Wadi Rum full-day desert tour with Bedouin guide and lunch

Wadi Rum's canyons, petroglyphs and sunset on foot and sand, led by someone born there

A full-day private tour of Wadi Rum led by Majed, a Bedouin guide born and raised in the desert, covers five-kilometre canyons, ancient petroglyphs, the Nabataean temple, the Burdah rock bridge and sunset from the best viewpoint. Lunch and water are included. Sandboarding and a 30-minute or one-hour camel ride are available at extra cost. Groups run from 2 to 15 people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Wadi Rum desert highlights

• See camels and optional camel ride
• Admire ancient petroglyphs in canyon
• Enjoy activities in long canyon
• Visit Nabataean temple near Rum Village
• Admire and photograph natural rock arch
• Watch sunset from desert viewpoint
• Walk through another stunning canyon
• See the natural Burdah rock bridge

The experience

Wadi Rum's scale and geology demand a guide who knows where the light hits and which canyon opens onto what. Majed was born in the desert, which means the stops (the petroglyphs carved into canyon rock, the five-kilometre stretch where you walk and sandboard, the Nabataean temple dated to the first century BC, the fifteen-metre Burdah arch) land in sequence rather than by accident. The tour runs six hours and covers the landmarks most visitors come for: the rock formations that have been photographed for decades, the canyons deep enough to feel like another world, and the sunset viewed from the vantage point locals choose.

What you do changes by the hour. Early stops let you see the camels and, if you want, ride for 30 minutes or an hour (that costs extra, starting at 15 JOD). The long canyon is where sandboarding happens, included in the full day, and where the walk itself becomes the point. Lunch and water come with the tour. A second canyon, thirty to forty minutes on foot, is optional and Majed will drop you at the entrance and pick you up at the exit. The Burdah bridge is the natural arch most people come to photograph, and the sunset is timed to the clearest view in the desert.

Groups stay between 2 and 15 people, which means the tour scales to what you book. Contact in advance to arrange the details that matter, which activities, which pace, whether the camel ride and the second canyon fit your day. Children are welcome from age 7.

What’s included

• Lunch and water.
• hiking through canyons and past petroglyphs.
• sandboarding.
• camel sightseeing.
• entry to the Nabataean temple.
• the Burdah rock bridge.
• sunset from the desert viewpoint.
• English-speaking Bedouin guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Majed Day Tours of Wadi Rum

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to walk and explore rather than ride through the desert. Majed's knowledge of the canyons and timing of the sunset reward the pace. Camel rides and the second canyon are optional, so you can adjust the day to your energy and interests.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What is the Burdah bridge in Wadi Rum?

The Burdah bridge is a natural rock arch and one of Wadi Rum's most photographed landmarks. It is a high natural formation made of rock, and the tour includes time to walk to it and take photographs.

Do I have to ride a camel on this tour?

No. You can see the camels and the area for free, or choose to ride for 30 minutes or an hour if you want. Camel rides cost extra and start from 15 JOD. The tour includes everything else whether or not you ride.

What happens at sunset on this tour?

The full-day tour ends with sunset viewed from the best viewpoint in Wadi Rum. Majed times the day so you are in position for the light and the colours from the desert itself.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes, lunch and water are included in the six-hour full-day tour. The meal is part of the day, not an add-on.

Can I skip the second canyon if I want to rest?

Yes. The second canyon is optional. If you want to walk it, Majed will drop you at the entrance and pick you up at the exit. If you prefer to rest or spend more time elsewhere, you can skip it.