Full Day Jeep Tour and Overnight in Wadi Rum

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Duration:23 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Aqaba, Jordan

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Your tour with us is a full day jeep tour and overnight stay. On the jeep tour you will see towering mountains, unique rock formations, rock bridges, petroglyphs, and sand dunes. There's a short hike through a shaded canyon. Your tour guides love their desert, and want to share their knowledge with you. They are relaxed and flexible, moving at the pace you want. At each site you will have time to explore and take photos. Lunch is cooked over a fire by your your guide.
You will arrive at our camp just before sunset. Our camp is located 11 kms south of Wadi Rum village, and has spectacular sunset views. It's also a great location for star gazing, and counting the shooting stars.
Our visitors remark on the total silence they experience at our camp location.
It is relatively small, accommodating up to 22 guests, so it's ideal for families and groups who want a private setting.
Our aim is to provide great hospitality and memories to last a lifetime.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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Lawrence Spring - After meeting you in Wadi Rum village, we set off on our jeep tour, and our first stop is Lawrence Spring. Known by locals as Ain Abu Aineh, Lawrence Spring is located a short walk up the mountain (Jebel Rum) from where we stop, and you are welcome to follow the pipeline and hike up to the spring. There are spectacular views from there. The pipeline brings water down to a long water trough where camels come to drink. Nearby is a large rock with ancient hieroglyphs written by the Nabateans who lived in the area about 300 B.C.
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Red Sand Dunes - We next drive to the Red Sand Dunes. It is a high dune of beautiful soft red sand. You can climb to the top of the dune where there is a rocky plateau with panoramic 360 degree views of a large open area of desert, surrounded by three mountains - Jebel Rum, Um Ishrin, and Jebel Khazali.
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Khazali Canyon - We stop near Khazali Canyon, and take a few minutes walk to a small split in the mountain of Khazali, which opens to a high-walled canyon. Sunlight filters down between the canyon walls, showing all the shades of pink and brown and grey on the rock walls. There are three rocks pools about 20 metres into the canyon, dry in summer, and full of water after the occasional rain in the winter months. Khazali Canyon is famous for the variety of rock art and inscriptions found there - carved by the peoples who have lived in the area over the centuries - Thamudic, Arab, and Nabatean. There are petroglyths of humans, animals, and footprints. Also Kufic writing, an early Arabic script, is inscribed on the walls.
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Little Rock Bridge - Also known as Little Arch. Next we stop near a small rock outcrop, and it is an easy walk up to the rock bridge. This is a great place for photographs standing on the centre of the bridge. Note: Littie Rock Bridge is located in the desert, not in Wadi Rum village as Viator has written as the only option for the address.
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Lawrence House - Lawrence House is located about 10 minutes drive to the south-east from Little Rock Bridge, far into the Wadi Rum desert. The house is thought to be first built on top of Nabetean ruins, and there is a small Nabatean inscription on the rocks close by. It is reported, but not known for sure, that T. E. Lawrence (of Lawrence of Arabia fame) stayed at this house during his time living with Bedouin in the Wadi Rum area. Looking from the house towards the northeast the view extends for many kilometres along the valley floor, and turning to the south there is an even more distant view. It's easy to imagine that this was a great strategic lookout point for both the Nabatean of thousands of years ago, and Lawrence and the Bedouin tribes during the Arab revolt against the Turks of a 100 years ago. Today there is just the remains of the house and the silence of the desert.
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Lunch stop - In the middle the day we stop for lunch. We will find a cool place to stop if you visit during the summer months. Your guide will prepare your food fresh, cooking galayet bandora over a fire, and serving it with a variety of dishes - including hummus, tomatoes and cucumbers, bread, and more. You will have time to relax, and also explore the area.
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Mushroom Rock - Our first stop after lunch is Mushroom Rock, located far in the desert, (not in the village). This is one of the many intriguing rock formations that are found throughout the Wadi Rum desert. As the name suggests, the rock looks like a mushroom, and lends itself to great photo opportunities, as you experiment with "holding up" this enormous rock.
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Burdah Rock Bridge - Our next stop is near Burdah Rock Bridge. This rock arch is part of the Burdah mountain range and towers 300m above the valley floor. Although we do provide a full day tour that includes a hike to the top and down again, on this tour we do not climb up to the arch, but we stop and view the arch from the other side of the valley floor far below.
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Abu Khashaba Canyon and sand dunes - Abu Khashaba Canyon - One of the highlights of your day is the walk through Abu Khashaba Canyon. We shop the jeep and show you the entrance of the canyon, and then your guide will drive around the mountain to the other end of the canyon, and wait for you there. The hike is easy with a short rocky part in the middle. The duration will be about 35 minutes, or less time for very fit people. But it's good to take your time, and enjoy the trees and the cool temperatures. Abu Khashaba sand dunes - Near where you emerge from the canyon there is a sand dune that is perfect for sand boarding. We provide a sand board for you (at no charge) and let you have fun in the sand.
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Um Frouth Rock Bridge - Another great place and a favourite attraction on our itinerary, and the final rock arch we visit on this tour. It's in the white desert, and from where we stop the jeep, Um Frouth is almost invisible with so many similar-coloured rocks in the background. Most people are able to climb to the top, and even walk across the bridge.
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Chicken Rock - This is another interesting rock formation that from one direction closely resembles a chicken. Some see a cow when they look at it. You decide. Soft Sand Dunes - Nearby is a large sand dune (free-standing, not against a mountain) that is made of very soft sand. The wind makes beautiful designs and ripples in the sand on this dune, and the tracks of small beetles and lizards are clearly visible, and make for great photographs.
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Sunset viewing and Overnight stay - includes dinner and breakfast. A few minutes drive from Chicken Rock we arrive at our camp - the final stop of the day - in time to view the sunset. This is where you will spend your evening and overnight. Our camp is located in the Um Sabatah area of the Wadi Rum desert, famous for spectacular sunsets. Relax with a cup of Bedouin tea in our dining tent, sit in the red sands a little further away, or climb the small mountain behind our camp. Each place provides panoramic sunset views. After dinner, we sit back on comfortable mats around a fire, in our Bedouin tent (in winter) or outside under the star-filled sky (in summer), and enjoy tea and conversation, singing and dancing, and counting the shooting stars. We talk about our Bedouin culture and answer your questions about desert life. When tired, you can retire to your tent for a restful sleep in the quiet of the desert. We return to Wadi Rum village by 8.30am next morning.

