Fayoum Oasis Desert Safari 4x4 & Sandboarding with Cairo Pickup

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About this activity

Discover the beauty of Fayoum Oasis on this private full-day adventure from Cairo. Enjoy an exciting 4x4 desert safari across the golden dunes, experience fun sandboarding, and visit the stunning waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan. Explore peaceful lakes, breathtaking desert scenery, and capture unforgettable photos in one of Egypt’s most unique natural destinations. With comfortable hotel pickup and personalized service, this tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and amazing landscapes.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ramses Egypt

Ages: Infants (1–1 years) · Children (2–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo & Giza
Included: Bottled water during the tour
Included: Entrance fees: All Tickets to National park , Wadi El Rayan waterfall and Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
Included: Sandboarding activity
Included: 4x4 desert safari experience
Included: Professional driver

Not included

Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Cairo

1 h 30 min

Meet your private driver at your Cairo hotel.

Depart in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the 1.5-hour drive to Fayoum Oasis.
Tunis

one hour

Visit this charming pottery village known for its artisan crafts.

Explore local workshops and shop for unique pottery souvenirs.
Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)

one hour Admission included

Wadi Al-Hitan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Egypt’s Western Desert, about 150 km southwest of Cairo. It is world-famous for its fossilized remains of early whales, dating back 40–50 million years. These fossils show the evolution of whales from land to sea creatures.

The site lies within the Wadi El-Rayan Protected Area and features a unique desert landscape. It also hosts the Museum of Fossils and Climate Change, which displays rare fossils and explains climate history. Wadi Al-Hitan is a key destination for eco-tourism and scientific research.
Stop 4

one hour

Lake Qarun Visit

Enjoy the serene beauty of one of Egypt’s oldest natural lakes.

Take scenic photos and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
Wadi El-Rayan

1 h 30 min Admission included

Discover Egypt’s only waterfalls surrounded by scenic desert landscapes.

Enjoy a walk, take stunning photos, and explore the peaceful surroundings.
Fayoum Oasis

one hour Admission included

Traditional Egyptian Lunch
Fayoum Oasis

1 h 30 min Admission included

Return to Cairo

Relax during the scenic drive back to Cairo.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pyramids Island
Richard Pyramids Inn Hotel
Kemet Pyramids Inn
City Inn Alshwarbi Hotels
Solis Pyramids Hotel
Joanna Camp
Hor Moheb Hotel
Hotel Life
King Tout Hotel Pyramed View
Jana Pyramids View in 3
Alaaeldein Golden Pyramids
Farida Pyramids inn& Jacuzzi

and 1,960 more pickup points

Pickup is available from hotels in Cairo and Giza. The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Please wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup time.