Hike to Jordan Highest Mountain, Umm Ad Dami with Meal and Stay

5.0 (2 reviews) Aqaba, Jordan
Duration22h - 1 day
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Delight in the wonderland of the valley of the moon. After pick up, we will drive you through the desert some 40kms to the south to Jebel Um Ad Dami, take around the 1 hour ride, combine stunning scenery with an adrenaline-hiking adventure as you undertake a breathtaking and highest mountain in Jordan at 1832m, located right on the border with Saudi Arabia.

Take in the panoramic views over the vast desert mountain ranges of southern Wadi Rum and north-western Saudi Arabia. After the hike, revitalize with a hot drink and lunch before continuing to the desert. Head to a Qatar spring located in the white-smothered wilderness of wadi rum, and then serene valleys across different viewpoints before heading back to the camp at sunset for an overnight stay.

This 8-hour excursion with hiking and a tour. Enjoy a spectacular nightlight show in the middle of the desert with your guide and sit around a bonfire and enjoy homemade Bedouin Dinner cooked under sand included

What's included

  • Sunset Point at the End of Tour Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Driver
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Vegetarian/Vegan option available, please specify in your booking if this applies to you
  • Guide
  • The activity will be in English
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Wadi Rum Entrance Fee for 7 JD per person or free with Jordan Pass

What to expect

  1. Jabal Umm ad Dami
    6h
    Jabal Umm Ad Dani - After pickup in Wadi Rum Village or Visitor Center, we will travel with our guide into the highest mountain in Jordan close to the Saudi Arabia border, at 1832 m. This journey to Jebal umm ad Dami will take one hour or approximately 40 km from the pick-up point. This is a magnificent drive through the valley of wadi rum and crossing the beautiful lovely wadi saabit.

    At Jabel um ad Dami, you'll have a guided hike to the top and then a rest which usually takes around 4 hours. At the rest, our guide will also start cooking your lunch while having a dessert picnic in a nice secluded area.
  2. Wadi Rum Protected Area
    2h
    White Desert - The second sightseeing stop will be on the way back from the hike, known as White desert, which has vast views across the desert, with flatter formations and wider valleys. We will take you to visit Qatar spring, Bedouin dam, wadi nugra and some short hike in the white desert
  3. Wadi Rum Protected Area
    40m
    Um Sabatah - At sunset, Wadi Rum pinnacles and canyons come alive in vivid golden and reds color. Experience these surreal landscapes and capture the golden hours while we were preparing to serve you a hot Bedouin tea on the fire before returning back to the camp
  4. Wadi Rum Protected Area
    14h
    Overnight - Once the sunset ends, we will go back to the camp where you could wander around or relax in front of a bonfire with a cup of traditional homemade tea before indulging in a Bedouin dinner cooked under sand. After dinner, we will continue to sit in front of the bonfire while watching starry skies, sharing old stories and jokes. When ready, head to your bedouin camp for a cozy night in the desert. It is a peaceful place surrounded by thousands of stars in the night. In the morning, breakfast is served before you are transferred back to Wadi Rum Village where your tour ends.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will reach the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre, where you will be asked to show your Jordan Pass or pay a 5 JD entrance fee, we can pick you at this meeting point.

Meeting point

You will reach the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre, where you will be asked to show your Jordan Pass or pay a 5 JD entrance fee, then continue down this road to the Wadi Rum Village. The meeting point is at the Wadi Rum Rest House, This is the first thing you will see on your right when you arrive

End point

You will reach the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre, where you will be asked to show your Jordan Pass or pay a 5 JD entrance fee, we can pick you at this meeting point.

End point

You will reach the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre, where you will be asked to show your Jordan Pass or pay a 5 JD entrance fee, then continue down this road to the Wadi Rum Village. The meeting point is at the Wadi Rum Rest House, This is the first thing you will see on your right when you arrive

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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