Aswan to luxor on Kayak
The Expedition
Kayak the Nile River, the first artery of human civilization. We will follow Hapi (Nile goddess) route surrounded by Egyptian history, temples from Aswan to Luxor. Over 5 days we will cover the distance (around 200 Km) by kayak, up-to 5 hours kayaking per day. It is a sportive challenge but still a cultural, human, historical and relaxing experience.
Our kayak instructor will motivate and guide you throughout the trip to achieve it. Support boat is always around, in case of emergency or fatigue. We will be eating and sleeping on the support boat (camping style)
Also available in Dhabia (Sail boat) cabin based luxurious boat.
Trip Itenerary
Day 0: Check-in on NKC boat in the afternoon - start tour briefing while cruising around the Nubian cataracts. (D)
Day 1: Kayak from Aswan to Kom Umbu, day ends with Kom Umbo Temple visit (B, L & D)
Day 2: Kayak from Kom Umbu to Nagaa Hassanein Edfu with a long midday break for El-Selsela Temple visit. (B, L & D)
Day 3: Kayak from Nagaa Hassanein to As-Sibaiyyah, docking by a local farm for adding a local experience followed with a midday break for Edfu Temple visit. (B, L & D)
Day 4: Kayak from As Sibaiyyah to Esna. (B, L & D)
Day 5: Kayak from Esna to Luxor (Crossing Esna water lock by boat) with an optional visit to Esna temple - check in at a Five Stars Hotel in Luxor. (B & L)
Day 6: Rest day at Hotel with an optional Luxor city site-seeing program: Valley of the Kings tombs, Hatshepsut and Luxor temples. (B)
Next Trip
2018 Season trips:
Nov 2 - Nov 7
Dec 21 - Dec 26
Dec 28 - Jan 2
Contact us for updated Events calendar.
Cairo Tours
Introductory Ride (1 hour)
Our introductory 1 hour morning and sunset group rides will take you around Maadi islands and approaching Dahab island.
Escort with one of our trainers on kayak.
Difficulty level: Easy (recommended for beginners)
Nilometer Ride (1.5 hours)
Its an average long current assisted ride lasts for around 1.5 hr from our club in Maadi to Garden City passing through Nilometer and Manial Roda, ride finishes by the the Four Seasons Hotel
Group is escort by one of our trainers on kayak.
Return via our shuttle speed motor boat in ~15 minutes
Difficulty level (Medium)
Cairo Crossing Ride (2.5 hours)
Cross Cairo from Maadi towards Zamalek, passing by Manial Roda & Garden City
Group is escort by one of our trainers on kayak.
Return back to NileKayakClub by our shuttle motor boat.
Difficulty level (Hard - requires athletic background and high endurance in order to keep your pace going for 2.5 continuous hours)