Fayoum Desert Day Trip: Whale Valley, Magic Lake & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
Fossil whales, desert lakes, and Egypt's only waterfalls, all in one day from Cairo
From 55 USD / person
About this activity
Full-day 4x4 desert trip from Cairo to Fayoum's Whale Valley fossils, Magic Lake dunes, and the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls.
Full description
A full-day desert trip from Cairo to the Fayoum region, covering Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley), a UNESCO fossil site with 40-million-year-old whale skeletons, the golden dunes of Magic Lake, and the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- 4x4 vehicle for the desert sections
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Not included
- Wadi Al-Hitan entry fee
- Tipping for guide and driver (optional)
About this activity
9 hours
Up to 10 people
Desert Adventures
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
4x4 vehicle for the desert sections
English-speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Highlights
- ✓See real 40-million-year-old whale fossils at UNESCO-listed Wadi Al-Hitan
- ✓Visit the golden dunes of Magic Lake
- ✓See Egypt's only natural waterfalls at Wadi El Rayan
- ✓4x4 desert transport included
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Early morning hotel pickup
- 2 Visit Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)
- 3 Visit the dunes of Magic Lake
- 4 See the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls
- 5 Return to Cairo
Why Choose This Tour
A real UNESCO fossil site, not a replica
Genuine 40-million-year-old whale skeletons, plus Egypt's only natural waterfalls, in one trip.
Trip Essentials
Duration
9 hours
Location
Cairo, Egypt
Safety
Professional guides & equipment
Payment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
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