Hike Jebel Um Ad Dami: Overnight Wadi Rum Tour

Four hours to the summit, then a night by the bonfire in the desert

An 8-hour guided hike to Jebel Um Ad Dami (1,832m), Jordan's highest mountain on the Saudi border, followed by an overnight stay at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum. The tour includes a 40km drive through the valley, a guided ascent with lunch at a rest point, stops at Qatar spring and the white desert on the return, Bedouin tea at sunset, a dinner cooked under sand, and breakfast before the drive back to Wadi Rum Village. A live English-speaking guide leads the group. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Jordan's Highest Mountain and Desert Stay

• Pickup from Wadi Rum Village
• Drive 40 km to Jabal Umm Ad Dami
• Guided hike to mountain summit
• Rest and lunch with dessert picnic
• Visit White Desert and Qatar spring
• Short hike in White Desert
• Experience sunset at Um Sabatah
• Enjoy Bedouin tea by fire
• Return to camp for bonfire and dinner
• Overnight stay in Bedouin camp
• Breakfast and transfer back to Wadi Rum Village

The experience

The day starts with a pickup at Wadi Rum Village or Visitor Center, then a one-hour drive south through the valley of Wadi Rum and across Wadi Saabit to reach the mountain. The hike itself takes around four hours to the top and back, with your guide setting up lunch in a secluded area partway through so you can eat and rest before the descent. The panoramic views from 1,832 meters stretch across the vast desert mountain ranges of southern Wadi Rum and into north-western Saudi Arabia.

On the return journey, the route passes through the white desert with its flat formations and wider valleys, then stops at Qatar spring and other viewpoints before heading to the camp at sunset. This is when the Wadi Rum pinnacles and canyons turn vivid gold and red. Your guide serves hot Bedouin tea by the fire while you watch the light fade, then leads you to the camp for a homemade Bedouin dinner cooked under sand. The night is spent at the camp surrounded by thousands of stars. In the morning, breakfast is served before your transfer back to Wadi Rum Village.

The tour runs as a full overnight excursion, so you leave with water, lunch, coffee or tea, dinner, breakfast, and a guide included. Wadi Rum entrance fees are separate (7 JD per person, or free with a Jordan Pass). The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Hotel or village pickup and return transfer.
• one-hour drive through Wadi Rum and Wadi Saabit to the mountain.
• guided hike to the 1,832-meter summit with panoramic views into Saudi Arabia.
• lunch at a rest point during the hike.
• visits to Qatar spring, the white desert, and sunset viewpoints.
• Bedouin tea by the fire at sunset.
• overnight stay at a Bedouin camp.
• dinner cooked under sand.
• breakfast in the morning.
• bottled water throughout.
• live English-speaking guide.
• coffee and tea.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 72 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Wadi Rum Fire Camp

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine a serious mountain hike with a full night in the desert under the stars, rather than a day trip that returns by evening. The overnight stay is what lets you experience the bonfire, the Bedouin dinner, and the starry night sky that define the experience.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual hike to the top of Jebel Um Ad Dami?

The guided hike to the summit and back takes around four hours, with a rest stop where your guide prepares lunch in a secluded area.

What is included in the overnight stay at the Bedouin camp?

Dinner cooked under sand, Bedouin tea by the bonfire at sunset, a night in the camp, and breakfast in the morning are all included. You sleep under the stars in a peaceful desert setting.

What is Qatar spring and when do we visit it?

Qatar spring is a stop in the white desert on the return journey from the hike, visited alongside other viewpoints like Bedouin dam and Wadi Nugra before heading back to camp at sunset.

Do I need to pay extra for the Wadi Rum entrance fee?

Yes, the Wadi Rum entrance fee is 7 JD per person and is not included in the tour price, though it is waived if you hold a Jordan Pass.

Can I request vegetarian or vegan meals?

Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Specify your preference when you make your booking.