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Fayoum Oasis Tour Explore Valley of The Whales and water falls
5.0
34 Ratings
Al Fayyum
Begin with the highest waterfalls in Egypt at Wadi El-Rayan, then continue to the Wadi Al-Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy the magnificence of Egypt’s loftiest waterfalls. Round-trip transportation and a private guide are included.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wadi El-Rayan - private pick up from your hotel then goindg to Fayoum whihc is almost 100 km from cairo . first to Wadi El Ryan, Wadi El-Rayan is a natural depression in the western desert of Egypt, 42m below the sea level. It consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfall. It was designated as a Protected Area in 1989 to protect the area’s biological, geological and cultural resources. The Protected Area covers 1759 km2 in the southern part of El-Fayoum. The waterfalls are one of the best known attractions in Wadi El- Rayan Protected Area. The area conserves large expanses of desert containing a variety of landscapes and formations. Rare and fascinating wild life is found in the desert of Wadi El- Rayan along with fossils of creatures of past epochs and cultural heritage sites from ancient civilizations.
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What's Included
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide
- All fees and taxes covered
- Exciting 4X4 car safari
What's Not Included
- Tipping
Location
Wadi El-Rayan
65 km southwest of Faiyum city, 80 km west of the Nile River
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Carolinekq4101po
Jun 26, 2024
Dinosaurs in in Desert - We enjoyed the Open Air Museum .. in the Valley of the Whales and gazing down on the beautiful coloured Magic Lake, but we equally enjoyed our time in the company of our Bedouin hosts.
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Goplaces51222321359
Jun 18, 2024
Fayoum trip is amazing - My trip to Fayoum was a great experience. The desert, magic mountain and lake, fantastic. Our driver and guide were very professional and helpful. We were given wonderful food, well cooked and presented. We ended the day with much laughter and banter with our guide/organiser, and the owner of the bedouin camp. All in all a great trip.
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280lissym
Jun 2, 2024
A Perfect Escape to Fayum Oasis with an Exceptional Guide - We had an exceptional tour to the Fayum Oasis near Cairo, thanks to our amazing guide, Adri. Our group consisted of three women and two young children, and Adri was incredibly attentive throughout the trip. He ensured our safety and made sure we had fun at every point of interest. His perfect Spanish and fresh perspective added so much to the experience.
For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Cairo and do something different, this destination is a perfect choice. It offers both nature and entertainment, making it a fantastic option for a unique adventure.
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O6952lhclaret
Apr 5, 2024
Amazing experience - What a pleasant tour. The valley of whales is so amazing. Though we didn't find the large whale fossil in the openair area. The view of oasis and magic lake are also magnificent. Lunch is delicious and large portion.
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Florinel966
Mar 28, 2024
Amazing experience - Thanks to Sarah for her sympathy and her beautiful smile! We had a great time in the Fayoum desert, the scenery is spectacular as is the remains of prehistoric whales. Sarah made our experience fun! (she is also an excellent photographer ☺️)
Another big thank you to our driver Mohammed (Tony 😊) for traveling hours between Cairo and Wadi Al-Hitan.
See you soon Egypt 🇪🇬 ❤️
Florine & Elliott
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Amissu
Mar 20, 2024
I cannot rate this trip highly enough - it is bettter than excellent. Book it and prepared to be wowed! - I was picked up by Amr and from thereon the day was fabulous. The Valley of the Whales was awesome and I was totally blown away as was the Waterfall. I could have stayed at Valley of the Whales all day, but Amr gently reminded me I had other things to do lol. Amr is very knowledgeable and great fun too. He made sure my every need was tended to and the pace was set by me. I was totally comfortable throughout. The lunch was a very good standard, delicious and so much of it.
I cannot recommend this trip and Amr enough - the value for money is off the scale. It was also nice to get away from the bustle of Cairo and move wiith the sedate pace coupled with loads of fresh air. Miss this at your peril. Thank you Amr, every day has been a great day in Egypt. This was my penultimate day in Egypt and it doesn't get much better than this. I feel very spoiled.
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Maurice_w
Mar 10, 2024
Awesome tour and experience - Tolva (aka Tony) was our tour guide. He was awesome, fun, knowledgeable, and kept the haggling locals at bay for us. The camp site that we visited had a wonderful lunch prepared for us. You really do get your money's worth on this all day tour. Our driver who took us around the desert was also fun, and kept us safe. Definitely would recommend this tour for small groups 👍
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Catherine_h
Mar 5, 2024
An astonishing place, and a superb experience. - An astonishing place, and a superb experience. Aya, my guide, was really great ! The fossils are a wonder to behold, and the site is well-managed to make the in situ skeletal remains accessible while protecting them for the future.
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186catherineh
Mar 5, 2024
An astonishing place, and a superb experience. A - An astonishing place, and a superb experience. Aya, my guide, was really great ! The fossils are a wonder to behold, and the site is well-managed to make the in situ skeletal remains accessible while protecting them for the future.
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Ivojsm91
Jan 19, 2024
Definitely recommend it - Really amazing experience. Eslam was my guide (and driver from Cairo to the camp and back) and he was very friendly and helpful. Asked me if I had breakfast already on pick up from the hotel. I declined it but he still got me some snacks, water and a fruit juice. Very good driver too. We stopped at the White Desert Camp on Fayoum Desert area where we got the 4x4 car and driver to go to the Valley of Whales first and, when we got there, it was almost nobody around. Went to the visitor centre and then a bit of a walk around the site. After that, we departed in direction to the Magic Lake where you can swim if you feel like it. We stopped at the top of the hill for a panoramic picture of the lakes. After the magic lake we went to the Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls. Then back to the camp for lunch and experience a bit of sandboarding. Then back to Cairo after a day full of adventure. Thank you Eslam once again for your time, friendship and availability to help when needed. Definitely recommend it.
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