Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bedouin Lunch & Stargazing Option

Wadi Rum’s wild rocks, desert canyons & tea by the fire

You’ll ride deep into Wadi Rum by jeep with a local guide, climbing dunes and exploring ancient canyons marked by centuries-old carvings. Taste Bedouin tea brewed over open flames, share lunch near Lawrence’s house, and if you choose to stay overnight: watch stars scatter above campfires as night falls silent around you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Wadi Rum desert landmarks

• Visit Lawrence Springs oasis
• Climb and descend Red Sand Dune
• Explore Khazali Canyon petroglyphs
• See Little Arch natural bridge
• Tour Lawrence’s house and lunch
• Photograph Mushroom Rock formation
• View Burdah Rock Bridge from roadside
• Walk Abu Khashaba Canyon trail
• Climb Um Frouth Rock Arch
• Visit Cow Rock formation
• Watch sunset at Um Sabatah with tea
• Overnight at Bedouin camp with dinner
• Stargaze by bonfire and share stories

The experience

The first thing I noticed about Wadi Rum was how quiet it gets: like the air just presses pause. Our guide, Khaled, grinned as we climbed into his battered 4x4 (I swear it’s seen more sand than metal at this point). He handed us bottled water and said something about “Jordanian air conditioning”: meaning all the windows down, hair whipping everywhere. The red sand looked almost fake against the sky. First stop: Lawrence Springs. There were camels munching quietly under these scraggly little trees, and Khaled pointed out moss that glowed green in the shade. I tried to climb up for a better view but slipped on a rock: Khaled just laughed and offered me sweet tea from his thermos. I could taste cardamom in it.

We bounced through dunes that felt endless: at Red Sand Dune, I tried running down but ended up with half the desert in my shoes (worth it). Khazali Canyon was cooler, literally. Stepping inside felt like someone turned down the sun. The walls are covered in old carvings: animals, people, even what looked like ancient graffiti. Khaled traced one with his finger and told us stories about pilgrims passing through here ages ago. At Little Arch, a French couple tried to get a selfie but their phone nearly slid off the rock. Everyone laughed and someone offered to help. It’s weirdly easy to talk to strangers out here.

Lunch happened in a patch of shade near Lawrence’s house: a pile of stones that somehow still stands after all this time. Khaled made fire for tea again (he’s obsessed) and unwrapped bread stuffed with something spicy and smoky. I never did catch what it was called. After eating we just sat there for a while not really talking, watching shadows crawl across the sand. Later we stopped at Mushroom Rock and Burdah Bridge for photos (the shapes look unreal), then walked through Abu Khashaba Canyon where birds echoed between stone walls and you could smell wild herbs crushed underfoot.

If you stay overnight (and honestly, you should), the camp is simple but feels safe, tucked into the rocks. Dinner comes out steaming from a pit in the sand. Everyone gathers around low tables or sprawls on mats while stars start popping out above us like someone flicked on a switch. There’s laughter in three languages around the fire and that same sweet tea making its rounds again. I lay back later just listening to wind move over the tents and thought: this is what quiet really means.

What’s included

• Your day includes pickup from nearby points before heading out across Wadi Rum by open-air jeep with an English-speaking local guide.
• all entry fees.
• plenty of bottled water.
• fresh Bedouin lunch prepared picnic-style.
• traditional tea breaks.
• plus an optional overnight stay in a private tent or under desert stars with dinner and breakfast at camp before returning next morning.

Options for this experience

9 options

Two-hour tour onlyGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30, 13:00, 16:00 and 17:30Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: two hours, covering 4 highlights: Lawrence Spring, Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, and Little Bridge or Sunset Point. Only drinks are provided: mineral water and local Bedouin tea at no extra cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

Three-hour tour onlyGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30, 13:00 and 16:00Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: three hours, covering 5 highlights: Lawrence Spring, Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, Little Bridge and Um Frouth Arch, or Sunset Point. Only drinks are provided: mineral water and local Bedouin tea at no extra cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

Five-hour tour with lunch onlyGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: five hours, a half-day tour with visits to 6 important attractions plus free sandboarding. Only lunch and drinks are provided: lunch, mineral water and local Bedouin tea at no extra cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

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Nine-hour tour with lunch onlyGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: nine hours, a full-day tour until sunset with visits to 9-12 prominent attractions plus free sandboarding. Only lunch and drinks are provided: lunch, mineral water and local Bedouin tea at no extra cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

Nine-hour tour with full meals and a tent. Full meals and drinks are included, along with a night in a tent.Guide in English or Arabic · 09:30Traditional private room in a classic Bedouin tent at the campsite for one night, with shared bathroom and toilet facilities. Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: nine hours, a full-day tour until sunset with visits to 9-12 prominent attractions plus free sandboarding. Breakfast, lunch, traditional buffet dinner, mineral water, coffee and local Bedouin tea are all on board at no extra cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

Five-hour tour with full meals and a tentGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30 and 13:00Traditional private room in a classic Bedouin tent at the campsite for one night, with shared bathroom and toilet facilities. Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: five hours, a half-day tour with visits to 5-7 prominent attractions plus sandboarding (evening only). Breakfast, lunch, traditional buffet dinner, mineral water, coffee and local Bedouin tea are all on board at no additional cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

Five-hour tour with camel ride and tentGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30 and 13:00Traditional private room in a classic Bedouin tent at the campsite for one night, with shared bathroom and toilet facilities. A 30-minute camel ride is included at no extra cost. Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: five hours, a half-day tour with visits to 5-7 prominent attractions plus sandboarding (evening only). Breakfast, lunch, traditional buffet dinner, mineral water, coffee and local Bedouin tea are all on board at no additional cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

Ten-hour tour with meals and stargazingGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30Traditional sleep under the stars with a single or double bed for one night, in private secluded caves or in the desert under starry skies, with no other guests. Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: ten hours, a full-day tour until sunset with visits to 9-12 prominent attractions plus free sandboarding. Breakfast, lunch, traditional buffet dinner, mineral water, coffee and local Bedouin tea are on board at no additional cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

Nine-hour tour with camel ride and tentGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30Private room in a classic Bedouin tent at the campsite for one night, with shared bathroom and toilet facilities. A 30-minute camel ride is included at no extra cost. Guide speaks English and Arabic. Duration: nine hours, a full-day tour until sunset with visits to 9-12 prominent attractions plus free sandboarding. Breakfast, lunch, traditional buffet dinner, mineral water, coffee and local Bedouin tea are all on board at no additional cost. Classic 4WD jeep inside Wadi Rum.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 13:00, 16:00 and 17:30

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AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Wadi Rum Fire Camp

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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 11 years); Infant (under 4).

How long is the Wadi Rum jeep tour?

The tour offers both full-day and shorter options depending on your preference.

Is lunch included during the day trip?

Yes, lunch is included, usually served picnic-style with Bedouin dishes prepared fresh by your guide.

Can I stay overnight in Wadi Rum?

Yes, there’s an option for one night accommodation in a private Bedouin tent or under the stars inside the protected area.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Bottled water and traditional Bedouin tea are provided throughout your excursion.

What sights do we visit on this jeep tour?

You’ll visit places like Lawrence Springs, Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, Little Arch, Mushroom Rock, Burdah Bridge (viewpoint), Abu Khashaba Canyon, Um Frouth Rock Arch, Cow Rock and Um Sabatah for sunset.

Is sandboarding available during this tour?

Yes, sandboarding is possible if you book at least a half-day tour or longer.

Is transportation included from my hotel or meeting point?

Pickup is included from designated locations. Dropoff at Memories Aicha Luxury Camp is also possible free of charge.