Practical Information

Getting There

Set 30km off the highway from Aqaba to Amman, Wadi Rum can be reached by bus.

From Aqaba, it takes about 1 hour and there are daily local buses except on Friday which depart at about midday, 12:00PM. Alternatively the JETT bus leaves in the morning around 8:00AM. From Petra, it takes about 1.5 hours and there is only one daily bus which departs at 6:30AM.

Alternatively, contact us directly to help arrange a taxi from Aqaba (25JD), Petra (40JD), Elliat-Aqaba border, Amman or Amman Airport.

Entrance Fees in Wadi Rum

On arrival at the Visitor Center you will need to purchase a ticket to enter the Wadi Rum Protected Area. Adult tickets are 5JD and children under 12 enter for free.

Visitors entering in 4WD rental cars will be asked to pay an additional 25JD, however non-4WD vehicles enter for free. If you have the Jordan Pass ticket you do not have to pay the entrance fee.

When to Visit

The peak season for visiting Wadi Rum falls in early spring, especially around March and April and then again in late autumn October to November.

The winter months of December to February see occasional snow on the mountains as well as strong winds which create spectacular cloud formations. In the summer season of May to September, you will be able to enjoy long, mostly cloudless days. However it can be extremely warm during those months with temperatures above 40°C.

A visit in Wadi Rum is highly rewarding at any time of the year!

Where to meet

The meeting point is in Wadi Rum village, which has a few small supermarkets nearby. The map of our location is below.

Parking 

Here, at our home we offer free parking in the Wadi Rum Village.

Important notes 

Please be aware that payments in the whole of Wadi Rum are handled in cash, and there are no ATMs. The nearest cash points are in Aqaba.