El Fayoum Oasis & Wadi El Rayan — Nature Day Trip
From $90 / person
Fayoum is a large oasis near the pyramids featuring diverse natural landscapes including green spaces, lakes, and waterfalls. The region is home to Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing ancient whale fossils, and the only natural waterfalls in Egypt at Wadi El Rayan. Private guided tours explore these locations via air-conditioned 4WD […]
Fayoum is a large oasis near the pyramids featuring diverse natural landscapes including green spaces, lakes, and waterfalls. The region is home to Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing ancient whale fossils, and the only natural waterfalls in Egypt at Wadi El Rayan.
Private guided tours explore these locations via air-conditioned 4WD vehicles. Itineraries include visits to Lake Qarun, Magic Lake, and the traditional waterwheels of Fayoum city. These nature-focused trips typically cover hotel transportation, entrance fees, and lunch provided by the lake.
One hour from the pyramids, a completely different Egypt awaits. Fayoum is Egypt’s largest oasis — a green paradise with lakes, waterfalls and 40-million-year-old whale fossils in the desert. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers.
What’s Included
- Private English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- All entrance fees
- Lunch by the lake
- Bottled water
Highlights
- Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls — Egypt’s only natural waterfall
- Wadi El Hitan (Whales Valley) — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Lake Qarun — ancient lake in the desert
- Magic Lake (Qarun region)
- Waterwheel village of Fayoum city
Children's Policy
- ✦ Under 5 years — Free of charge (no museum entry or tour seat included).
- ✦ Ages 5–11 — 50% of adult price. Child museum entry fee applies.
- ✦ Ages 12 and above — Full adult price.
- · Please mention children's ages when booking so we can arrange the right vehicle size and pricing.
Cancellation Policy
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Free cancellation — up to 48 hours before the tour
Cancel at least 2 days before departure and pay nothing. -
Late cancellation — within 48 hours
50% of the tour price will be charged as a cancellation fee. -
No-show
Full tour price will be charged. No refund for no-shows without prior notice.
To cancel or modify your booking, please message us on WhatsApp as early as possible. We will confirm all changes in writing.
Experience Details
Price includes: museum entry, Pyramids ticket, private car, licensed guide & lunch.
Nile Felucca ride is optional — ask for price when booking.
- Duration Full Day (10 hrs)
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Departure 08:00 AM Other times available on request
- Pickup Pickup from Rosetta Pyramids Inn
- Guide Language Matches your booking language
- Group Size 2–6 people
- Difficulty Moderate
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