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Get ready for an action-packed safari in Fayoum‘s desert!
Hop in a 4×4 jeep from Tunis Village and tackle rugged desert hills on your way to Wadi El-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), where ancient whale fossils tell incredible stories.
Feel the adrenaline rush as you try sandboarding down Wadi El-Rayan‘s golden dunes – it’s like snowboarding but on desert sand! Between the thrills, explore Tunis Village’s pottery workshops and soak in the stunning Qarun’s lake views.
Itineraries
6:00 AM
Hotel Pickup in Cairo
We’ll pick you up in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will give you a complete adventure briefing and safety check, plus provide bottled water and snacks for the road.
8:00 AM
Arrive at Tunis Village
A 4×4 Jeep will be waiting for you there to start the desert adventure. Receive safety gear including helmets and get final instructions for the day’s activities.
8:30 AM
4x4 Desert Adventure to Wadi El-Hitan
The real excitement starts! Navigate off-road through dramatic desert valleys, climb challenging hills, and ride over sand dunes. Stop at fossil sites in the Valley of Whales to see ancient whale skeletons preserved in the desert rock.
10:30 AM
Wadi El-Rayan Sandboarding
Strap on your sandboard and ride the golden dunes! All equipment is provided, and beginners get full instruction before hitting the slopes. Take time for photos at the nearby waterfalls – a rare sight in the desert.
12:00 PM
Lunch at Tunis Village
Refuel with a traditional Fayoum meal at a local restaurant. Perfect time to rest, use facilities, and share stories from your morning adventures.
1:00 PM
Tunis Village Exploration
Visit active pottery workshops and watch skilled artisans create beautiful ceramics. See live demonstrations of traditional techniques and browse the village for unique handmade souvenirs.
2:30 PM
Qarun's Lake
Take a peaceful lakeside walk to wind down from the high-energy activities. Great opportunity for birdwatching and enjoying the contrast between desert and water landscapes. Cold drinks available.
3:30 PM
Return to Cairo
Relaxing drive back to Cairo with a comfort break en route. Time to rest and reflect on your adventure-filled day.
6:00 PM
Hotel Drop-off
Arrive back at your Cairo hotel with memories of an epic desert adventure.
- Pick up and transportation services from/to your hotel
- All transfers are by a private A/C vehicle
- Private English-speaking Tour guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Shopping tours in Cairo
- All taxes & service charges
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tipping
Up to 5 years: FREE
Ages 6 to below 12 years: 50% of the adult price
Ages 12 and above: Full adult price
Yes you can receive a refund if you cancelled within 30 days before the tour start date but 10% will be deducted from the deposit you paid. However, if you cancelled within 2 days or less you will not receive a refund.
Yes, you can change the tour start date if there are at least 10 days remaining for the tour start date.
You can ask your embassy because there are countries that can take the visa upon arrival and there are other countries that need to apply first before traveling.
You can book any of our tours by clicking the book now button, filling an enquiry or sending us a message on our WhatsApp number.
We offer our tours in a various selection of languages like: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Chinese and Japanese. If you want a specific language that we don’t offer we will do our best to make it available.
We accept US Dollars, EUR, and GBP.
You can let us know if you want a specific time schedule.
You can pay online with an online payment link but the price will increase by 5% due to bank tax/commission or you can pay with your card with the machine the tour manager has on the tour.
Our tours are completely private. You (and your group) will be alone with our tour guide and the driver and there will be no other passengers with you.
