Jabal Um Addami hike from Wadi Rum: Jordan's highest peak

Two and a half hours up, lunch at the summit, two hours back down through Wadi Rum

A full-day guided hike from Wadi Rum to the summit of Jabal Um Addami, Jordan's highest mountain, with a 40km desert drive, a 2.5-hour ascent, Bedouin-cooked lunch at the top, and a sunset stop at a Bedouin camp on the return. The guide speaks English and leads groups of any size. Children from age 1 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Jabal Um Addami and explore Wadi Rum

• Drive 40km south from Wadi Rum
• Hike up Jabal Um Addami (2.5 hours)
• Rest at the mountain top
• Descend to secluded area
• Enjoy lunch cooked by guide
• Hike for 2 more hours
• Jeep drive to Bedouin Lifestyle Camp
• Watch sunset at camp
• Drive back to Rum village

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Wadi Rum 4h
2. Jabal Umm ad Dami 4h

What’s included

• Bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• Bedouin-cooked lunch at the summit.
• jeep transport for the 40km drive to the mountain, the return journey, and the ride to the Bedouin camp.
• English-speaking guide for the entire hike.
• sunset stop at a Bedouin Lifestyle Camp.

Times

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• Every day 10:00

Information

Hike to the top of Jabal Um Addami, Jordan's highest mountain at 1,832m, on an 8-hour guided tour from Wadi Rum with Bedouin-cooked lunch and sunset at a desert camp.

Group Up to 10 1 similar private tour ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

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Ages Adult (18 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

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

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The day starts with a 40km drive south through Wadi Rum's far valleys and across Wadi Saabit, a stretch of desert that narrows the landscape down to rock and silence. You arrive at the base of Jabal Um Addami (1,832 meters above sea level, which puts it 832 meters higher than Wadi Rum village itself), and begin the guided hike to the summit. The climb takes about 2.5 hours, moving at a pace the guide sets for the group.

At the top, you rest while the guide cooks lunch in a secluded area below the peak. The meal is Bedouin-cooked, made on-site, and eaten in the quiet of the high desert. On a clear day, the view reaches into Saudi Arabia and toward the Red Sea. After lunch, a second hike of about 2 hours explores the surrounding terrain before a jeep ride takes you to a Bedouin Lifestyle Camp for the sunset. The drive back to Rum village closes the day.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

How high is Jabal Um Addami and what can you see from the top?

Jabal Um Addami stands at 1,832 meters above sea level. From the summit on a clear day, you can see into Saudi Arabia and toward the Red Sea. Wadi Rum village sits 832 meters below.

What does the hike involve and how fit do I need to be?

The hike to the summit takes about 2.5 hours, followed by a 2-hour hike after lunch. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Is lunch included and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is included and cooked on-site by your Bedouin guide in a secluded area near the summit. Bottled water and snacks are also provided throughout the day.

How long is the full day and what happens after the hike?

The full tour runs 8 hours from start to finish. After the second hike, you travel by jeep to a Bedouin Lifestyle Camp to watch the sunset, then drive back to Rum village.

Operated by Bedouin Life Style Day Tour. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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