Full-Day Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: Sand Dunes, Canyons & Bedouin Tea
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–10 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness: mostly driven with short hikes and handfuls of climbs; able-bodied walkers fine.
Overview
Spend a full day exploring Wadi Rum by jeep—rock bridges, narrow canyons, sand dunes and Bedouin tea. This private tour mixes short climbs with cinematic drives and local stories.
Full-Day Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: Sand Dunes, Canyons & Bedouin Tea
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A low, red horizon opens as the jeep slides off the paved road and into a wide, sun-browned valley. Wind tugs at the canvas of the camp where the driver kills the engine and the guide—usually a local Bedouin like Raad—breathes in the place the world imagines when it hears “desert.” The first cup of steaming tea arrives and, between sips, the desert loosens its scale: cliffs the color of iron, narrow canyons cupped like hands, and dunes that rise and fall like slow breathing.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring your Jordan Pass or 5 JOD
You must pay the 5 JOD entrance fee at the Visitor Centre unless you have a Jordan Pass; keep proof of booking handy when you arrive.
Wear closed-toe hiking shoes
Trails include loose sand, sandstone slabs and short scrambles—good traction will keep descents safe.
Sun protection is non-negotiable
A wide-brim hat, sunscreen and sunglasses will make mid-morning and afternoon stops far more comfortable.
Carry extra water and a refillable bottle
Bottled water is supplied, but temperatures and activity level mean you’ll want more than the tour provides.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert fox (rare, nocturnal)
- Camel herds near watering springs
History
Wadi Rum has been inhabited by Bedouin tribes for centuries and gained international attention after T.E. Lawrence’s travels and subsequent film portrayals; its rock inscriptions date back thousands of years.
Conservation
Wadi Rum is a protected area; visitors should stay on marked routes, avoid touching petroglyphs, and minimize plastic and waste to protect fragile desert ecosystems.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Necessary for sandstone scrambling and uneven desert terrain.
Hydration system / reusable water bottle
Refillable bottle saves plastic and keeps you hydrated between supplied bottles.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects against intense desert sun during open-vehicle travel and stops.
summer specific
Light windproof layer
Evenings and shaded canyons can be cool—bring a thin insulating layer.
winter specific