Fayoum Oasis 4x4 Safari Whale Valley and Sandboarding

Cairo, Egypt
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Duration10h - 12h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Escape Cairo for a day that combines desert adventure, natural history, and authentic local culture. Travel comfortably from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle before switching to a 4x4 for an exciting safari through Fayoum. Discover Wadi El Rayan, Magic Lake, the Mudawara viewpoint, and the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Whales, then try sandboarding on the desert dunes. Finish the experience in Tunis Village with an included Egyptian lunch and a hands-on pottery session with a local artisan. With door-to-door transportation, entrance fees, lunch, and activities included, this tour offers a seamless and memorable way to experience a different side of Egypt.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
  • 4x4 desert safari in Fayoum
  • Entrance fees to Wadi El Rayan and Wadi Al-Hitan
  • Local desert guide during the 4x4 safari in Fayoum
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle between Cairo and Fayoum
  • Sandboarding equipment and experience
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant in Tunis Village
  • Admission to the Fossils and Climate Change Museum
  • Drinks during lunch other than bottled water
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Licensed tour guide or Egyptologist

What to expect

  1. Cairo
    2h
    Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Cairo or Giza in a modern, air-conditioned sedan or private vehicle. Meet your driver and travel comfortably toward Fayoum Oasis. Upon arrival, you will meet the local desert team and transfer to a 4x4 vehicle to begin the safari.
  2. Wadi El-Rayan
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the protected area of Wadi El Rayan and see its famous desert waterfalls and lakes. Enjoy free time to walk around, take photographs, and admire the unusual meeting point between water and desert.
  3. 1h
    Travel by 4x4 through the desert, stopping at the panoramic Mudawara Mountain viewpoint before continuing to Magic Lake. Enjoy the peaceful desert scenery, take panoramic photographs, and experience sandboarding on the nearby dunes.
  4. Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Whales, where ancient whale fossils reveal that this desert was once covered by the sea. Visit the Fossils and Climate Change Museum and walk along the designated desert trails while learning about the area’s remarkable natural history.
  5. Tunis
    2h
    Visit the artistic village of Tunis overlooking Lake Qarun. Enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, included in the tour price. After lunch, join a hands-on pottery experience with a local artisan and learn how the village became famous for its handmade ceramics. Enjoy free time to explore the village and take photographs.
  6. Cairo
    2h
    After completing the desert adventure, change from the 4x4 vehicle to your modern, air-conditioned sedan or private vehicle. Relax during the return journey, followed by drop-off at your original pickup location in Cairo or Giza.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup and drop-off are available from all hotels and accommodations in Cairo and Giza. Please provide your hotel name, address, and room number when booking. The exact pickup time will be confirmed one day before the tour. Pickup from Cairo Airport, New Cairo, New Administrative Capital, 6th of October City, and other distant areas may be available for an additional charge.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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