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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

4.9 (413) Desert Adventures Cairo 9 hours
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. 1 Early morning hotel pickup
  2. 2 Visit Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)
  3. 3 Visit the dunes of Magic Lake
  4. 4 See the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls
  5. 5 Return to Cairo
Download Itinerary (PDF)

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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