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Fayoum Safari & Sand boarding around Wadi Hitan & Wadi Rayan

Cairo, Egypt
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Even if you have only limited time in Egypt, you can still get out of the city and into the desert by booking this private tour to El Fayoum from Cairo. You'll explore the protected nature reserve of Wadi El Ryan including its UNESCO-listed Valley of the Whales, which is filled with the fossils of ancient, now-extinct, land-based whales, as well as Egypt’s only waterfalls.
  • Discover Egypt's Fayoum desert on a day trip from Cairo
  • Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
  • Hassle-free round-trip transfers from your Cairo accommodation
  • Discover some of Egypt's most remarkable natural sites

What's Included

  • All taxes & service charge.
  • All transfers by 4WD
  • Late BBQ lunch in Tunis village .
  • Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo and back.
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • Full day Safari & sand boarding in Magic Lake
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • 10 $ extra for any pickup point outside of our service area

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

please note that if your pickup point is out of our service area there will be 10 $ extra charges.

Itinerary

1

Qarun Lake

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Wadi El-Rayan

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

4

Magic lake camp

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Tunis

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $175.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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