Valley of Whales and Wadi El Rayan Water Falls Day Tour from Cairo
4.8
49 Ratings
El Sayeda Zeinab
Escape the chaos of Cairo and embark on a breathtaking adventure to the Valley of Whales and Wadi El Rayan Water Falls. Discover ancient fossils and witness Egypt's only waterfall in a stunning desert landscape.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fayoum Oasis - After hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza by private air-conditioned vehicle, your day trip starts with the drive to Al-Fayoum Oasis, situated 65 miles (105 km) southwest of Cairo. Visit the third-largest lake in Egypt, Birket Qarun, about 49 miles (80 km) southwest of Cairo,
  • Wadi El-Rayan - This full-day tour will take you first to Wadi El Ryan, where you will see the Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in Egypt After that, travel to the Wadi Al Hitan protected area, also called the Valley of Whales. This is a paleontological site where some of the highest concentrations of early whale fossils have been found. Late lunch will be served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional photographer Driver
What's Not Included
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping
  • enter fees (optional)
  • Lunch (optional)
Additional Information

Step out from the hustle and bustle of Cairo and step into an adventure of stunning natural beauty with our Valley of Whales and Wadi El Rayan Water Falls tour. Experience a part of Egyptian history and nature that is often overlooked. Our day trip commences from Cairo and brings you face-to-face with the enigmatic desert whales in the Valley of Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan). It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that houses fossil remains of the last known kind of Archaeoceti, an ancient sub-order of whales.
Post this, we head to the Wadi El Rayan Water Falls- the only waterfall in Egypt. See the cascading water and take in the raw beauty of this spectacle. It is a sight of surging waters in the middle of a desert landscape that you don’t want to miss. Join us for this unique excursion that blends history, nature, and culture in a tapestry of unforgettable sights and experiences.

Location
1 Magles Al Shaeb
Magles Al Shaeb
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chunhei_w
May 11, 2024
A MUST-TRY journey with an unique experience! - We had an exciting ride in a 4x4 to travel to the valley of the whales. It is a unique experience to see fossils in both outdoor and indoor! The view of the desert is stunning! Both the magic lake and the water fall are beautiful. Our guide was nice and he helped us to take many great photos!
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Iflybp8
May 6, 2024
Such a fantastic day! - One of my absolute favorite days on my recent trips to Egypt. Our guide Osama was fantastic and we had such a fun day from dune crashing to sand surfing, Valley of the Whales, Magic Lake, the beautiful Waterfalls and everything in between. I would highly recommend this tour, it’s wonderful to get out of Cairo and see the countryside.
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Mari_l
Apr 30, 2024
The highlight of my entire holiday - The whole trip was fantastic. My guide for the day, Moamen, and the driver Bilal Ghan were both great. The trip into the desert was unforgettable. The driver in the desert camp, Hamadan was also very good. Of all the things I experienced during my holiday in Egypt, this trip was the highlight
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Cathleen_r
Apr 19, 2024
Don't think twice, book this tour! - Had a fantastic day with Osama! Such a wonderful experience and I felt like we did so much. Riding the top of the dunes through the desert was such a fun and memorable experience. The Valley of the Whales was so educational and fascinating to see. The lake and waterfalls were gorgeous, and I enjoyed trying my hand at sand surfing. We all enjoyed the day and felt like we had such a unique day in the desert. Osama was an amazing guide and would highly recommend him!
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Ag852013
Jan 20, 2024
Best experience in Egypt - I would recommend this tour to EVERYONE visiting Egypt. The experience of the desert and Wadi el Hitan was unique and powerful. Mahmoud went above and beyond to make sure I got the best possible experience. If you want to see and experience Egypt at its best, take this tour.
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Abdelaal_a
Nov 6, 2023
Top class service from EMO, Islam and the drivers - This was a lovely expedition. The pick up was on time, actually we were a bit late but Islam and Yahia kindly waited for us. We visited all sights and got everything in the package , guided tour, adventure, kindness and generosity. We had water all the time, the food was lovely. The drivers are very skilled and very safe, they made the journey very enjoyable. Islam is a very nice and kind person who is aware of what he does. He added a lot more to our journey that sight seeing. Thanks to Islam , Yahia and the two 4x4 drivers who I sadly forgot their names. Staff at the camp were excellent and provided us with cold and hot drink in addition to a very delicious lunch. I would definitely recommend EMO and I look forward Elton food more activities with them.
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Milagros_p
Oct 3, 2023
A must to do in Egypt! - If you come to Egypt, this trip its a must! A very different experience, such a mellow day to rest of Cairo madness! Our trip was with Emo tours, excellent punctuality, but had ( so sorry I'm not sure how to spell his name) was a great guide, easy going, no pushing any purchases or side activities, always asking if we were ok, giving us time to read and see the museum of climate change, this was very educational before going to see the open air museum... the landscape is breathtaking! The waterfalls and the magic lake absolutely beautiful! Fun trip in 4 wheeler, sandboarding, and a delicious Bedouin meal, tasty and healthy all done with organic ingredients.
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Lisa_b
Aug 2, 2023
Enjoyable day. - Our day was well organised and our guide was informative and fun. Everything ran smoothly and the whole day was an enjoyable experience. Something different which added to our holiday.
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Jlentz24
Jul 14, 2023
Great day trip from Cairo - We did a full day trip from Cairo with EmoTours. I saw some of the negative reviews, but we had nothing but a great experience. They were prompt at pick up at our hotel early morning and we had cold water in the van. We stopped for tea at the camp before starting our adventure of the valley and the desert. Wear your swimsuit if you want to swim in the Magic Lake (or at least shorts if you want to wade in). We enjoyed a basic, but filling lunch at the camp site when we finished. We had read other reviews that told us the lunch was served late (2-3pm) so we came prepared with lots of extra water and snacks to tide us over until then. It's amazing to see all the whale bones in the middle of the desert (and think the museum ticket, which is an extra $10 pp is worth it). The waterfall was a bit of a let down, but still seeing the touristy site in the middle of the desert was cool. I'd recommend this trip if you don't have time to do the White Desert (or don't have the desire to camp in the desert overnight).
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Ricardo_r
Jul 30, 2023
Satalana! - This was a very good experience out in the Egyptian desert. The natural sites are amazing and it feels very special to see and swim in an Oasis. The sand dune ride in the 4x4 was awesome, leading up to the valley of the whales and its unique natural history. Food was delicious and the camp was great. What would make this a 5-star experience would be if the guide provided more information about the area throughout the journey and more details on the desert itinerary so we could pack a second bag with everything we need in the 4x4.
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