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Posted By : DurhamNH
Excellent desert experience - a small camp so you get a very personal experience.
The desert tour was customized for what we wanted to so and see.
Meals were basic Bedouin style but more than plentiful and yummy.
Salem Nasser and his team are so gracious and eager to please.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 13:44:28

Posted By : C7786NAmariab
This tour was a really good Bedouin experience! We met Salem at wadi rum village and started the jeep tour through the desert. We visited a lot of places and ended up at the campsite. The tent was very comfortable, very hot showers and the dinner was incredibly delicious. Salem set with us at the fire at night, with tea, watching the stars. Salem speaks English very well and is a very good host. He even helped us with the transportation to and out of wadi rum village. If you want a real Bedouin experience, I would recommend for sure!
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Posted On : 2023-12-07 14:19:18

Posted By : Shona2792
This tour was really well organised and a lot of fun. We arrived in Wadi Rum village and were guided where to park and meet Salem, the camp owner. We had a fun day out in the jeep stopping off at different sights to climb the rocks for viewpoint of the desert. There was a nice two hour lunch break in the shade then back out in the jeep. It’s a full day of activities so would recommend comfy outdoor clothing and good shoes for climbing. The campsite was lovely and they prepared traditional zarb food that was cooked in the ground. The real highlight was stargazing in the evening by the camp fire. We saw some shooting stars and the sky was very clear. Bathrooms and showers were immaculate and had hot water! Great trip and would recommend to anyone.
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Posted On : 2023-10-21 05:24:34

Posted By : Gabriele_Guareschi
Incredible experience! Comprehensive Wadi Rum Highlights Tour! Trained and kind companions. Exquisite “zarb” dinner with tea and desserts under the stars. Night in a splendid Bedouin tent in a camp with all comforts. They make you feel at home even in the desert.

