our time together, they caused no trouble at all – we just laughed them off and turned them into jokes. Each day and every moment together was better than the one before 🫠.
So, if anyone has doubts about whether to enrich your trip with Baiba’s presence – don’t hesitate 💯, I absolutely recommend it! And Baibiņ, be ready for the day when we come back with an even bigger group – then the whole of Sharm El Sheikh will have something to be amazed about 🌞💓 Miss you 💓🌞

16.04.24 – The day before leaving this wonderful place, Sharm El Sheikh. This time our day started at 3 a.m., riding out to meet the sunrise, and in the evening chasing the sunset with quad bikes and buggies. As the sun went down, we enjoyed a local show with snakes, crocodiles, camels, and even a little monkey, having dinner while watching it all – and later racing through the desert in complete darkness ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Our biggest thanks to Baiba Lība for the amazing adventures, impressions, history and culture lessons, the fun, and the warm welcome ❤️. Seven days with Baiba made us fall in love with Egypt so much that we even had the wish to stay and live here. The freedom of the people here is indescribable, the lifestyle so easygoing, and the nature… the nature and views are simply beyond words.
Without a doubt, this is not our last time in Sharm El Sheikh. Huge thanks to you, Baiba, for everything!!! We truly appreciate every single day we spent together ❤️🐪☀️🏝️

We wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Baiba Lība for the super well-organized city sightseeing tour yesterday! Thank you so much – we really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it to other visitors! And a small tip for those who are just planning their trip – if you’re going on a city tour with Baiba, bring along a bottle of Riga Black Balsam – it will come in handy for Baiba’s wonderful friends! Thank you, and cheers to your amazing friends 🫶🏻

The whole A team and the amazing guide Baiba Lība. If you want to learn more about daily life, politics, and society, I definitely recommend choosing a Latvian guide, because local guides often embellish things or skip over a lot. During one long walk I learned more than in all my other excursions and conversations with locals in Egypt combined. Less history, more about the present – exactly the way I like it – plus great humor. Thanks again for the wonderful company 🙂

Thank you, Baiba, for the fantastic excursions! The way you connect, the information you share, and the dynamic energy you bring. In just one day in Sharm El Sheikh, our teenage daughters found a new ‘idol’ in Baiba 🤣 – and whenever the mood of ‘I don’t want anything, I’m tired of everything’ appeared, we only had to promise the next excursion with Baiba. That’s our positive story. Greetings from Latvia – may all your dreams come true! 🥰