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Wadi Rum Half-Day Desert Tour | Wadi Rum Desert
Aqaba, Jordan
4 hours 15 minutes
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What You Will Do
Discover the dramatic valleys, natural rock formations and desert viewpoints of Wadi Rum!
This 4x4 tour takes you down the main valley of Wadi Rum's Protected Area, making stops at the important landmarks and panoramic viewpoints. You have time at each stop to explore on foot, take photos, scramble up the rocks, walk to viewpoints and try Bedouin tea. Tour Highlights include visiting Khazali Canyon, where you will see ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions, and walking through Abu Khashaba Canyon (self-guided), also known as Fig Canyon.
Desert sights include Ain Abu Aineh (Lawrence Spring), the Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, Little Rock Bridge, Abu Khashaba Canyon (Fig Canyon) and Um Fruth Rock Bridge.
This 4x4 tour takes you down the main valley of Wadi Rum's Protected Area, making stops at the important landmarks and panoramic viewpoints. You have time at each stop to explore on foot, take photos, scramble up the rocks, walk to viewpoints and try Bedouin tea. Tour Highlights include visiting Khazali Canyon, where you will see ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions, and walking through Abu Khashaba Canyon (self-guided), also known as Fig Canyon.
Desert sights include Ain Abu Aineh (Lawrence Spring), the Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, Little Rock Bridge, Abu Khashaba Canyon (Fig Canyon) and Um Fruth Rock Bridge.
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- Local guide/driver
What's Not Included?
- Wadi Rum Entrance Fee (paid at the Visitor Centre) - 5 JD per adult or free with the Jordan Pass
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Our meeting point is Wadi Rum Rest House. The Rest House is located in Wadi Rum Village, a 7km drive from the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre (where you will pay the entrance fee: 5 JD per person or free with the Jordan Pass). Free parking is available beside the Rest House.
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Wadi Rum Protected Area
24 hours
Admire the breathtaking scenery of Wadi Rum Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with red sand valleys, canyons and dramatic rock formations. As you set off from Wadi Rum Rest House, you’ll get your first look at Wadi Rum’s expansive landscape. The first stop is Ain Abu Aineh (Lawrence Spring), where you can take a short walk to the natural spring (optional) and see ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions on a nearby rock. The next stop is the Red Sand Dune, where you can climb to the top for spectacular views (optional). You'll visit Khazali Canyon, a narrow canyon famous for its ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions. The next stop is the Small Arch (Little Rock Bridge), a dramatic rock formation with incredible views of Khor Al Ajram Valley. Arriving at Abu Khashaba Canyon, you can take a beautiful self-guided walk through the canyon, and your guide will meet you on the other side (optional). The final stop is Um Fruth Rock Bridge which rises 15m from the valley floor.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Wadi Rum Desert Eyes.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers who have difficulty getting into and down from a 4WD vehicle
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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