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Free cancellation available
Price is RM 388 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Escape the crowds and discover a completely different side of Egypt on this unforgettable overnight adventure into the White Desert. This is not just a tour — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime journey into some of the most surreal landscapes on Earth.

    Travel deep into the Western Desert in a private 4x4, exploring iconic locations like the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and the breathtaking Valley of Agabat. As the day ends, experience the true magic of the desert with a stunning sunset, followed by a traditional Bedouin dinner and overnight camping under a sky full of stars.

    Unlike standard group tours, this experience offers a more personal and authentic connection with nature, guided by local desert experts who know the land for generations. You’ll have the freedom to enjoy quiet moments, take incredible photos, and fully immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of the desert.

Activity location

  • Cairo
    • Cairo, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cairo
    • Cairo, Egypt

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Sharing Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
RM 388.12 x 2 AdultsRM 776.24
Total
Price is RM 776.24

PrivateTour

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

PrivateTour
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
RM 857.96 x 2 AdultsRM 1,715.92
Total
Price is RM 1,715.92

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    1 night camping
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to protected areas
  • Inclusions
    Dinner
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast
  • Inclusions
    Mineral water & soft drinks
  • Inclusions
    Pickup & drop-off from Cairo or Giza
  • Inclusions
    Sandboarding experience
  • Inclusions
    Camping equipment (tent, mattress, blankets)
  • Exclusions
    Tipping

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Bahariya Oasis – Black Desert – White Desert Camp

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: overnight camping experience under the stars.

Cairo

  • 4h
Your journey begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Cairo in a air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 4 hours to Bahariya Oasis, where your desert adventure starts. Upon arrival, meet your desert guide and switch to a 4x4 vehicle to begin exploring the Western Desert.

Black Desert

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Start with a visit to the Black Desert, known for its unique volcanic hills, followed by a stop at El Hez Village to relax near a natural cold spring.

Bahariya Oasis

  • 1h
Continue to the famous Crystal Mountain, a natural formation of sparkling quartz crystals, then drive through the breathtaking Valley of Agabat, one of the most beautiful desert landscapes in Egypt.

Valley of Agabat

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
through the breathtaking Valley of Agabat, one of the most beautiful desert landscapes in Egypt

White Desert

  • 10h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive at the White Desert National Park, where you’ll explore its iconic white chalk formations shaped by wind over thousands of years.

White Desert

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a magical sunset, followed by a traditional Bedouin dinner and an overnight camping experience under the stars.

Day 2: Day 2: Sunrise – White Desert – Return to Cairo

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

White Desert

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Wake up early to witness a stunning desert sunrise and enjoy breakfast in the peaceful surroundings. Take a short walk to explore more of the White Desert and capture unforgettable photos. Optional sandboarding is also available for some extra fun.

Bahariya Oasis

  • 5h
Afterward, return to Bahariya Oasis, then transfer back to Cairo by private vehicle (approx. 4 hours), ending your journey at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Cairo
    • Cairo, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cairo
    • Cairo, Egypt

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