trekking TOURS
Of course, one of the best ways to explore Wadi Rum is with a trekking tour! Our dedicated family provides jeep tours, hiking, scrambling and camel treks all in one. we are also welcome our guests to our desert camp to show true Bedouin hospitality.
Burdah Tour – 2 Days & 2 Nights – Camel, Jeep and Hiking
In this adventure tour, you can see many of the major sites in Wadi Rum by jeep, climb Jebel Burdah and trek on a camel in the rugged desert. You will also experience Bedouin hospitality in our desert camp. Jebel Burdah is one of the most impressive locations in Wadi Rum. Featuring the highest rock arch in the desert with amazing surroundings.
Day 1
The first day is the jeep tour, in which you will see many of the famous sites in Wadi Rum and become familiar with the vast desert.
Travelling by jeep, we will journey to Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, the Small Rock Arch, Lawrence’s House, Barrah Canyon and the Mushroom Stone.
At the end of the day, we will head to our desert camp. Here you can enjoy the quiet of the desert and experience the Bedouin culture.
On the return
For you final day, a different type of adventure awaits after breakfast. You will travel as the Bedouin have for thousands of years; by camel. This journey back to the village takes roughly two hours. Thereby allowing you to rest your feet whilst taking in the scenery and riding these magnificent animals, as they are guided by expert handlers back to the village.
Day 2
On the second day, we will travel to the spectacular Jebel Burdah and begin the hiking and scrambling to its famous arch.
This mountain is a great experience for those looking for a little more adventure in Wadi Rum.
The twisting turning route means that you use your hands a lot, much more enjoyable than a normal walk! Once you reach the highest rock arch in the desert, you can enjoy breathtaking views before descending to the jeep.
After this, we will see Umm Fruth, followed by a short hike through Abu Khashaba Canyon. Here we will watch the sunset over the desert before returning to the camp for a second night.
Prices
- 1 person 230JD each
- 2-3 persons 150JD each
- 4+ persons 120JD each
- 8+ persons 110JD each
- Children under 8 years old for free, under 15 years old 50%
**Please note that the scrambling route to the top of Burdah is quite challenging for children under 15.
Lawrence’s Tour – 3 Days & 2 Nights – Camel, Jeep and Hiking
This tour is different to many other tours in Wadi Rum as it takes you to the more remote parts in the South of the protected area. It is especially suited to those wanting to experience what T.E. Lawrence would have experienced in his day. Fighting alongside many Arabic tribes, including those tribes of Wadi Rum against the Ottoman Empire.You can find out why Lawrence has described Wadi Rum as ‘vast, echoing and godlike’. As well as travelling the desert by jeep and hiking up the scenic slopes of Jebel Al Hash, you can enjoy a longer camel ride and of course stay overnight in our desert camp.
Day 1
The first day is exploring the desert by jeep, thus allowing you to visit many of the major sites. Including Lawrence’s House, Lawrence’s Spring and Shallalah spring which are all part of the local folklore surrounding him. Furthermore you will see sand dunes, infasheh inscription and um ashreen canyon. Then look for nice place to have a rest and have some lunch. After lunch you will reach barrah canyon and mushroom stone.
At the end of the day, we will travel to our desert camp where you can enjoy the Bedouin hospitality. This includes food, music and relaxing for the night.
Day 3
On the final day we travel further south to the distant region near Jebel Al Hash. This area of the desert is more hilly, meaning that it is possible to hike up its slopes. Making it an easier mountain to climb without having to scramble.
The total time to discover Al Hash on foot is about three hours. After this, we will return to Wadi Rum Village to conclude the tour.
Day 2
The second day offers something completely different! After breakfast, you will trek for 6-7 hours by camel. Allowing you to get a real feel for travelling in the desert. Just like the caravans of years ago, 1000 years or 100 years ago during the Arab revolt.
There is really nothing like exploring the desert by camel! And their handlers will be able to answer any questions you have about these ‘ships of the desert’.
After the journey, you can enjoy a second night in the camp.
Prices
- 1 person 260JD each
- 2-3 persons 175JD each
- 4+ persons 130JD each
- 8+ persons 120JD each
- Children under 8 years old for free, under 15 years old 50%
Um Adami Tour – 3 Days & 2 Nights – Jeep and Hiking
For those who want to climb to the highest point in Jordan, then this is the tour for you!
This adventure tour allows you to not only see many of the major sites in Wadi Rum, but also climb to the 1854 meter summit of Jebel Umm Adami. And discover Jebel Al Hash, in the very south of the protected area.Nights will be spent relaxing in our desert camp where we will make you feel as welcome as possible during your stay.
Day 1
The first day includes visiting many of the major sites in Wadi Rum by jeep. These sites will include Khazali Canyon, sand dunes and many others. As a result you will have a unique feeling and understanding of the desert.
At the end of the day, we will travel to our desert camp where you can enjoy the Bedouin hospitality. Including food, music and relaxing for the night.
Day 3
On the third day, you will travel even further south to climb the highest peak in Jordan.
On the journey there, we will first visit Al Nughara Canyon. A very scenic hidden location with breathtaking views of the wild desert. Steeper than Jebel Al Hash, Umm Adami again takes about 3 hours to explore from its base. From the summit, you can see vast expanse of Saudi Arabia to the south, the Red Sea to the west and Jebel Rum and finallt Wadi Rum Village to the north.
The sweeping view of the surrounding country is very different to the scenes found on the first day. Which will show the vast differences of Wadi Rum. After this, we will travel back to Wadi Rum Village to conclude the tour.
Day 2
On the second day, we will adventure to Jebel Al Hash. This will provide an easier hike up its gently sloping sides.
It takes roughly 3 hours to climb up and down the mountain. Including time to take in its magnificent views of the vast desert in the southern region of Wadi Rum.
Conluding with enjoying the Bedouin culture and peace of the desert in the camp.
Prices
- 1 person 260JD each
- 2-3 persons 175JD each
- 4+ persons 140JD each
- 8+ persons 120JD each
- Children under 10 years old for free, under 15 years old 50%
Extra Information
These tours are organized for People who love adventure and like to hike and scramble in the mountains, or those who are keen to try. You can delve into the calmness of the desert and scenic dunes, hiking and scrambling in the mountains with picturesque views that overlook large parts of the Wadi Rum Desert. It is important to us that you can enjoy the Bedouin experience when they take their sheep and goats to graze in these mountains as well as riding camels. Known as the ‘ships of the desert’, riding camels as they slowly move through the landscape is a true experience of Bedouin life in this desert, travelling as nomads did in the past when they were traveling by camels to fetch water and food for their families.
The jeep tour is the fastest way of seeing the best of Wadi Rum. Travelling by jeep, you will discover and see the major sites and views. The jeep tours provide an enjoyable trip among the scenic spots and your Bedouin guide will show you the roads and paths, the ancient customs, sites rich with history and breathtaking canyons.
If you have any questions about visiting our home then please get in touch! We are happy to help you plan your trip and are able to customise tours to suit your needs.
