Wadi Rum desert tour with sand-boarding and Bedouin stay
Sand-boarding is free on every tour, and the sunset here is what people come back for.
A half-day or overnight tour of Wadi Rum Protected Area by 4x4, starting from the Wadi Rum Rest House, that takes you through hidden canyons, ancient rock carvings and desert landmarks while you try sand-boarding at no extra cost. The tour runs 4 hours and includes traditional Bedouin tea, bottled water, and a Bedouin lunch. Those choosing the overnight option sleep in a traditional Bedouin tent or cave with dinner and breakfast, then return to the Rest House the next morning. A live guide speaks English and Arabic. Camel rides can be added for an extra fee.
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Day 1: Wadi Rum 4-hour 4x4 tour and overnight
- Start at Wadi Rum Rest House
- Explore spring near fig tree
- Visit Khazali Canyon petroglyphs
- Climb Red Sand Dune barefoot
- Climb Little Rock Bridge
- See Lawrence’s House ruins
- Visit White Desert near Saudi border
- Hike Burdah Rock Bridge
- Enjoy traditional Bedouin lunch
- Watch desert sunset
- Dinner and overnight in Bedouin camp
Day 2: Breakfast and return transfer
- Breakfast at Bedouin camp
- Drop off at Wadi Rum Rest House
- Lawrence's Spring 30m
- Wadi Rum Protected Area 30m
- Lawrence's House 30m
- Wadi Rum Protected Area 45m
What’s included
- Four-hour 4x4 tour through Wadi Rum's canyons, rock formations and desert landmarks.
- free sand-boarding on the dunes.
- traditional Bedouin tea and lunch.
- bottled water throughout the day.
- overnight option with dinner, Bedouin tent or cave accommodation, and breakfast the next morning.
- Every day 10:00
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Four-hour 4x4 tour through Wadi Rum's hidden canyons and rock formations with sand-boarding and traditional Bedouin lunch.
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The experience
You start at the Wadi Rum Rest House in the village, 7 km from the Visitor Center, and climb into a 4x4 for a four-hour run through the Protected Area. The route takes you past Khazali Canyon, where Thamudic and Nabataean petroglyphs cover the canyon walls (humans and animals etched into the rock centuries ago), and across the Red Sand Dune, a soft, rust-colored expanse that rises against the cliff face. You'll walk Little Rock Bridge, an easy climb that opens onto a broad view of the desert, and pass the remains of what legend calls Lawrence's House, built on Nabataean ruins near the white dunes close to the Saudi border.
Sand-boarding happens on the dunes without extra charge. You get traditional Bedouin tea and lunch during the tour, plus bottled water to carry you through the heat. The afternoon builds toward the sunset, which the operator names as a draw in itself: the light across the red rock and sand is the moment most people photograph and talk about afterward.
If you book the overnight option, you stay in a traditional Bedouin tent or cave after dinner, then have breakfast before the driver takes you back to the Rest House in the morning. A camel ride can be added at checkout for 20 JD per person if you want that piece of the experience as well. The guide is live and speaks both English and Arabic.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 13 years); Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4): free.
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 far is the Wadi Rum Rest House from the Visitor Center?
The Rest House, where the tour begins, is located 7 km from the Visitor Center in Wadi Rum Village.
What's included in the overnight stay?
The overnight option includes dinner, a night in a traditional Bedouin tent or cave, and breakfast the next morning before you return to the Rest House.
Can I add a camel ride to the tour?
Yes, a camel ride can be added at checkout for 20 JD per person, making the experience more complete if you want it.
What is Khazali Canyon, and why is it on the route?
Khazali Canyon is a narrow fissure in Jebel Khazali, a peak in the center of Wadi Rum, whose inner walls are covered with ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions from Thamudic, Nabataean, and Islamic times: humans and animals carved into the rock, including rare foot-sole petroglyphs that likely had religious meaning.
Operated by Wadi Rum Bedouin Guide Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Wadi Rum desert tour with sand-boarding and Bedouin stay
4h–5h · EN +1
from US$ 70 per person
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