Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: Lawrence Sites & Rock Bridges

Climb rock formations and hike canyons across the red desert where three films were shot

A full-day jeep tour of Wadi Rum with an English-speaking Bedouin guide, covering eight major sites including natural rock bridges, canyons, and the locations where Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian, and Star Wars were filmed. The tour includes Bedouin tea and a midday break in a cave or shaded spot until 4pm to avoid the hottest hours. Traditional lunch and dinner are optional add-ons. A camel ride option is available on a separate purchase tier.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Wadi Rum desert highlights

• See natural spring and climb fig trees
• Drive past Lawrence of Arabia filming site
• Hike up Sand Dune for 360 view
• Slide down sand dune or rent board
• Short hike in canyon with inscriptions
• Climb natural rock bridge
• Visit Lawrence of Arabia house and hike
• Enjoy Bedouin-style lunch in cave
• Drive past Star Wars filming site to Mushroom Rock
• Listen to Bedouin music and drink tea
• View Burdah Rock Bridge and hike canyon
• Hike through stunning canyon with climb
• Drive past Aladdin filming site to Um Frouth Bridge
• Climb Um Frouth Bridge and view sunset

The experience

The tour moves through Wadi Rum's most recognizable landmarks in a single day. You'll drive to a natural spring where Bedouins and camels drink, then climb up the mountainside to fig trees for a view over the water and surrounding desert: a climb that uses hands and feet on the rocks. From there, the jeep takes you to a sand dune with a 360-degree view of the red desert. You can hike to the rocky outcrop at the top or, if you bring a board (or rent one for 5 JOD), slide back down. The route passes through the filming locations of Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian on the way.

The day includes stops at a narrow canyon with old inscriptions carved into both walls, a naturally formed rock bridge you can climb onto, and Lawrence of Arabia's house, where a moderate climb near the top rewards you with another desert view. Around midday, the guide brings you to a cave or shaded spot for lunch and a long rest. You stay there until 4pm, which means you skip the hottest part of the afternoon. Bedouin tea comes with the tour. Lunch is optional and costs 10 JD per person if you want it prepared on the spot.

The afternoon continues through Star Wars filming locations toward Mushroom Rock, where traditional Bedouin music and tea are sometimes available. You'll see the Burdah Rock Bridge, the largest natural bridge in Wadi Rum, and if time allows, hike through Burdah Canyon. A longer canyon hike of about 30 minutes (with a moderate climb in the middle) takes you through one of the desert's most striking stretches. The jeep waits at the far end. The tour finishes at Um Frouth Bridge, a middle-sized natural bridge with a moderate climb, then moves to a prime sunset location in the White Desert. Entry to Wadi Rum is 5 JD per person (waived if you hold a Jordan Pass), paid at the Visitor Center before the tour begins.

What’s included

• English-speaking Bedouin guide.
• Bedouin tea.
• bottled water.
• entry fee to Wadi Rum (5 JD, unless you have a Jordan Pass).
• midday rest in a cave or shaded spot until 4pm.

Options for this experience

2 options

Jeep tour lasting a full dayGuide in English or Arabic · 09:00Our most popular option: a full-day jeep excursion through Wadi Rum with guides, taking in the most spectacular sights the desert has to offer. Traditional Bedouin tea and bottled water are provided; lunch and dinner are optional. Travel is in an open Bedouin 4x4 jeep.

Camel and jeep tour across a full dayGuide in English or Arabic · 09:00A full-day jeep tour combined with a half-hour camel ride across the desert, visiting the top sights of Wadi Rum. Traditional Bedouin tea and bottled water are included; lunch and dinner are optional. Travel is in an open Bedouin 4x4 jeep.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 to 60 years) · Child (7 to 10 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Magic Bedouin Star Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the jeep-only option if you want to cover eight major sites and multiple rock formations in a single day without the extra time and cost of a camel ride. Add the overnight camp stay if you want to experience Bedouin dinner, live music, and a sunrise the next morning. It costs 20 JD per person and includes both meals.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 10 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What's the natural spring at the start of the tour like?

The spring is a water source used by both Bedouins and animals, and it's a popular spot where camels gather. You can follow a pipe up the mountain to reach fig trees above it, though the climb requires hands and feet on the rocks and is easier going up than coming down.

How much time do you spend resting during the day?

You stay in a cave or shaded spot from midday until 4pm, which is the hottest part of the afternoon. This long break lets you eat, drink and relax while the sun is at its peak.

Can I add meals to this tour?

Bedouin tea is included with the tour. Traditional lunch and dinner are both optional: lunch costs 10 JD per person and is prepared in the desert. Dinner costs 10 JD per person and is traditionally cooked underground. If you book an overnight stay in the Bedouin camp, both meals are included in that package.

Which film locations does the tour pass?

The route goes through sites where Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian, Star Wars IX, and Aladdin were filmed. You drive past these locations on the way to other stops rather than stopping at each one.

What's involved in the canyon hike?

The main canyon hike takes about 30 minutes and includes a short moderate climb in the middle. The jeep drops you at the beginning and waits at the end, so you walk through without backtracking.