Wadi Rum 4x4 Tour & Luxury Tent: Sand-Boarding & Sunset

Eight hours crossing hidden canyons, rock bridges and ancient Nabataean sites in a 4x4.

An 8-hour jeep tour of Wadi Rum's Protected Area starting from the Rest House in Wadi Rum Village, with a live guide, sand-boarding on the red dunes, traditional Bedouin lunch and sunset views. You visit Khazali Canyon's petroglyphs, Little Rock Bridge, Lawrence's House, Mushroom Rock and Burdah Rock Bridge. Overnight in a luxury Bedouin tent with private bathroom and dinner is optional. The next morning includes breakfast before return to the Rest House.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Wadi Rum highlights by jeep

• Start at Wadi Rum Rest House
• Visit spring near fig tree
• Climb Red Sand Dune barefoot
• Explore Khazali Canyon petroglyphs
• Climb Little Rock Bridge
• See Lawrence’s House ruins
• Stop for traditional Bedouin lunch
• Visit Mushroom Rock formation
• Hike Burdah Rock Bridge
• Walk through Abu Khashaba Canyon
• Climb lower rock bridge
• Watch desert sunset
• Optional camel ride
• Overnight in luxury Bedouin tent

Day 2: Return after breakfast

• Have breakfast at camp
• Drop off at Wadi Rum Rest House

The experience

The tour runs 8 hours in a 4x4 starting at the Wadi Rum Rest House, 7 km from the Visitor Center. Your guide leads you through hidden canyons and past weirdly shaped rock formations to reach the major sites: Khazali Canyon, where Thamudic and Nabataean petroglyphs cover the narrow siq's walls; Little Rock Bridge, an easy scramble with broad desert views; and Burdah Rock Bridge, the largest of Wadi Rum's three arches, perched 80 meters above the surrounding rock. You'll also see Mushroom Rock, carved by centuries of wind and rain into its distinctive shape, and walk through Abu Khashaba Canyon with its wild fig trees and red and yellow sand.

Sand-boarding on the Red Sand Dune (Al Hasany) is free and included. The fine, soft sand makes it walkable barefoot. Lunch is traditional Bedouin fare (gallaya, hummus, tuna, salad, Jordanian bread and juice) eaten in the desert. The tour times the sunset at Burdah Rock Bridge, one of the major draws of the day. If you choose the overnight option, you stay in a luxury Bedouin tent with a private bathroom, have dinner and breakfast included, and are driven back to the Rest House the next morning. A camel ride can be added for 20 JD per person.

The guide speaks English or Arabic. Bottled water comes with every tour. The itinerary suits all fitness levels, though reaching Burdah Bridge involves a steep hike to the summit and Little Rock Bridge requires a short scramble. Public transport options are available nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• traditional Bedouin lunch with gallaya, hummus, tuna, salad, Jordanian bread and juice.
• free sand-boarding on the Red Sand Dune.
• live guide in English or Arabic. Overnight guests also receive dinner and breakfast in the luxury tent with private bathroom.

Options for this experience

2 options

No Overnight StayGuide in English or Arabic · 10:00Sand-boarding, lasting 8 hours, with lunch and a 4WD

Overnight stay in a luxury tentGuide in English or Arabic · 10:00Bedouin luxury camp: stay in a luxury tent with a private bathroom, sand-boarding over one day, traditional Bedouin meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and a 4WD

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

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.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wadi Rum Bedouin Guide Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the overnight option if you want to experience the desert as a true Bedouin would, with dinner under the stars and sunrise over the dunes before returning to the Rest House the next day. The day tour alone suits travelers who want the highlights (canyons, rock bridges, petroglyphs and sunset) without staying overnight.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What are the main rock formations and ancient sites I'll see on the tour?

Khazali Canyon holds Thamudic and Nabataean petroglyphs etched into the siq walls, including rare foot-sole carvings with probable religious meaning. You'll also visit Little Rock Bridge for broad desert views, Burdah Rock Bridge (the largest arch in Wadi Rum at 80 meters high) Mushroom Rock shaped by wind and rain, Lawrence's House built on Nabataean ruins, and walk through Abu Khashaba Canyon with its wild fig trees and colored sand.

Is the sand-boarding included, and what does it involve?

Sand-boarding on the Red Sand Dune is free and included with every tour. The dune's fine, soft sand is comfortable to walk on barefoot, making it accessible for different experience levels.

What's included if I choose to stay overnight in the luxury tent?

The overnight option includes dinner and breakfast in the luxury Bedouin tent, a private bathroom, and a return drive to the Rest House the next morning after breakfast. Bottled water is included on both the tour and overnight stay.

How difficult is the hike to Burdah Rock Bridge, and what's the view like?

Burdah Rock Bridge requires a precipitous hike to reach the summit, where the height and location offer one of the most striking desert sunsets. The tour times the sunset here, making it the day's final major stop.

Can I add a camel ride to the tour?

A camel ride can be added for 20 JD per person at checkout, letting you experience the desert on traditional transport for part of the day.