Private Tour to Whales Valley & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Whales Valley
- Marvel at the stunning Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
- Enjoy a delicious local lunch in El Fayoum
- Experience Egypt's natural beauty up close
- Benefit from a knowledgeable private guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Cairo to El Fayoum
- Guided tour of Whales Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
- Lunch at a local restaurant in El Fayoum
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour date and time at least 24 hours in advance to ensure availability.
- Inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or preferences for the included lunch.
- Be aware that the tour involves walking and may include uneven terrain; appropriate footwear is recommended.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking and exploring natural sites.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Jeep Safari included if selected entry fees option
Traveler reviews
Valley of the Whales! 🐳
Hamad Sayed took us everywhere we wanted to see! He was friendly and we were provided with water, snacks and lunch. The white desert was beautiful and valley of the whales was an incredible thing to see! The jeep ride through the sand dunes was a thrill that we really enjoyed as well! They accommodated around our changed flight, helped with our bags and dropped us off at our hotel.
Wadi Hitan, Valley of the Whales in El Fayoum
Had a wonderful time with Hamad Sayed as our guide for day tour to Wadi Hitan and Valley of the Whales. Hamad and his driver greeted us at the airport for our pickup and even accommodated our delayed flight arrival to still do the tour later in the day. The highlight was riding the sand dunes in the Toyota Land Cruiser blasting Bedouin music. Phenomenal experience and seeing whale fossils also very cool. Highly recommend booking this tour!
Desert, Dunes, Whales, and Waterfalls!
One of the best tours I’ve experienced in years! But please be cautioned if you are prone to motion sickness or cannot tolerate vehicular risk. Yes, you see whale skeletons in the desert, Lake Qarun, and a pretty albeit polluted waterfall. Yes, you get served a delightful meal in a desert camp (glamp) sight while feral cats wait to pick through your leftovers. But by far the most exciting part of this tour for me was the vehicle safari. Windy, bumpy, not for the faint of heart, but riding in the back while an experienced driver surfs a Land Cruiser down dunes is not an experience to be missed. I also got a chance to skate surf down a dune at the end. Accept it: you will probably wipe out. 😊 My guide was Fares and my drivers were Yusuf and Mohammed. Thanks guys!
El Fayoum Day Trip with Abo Rakika
I had an amazing experience on my day trip to El Fayoum. Abo Rakika, my guide, was on time for pickup, took his time to explain all the sites to me, and is an amazing photographer haha. I enjoyed every step of the way and would highly highly recomment him to anyone looking to go on a similar trip.
You will love it!!!!!!!
This tour was an out of the box experience in Egypt. The day was very adventurous, hitting places not normally expected but highly recommended. The 4x4 sand dunes trip was awesome. The Oasis was beautiful and the lunch delicious. Hamada is an amazing guide and very attentive. Totally recommend this activity!