Overview
Discover the Wadi Rum desert with a local guide; let him explain to you the Bedouin traditions and the environment. Be amazed by the preserved nature, its colors, its silence, its fauna and flora (desert mice, foxes, camels, birds, etc.). Discover the scenery you saw in movies filmed here (like Star Wars, Dune, Lawrence of Arabia, and The Martian). Admire the traces of ancient history (Nabateens, Early Islamic, Petroglyphs). Enjoy traditional meals while listening to the stories of Bedouin families. Discover the stars, see the Milky Way like no other place, and sleep in a traditional tent with a balcony to chill and windows to wake up with the rising sun.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Overnight stay in a private tent
- Free bottle of water and Bedouin tea
- Private transportation from Wadi Rum Village to the Desert
What's Not Included
- 5JOD entrance fee for the protected area of Wadi Rum. For Jordan Pass holders the fee will be waived off.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Wadi Rum desert has several little springs in the mountains with limestone tops and granite bases which are oases of life in a further inhospitable area. You will have the chance to see Lawrence Spring with your own eyes.
Stop 2
The Khazali Canyon is peak situated in the center of Wadi Rum Protected Area opens up in a narrow fissure of about 100 m length. You will have the chance to walk through it and discover all the petroglyphs and inscriptions carved on the canyon.
Stop 3
Wadi Rum desert is dotted with towering high cliffs and stunningly shaped mountain. One of the spectacular natural phenomenon we have here is rock bridges. The Um Fruth rock bridge is one of the most photographed places in Wadi Rum. The bridge is about 15 meters up from the desert floor. The view from the top is worth it.
Stop 4
Lawrence’s House in Wadi Rum is called so because TE Lawrence reportedly slept here during his time in the desert. As you visit Lawrence’s House, don’t forget to turn around! The structure resides at the top of a slope. The view from this place is stunning, with interesting shapes of the mountains across the valley.
Stop 5
This mountain is famous for its formations and inscription. Anfashieh has numerous Thamudic and Nabataen inscriptions, next to it drawings of animals, humans, and camel caravans.
Stop 6
Deep canyon between dramatic mountains. Lots of sand in places. Very beautiful in early morning or late evening, when the sun turns the rock deep orange.
Stop 7
Take your time to enjoy the majestic desert through the dunes. If you are brave enough you can even surf.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels