Wadi Rum Jeep Tour & Bedouin Camp: Full Day + Dinner

Summary

Full day exploring Wadi Rum by jeep with overnight camp

You’ll join a local guide for a full-day jeep adventure through Wadi Rum’s wild canyons and red dunes, with stops for ancient carvings and sweet Bedouin tea. After sunset views and dinner at camp, you’ll sleep under desert stars in a private tent — waking up to sunrise over endless sand is something you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll never forget the first time I tried to pronounce “Khazali” — our guide, Fawaz, grinned and shook his head, then handed me a tiny glass of hot tea. The air in Wadi Rum that morning was already warm, but the tea was sweeter than I expected and somehow made the desert feel even bigger. We set off from the village in an old Toyota that rattled over the sand like it had stories of its own. Camels watched us pass, chewing lazily. There’s something about seeing those herds up close at Lawrence Spring — they’re just… there, part of the landscape in a way I can’t explain.

We stopped at Khazali Canyon and Fawaz pointed out ancient carvings — some looked like feet, others like animals or people. He told us how traders and pilgrims used this route for centuries. The rocks felt cool under my hand, almost damp compared to the sun outside. At Al Ramal Red Sand Dune, I tried running down (sand got everywhere), and some kids from another group cheered me on. Lunch was cooked over a fire behind a rock outcrop; fresh bread, hummus, yogurt — simple but honestly delicious after all that dust and wind.

The afternoon blurred into stops: Little Rock Bridge (easier to climb than it looks), Mushroom Rock (which really does look like a mushroom if you squint), and then Burdah Rock Bridge glowing gold in late sun. The silence out there is thick — except for birds or sometimes laughter echoing off stone. By sunset we sat on mats while Fawaz brewed more tea over a small fire. The sky went from orange to purple so fast I barely caught it on camera. That’s one of those moments I still think about when things get noisy back home.

Sleeping in the panoramic tent was… well, not exactly five-star but waking up to that view? Worth every bit of sand in my shoes. Breakfast was flatbread and eggs as light crept over the cliffs. It’s funny how quickly you get used to quiet out there — until you’re back in the village again and it all feels like a dream you almost missed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jeep Tour and Overnight Camping

• Meet at Wadi Rum Village Rest House
• Visit Lawrence Spring oasis
• Explore Khazali Canyon inscriptions
• Climb Al Ramal Red Sand Dune
• See Little Rock Bridge formation
• Visit Lawrence's House ruins
• Traditional Bedouin lunch with views
• Photo stop at Mushroom Rock
• View Jabal Burdah and Burdah Rock Bridge
• Discover White Desert landscape
• Walk Abu Khashaba Canyon
• Climb Um Frouth Rock Arch
• Sunset viewpoint with Bedouin tea

Day 2 — Breakfast and Return

• Breakfast at camp with panoramic views
• Drop off at Wadi Rum Village Rest House

Top questions

How long is the Wadi Rum jeep tour with overnight?

The tour lasts about 24 hours: full day jeep tour starting around 10:00 AM, overnight at camp, breakfast next morning, return by 9:00 AM.

Is lunch included during the Wadi Rum day trip?

Yes, a traditional Bedouin lunch is prepared during the day tour and included in your booking.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You stay overnight in a private panoramic tent (or regular tent if unavailable) at a Bedouin camp.

Are children allowed on this Wadi Rum jeep tour?

Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; infants can ride on laps or in strollers.

What sites are visited during the jeep tour?

The tour includes Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, Red Sand Dune, Little Rock Bridge, Mushroom Rock, Burdah Rock Bridge viewpoint, White Desert, Abu Khashaba Canyon walk, Um Frouth Arch, and sunset viewpoint.

Is dinner provided at the Bedouin camp?

Yes, dinner is included at camp along with breakfast the next morning.

Do guides speak English?

Yes, local guides speak English and share cultural context throughout the trip.

Is pickup included for this Wadi Rum experience?

No hotel pickup; you meet your guide at Wadi Rum Village Rest House where the tour begins and ends.

What’s included

Your experience includes entry to Wadi Rum Protected Area plus all meals: traditional Bedouin lunch cooked over fire during your jeep tour, dinner at camp under desert stars, breakfast with sunrise views from your private tent accommodation — all led by an English-speaking local guide before returning to Wadi Rum Village next morning.