
moderate
24 hours
Suitable for travelers in average fitness who can handle short hikes (0.5–2 miles) over sand and uneven rock and a night in a basic tent.
Drive into Wadi Rum with a private Bedouin guide, sleep under an immense desert sky, and wake to sandstone towers and red dunes. This 24‑hour private jeep tour pairs short hikes, rock arches, and a traditional camp dinner for a compact, authentic desert night.
The jeep drops you where the map stops and the desert begins: a low thrum of a diesel engine, a cloud of red grit, and a guide who reads the dunes like a sailor reads charts. You climb into a four‑wheel drive and wind through an ocean of sandstone towers and scarlet sand, every turn revealing a new sweep of wind‑sculpted rock. By evening the guide lights a fire, the cooking pot hisses, and the sky opens into a black ceiling spattered with stars—the kind of dark that makes constellations feel close enough to touch.

Bring at least 2 liters per person for the day and an extra 1 liter for the night—desert dehydration happens faster than you think.
Wide‑brim hat, SPF50 sunscreen, and UV sunglasses will keep you comfortable during long exposed drives and dune hikes.
Choose hiking shoes with tread for sand and rocky approaches; flip‑flops aren’t suitable for canyon scrambles or arch climbs.
Dress modestly when visiting Bedouin markets and ask before photographing people; a simple greeting in Arabic is appreciated.
Wadi Rum has Nabataean inscriptions and was traversed during the Arab Revolt—Lawrence of Arabia’s legacy still colors many local stories.
Wadi Rum is a protected area; stick to designated routes, avoid creating new fire pits, and minimize plastic waste to preserve scarce desert resources.
Keeps you hydrated during hot daytime drives and sand hikes.
summer specific
Needed for sand slopes, canyon steps, and rocky viewpoints.
Nights in the desert can drop below freezing—bring insulation for the camp stay.
winter specific
Protects skin and eyes during open‑sun dune walks and long photo stops.
summer specific