The 4 Best Egypt Whale Watching Tours

1.Cairo: Whale Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · from $150Our pick

Leave Cairo by private 4x4 for Tunis Village, Qarun Lake, Wadi El Rayan, and the UNESCO-listed Whale Valley. See ancient whale fossils, ride desert tracks, eat Egyptian food, sandboard, and visit Magic Lake. Guides such as Tigo, Sherif, and Haytham lead the experience.

“The day trip was great fun! We thoroughly enjoyed our day in the desert, doing the off-roading, seeing the whale skeletons and exploring some of the local oases. Pick up was prompt and well-communicated and the day was very well organized.”

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2.Valley of Whales and Wadi El Rayan Water Falls Day Tour from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $90Best value

Leave Cairo at 7:00 AM for Fayoum’s Tunis Village, Lake Qarun, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, and the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Whales. A private driver handles hotel transfers and photos, while a 4x4 ride, lunch, bottled water, and entry fees are included in the advertised package.

“We had an exciting ride in a 4x4 to travel to the valley of the whales. It is a unique experience to see fossils in both outdoor and indoor! The view of the desert is stunning! Both the magic lake and the water fall are beautiful. Our guide was nice and he helped us to take many great photos!”

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3.Fayoum Oasis Tour Hidden Gem Wadi El Rayan & Valley of the Whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $130Top rated

Leave Cairo for Fayoum’s Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls and Wadi Al-Hitan, where ancient whale fossils lie in the desert. You get private hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a 4x4 ride, lunch, entrance fees, and a guide. Guides have included Khaled, Aya, Eslam, Islam, and Tolva.

“Imádjuk a természetet, ezért nagyon jó választás volt nekünk ez a program. Csodálatos volt a sivatag, az ősi bálnák és más állatok fosszíliái, az élettel és színekkel teli oázisok, a rengeteg madár. A legjobb viszont a vezetőn volt! Khaled Al Faramawy a legkedvesebb embRead more”

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4.Private Tour To Fayoum Oasis, Valley Of The whales & Wadi Al Rian From Cairo.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $220

Spend about 9 to 10 hours with a private guide and driver exploring Fayoum Oasis, Tunisian Village, Qarun Lake, Wadi El Rayan, Mudawara Mountain, and Valley of the Whales. Breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, Cairo transfers, and a 4WD Jeep ride are included.

“We had a first rate tour guide. His name was Emr. The site was beautiful. We enjoyed the hike as well as visiting the oasis and the waterfalls. Even got a chance to try a little sand surfing.”

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