Wadi Rum Short Tours

Aqaba, Jordan

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Our jeep tours allow you to visit the most sites in the least amount of time as well as reach some of the far-away attractions inside Wadi Rum Protected Area. Even on our short tours, you get a good taste of our magnificent desert with its rocks, dunes, canyons, and big mountains. If you want to see the sunset, we can start the tour in the afternoon.
You will be told historic meanings at some of the sites, and are highly welcome to ask questions about Bedouin life and culture.
All short tours include stops at Lawrence's house, the big red sand dune, Khazali Canyon and Little Rock Arch. Depending on the option you choose, further activities like sandboarding, hikes, or camel rides might be included.
Light lunch can be added after arrival for 5JD per person, and cooked lunch of chicken and rice for 10JD per person.

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Wadi Rum Village, Wadi Rum Village, Wadi Rum, Al Aqabah Governorate

First we welcome you at our family house with a cup of Bedouin tea

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lawrence's Spring, Wadi Rum Jordan

This site is famous for the 1962 movie Lawrence of Arabia. It is an important ancient water hole was used by travelers passing the area in the old days.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum Jordan

sand dune: climb up the big red sand dune, enjoy the view, and have fun running and jumping down again if you like

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Jebel Khazali, Wadi Rum Jordan

This canyon has a lot of inscriptions from Nabatean times including signs for nearby landmarks etc. which we will explain and point out to you once we arrive!

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum Jordan

Um Frouth Arch: This amazingly stunning rock arch you can scramble up and take pictures with you standing on its top!

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum Jordan

Abu khashabah canyon This is an extremely beautiful narrow sandy canyon that you can walk through to the other end.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum, Al Aqabah Governorate

Little Rock Arch The smallest natural arch in Wadi Rum, this rock bridge has beautiful panoramic views over the top of Kor al-Ajram, Jebel Rum and Khazali Canyon.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum, Al Aqabah Governorate

Lawrence’s House
Long before Lawrence passed through, Bedouins took shelter from wind and bandits in this old Nabatean station, set on caravan route from Hijaz to Petra and Damascus. Awesome views across the sweeping valley floor to Jebel Raqqa

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum, Al Aqabah Governorate

Anfeshiyeh Inscriptions
This set of Nabatean inscriptions was etched to mark routes and give signals to passing travelers. Some point out the area’s water sources while others warn of its various dangers. Others show the winners of the winter camel races that once circled this mountain

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions

Bottled water - Cold bottled water from our ice=box
Private transportation
English-speaking guides

Exclusions

camel ride (short 1h camel rides can be added for 10JD per person

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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