Wadi Rum: Full-Day Jeep Tour & Bedouin Lunch with Sunset

What happens when you drive into Wadi Rum and don't stop for eight hours?

You ride in a jeep to eight major sites across Wadi Rum—sand dunes, canyons, rock bridges, ancient inscriptions, and Lawrence's House—with a Bedouin lunch and tea included. The guide handles all the driving and timing, so you spend the day looking instead of navigating. You finish at sunset and return to the village in the evening.

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want to see Wadi Rum's main landmarks in a single day without arranging your own transport or timing between sites—the jeep and the guide take care of both, which is what makes eight stops fit into one afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day jeep tour in Wadi Rum

• Visit Lawrence Spring
• See the Map
• Climb and explore Sand Dunes
• View Ancient Inscriptions
• Visit Lawrence's House
• Explore Burrah Canyon
• Enjoy Bedouin lunch and tea
• See Burdah Canyon
• Visit Um Frouth Rock Bridge
• See the Small Arch
• Explore Khazali Canyon
• Watch spectacular sunset
• Drive back to Rum Village

The Experience

You start at Lawrence Spring and end watching the sun turn the canyon walls orange, with a lot of red sand and rock in between. The jeep tour through Wadi Rum covers the desert's main landmarks in a single day—not by rushing through them, but by timing each stop so you're not just passing through. Your guide drives you to the Sand Dunes first, where you get about half an hour to climb to the top and race back down, then moves on to the Ancient Inscriptions carved into the rock by trade caravans centuries ago. It's the kind of itinerary that feels full without feeling packed.

After the inscriptions, you head to Lawrence's House—a Nabatean structure that Lawrence of Arabia and his army used as a rest stop before heading north into Syria—and then into Burrah Canyon, a long, deep cut between dramatic mountains where the morning or late-evening light turns everything deep orange. This is where you stop for lunch: Bedouin-cooked food and Bedouin tea, eaten in the shade while the heat of the day passes. The meal is included, which means you're not hunting for a place to eat or negotiating prices at a roadside stand. After lunch, the tour continues to Burdah Canyon, Um Frouth Rock Bridge (a natural arch that's difficult to reach but worth the effort for the view), the Small Arch, and Khazali Canyon. The last stop is the sunset—the kind of light that makes every rock face look like it's been set on fire.

The whole day is eight hours or so, and the jeep does the moving between sites so you're not walking long distances in the heat. Bottled water is provided throughout. Groups stay small, which means the guide can adjust timing if someone wants longer at a particular canyon or needs a break. By the time you're driven back to Rum Village at the end of the day, you've seen the rock formations, the sand dunes, the canyons, the natural bridges, and the light change from morning to sunset—basically everything Wadi Rum is known for, in one trip.

Top questions

How long is the full-day jeep tour?

Approximately eight hours, including all stops and the Bedouin lunch.

What is included in the tour?

Jeep transport, bottled water, and a Bedouin-cooked lunch with Bedouin tea. Entry fees to Wadi Rum are not mentioned in the standard inclusions.

Can children go on this tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What time does the tour start and end?

The itinerary does not specify exact start and end times; confirm with the operator when booking.

How many people are in a typical group?

The tour operates in small groups, though the exact maximum group size is not specified.

Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour is described as suitable for all physical fitness levels. Some sites involve short climbs or walks through canyons; discuss any mobility concerns with the operator before booking.

What should I bring?

Bottled water is provided. Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and a camera. Confirm what else to pack with the operator.

Can I do sandboarding at the sand dunes?

Sandboarding is mentioned as an option for the adventurous at the sand dunes, though it is not listed as a standard inclusion; ask the operator if it is available on your departure.

What is the best time of day to visit Wadi Rum?

The tour includes a sunset stop, which is described as spectacular. Canyons like Burrah are noted as particularly beautiful in the morning or late evening when the light is warm.

Is lunch vegetarian or can dietary needs be accommodated?

The tour includes a Bedouin-cooked lunch, but specific menu details and dietary accommodations are not listed; contact the operator in advance if you have dietary requirements.

What’s included

Your day includes jeep transport to eight major sites across Wadi Rum—Lawrence Spring, the Sand Dunes, Ancient Inscriptions, Lawrence's House, Burrah Canyon, Burdah Canyon, Um Frouth Rock Bridge, the Small Arch, and Khazali Canyon—with a Bedouin-cooked lunch and Bedouin tea served in the shade, plus bottled water throughout the day. Your guide handles all driving and timing, and you return to Rum Village in the evening.