All Day Jeep Tour

Our all day jeep tour takes in all the key sites of Wadi Rum Protected Area as well as less-known sites you might not have heard of. If you love adventure, spending time in nature and exploring then this tour is for you.

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“Our little caravan grew self-conscious, and fell dead quiet, afraid and ashamed to flaunt its smallness in the presence of the stupendous hills.”

~ T E Lawrence in “The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom“

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A Journey in a Day

Program

We recommend arriving around 9.30/10.30am depending on the time of year. We give you directions for meeting up on booking. If you arrive in the afternoon or evening this tour can also be enjoyed before leaving on your departure day or in between a two night stay at the camp (at the cost of an extra night).

Once we meet we will have an informal chat and glass of Bedouin tea together at my house in Rum Village. I (Sulieman) will introduce you to your guide for the day and when you're ready you will head off into the desert for your Jeep tour adventure.

During the tour you will visit the following sites:

• Lawrence Spring - Our first stop takes you to Abu Ainah a natural spring now named after Lawrence of Arabia. The spring water is still used for grazing animals. Look out for camels who arrive to help themselves (they are not wild they have owners). You can give your legs a work out and walk for about 20 minutes up the side of the mountain. Here you can see the spring’s source and enjoy excellent views across the valley. This spring is one of 4 springs in a row along the mountains here which used to be the only source of spring water for miles around. There are also inscriptions here on a massive 'cheese shaped' rock at the foot of the mountain.

• Khazali Canyon - Khazali is a dramatic mountain made up of a steep gnarly and crevassed red sandstone base topped with smoother rounded yellow sandstone. At Khazali you can visit and walk inside a dramatic canyon. Inscriptions can been seen on the canyon walls and you can see how water erosion has shaped the mountain. At the natural end of the canyon you may find a small pool with some hidden water. This is another reminder of the past and how local Bedouin used to rely on hidden rain water catchments like this one. This mountain has also played an important role providing shady spots even in the heat of summer when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Look out for the old false fig tree entwined with a sandstone rock at the entrance to the canyon.

• Little Bridge - Wadi Rum is full of fantastic rock formations and Little Bridge is one example. Here a little Bridge has formed as wind and water wore away the sandstone. This bridge is easy to climb onto and in a great spot for photos as the view surrounding the formation are spectacular.

• Big Red Sand Dunes - At these huge sand dunes of red sand piled up against the mountain you can find your inner child again. By all means climb for the view. But don't forget to run, and jump on the way down. Fast fact: These dunes can be seen in the movie Tranformers Revenge of the Fallen. Although in the film the story goes that they are in Egypt.

• Anfisheyh Inscriptions - On the side of the Anfisheyh mountain you can see a range of Nabataean and Thamudic inscriptions carved into the rocks. They date back to the 4th century. Said to be located on the old camel caravan route through the area, these inscriptions were perhaps left to guide those traveling through. There are 20,000 inscriptions recorded within Wadi Rum (plus another 25,000 rock carvings) but the inscriptions at Anfisheyh are some of the most visible when it comes to location.

• A Bedouin style lunch break to suit the season (exact position of lunch on the agenda may vary)

• Lawrence House - This is another example of sites named after Lawrence of Arabia. However, the house itself is much older and there is no evidence Lawrence came to this location. An archaeological site the ‘house’ itself is Nabataean and was probably a outpost used when the Nabataeans controlled trade routes between Petra and Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Pay attention to the large sandstone blocks, you can see they were cut by hand. Don't miss turning around for the views. It's no accident there's an outpost here.

• Mushroom Rock formation * - This fascinating rock formation was carved by the wind and water over many many many years. A great opportunity for a striking photo.

• Viewpoint to Burdah Arch - At this quick stop we point out the Burdah Rock Arch located high at the top of the Burdah mountain. Extend your tour: If you're adventurous consider adding the scrambling 2-3 hour hike to your Wadi Rum experience (must be booked in advance).

• Short walk through a natural canyon - Stretch your legs and enjoy a short walk through a beautiful natural canyon. A short easy scramble is involved at the highest point.

• Um Frouth Arch - The highlight of many people's visit to Wadi Rum, this elegantly formed natural rock bridge can be climbed for those all important photo ops.

• Cow Stone/ Chicken Rock formation * - This strange rock formation has legs … You decide. Is it a chicken with an egg or a cow? Also handliy located for beautiful views.

• Sunset - No trip to Wadi Rum would be complete without taking the time to sit, soak up the views and watch the sun set. Enjoy.

After the tour you will either return to the village for your onward journey. Or we will take you to Wadi Rum Sky Camp for your overnight stay in Wadi Rum.

*Time permitting in winter

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Prices

All day jeep tour with an overnight stay at Wadi Rum Sky Bedouin Camp:

Includes:

• All Day Jeep Tour with local Bedouin Guide

• One night accommodation at Wadi Rum Sky Bedouin Camp

• Bedouin lunch, dinner and breakfast

• Drinking water and Bedouin tea.

One person: 130 JD

2 people: 70 JD per person (140JD total)

3-5 people: 60 JD per person (180-300JD)

6-9 people: 45 JD per person (270-405JD)

Price per child 20 JD

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All day jeep tour without overnight stay:

Includes:

• All day Jeep Tour with local Bedouin Guide

• Bedouin lunch

• Drinking water and Bedouin tea.

One person: 110 JD

2 people: 60 JD per person (120JD)

3-5 people: 50JD per person (150-250JD)

6-9 people: 40JD per person (240-3160JD)

Price per child 15 JD

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PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN CASH BEFORE DEPARTURE.

There are no ATM's in Wadi Rum.