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🐪 Desert & Adventure· 📍 Giza, Egypt

Escape to Fayoum: Adventure with Sandboarding, Hiking & more!

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Escape to Fayoum: Adventure with Sandboarding, Hiking & more!
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Duration
7 hours - 8 hours
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Languages
Arabic, English
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

You’ll explore the natural highlights of Egypt’s Wadi El Rayan Natural Reserve, including the country’s only waterfalls. Along the way you’ll hike to the summit of El Modawara Mountain, where panoramic views of the surrounding oasis and desert landscapes unfold. The trip also includes time in Ras el Helal to try sandboarding on its towering dunes, giving a mix of gentle hiking and active adventure. A cooked lunch is provided, typically featuring grilled chicken with rice, potatoes and salad, followed by Bedouin tea. The experience ends with a scenic drive back to Cairo. This tour is well suited to nature lovers and anyone seeking an outdoor adventure amid Egypt’s unique desert and oasis scenery.

How this compares

Giza · 151 Desert & Adventure · typical ~2,423 EGP · 4,969 EGPpremium pick

Highlights

  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • BBQ grilled chicken dinner with rice and more
  • Transport from selected areas by air-conditioned car
  • Entrance fees
  • Tipping

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
7 hours - 8 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Tour guide · Bottled water · BBQ grilled chicken dinner with rice and more · Transport from selected areas by air-conditioned car
4,969 EGP/ per person
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