The 11 Best Waterfall Tours in Egypt

1.Sharm El Sheikh: Colored Canyon Jeep Tour with Blue Hole & Dahab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 470 reviews · from $25Our pick

Spend about eight hours crossing Sinai by air-conditioned vehicle and 4WD jeep, walking through Salama Canyon, snorkeling at Dahab’s Blue Hole, eating lunch by the Red Sea, and shopping in town. Guides such as Mohamed, Osama, and Safee have earned warm praise, but gear, entrance fees, and comfort at the beach facilities need careful planning.

“Firstly, we were the only 2 English speaking in the van, guide was happily talking and explaining in Italian and Spanish (I think), but they hardly spoke English. I asked to talk a bit louder, which he just ignored, so did not hear or understand 90% of what was said. Colored canRead more”

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2.Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $80Top rated

Leave Cairo for Al Fayoum with a private guide and driver. See Lake Qarun, Wadi El Rayan waterfall, Mudawara Mountain, dunes, and Medinet Madi, then eat lunch in or near Tunis Village. Guides such as Amr, Ali, and Megoo are regularly assigned, but the exact guide can vary.

“This was a great tour. I enjoyed my experience with Amr. The sand boarding was super fun along with the boat ride and feeding the gulls. The fresh tilapia for lunch was delicious and the restaurant had a beautiful well-kept kitty outside. Great view for a quick hike”

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3.From Cairo 4×4 Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, Waterfalls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · from $110

Leave Cairo or Giza around 8:00 AM for Fayoum’s Wadi El Rayan. Ride a 4x4 over soft dunes, try sandboarding, visit waterfalls, Mudawara Mountains, Qarun Lake, and color-changing Magic Lake, then eat barbecue lunch at a Bedouin camp. Guides such as Fares, Ahmed, Ryan, and Mohammed are praised for friendly help and photos.

“I highly recommend this excursion without hesitation. The landscapes are breathtaking. Our guide, Ali, was very friendly and taught us a lot. However, I advise you to be mindful of your belongings. Despite your trust in the driver, it's always best to keep your items with you at all times.”

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4.Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $99

Travel from Cairo to Fayoum with a private guide and driver, visiting Lake Qarun, Fayoum’s museum, Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, and a local restaurant. Guides such as Galal, Henry, Mahmoud Badr, and Osama have earned praise for clear history talks and thoughtful service.

“Galal and his driver were absolutely great on this day tour. The weather was not exactly cooperating, so due to high winds we were not able to enjoy the boat ride of the lake, but nonetheless the tour through the Faiyum Oasis and waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan were an adventure worth seeing. Galal ensured a more relaxing, laid-back atmosphere for the entire tour, which was a nice change from the busy rush of tours in Cairo.”

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5.From Cairo: Desert Safari, Waterfalls, Sand boarding and Camel ride with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $130

Leave Cairo or Giza for Wadi El Rayan National Park, where you’ll see desert waterfalls, ride a camel, climb the dunes on a 4x4, and try sandboarding. A Bedouin camp serves barbecue lunch or dinner with tea. Guides such as Hussein, Hassan, Abdullah, and Amr have earned special praise.

“Not as described. Was told there was an Atv park to do the 1hr ride. Turns out it’s just a 30 min ride at 5 mph down a street and back with no views. Ride 200 yards down a lake to take a picture where the owners of quads tried taking a break. Sandboarding was down a small dune that was 20 feet long. Only reason it’s not 1 star is because the tour guide was good”

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6.From Cairo: Whale Valley and Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Tour

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

Leave Cairo in a private air-conditioned 4x4 for Tunis Village, Qarun Lake, Wadi El Rayan, Whale Valley, sandboarding, and Magic Lake. Guides including Tigo, Sherif, and Haytham lead the day in several languages. Add an overnight desert camp for underground Chicken Mandi and breakfast with Feteer Meshaltet.

“Amazing day. Worth every Penny. Tour guide was brilliant and driver too! Drive though the desert was nothing like you have ever seen before and the 4x4 driver was fantastic. Unesco World heritage site of was great with amazing surroundings. Lunch at a local camp was tasty and very welcoming. Thank you for a great day! We would recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $90

Leave Cairo at 7:00 AM for Tunis Village, Lake Qarun, Wadi El Rayan, and UNESCO-listed Wadi Al Hitan. Your private driver handles the long desert route, photos, bottled water, a 4x4 safari, lunch, and entry fees, with guides such as Mahmoud, Osama, or Moamen depending on the booking.

“If you come to Egypt, this trip its a must! A very different experience, such a mellow day to rest of Cairo madness! Our trip was with Emo tours, excellent punctuality, but had ( so sorry I'm not sure how to spell his name) was a great guide, easy gRead more”

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8.Dahab Safari from Sharm El-Sheikh: Canyon Salama & Blue Hole

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Travel from Sharm El-Sheikh to Dahab for Blue Hole snorkeling, a Bedouin lunch, a 20-minute camel ride, and a jeep trip through the colorful 800-meter Canyon Salama. Bring your passport, sturdy shoes, dry clothes, and money for extras. The $70 price includes transfers, lunch, fees, and equipment-free snorkeling access.

“Moltissime location suggestive ben collegate che offrono una gran bella giornata, faticosa ma che vale la pena affrontare”

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9.Fayoum Oasis Tour to Karanis, Qarun Lake, Wadi El Rian Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $105

Leave Cairo by private, air-conditioned minivan for a 9-hour Fayoum Oasis day trip with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Karanis and its museum, cruise Lake Qarun, see Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, and stop for a local lunch. Hossam is one named guide.

“Visiting Fayoum was a nice day out of Cairo, and Hossam was great about answering all of our questions. The lunch with the family was very good, but the bathroom was wet and there was no toilet paper so come prepared.”

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10.Ras Abu Gallum & Blue Hole Snorkel Safari by Jeep and camel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $58

From Dahab, you’ll ride by jeep to the Canyon, take a 10-minute camel ride to the Blue Hole, snorkel, eat lunch, then boat to Ras Abu Gallum for another snorkel stop. Guides such as Ahmed and Mohammed may lead the trip. Pickup, transport, lunch, tea, and basic gear are included.

“Our guides Ahmed and Mohammed put on an amazing tour! This was a fun filled, all day adventure. A must do and totally worth every penny. Ahmed spoke 4 languages fluently to accommodate all the guests, including Arabic, English, Italian, aRead more”

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11.Blue Hole Snorkeling Tour with lunch from Dahab

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $43

Spend about six hours exploring Dahab’s Blue Hole by Jeep, with snorkeling, lunch, entrance fees, and transport included. You can admire coral, reef fish, fossilized shoreline, and desert mountains, then return by car or camel. The group is limited to 15 people.

“This tour is a scam. The tour itself is cheap at US $ 20, but at the restaurant in the blue hole, 3 glasses of mango juice, 3 glasses of cola, 2 pairs of dive shoes, and 2 life jackets. Two wet suits were charged a total of US $ 80. Not Egyptian pound. OSKY restaurant. It's a driver and a companion. Please be careful about this travel agency. I definitely do not recommend it.”

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