Don't think twice, book this tour!
Had a fantastic day with Osama! Such a wonderful experience and I felt like we did so much. Riding the top of the dunes through the desert was such a fun and memorable experience. The Valley of the Whales was so educational and fascinating to see. The lake and waterfalls were gorgeous, and I enjoyed trying my hand at sand surfing. We all enjoyed the day and felt like we had such a unique day in the desert. Osama was an amazing guide and would highly recommend him!
Cathleen_R · Apr 2024 · via Viator
Best experience in Egypt
I would recommend this tour to EVERYONE visiting Egypt. The experience of the desert and Wadi el Hitan was unique and powerful. Mahmoud went above and beyond to make sure I got the best possible experience. If you want to see and experience Egypt at its best, take this tour.
AG852013 · Jan 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Acqua multicolore e Deserto Bianchissimo
Bellissima esperienza, accogliente l'oasi ed emozionante il percorso con la jeep per raggiungere la valle delle Balene , ottimo pranzo ritornati all'oasi e poi uno spettacolare pomeriggio tra le acque dei laghi vicini fino alle cascate .
Luca_B · Dec 2023 · via Viator
Lugares increíbles, pero poca información
La experiencia podría haber sido de 5 estrellas, pero no fue del todo buena por la falta de información durante el tour. Teniendo en cuenta que gran parte de la excursión es en un vehículo por el desierto y 2 desconocidos (conductor y guía), puede dar un poco de respeto o miedo y eso se solucionaría si la información durante el viaje fuese más continua y anticipándose a lo que vas a ver o a dónde te diriges. Nuestro guía tenía el español poco fluido y durante la excursión nos dio pocos datos de los sitios que visitábamos. Era la segunda vez que visitaba estos lugares, por lo que creo que no estaba lo suficientemente preparado para hacer de guía. El chico era muy simpático y hospitalario, pero aún le faltaba rodaje.
Creo que la culpa de esto la tiene la agencia que asigna al guía, ya que si no tienes una persona adecuada para realizarlo, debes poner que el idioma elegido sea el inglés o no ofertar la excursión. Al final estás pagando un servicio bastante elevado económicamente y lo que se espera es que todo sea excelente.
Los lugares que se visitan, eso sí, son espectaculares. El camino en 4x4 por el desierto, los lagos, las cascadas, el Valle de las Ballenas... son parajes increíbles. También fue muy buena la hospitalidad de todo el personal del campamento del desierto donde se come, se toma un té o se hace sandboarding.
Repito: dado el precio de la excursión, solo podría recomendarla si te asegurasen de que todo es excelente, y no fue el caso.
Javier_C · Dec 2023 · via Viator
Top class service from EMO, Islam and the drivers
This was a lovely expedition. The pick up was on time, actually we were a bit late but Islam and Yahia kindly waited for us. We visited all sights and got everything in the package , guided tour, adventure, kindness and generosity. We had water all the time, the food was lovely. The drivers are very skilled and very safe, they made the journey very enjoyable. Islam is a very nice and kind person who is aware of what he does. He added a lot more to our journey that sight seeing. Thanks to Islam , Yahia and the two 4x4 drivers who I sadly forgot their names. Staff at the camp were excellent and provided us with cold and hot drink in addition to a very delicious lunch. I would definitely recommend EMO and I look forward Elton food more activities with them.
abdelaal_a · Nov 2023 · via Viator
A must to do in Egypt!
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 going, no pushing any purchases or side activities, always asking if we were ok, giving us time to read and see the museum of climate change, this was very educational before going to see the open air museum... the landscape is breathtaking! The waterfalls and the magic lake absolutely beautiful! Fun trip in 4 wheeler, sandboarding, and a delicious Bedouin meal, tasty and healthy all done with organic ingredients.
Milagros_P · Oct 2023 · via Viator
Enjoyable day.
Our day was well organised and our guide was informative and fun. Everything ran smoothly and the whole day was an enjoyable experience. Something different which added to our holiday.
Lisa_B · Aug 2023 · via Viator
Satalana!
This was a very good experience out in the Egyptian desert. The natural sites are amazing and it feels very special to see and swim in an Oasis. The sand dune ride in the 4x4 was awesome, leading up to the valley of the whales and its unique natural history. Food was delicious and the camp was great. What would make this a 5-star experience would be if the guide provided more information about the area throughout the journey and more details on the desert itinerary so we could pack a second bag with everything we need in the 4x4.
Ricardo_R · Jul 2023 · via Viator
Great day trip from Cairo
We did a full day trip from Cairo with EmoTours. I saw some of the negative reviews, but we had nothing but a great experience. They were prompt at pick up at our hotel early morning and we had cold water in the van. We stopped for tea at the camp before starting our adventure of the valley and the desert. Wear your swimsuit if you want to swim in the Magic Lake (or at least shorts if you want to wade in). We enjoyed a basic, but filling lunch at the camp site when we finished. We had read other reviews that told us the lunch was served late (2-3pm) so we came prepared with lots of extra water and snacks to tide us over until then. It's amazing to see all the whale bones in the middle of the desert (and think the museum ticket, which is an extra $10 pp is worth it). The waterfall was a bit of a let down, but still seeing the touristy site in the middle of the desert was cool. I'd recommend this trip if you don't have time to do the White Desert (or don't have the desire to camp in the desert overnight).
jlentz24 · Jul 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Favourite tour of the trip
This tour was incredible. We enjoyed it so much and are so glad we did it!
It was incredible getting out of Cairo and into the desert and seeing the beautiful landscape.
We drove by normal car to a camp inside the national Park (about 1.5 hrs), where we swapped into a 4wd which drove us to the Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) museum.
We had a really good amount of time at the museum, starting off by watching a short video (really helpful to teach you the evolution behind it), then walked around the museum (it wasn't too big but had a lot to see), then going outside to walk through all the fossils and sites. It's all very well layed out and clearly marked. Most people walk to the first 10 sites, but I recommend going a few further as one of them (maybe #12?) takes you up high to a lookout for a beautiful view over the valley.
After this we did some more 4wding to another beautiful view and then to the lake. Again we had ample time at every stop to take it all in and get photos etc. At the lake we had time to go in for a swim if we wanted, or just wade out a bit (which is what we did)
We then went to the waterfalls, which were very crowded (you can get there by normal car plus a lot of big tour buses also take groups there). However we were still able to find a nice quiet spot to have a look and get some photos.
We then headed back to the camp where we rested a bit and had lunch (we are vegan so had rice with a vegetable stew and some salad, which was very nice and there was a lot of it!).
The 4wd was so much fun and our driver was very experienced. He took us some nerve-wracking places, but it was all great fun and got us some beautiful views.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, we really enjoyed our time with him.
Kate_M · May 2023 · via Viator
