Overnight Camping at Wadi ElHitan
2 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Al-Fayoum Oasis tours, Al Fayyum, Egypt
Stop At: Al-Fayoum Oasis tours, Fayoum , Taha Hussien Street Fayoum, Al Fayyum 63121 Egypt
The tour guide & the driver will meet you in the early morning in your hotel’s lobby then you will travel to the oasis town of Fayoum which was the main place of worship of the crocodile god, Sobek. You would Wander Qaroon Lake the largest lake in the entire country, 45 meters below sea level. it’s also considered the oldest natural lake in the world. You will watch there a magnificent scenery of the winter immigrated birds around the lake and the different kinds of fruits and vegetables.Then you will stop to have lunch. You would continue your adventure and visit “Wadi al-Rayan” which is designated a Protected Area in 1989. It’s an amazing destination for a soft adventure day trip. You can swim in the lakes, jump off the water or just enjoy the terrific natural scenery there.
After that, you will continue your way towards Wadi Hitan area to start camping, Enjoy the Barbecue dinner, and watch the magnificent scenery of the sky full of stars. Then you will stay there overnight.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Enjoy and watch the magnificent scenery of the sky full of stars. Then you will stay there,Camp and overnight
Day 2: Explore, Qarun lake, Wadi El Rayan, Wadi El Hitan and the magic lake.
Stop At: Wadi El-Rayan, 65 km southwest of Faiyum city 80 km west of the Nile River, Al Fayyum Egypt
In the morning, after breakfast, you will visit the Valley of Whales “Wadi Hitan”. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005, for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of Whale. See fossils up to 200 million years old, from when the desert was covered in water. The most conspicuous fossils are the skeletons and bones of whales and sea cows. The fossils of whales vary from single bones to entire skeletons, and a number of partial skeletons are currently on display in the public part of the park.
Then ending this great trip and moving to visit Mudawara Mountain which is located only a couple of hundred meters to the south of Wadi El Rayan Road. It is more of a rock formation than a true mountain, its layered appearance is beautiful, with a certain symmetry to the feature that draws your gaze to it. After that you will be transferred back to your hotel
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Al-Fayoum Oasis tours, Al Fayyum, Egypt
Stop At: Al-Fayoum Oasis tours, Fayoum , Taha Hussien Street Fayoum, Al Fayyum 63121 Egypt
The tour guide & the driver will meet you in the early morning in your hotel’s lobby then you will travel to the oasis town of Fayoum which was the main place of worship of the crocodile god, Sobek. You would Wander Qaroon Lake the largest lake in the entire country, 45 meters below sea level. it’s also considered the oldest natural lake in the world. You will watch there a magnificent scenery of the winter immigrated birds around the lake and the different kinds of fruits and vegetables.Then you will stop to have lunch. You would continue your adventure and visit “Wadi al-Rayan” which is designated a Protected Area in 1989. It’s an amazing destination for a soft adventure day trip. You can swim in the lakes, jump off the water or just enjoy the terrific natural scenery there.
After that, you will continue your way towards Wadi Hitan area to start camping, Enjoy the Barbecue dinner, and watch the magnificent scenery of the sky full of stars. Then you will stay there overnight.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Enjoy and watch the magnificent scenery of the sky full of stars. Then you will stay there,Camp and overnight
Day 2: Explore, Qarun lake, Wadi El Rayan, Wadi El Hitan and the magic lake.
Stop At: Wadi El-Rayan, 65 km southwest of Faiyum city 80 km west of the Nile River, Al Fayyum Egypt
In the morning, after breakfast, you will visit the Valley of Whales “Wadi Hitan”. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005, for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of Whale. See fossils up to 200 million years old, from when the desert was covered in water. The most conspicuous fossils are the skeletons and bones of whales and sea cows. The fossils of whales vary from single bones to entire skeletons, and a number of partial skeletons are currently on display in the public part of the park.
Then ending this great trip and moving to visit Mudawara Mountain which is located only a couple of hundred meters to the south of Wadi El Rayan Road. It is more of a rock formation than a true mountain, its layered appearance is beautiful, with a certain symmetry to the feature that draws your gaze to it. After that you will be transferred back to your hotel
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- 1x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Overnight accommodation
- Entry/Admission - Al-Fayoum Oasis tours
- Entry/Admission - Wadi El-Rayan
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
45%
Aquatic
20%
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