Half day tour and overnight stay in luxury tents
Description
Take an 4-hour long Tour in our 4x4, experiencing the "Highlights" of the Wadi Rum Protected Area. Have the opportunity to try Sand-Boarding in the sand dunes of the Wadi Rum desert for free! Our starting point is the Wadi Rum Rest House in the Wadi Rum Village which is located 7 km from the Visitor Center. From there we will start an amazing adventure exploring hidden canyons, weirdly shaped rocks and ancient sites. You will have the chance to enjoy our traditional Bedouin lunch and watch the well-known sunset of the desert. Check all the place we are going to visit on the itinerary within the tour details. For those that want to experience more and spend the night as a true Bedouin we offer the option "Traditional Overnight Stay" You will have dinner and sleep in our traditional Bedouin Cave or Camp. The next day, after Breakfast, we will drop you off back to the Rest House. Make this experience even more unique by adding a Camel Ride for only 20JD/person.
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Itinerary
The spring is at the top of a short scramble – head for the fig tree, located just 2km (1.2 miles) south-west of the village of Rum. The spring was named in honour of Lawrence’s evocative description in the Seven Pillars of Wisdom: ‘’In front of us a path, pale with use, zigzagged up the cliff-plinth…From between [the] trees, in hidden crannies of the rock, issued strange cries; the echoes, turned into music, of the voices of the Arabs watering camels at the springs which flowed out three hundred feet above ground’’. Although the pool itself is largely unprepossessing, being a stagnant puddle, the views across the desert are truly spectacular.
Khazali Canyon in Wadi Rum is the site of petroglyphs etched into the cave walls depicting humans and antelopes dating back to the Thamudic times. This narrow canyon contains numerous Nabataean rock carvings of people and animals. Jebel Khazali, a peak situated in the center of Wadi Rum Protected Area opens up in a narrow fissure of about 100 m length. Its inner walls are covered with Thamudic, Nabatean, and Islamic inscriptions, as well petroglyphs depicting humans and animals. Remarkable are the soles of feet petroglyphs, which probably had religious significance. In 1932 the French epigraphist Savignac noted the engravings in the cleft and published some of them in 1934. The petroglyphs and inscriptions of Khazali Siq form an impressive collection being one of the major tourist attractions in Wadi Rum. At the end of the canyon, there are several man-made rock-cut basins for water collection.
Among the vast expanses of rust-coloured sand in the Wadi Rum desert, the Red Sand Dune, or ‘Al Hasany’ in Arabic, is one of the most famous ones. Officially named Al Ramal it has become better known by its descriptive name. It stands out against a cliff side like it is part of the mountain. Coloured red by the presence of iron oxide, this dune is fine and soft underfoot making it perfect to walk up barefoot!
Little Rock Bridge: Easy to climb, this bridge offers great views across a broad expanse of desert. It is easily accessible and not dangerous, it is perfect for families with children and people who feel less comfortable with heights under their feet.
Nobody is certain that this was Lawrence’s house, although there are stories that he both stayed and/or stored weapons here. The current structure is built upon the remains of a Nabataean building, however, and it’s another beautiful spot in the desert. There is little left of this building, erected on the Nabataean ruins of a water cistern. Nonetheless, legend has it that Lawrence stayed here during the Arab Revolt and that makes it a must on the regular 4WD circuits of the area. Near the building is a Nabataean inscription that mentions the area’s ancient name of Iram. The remote location and uninterrupted view of the red sand dunes are the main attractions.
The White Desert is located near the Saudi border, 40 km south of Wadi Rum village. The landscape is similar to the Wadi Rum desert, but the sand is white. It is also an amazing place to see the sunset from.
The largest of Rum’s three arches is the Burdah Rock Bridge, precariously perched about 80m above the surrounding rock. There’s a precipitous hike to the summit. It’s height and location offers one of the most terrific sunsets you will ever experience.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(146)
The tour was nice overall, and I am very grateful that the provider met me and even allowed me to take a longer tour instead of the usual half-day tour. It was very friendly and attentive. Important for future guests: The standard Jeep tour takes about four hours in both cases. If you want a longer tour, it is best to book the option with overnight stay, which actually seems cheaper, but takes longer to weigh the overnight stay – simply because there is no need to arrange a return transport on the same day. That was a bit confusing for me at first, so I mention it here. The tour itself was rather quiet and freely designed. We had enough time to look at everything in peace, take photos and enjoy the scenery. The guide was friendly and respectful, and I appreciated the flexibility and relaxed atmosphere.
Incredible experience! Once in a lifetime views. Our guide Omar was incredible and had us laughing so hard! Definitely don’t miss out on this experience!
fantastic experience. Solo travelled and felt really safe. Taxi in to the village in wadi rum, had a good group. Went into the desert and climbed up the rocks and learnt about the bedouin way of living. Beautiful sunset also. Would say - bring water (it was fantastic but we did not get a lot whilst there) and shoes to climb. Bring toilet paper as v few toilets (nature) At the end we spent the evening at the camp and it was lovely. The owner also dropped me back in the village for a taxi as i was not staying the night!
We had an amazing time! We booked a jeep tour with an overnight stay in a Bedouin camp at Wadi Rum, and it was beyond anything we could’ve hoped for. The tour is run by a family of brothers who were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. They took care of everything and made sure the whole experience was full of fun and good vibes. The desert was absolutely stunning—massive dunes, incredible rock formations, and breathtaking views everywhere you looked. The sunset ride was unforgettable, and the dinner at the camp was delicious. The hospitality was so warm, and the camp was clean and cozy. Sleeping under the stars in the middle of the desert is a memory we’ll treasure forever. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
... but it was impossible. I admit that I booked this activity at the beginning without really knowing what to expect, especially to please my partner. Well, I'm really glad I did! All day long, we saw splendid landscapes in the company of an extremely kind, attentive, funny and generous guide (ask for Rachid, you'll see!), roamed the desert, ate local dishes and had tea with the locals... At the end of the trip, when we couldn't get a taxi back to Aqaba, they took pity on us and brought us back to town (even though it wasn't planned), that's how welcoming they are. I'd highly recommend it to everyone !
Great day in desert with great guide. He prepared also a lunch. Than we spent night in tent with local people.
Was an amazing experience. The drive and whole experience was fantastic. We were very well looked after and enjoyed the trip.
This was an unforgettable adventure! Amazing experience, frienly quide, wonderful Wadi Rum landscape, great food. We slept in a Bedouin cave under the stars and I will remember that feeling of freedom and happiness for a long time!
Amazing desert tour with one day then one night. We travel through the Wadi rum at the back of a jeep. Ask them for a additional camel tour.
Thank you very much. You are always welcome to Wadi Rum. Wish you all the best!
Great place visited all around with a jeep tour. Great tea in the desert watching the sunset. We suggest to spend the night at the camp!
Thank you very much. You are always welcome to Wadi Rum. Wish you all the best!
