Egypt · WHITE DESERT & OASIS TRIPS

The 15 Best White Desert & Oasis Trips

61 tours  ·  from $80 a head

Chalk stacks, black volcanic hills and a night in a tent five hours from Cairo. These 15 compare the overnight runs and the longer oasis loops on price, vehicle and how much of it is driving.

White & Black Desert tour 2 Days 1 night camping from Cairo. - Bahariya Oasis and the first meal
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White & Black Desert tour 2 Days 1 night camping from Cairo.

1.White & Black Desert tour 2 Days 1 night camping from Cairo.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $110Our pick

Spend two days crossing Egypt’s Black and White Deserts from Cairo by van and Toyota 4x4. Expect chalk formations, basalt hills, Crystal Mountain, sunset, sandboarding, a campfire dinner, star-filled skies, and a basic overnight camp. Guides may include Hazem, Badr, Mahmoud, Wahid, or Careem.

“Very nice trip and stunning nature, yet the pickup location was a challenge as the selected pickup point was different from the actual pickup location at very early time”

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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour - Black Desert: dark hills and rough volcanic rock
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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour

2.2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 2 days · from $205

You leave Cairo or Giza for Bahariya Oasis, then ride a 4x4 through the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and White Desert National Park. Expect sandboarding, a sulfur-water swim, dinner by the fire, and a night in a tent beneath the stars. Guide assignments vary, with Eslam, Bakr, Yaya, and Anas among the praised guides.

“Sharing about the sites..the different stops that were gorgeous! The brothers were so awesome (and the food at the desert camp was AMAZING). We traveled quite a ways so be prepared for that. The areas we stopped at were so beautiful and natural.”

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White & Black desert camping tour 2 Days 1 night From Cairo - Black Desert: dark hills before the white rocks
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White & Black desert camping tour 2 Days 1 night From Cairo

3.White & Black desert camping tour 2 Days 1 night From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $110

Leave Cairo early for a long but rewarding ride to Bahariya Oasis, then switch to a 4x4 for the Black Desert, Agabat Valley, sandboarding, sunset, and a night in the White Desert. Guides such as Mahmoud, Momo, Hazem, and Badr handle the driving, cooking, camp, and local stories. Meals are included, but park fees cost extra.

“Best experience. The owner will message you via whatsapp explaining the details of the trip and your pickup area and time, i like this because it is well organized. Camping in the desert under the stars is the best experience of this tour together with other tourist makes our desert night really fun with dancing and sumptuous dinner. Follow the tour guide on the allotted time for you to experience the whole trip.”

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Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo - The Cairo pickup and long ride south
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Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $80Best value

Travel from Cairo in a private air-conditioned van with a guide such as Amr, Megoo, Ali, or Mina. Visit Lake Qarun, Wadi El Rayan waterfall, Mudawara Mountain, Medinet Madi, and Tunis Village. Lunch, park tickets, a short boat trip, and 30 minutes of sandboarding are included.

“This was an amazing experience. Beautiful scenery. The guide was Ali. He was excellent A+. I would recommend 100% this tour if you love nature and countryside. The entire service was fantastic including transportation, food, activities and customer service given by the guide and driver. They were A+. Ali was my tour guide 👍”

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Siwa Oasis All inclusive 3 days Tour from Cairo or Giza - Day two: tombs, temples, salt water, and Siwan traditions
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Siwa Oasis All inclusive 3 days Tour from Cairo or Giza

5.Siwa Oasis All inclusive 3 days Tour from Cairo or Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · from $315

Travel privately from Cairo or Giza to Siwa with an air-conditioned vehicle, a desert 4x4 safari, sandboarding, salt-lake swimming, hot springs, historic sites, and two nights of accommodation. Guides such as Magdy, Hassan, Anton, and Mary have been praised for their care, though the long road journey requires stamina.

“Outstanding experience with Magdy and his team!!!! I was a bit jet lagged for the trip and I lost a pair of sunglasses and a variety of other unfortunate circumstances, but Magdy and his team saved the day every time, seamlessly without any fuss! Truly hospitable and professional.”

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White Desert - Overnight Tour - Day one: black hills, crystals, and Agabat Valley
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White Desert – Overnight Tour

6.White Desert – Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews

Set out from Bawiti with Mohammed and his Bedouin family for two days across Egypt’s Western Desert. You’ll visit the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and the White Desert, then camp under the stars with dinner by the fire. The trip ends at a hot spring, with meals, camping gear, guiding, and bus-station transfers included.

“Amazing experience with amazing crew. One of the best camping I’ve ever had and you should definitely try!”

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Siwa Oasis Tour All inclusive 3 Days Experience from Cairo&Giza - What the $319 price really covers
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Siwa Oasis Tour All inclusive 3 Days Experience from Cairo&Giza

7.Siwa Oasis Tour All inclusive 3 Days Experience from Cairo&Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $319

Travel from Cairo to Siwa with a private guide and driver, then float in salt lakes, swim at Cleopatra’s Pool, sandboard across the Great Sand Sea, visit ancient sites, and watch desert sunsets. Guides such as Amn, Mo, Aya, Mahmoud, and Mazen have been praised for careful driving, local knowledge, photos, and warm service.