Thank you
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Posted On : 2023-08-12 07:24:08

Posted By : SUSHO_SG
Actually i stayed 2 nights , day 1 did camel safari for 2 hours, next day full day jeep safari and sleeping under the stars. We had booked two rooms. Rooms are very small but comfortable. During day it would be very hot. We did not stay in room during day time but on jeep safari day when we came back around 5.30 rooms were very hot. Salem takes very good care, your food etc is made as per your pre determined choices( asked for chicken instead of beef) . One imp point we missed is that it has common toilet , since we were the only people in the camp it did not matter . Dinner was very yummy, breakfast standard with one egg, one fruit and rest humus etc. On full day jeep safari our guide cum driver cum cooked prepared food in the desert. One should experience sleeping under the stars- awesome experience
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Posted On : 2023-06-05 02:32:50

Posted By : SabineN405
What a great experience! The Camp and the desert are as beautiful as shown in the pictures. The tents are authentic and elegant , made of black and white goat's wool and the inside is lined with beautiful bedouin fabrics. Washrooms and showers are in a stone building - a hygienic 40 meters away from the tents - and very clean. Food was excellent! I loved watching the sunset and sitting around the Camp fire after dinner! I also appreciated the easy communication via e-mail and that we got clear prices with no hidden extras. Thanks for the great hospitality to everyone!
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Posted On : 2023-06-03 02:24:47

Posted By : 553itaie
Went My wife and I and a couple of close friends.
The place was beyond my expectations and exactly what we were looking for. If you are searching to connect with the quieteness and magnificence of the dessert this is the place for you.
The most beautiful sunset that I have ever seen. And the stars, oh the stars....
Enjoyed the Lovely hospitality of Salem and Frances. The interesting conversations, tasty food, and how they thought of everything down to the small details.
Will come again!!!

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Posted On : 2023-05-27 00:30:41

Posted By : M72GTjulians
We had a wonderful time in this camp. Communication with Salem and Frances is super easy. They even help us to organize transport to and from Wadi rum village. Their camp is in the very south of Wadi Rum. The location is perfect to enjoy the sunset from the camp or a rock next to it - the view is amazing. No jeep tour required to see the sunset like in some other camps.
Tents and facilities are like new, very clean and well maintained. Ther was nothing we would have missed.
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Posted On : 2023-05-10 14:47:54

Posted By : 306joshuam
Amazing experience where I was treated like a king in a gorgeous desert. Lots of great food and views with very comfortable sleeping and dining locations. I was glad for the very nice facilities that didn't take away from the magical experience of camping in the desert. My trip could not have been improved. It was perfect.
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Posted On : 2023-02-26 16:47:56

Posted By : XaveEdison
I took up a 4h afternoon jeep tour of Wadi Rum and an overnight stay with Real Bedouin Experience Tours & Camp and it is the best decision that I have made in Jordan.

Salem has been communicating with me promptly via email to ensure that I have all the necessary information with me before arrival.

Upon arrival, his brother was already there waiting for me even though I arrived earlier. I have a wonderful time touring around Wadi Rum and was given sufficient time to explore each attraction site. His brother is very caring and ensures my safety is more important if I am uncomfortable climbing some of the sites which can be quite dangerous.

Due to the low peak season, I was the only guest in the camp and I enjoyed the exclusive welcoming from Salem and the team with a delicious meal. After the meal, we sat down at the fireplace to get to know each other better.

I will highly recommend this camp when you are in Jordan. Salem and the team are very friendly and they provide excellent service. I will engage them again or introduce my friends if they go to Jordan soon.

Thank you, Salem and the team for giving me an unforgettable experience.
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Posted On : 2023-02-20 20:40:25