Wadi Rum Full-Day Desert Hike with Bedouin Lunch & Guide

Summary

Guided Hiking Experience in Wadi Rum: Sand Dunes & Ancient Canyons

You’ll hike through Wadi Rum’s wild desert with a local guide who knows every hidden spot—from Lawrence’s Spring to ancient canyons and soft sand dunes. Enjoy real Bedouin tea and lunch in the shade, walk where history lives on stone walls, and see why this place feels like another planet.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me stepping out from Wadi Rum Village was the quiet—just the crunch of my boots and the wind moving across the sand. Our Bedouin guide, Sami, waved us over with a grin and handed out bottles of water before we set off. He knew every shortcut and story about this place. The air smelled faintly of sagebrush, and even though it was early, you could already feel the sun warming up the rocks.

We stopped at Lawrence’s Spring not long after starting out. There’s this old fig tree clinging to life above the spring—Sami told us T.E. Lawrence once watered his camels here. I dipped my hand in; the water was cool, almost sweet after walking in the dry air. Next up was something called “the map of the desert”—a rock face shaped just like an old map if you squint a bit (I needed Sami to point it out). We kept moving through patches of soft red sand until we reached these massive dunes. Climbing them is no joke; my shoes filled with sand in seconds, but running down felt like being a kid again.

Khazali Canyon came after lunch—Sami brewed tea under a bit of shade while we poked around inside. The walls are covered in ancient Bedouin inscriptions; some are so faded you have to trace them with your fingers to see them properly. It’s quiet in there except for your own footsteps echoing back at you. Last stop was Little Bridge—a natural rock arch that looks fragile but feels solid when you’re standing on top, looking out over all that open space.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full-Day Desert Hiking in Wadi Rum

• Start hiking from Wadi Rum Village
• Visit Lawrence's Spring
• See the desert map
• Walk on sand dunes
• Explore Khazali Canyon and Bedouin inscriptions
• Continue to the little bridge
• Enjoy traditional Bedouin lunch and tea

Top questions

Is this Wadi Rum hiking tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, our guide adjusts the pace and route for all fitness levels. You can take breaks as needed.

What should I bring for the hike?

Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. We provide water and snacks along the way.

Are meals included during the tour?

Yes! A traditional Bedouin lunch plus tea or coffee is included—served fresh in a shady spot mid-hike.

Can children or infants join this desert hike?

Certainly! Small children can ride in a stroller or pram if needed. The route is family-friendly.

What’s included

Your day includes snacks for energy along the trail, a full Bedouin-style lunch cooked right there in the desert, plus coffee or tea brewed by your guide under the shade of a mountain ledge.