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Escape the city for a day in Fayoum, Egypt's green oasis in the desert. Visit the only waterfalls in Egypt at Wadi El Rayan, take in the view over the lakes and dunes, try sandboarding down the golden sand and enjoy a hearty lunch before the drive back to Cairo. - Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned van from Giza Pyramids area, Hadayek Al-Ahram, Dokki, Zamalek and Downtown Cairo - Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, desert viewpoints and sandboarding on the dunes - Lunch, bottled water and a friendly English-speaking guide included - Choose your level: Standard (shared group), Premium (adds a boat ride and Bedouin tea) or Luxury (a private car and guide for your group only) - The Wadi El Rayan protected area entrance fee is USD 10 per person, paid on site by cash or card.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup and drop-off from hotels and homes in these areas only: Giza Pyramids area (Nazlet El-Semman), Hadayek Al-Ahram (Pyramids Gardens), Dokki, Zamalek and Downtown Cairo (Tahrir Square). Pickup is usually between 7:00 and 7:30 am; we will confirm the exact time on WhatsApp the day before.
Itinerary
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1Wadi El-Rayan
After hotel pickup, enjoy a scenic drive of about 2.5 hours to the Wadi El Rayan Protected Area in Fayoum. See the only waterfalls in Egypt and the lakes surrounded by golden dunes, a perfect place for photos. Premium and Luxury guests also take a boat ride on the lake. The protected area fee (USD 5) is paid on site.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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Hike up El Modawara Mountain for wide views over the lakes, dunes and oasis, then head to the dunes for sandboarding. Lunch of grilled chicken, rice and salad follows (Premium and Luxury guests also enjoy Bedouin tea and snacks at a desert camp), before the scenic drive of about 2.5 hours back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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