“This tour was an unforgettable journey through Siwa’s breathtaking landscapes and rich culture. Floating in the tranquil Salt Lake, relaxing in the hot springs, and enjoying the calm waters of Cleopatra’s Pool were highlights of the trip. The desert safari with Aiman—our adventRead more”

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Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo - Lake Qarun: birds, salt water, and a wide view
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Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo

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

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

You’ll leave Cairo with a guide and private driver for Fayoum Oasis, Lake Qarun, the Fayoum museum, Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, and a short felucca ride. Guides such as Galal, Henry, Mahmoud Badr, and Osama have earned praise for clear history lessons and friendly service. Lunch, park fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“Good guide, interesting fort, and fun boat ride (he let us play with the boat). Our lunch was enjoyable.”

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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure - Crystal Mountain and the Agabat Route
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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure

9.2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · 2 days · from $162

Leave Cairo for a private two-day trip through Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat, and the White Desert. You ride by private car and 4x4, eat meals cooked at camp, and sleep under the stars. Guides such as Marwan, Mahmoud, Hani, and Mustafa are known for friendly service, but expect basic camping rather than hotel comfort.

“I did this with my girlfriend. Easily the best tour I booked while in Egypt: the communication from the start was fluent, very professional, I was picked up punctually and everything went according to plan, as it was promised on the itinerary. Our guide Mahmood was very polite and friendly, he made our experience unforgettable. The desert itself was amazing, specially the landscapes as it makes you feel as in a dream or in another planet. And at night, the view of the stars was incredibly beautiful. First time in my life I could clearly see the milky way. Also, to my surprise, the dinner I had was probably one…”

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Cairo: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure - Bahariya Oasis and the switch to a desert jeep
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Cairo: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure

10.Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 16 hours · from $160

Leave Cairo before sunrise for Bahariya Oasis, then switch to a desert jeep for the Black Desert, El Hez Cold Spring, Crystal Mountain, Agabat, and the White Desert. Guides such as Osama, Youssef Milad, Mostafa, and Marwan are noted for thoughtful care and strong local knowledge. Lunch, water, transport, and entry fees are included.

“Just a dreamy trip it was. Transportation to guide to iconic scenes are extremely fabulous. Our guide Ossama was too knowledgeable, helpfull. We halt for breakfast at bahariya oasis and food was amazing, from there we went to white desert, crystal mountain, black desert etc , Mohammad was our driver for desert part, he is so humble, so helpful and too generous. our guide Ossama helps us to understand with his knowledge about the each and every details about the area and beauty of the desert. Our entire trip was not felt us like we are tourist, we felt like we came to our relative and seeing the beautiful desert…”

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White Desert & Bahariya oasis 3 days 2 nights Tour from Cairo - Day two: black volcanic hills and a night among chalk rocks
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White Desert & Bahariya oasis 3 days 2 nights Tour from Cairo

11.White Desert & Bahariya oasis 3 days 2 nights Tour from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $209

Travel from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and Egypt’s Black and White Deserts for two nights. You’ll swim in warm springs, visit English Mountain and Crystal Mountain, ride over dunes, camp beneath the stars, and return by road. Guides including Hazam and Mahmoud have earned praise for desert driving and local insight, but confirm the day-by-day plan before departure.

“Un super séjour d’une nuit dans le désert puis une nuit au camp d’Ahmed dans une jolie chambre, et dans un cadre très bien arrangé. Pick-up, drivers, accueil et nourriture au top! Belle découverte! Je recommande ! Merci à toute l’équipe.”

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Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night - El Haize hot spring and the oasis connection
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Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night

12.Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $120

Leave Cairo at 7:00 a.m. for Bahariya Oasis, then switch to a 4WD for the Black Desert, El Haize hot spring, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and the White Desert. You camp beneath the stars with a barbecue dinner and Bedouin show. Guides may include Ahmed, Ashraf, Moustafa, or Badr.

“Great experience overall! Ashraf drove us around the desert skillfully, was a great guide who spoke good English and had a strong geography foundation, and cooked us up a delicious feast in the middle of the desert. The combination of skillseRead more”

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Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night - Crystal Mountain and the changing desert colors
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Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night

13.Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews

Travel privately from Cairo with a guide such as Alaa, who has 15 years of desert experience, to the Black and White Deserts, Bahariya Oasis, Crystal Mountain, and El Aqapt. You will see black volcanic rock, the rabbit-shaped White Desert rock, and camp under the stars. Meals are included, but desert fees cost extra.

“Not knowing which desert tour to sign up for, I decided to join this tour because a friend of mine had joined one in the past and was very happy with it, but it far exceeded my expectations. They provided all the drinks and food we needed, aRead more”

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Over day Tour to Al Fayoum oasis from Cairo - Tunis village and the barbecue lunch
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Over day Tour to Al Fayoum oasis from Cairo

14.Over day Tour to Al Fayoum oasis from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $86

Spend about nine hours exploring Fayoum by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Qarun Lake, Medinet Quta, Wadi El Rayan, and Tunis village, where a barbecue lunch is served. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and an Egyptologist guide are included. Confirm the exact route when booking, since some tour details also describe Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis.

“Seeing the pyramids was great! Tour guide was very experienced and easy to follow. The pickup times were clear and the food was one of the best during our time in Egypt.”

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Overnight White Desert Safari Camping from Cairo - Bawiti, palm groves, and the first desert views
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Overnight White Desert Safari Camping from Cairo

15.Overnight White Desert Safari Camping from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $119

Leave Cairo early for Bahariya Oasis, then ride a 4x4 through palm groves, dunes, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and White Desert National Park. You will camp in a tent, eat a barbecue under the stars, and return after breakfast. Guides may include Mahmoud, Miguel, Asam, Bedra, or Aliady.

“It's a place where you can't go alone, so I participated in the tour this time, but I'm satisfied because I was able to enjoy the fantastic scenery.”

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