Cairo Fayum Oasis 4x4 Desert Safari

Explore Fayum Oasis with a 4x4 desert safari from Cairo. Visit Qarun Lake, Wadi Rayan, and enjoy sandboarding on stunning sand dunes.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Faiyum Oasis - Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a pleasant 100-minute journey to the Wadi El Rayan Desert.
    Upon arrival, take in the breathtaking views of the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls nestled in the heart of the desert. Marvel at the impressive cascades of water that stand…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Dune bashing in 4*4 vehicle
  • Sand boarding session
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Day Tour to El Fayoum begins with a pickup from your hotel at 07:00 AM. You’ll drive from Cairo to El Fayoum, which takes about an hour. Upon arrival, you’ll switch to a 4x4 vehicle to start your journey to Wadi Rayan. This village, perched on a hill overlooking a large saltwater lake, offers a breathtaking view of the desert’s edge on the opposite side…

Location
Faiyum Oasis
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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K8199wvchristinah
Feb 16, 2026
Epic Fayoum Day Sherif is the Best! - Wow, what a blast! This 4x4 Fayoum safari with sand surfing and waterfalls was pure magic. Dunes, waterfalls in the desert, sliding down like kids so much fun! Big cheesy thanks to our superstar guide Sherif! you’re the desert king! Super fun, super safe, super nice. Made the whole day unforgettable. ❤️ Do this tour you won’t regret
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Nancymg7072jb
Feb 6, 2026
An experience to remember! - I've always dreamed of going on a desert safari in Egypt and Alba Tours made my dream come true!! Mostafa was the perfect guide and it was such an incredible experience. And the views, I swear, pictures don't do them any justice. I had so much fun and time absolutely flew by!
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Oliviamb4803oe
Feb 5, 2026
Amazing Day Trip! - We had such a great time on this tour, The desert drive was exciting, sandboarding was fun, and the waterfalls were beautiful. Everything was well organized and relaxed. Special thanks to our guide Shrief, he really was friendly, professional, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!
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Goldenn2026
Feb 1, 2026
Such a Fun and Unique Experience! - Thanks Alba Tours team! Everything was well organized and enjoyable. The desert safari was exciting, sandboarding was really fun, and the waterfalls were beautiful. The guide was friendly and helpful, and the whole day felt relaxed and well planned. Definitely worth it!
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K8199wvchristinah
Jan 23, 2026
Amazing Fayum Desert Adventure! - This Fayum Oasis 4×4 desert safari was an incredible experience from start to finish. The pickup was on time, the drive was comfortable, and the desert adventure was so much fun. Dune bashing and sandboarding were real highlights, and the views across the desert were stunning. Visiting the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls was a beautiful bonus and a great photo stop. Our guide was friendly and professional, and the lunch was tasty. Perfect mix of adventure and nature!! highly recommended!
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Nolan
Jan 19, 2026
Great day trip - Great experience in the desert! Fun way to break up a trip from pyramids, temples and tombs. Sherif was an amazing guide!
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B2116xkkatrinam
Jan 19, 2026
Perfect Day in the Desert! - What an amazing experience! The dunes were stunning, the 4×4 ride was exciting, and sandboarding was so much fun. The waterfalls were a great spot for photos, and our guide made the whole trip smooth and enjoyable. Great value and a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommended!
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Trip24668631798
Jan 16, 2026
Unforgettable Adventure! - This tour was one of the highlights of our Egypt trip! The desert safari was thrilling, especially the 4×4 ride and sandboarding down the dunes. The visit to the waterfalls was a beautiful surprise — such a unique contrast to the desert. Our guide was friendly, helpful, and made sure we had a great time. Lunch at the camp was tasty and relaxing. Highly recommended for anyone looking for fun and adventure!
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Go65081194726
Jan 14, 2026
Amazing Experience! - This tour was incredible from start to finish. The guide was so friendly, professional, and made the whole day smooth and fun, The 4×4 desert ride was exciting, sandboarding was a blast, and the views were unreal. The waterfalls were beautiful and lunch was delicious. Truly one of the best experiences we had in Egypt highly recommended!
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Wendy_m
Mar 20, 2026
Faiyum Oasis is worth the drive & Ahmed was great! - Joining up with Ahmed our guide and driver through The White Desert of Faiyum Oasis made the experience worth the drive to get there. Once we reached the meeting location, we switched from a small car to a 4x4 and went off road. There were several stops to take in the scenery & all were beautiful. The first stop at Lake Qaraoun both peaceful & beautiful. Then hitting the dunes to our next stop, at Wadi El Rayan waterfall(s), there are actually 5 falls in close proximity which made for a few great photos. Back to some more riding around the dunes. Our boys were sure we would not make it up the big hills, of course we did. We climbed to the highest peaks & took in the view of the valley & Magic Lake below. Next we descended to Magic Lake for a bit of wading in the water. The last stop was at a Bedouin village where our boys went Sandboarding & we had the most delicious traditional Bedouin lunch. It was time to return to the meeting location & return to Giza. Ahmed was a very courteous and kind man, we throughly enjoyed our time with him. Our drive to The White Desert was very uncomfortable; we were in a small car with 3 adults and our teenage sons who are over 6 ft tall. It is a two hour drive from Cairo to the meet up location. So make sure that the transportation fits your group size. The car we were in would fit 4 but with 5 (including the driver) it was an unpleasant trip.
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From $140
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).