WADI RUM PRACTICAL INFORMATION
This section explains how to get to Wild Wadi Rum, what are the entrance fees and where to meet and other practical information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
How to get to Wadi Rum
Petra to Wadi Rum
You can get to Wadi Rum from Petra easily by car in 1.5hours for a distance of 100km along the Desert highway or King’s highway as well. Both of these highways offers scenic views to not be missed! There is also only one daily bus that departs at 6h30am to drop you at Wadi Rum Visitor Center.
Amman to Wadi Rum
If you’re coming from the Capital, the journey is a bit longer with a travel time of approximately 4hours by car in the Desert Highway for a distance of 320 kilometers. This route offers a variety of iconic and breathtaking landscapes. You can also find a bus via JETT bus.
Aqaba to Wadi Rum
Iconic landscapes are also present in this itinerary. There are daily local buses except on Friday which depart at 12:00PM. Alternatively, the JETT bus. leaves in the morning around 8:00AM. The droping point is at Wadi Rum Visitor Center.
**Alternatively, contact us directly to help arrange a taxi from Aqaba (25JD), Petra (40JD), Elliat-Aqaba border, Amman or Amman Airport.**
WADI RUM VISITOR CENTER
At the Visitor Center you will need to purchase a ticket to enter to Wadi Rum Protected Area. Adult tickets are 5JD and it’s free for children under 12. Visitors entering with a 4WD rental cars will be asked to pay an additional 25JD, however non-4WD vehicles can enter for free.
Jordan Pass in Wadi Rum
If you have the Jordan Pass you do not have to pay the entrance fee!
WADI RUM WEATHER
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!
MEETING POINT
The meeting point to start your tour would be in Wadi Rum village, which has a few small supermarkets nearby. The map of our location is below.
WADI RUM PARKING
Here, at our home we offer free parking in the Wadi Rum Village. You can also find easily parking anywhere in the village.
IMPORTANT NOTE – ATM MACHINES
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.
LOOKING FOR A TOUR IN WADI RUM?
We offer a wide range of adventure excursions into the heart of Wadi Rum. As well as carefully-designed jeep tours, camel treks, hiking and climbing, all of them are fully customizable.
