Jordan · WADI RUM DESERT TOURS IN AQABA
The good wadi rum desert tours in Aqaba fill up in spring and autumn and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Spend a full day with guides such as Bakhir, Yasser, Tamir, or Omar touring Wadi Rum by open-back 4x4. See Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, red dunes, rock bridges, and the white desert, then eat Bedouin food and sleep in a private tent.
“It was amazing. The people working there and the guide was fantastic. It was a trip to remember for a lifetime.”
Explore Wadi Rum by open jeep with Bedouin guides such as Mamdouh or Abdullah. This four-hour private-group tour visits Lawrence’s Spring, red dunes, Khazali Canyon, movie locations, rock arches, and Mushroom Rock, with cardamom tea and an optional village lunch.
“It was a fantastic tour. Very well organized. Perfect driver and guide. We enjoyed every moment of this tour. We got more than we expected.”
Join a local Bedouin guide, including Mohammad, Faris, or Saba, for a 4 to 5 hour Jeep tour through Wadi Rum. Visit bridges, canyons, springs, sand dunes, and Chicken Rock, then sleep in a cave with dinner, breakfast, drinks, and camping gear provided.
“Had a great time. Amazing photos and great cave sleeping. The food was brilliant too. The desert is truly incredible and a truck is a great way to explore it. Would be perfect if communication was a bit clearer. We didn’t quite know where we weRead more”
Spend eight hours with a local English-speaking Bedouin guide such as Abdullah, Ahmed, or Salam, visiting Lawrence Spring, Khazali Siq, red dunes, rock bridges, and sunset viewpoints. Your private tent has a bathroom, while lunch, Zarb dinner, breakfast, tea, and water are included.
“One of the best trip I’ve ever done in my life .I am thankful to our guide Mohammad and hammed for showing beauty of Wadirum with great hospitality as well as people of Rozana camp . This was the cheapest trip I found in getyour guide however it turned out best trip .Hoping to come back again in future😊😊”
After dinner pickup from most Wadi Rum camps, you’ll attend a 20-minute astronomy presentation, then split between naked-eye stargazing and GPS-guided telescopes. Learn constellation myths, spot planets and galaxies, and receive a long-exposure group photo.
“Amazing. Great lecture, easy to follow and fun, but filled with knowledge. The telescopes are fantastic instruments. Even managed to get some great photos with the help of the local astrophotographer and got some great advice for my own telescope. Extra kudos to all team for managing a very rude person in our group.”
You’ll meet at Silence Rum & Jeep Tour near Wadi Rum at 6:00 am for a hot air balloon flight over Jordan’s desert wilderness. The Royal Aero Sports Club of Jordan provides experienced pilots, while the small maximum group of 20 keeps the flight from feeling crowded. Pickup is available.
“Very bad communication. They never answer the phone or email. We tried to set up transportation to their location and could never get a hold of anyone. Finally i received a text but it was too late at night & our reservation was for 5AM. Asked Read more”
Spend a full day crossing Wadi Rum by open 4WD with guides such as Bakar, Youssef, Ali, and Hadis. Visit canyons, dunes, carvings, rock arches, and Lawrence sites, then upgrade to dinner, breakfast, and a night in a Bedouin tent or traditional cave.
“Amazing experience with Youssef and the staff. They were very helpful and reactive in arranging transport to come on site from Aqaba til I left for Petra. I recommend to take the Bedouin camp option for the night. On top of the magical place and simple but comfortable accommodation, the Staff made so much to make us comfortable and share their experiences.”
Join a local English-speaking guide for 8 to 9 hours across Wadi Rum Protected Area. Visit red dunes, canyons, arches, rock bridges, and famous Lawrence sites, then eat lunch in the shade and watch the sunset with Bedouin tea. Groups are limited to 10.
“The best camp in the whole Wadi Rum desert without a doubt! (The location, food, activities and most importantly the people!)”
Start at 10:00 am in Wadi Rum Village with guide Ahmad or a member of his team. Ride through Wadi Rum by open-air jeep, visit springs, canyons, dunes, arches, and sunset viewpoints, eat included Bedouin meals, and spend the night at a traditional camp.
“Let alone the amazing time we had on this tour, Ahmad was so incredibly accommodating when my wife got sick the day before we came and let us reschedule our tour for the next day free of cost (and actually at a loss for him). He also arrangRead more”
Meet your local Bedouin guide at Wadi Rum Rest House for a 7 to 9-hour Jeep tour through canyons, dunes, rock bridges, and the white desert. Expect short hikes, a fire-cooked lunch, sweet tea, and guides such as Bakhir, Tamir, or Omar, depending on the day.
“Bellissimo giro nel deserto con molto treaking, anche un po' impegnativo scalando le alture del deserto. Ottimo Omar, che ha fatto sia la guida che l'autista e da cuoco (bel picnic su una altura del deserto). E non fa niente se la gip, che abbiamo utilizzato, era proprio molto vecchia. Anche se era inverno, è stata una bella giornata e calda sino al tramonto.”
Spend up to a full day exploring Wadi Rum in a small 4WD group of no more than seven, with stops at Khazali Canyon, red dunes, rock arches, and sunset viewpoints. Add a Bedouin camp night for dinner, breakfast, stargazing, and a night in a private tent or under the stars.
“Superbe expérience dans le désert en compagnie de notre guide Salem qui a été génial pour nous faire découvrir Wadi Rum ! Je recommande à 100%”
Ride through Wadi Rum with a Bedouin guide such as Bakhir, Yasser, Frhag, or Tamir. In about four and a half hours, you’ll visit Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, red dunes, rock bridges, and either Abu Khashaba Canyon or a sunset viewpoint. Tea and water are included.
“Moment magique et inoubliable ! Quelque chose a faire lorsqu’on aime la beauté de la nature et la beauté des choses simples”
Spend 8 to 11 hours exploring Wadi Rum by private 4x4 with a local guide, stopping at Lawrence Spring, red dunes, canyons, rock bridges, and sunset viewpoints. Lunch, water, tea, and a biscuit snack are included. You can add a one-hour camel ride at the start.
“We had an amazing experience with our guide Sultan, he drove us to a few sites where we climb the mountains and walk through the canyons. He cooked us lunch and also a tea with bonfire after watching the sunset on top of a mountain.”
Meet your local guide at Wadi Rum Rest House, switch into a 4WD, and spend about four hours among red dunes, ancient inscriptions, canyons, springs, and rock bridges. Guides such as Attalah, Salem, Ayad, and Mafleh are part of the Desert Eyes team. Add a camel ride or choose a sunset departure.
“Notre guide qui a su nous transmettre son amour pour le désert, il a su partagé cet instant par de magnifique instant de paix en harmonie avec la nature et le calme du désert. Merci à notre super guide Ayad plein d'humour et de gentillesse et qui a pris le temps de nRead more”
Spend about eight hours in Wadi Rum with a local Bedouin guide, riding between red dunes, canyons, arches, and rock formations in a 4x4. The day includes lunch, water, tea, and coffee, with optional camel rides or a camp overnight. Guides may include Omar, Abdul, or Salem.
“Can’t recommend enough, slept under the stars with not a person in sight, Omar was a lovely host it was my girlfriend’s birthday and he really went overboard to make it extra special. Way better than any bubble you need to do this. Jeep tour also great fun.”
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