Wadi El Hitan Day Tour: Whale Valley and Sandboarding Adventure

Duration12h - 14h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesArabic, German, English, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the stunning landscapes of Fayoum on this immersive day tour from Cairo. Journey to Wadi El Rayan to witness Egypt’s only true waterfalls before heading to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi El Hitan, home to 40-million-year-old whale fossils. Experience dune bashing at Qusoor Al Arab and unwind with a thrilling sandboarding session at Magic Lake. Perfect for short trips, this tour provides unique insights into Egypt's ancient marine life and desert culture.

- Depart from Cairo at 7 AM in a 4x4 vehicle with a knowledgeable guide
- Visit Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and the Valley of the Whales
- Enjoy a BBQ lunch in the desert with refreshments included
- Engage in dune bashing and sandboarding at Magic Lake for an adventurous experience

What's included

Freshly grilled BBQ lunch in the desert with bottled water and soft drinks
Round-trip transport from Cairo in a private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser
Sandboarding equipment and instruction
Professional veteran desert guide
Wadi El Rayan and Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales) protectorate entry tickets

Travel insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities

What to expect

Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
2h · Admission ticket included

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Valley of the Whales, home to 40-million-year-old fossilized skeletons of Basilosaurus, the prehistoric whale that shows how these mammals evolved from land animals. Your veteran guide walks you through the open-air fossil trail and museum, explaining the geology and paleontology of this remarkable desert landscape.
Wadi El-Rayan
1h · Admission ticket included

Stop at the Wadi El-Rayan Protectorate, a stunning desert oasis of two connected lakes and Egypt's only waterfalls. Enjoy the scenery, spot desert wildlife, and take photos before continuing deeper into the Western Desert.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet on South Teseen Street in New Cairo (Fifth Settlement), in front of the Dune Raider Adventure office. Your guide will be waiting beside a 4x4 Land Cruiser, holding a "Dune Raider Adventure" sign with the lead traveler's name. Free parking is available nearby.

End point

Meet on South Teseen Street in New Cairo (Fifth Settlement), in front of the Dune Raider Adventure office. Your guide will be waiting beside a 4x4 Land Cruiser, holding a "Dune Raider Adventure" sign with the lead traveler's name. Free parking is available nearby.

Pickup details

For hotel pickups, your driver will wait in the lobby beside a 4x4 Land Cruiser holding a "Dune Raider Adventure" sign showing the lead traveler's name. At the New Cairo meeting point, look for the same 4x4 and the "Dune Raider Adventure" sign/flag.

Additional information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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