Day trip

Experience an exciting adventure from Cairo with a thrilling 4x4 ride across the dunes. Enjoy a camel or horse ride, enjoy BBQ lunch, and visit El Rayan waterfalls, Mudawara Mountain, and Magic Lake.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, Arabic, German, French, Italian
Pickup included: See pickup & drop-off
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Tommi – Finland

Absolutely awesome experience in the desert. I would rate it with six stars if possible. I did not imagine this! A beautiful desert with a lot of unique features. My guide Ramy was unbelievably good and warm hearted guide and took care of everything imanigable. And the same compliments apply to my drivers. If you ever are in Cairo and have even a little bit of hunger for adventure, this is something you should not miss. And of course everything came with a specific and reliable communications from the company all the way.

Tommi – Finland

Eddie – Greece

Great experience we had so much fun. Ahmed was excellent helped us with everything!

Eddie – Greece

Itinerary

2 pickup location options:
Cairo, Giza District
Van
(2 hours)
Qarun Lake
Break time, Photo stop, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)
Wadi El Rayan
Photo stop, Visit, Coffee, Tea, Guided tour, Sandboarding, Dune bashing, Camel ride, Horse riding, Aerial view, Off-road adventure, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2.5 hours)
Jabal El Medawara
Break time, Photo stop, Dune bashing, Sightseeing, Aerial view, Off-road adventure, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (1 hour)
Magic Lake, Fayoum
Break time, Photo stop, Sightseeing, Swimming, Aerial view, Off-road adventure, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
Magic lake camp
Lunch, BBQ (1 hour)
FayoumVan
(3 hours)
2 drop-off locations:
Cairo, Giza District

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

See the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls amidst the sprawling desert
Capture delightful photos in the foreground of the Mudawara Mountains
Experience a dune drive on an exciting desert adventure
Slide along the soft desert sand during a thrilling sand boarding session
Visit Magic Lake and savor a delicious BBQ lunch at the desert camp

Full description

Your long-awaited experience begins with a convenient pick-up from your location in Cairo or Giza, following which you will head to Qarun Lake for a quick photo stop. Capture some memorable photographs against the backdrop of the lake before heading to the desert, where more adventures await you.

Then, get ready to enjoy the desert adventure. Board the 4X4 car for some dune drive and experience the excitement as the car glides through yellow, soft sand. After riding over the dunes, stop to enjoy some sandboarding.

If you are lucky, catch glimpses of desert wildlife in the area such as the slender-horned gazelle. Then we will take you to Wadi El Rayan Lake, where you can admire a magnificent waterfall. Here you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride or horse ride along the shores of Wadi El Rayan Lake.

The experience continues as you head to Mudawara Mountain for a panoramic view of Wadi El Rayan Lake. Take some unforgettable pictures of this scenic location before moving on to the Magic Lake. Witness the spellbinding beauty of the lake that changes its color.

Next, you’ll make your way to a Bedouin desert camp. Relish the flavors of a delicious BBQ lunch in the calm atmosphere of the desert.

Once you are done with your lunch, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your location in Cairo or Giza
Egyptologist tour guide
Dune drive in 4X4 vehicle
Sandboarding session
Camel ride or Horse ride
Photo stop at Qarun Lake
Photo stop at Mudawara Mountains
Photo stop at Wadi Al Rayan waterfall
Photo stop at Magic Lake
BBQ lunch at a desert camp
Bottled water

Entry fees to Wadi El Rayan National Park
Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
Children under 2 years

Pickup & drop-off

0 - 60 minutes before the activity starts.

Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not available from Al Nasr City, Heliopolis, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, and 6th of October City. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pick-up time.

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Same as pickup points.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Dune bashing and sandboarding activities may be canceled in the case of bad weather conditions
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
The dune bashing portion of the activity is not suitable for toddlers, pregnant women, and people with back and heart problems
The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October City is available to book in the checkout process as an "Add on"
It is recommended to have international travel insurance for activities that are prone to risk, leading to serious injury, and are covered only by your insurance companies.
The entrance fee to Wadi El Rayan National Park USD 5 must be paid directly on-site in USD

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