Wadi Rum Full Day Trek Canyons Rock Bridges and Bedouin Stories

Aqaba, Jordan
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Dutch
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The day begins in the morning at a traditional Bedouin camp, where guests are welcomed with tea and a short briefing about the route ahead. From there, the trek sets off on foot, moving slowly and deeply into Wadi Rum’s red sand valleys and narrow, sculpted canyons. As the landscape opens and closes around the group, the guide leads the way to ancient Nabatean inscriptions and impressive natural rock bridges, pausing to share stories of the people who once crossed these same paths.

Around midday, the trek pauses in a shaded desert spot where a freshly prepared lunch is cooked on-site, followed by time to rest and take in the stillness of the desert. In the afternoon, the journey continues across wide open plains and sandstone mountains, revealing vast views and dramatic changes in color and texture. The pace eases as the group reaches a high viewpoint overlooking the Rum basin, where the day ends with a quiet sunset moment before returning to camp before dark.

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Wadi Rum Entrance Fee Included
Wadi Rum Full Day Trek Canyons Rock Bridges and Bedouin Stories

What's included

  • Welcome Drink Upon Arrival
  • Bedouin Lunch Prepared in the Desert
  • Experienced Local Bedouin Guide For the Day
  • Personal Expenses

What to expect

  1. Wadi Rum Protected Area
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Meet your guide for the day at the meeting point, where you will enjoy traditional tea while receiving a briefing on the day’s route. From there, the trek sets off through Wadi Rum’s red sand valleys and narrow, winding canyons, allowing time to absorb the silence and vastness of the desert. Along the way, the guide leads the group to ancient Nabatean inscriptions and striking natural rock bridges, offering insight into the area’s deep history and geology.

    Around midday, the group stops in a shaded desert spot where a traditional lunch is cooked by your guide, followed by time to rest and enjoy the surroundings. In the afternoon, the journey continues across open desert plains and sandstone mountains, revealing wide landscapes and panoramic views. As the day ends, the trek slows at a high viewpoint overlooking the vast Rum basin, where guests can relax and take in the sunset. You will return to the camp before nightfall, completing a full day of desert adventure.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is Hasan Zawaideh Camp. Upon arrival, head to the reception where you will be greeted by your guide for the day

End point

Our meeting point is Hasan Zawaideh Camp. Upon arrival, head to the reception where you will be greeted by your guide for the day

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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