Wadi El Hitan & Desert Safari Trip From Cairo

Overview

An incredible journey through the heart of the Egyptian Sahara awaits you on the Wadi El Hitan & Desert Safari tour departing from Cairo.  All of our customers will receive the greatest treatment from Egypt Select Tours, the greatest travel company in Egypt, including a private safari guide and air-conditioned transportation while exploring the wonders of the magnificent Egyptian desert.  Our visitors will discover the breathtaking vistas, history, and character of Wadi El Hitan, a remarkable UNESCO Heritage site.  Discover fossils in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, experience the rush of adrenaline from dune bashing and sandboarding, take a leisurely camel ride in the desert, and unwind at the Bedouin camp while enjoying a delectable barbecue meal. Book this thrilling excursion and enjoy your time to the fullest.

Inclusion

  • Pick-up and drop-off services
  • Transfers by jeep 4×4
  • Entrance fees to the sights
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch meal during the tour

Excluded

  • Personal Expenses
  • Tipping

Itinerary

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Start your desert tour with pickup from your desired location in Cairo or Giza. Proceed to the mesmerizing Wadi El Hitan Fayoum by an air-conditioned vehicle. Once you reach the desert, walk around and witness the inspiring views of the valley.

Wadi El Hitan

Wadi El Hitan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and its name translates to 'Valley of Whales,' as you can see through the ancient breathtaking whale fossils here

Learn about the important stages of evolution from your professional guide. Try to spot the common wild animals unique to this area, such as African wildcat and Egyptian mongoose across the majestic Egyptian Sahara.

Then, get your thrill-seeking fix with dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, moving up and down the sandy dunes for around 1.5 hours. Next up, try some sandboarding and feel the ultimate thrill by Fastening the board to your feet and sliding down swiftly from the dune edge.

After that, enjoy a relaxing camel ride and calmly look out across the desert landscapes. Hold on to the camel and absorb the heartwarming wild desert scenery which feels like a portrait made in the heavens.

Lunch Time

Then, arrive at the Bedouin camp and savor a flavorful barbecue lunch.

Finish your safari and get dropped back at your chosen address in Cairo or Giza with the most entertaining and profound memories.

Meals: Lunch

Price Policy

All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway and without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.

Children Policy

The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.

  • Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
  • From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • Children aged 12 and over-travel at the same fare as adults.
Deposit

Once your itinerary is confirmed, we will collect 25% of the agreed final trip value as a deposit, which can be paid via Online Payment, PayPal, or Western Union.

Tipping

Tipping is part of the Egyptian culture to express one’s satisfaction with the good services provided to him by his duty staff. It would be nice to give it when you are satisfied with our services and if not then you don’t have to do it.

Cancellation Policy

Important Note: If your trip includes a domestic flight or a Nile cruise, know that there is no refund for the booking value in the event of cancellation of the trip according to the policy of Nile cruises and airlines companies.

  • 30 days before the trip 100% refund.
  • 20 days before the trip 50% refund.
  • 10 days before the trip no refund.
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