Wadi Rum jeep tour with overnight camp and fire-cooked lunch

Ten stops across Wadi Rum's canyons and rock formations, ending at sunset before a night in the desert.

A full-day jeep tour through Wadi Rum starting at Lawrence Spring and ending with an overnight stay at a desert camp. You visit ten named sites — Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, Little Arch, Mushroom Rock, Jabal Burdah, Abu Khashaba Canyon, Um Frouth Rock Bridge and others — with a guide who explains Nabatean inscriptions and rock formations along the way. Lunch and dinner are cooked on a fire at the camp; breakfast follows the next morning before you leave. The tour runs from 10 a.m. until around 8:30 a.m. the next day, or you can arrive in the evening and start the jeep portion after dinner.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jeep tour and night under stars

• Meet at house between 9:30 and 10 a.m.
• Start jeep tour at 10 a.m.
• Visit Lawrence Spring and climb to source
• Reach top and admire valley panoramic view
• Explore Khazali Canyon and see Nabatean inscriptions
• Climb and photograph the Little Arch
• Visit desert landmarks including Lawrence House and Mushroom Rock
• Lunch prepared by guide in scenic area
• See big arch from below
• Walk through Abu Khashaba Canyon
• Visit Um Frouth Rock Bridge
• Enjoy sunset view
• Overnight stay under the stars

Day 2 — Breakfast and tour end

• Breakfast at camp around 8:30 a.m.
• Tour ends after breakfast

The Experience

Lawrence Spring is the first stop, a climb to the source where you get a panoramic view across the valley — the same landscape that appeared in Lawrence of Arabia. From there the jeep carries you through a sequence of canyons and rock formations: Khazali Canyon holds Nabatean inscriptions your guide will explain, Little Arch lets you climb and photograph, Mushroom Rock and the big arch at Jabal Burdah follow. Abu Khashaba Canyon involves a 40-minute walk deeper into the narrow passage. Um Frouth Rock Bridge closes the day before you head to the sunset viewpoint.

Lunch happens midday at a spot the guide chooses, where he settles the area and cooks a fire meal with care — you rest, eat, and can explore the surroundings if you want. Dinner and breakfast are the same: cooked over fire at the camp where you sleep. The overnight stay means you are not rushed back to town at dusk; the day unfolds at its own pace and ends with stars instead of a drive home.

You'll need to be ready for a full day in the jeep with walking at several stops, and the 40-minute canyon walk at Abu Khashaba is the most demanding stretch. Water, coffee and tea come with you throughout. Children from age 4 are welcome. If you prefer to arrive in the evening, the operator can drive you to camp for dinner first, then begin the tour stops after breakfast the next morning.

What’s included

• Jeep transport for the full day and overnight.
• a live guide in English or French.
• lunch cooked over fire at a midday stop.
• dinner and breakfast at the desert camp.
• bottled water throughout.
• coffee and tea.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wadi Rum Magic Tours

Is this one for you?The overnight camp is what makes ten stops and a 40-minute canyon walk fit into a single unhurried day — you sleep in the desert instead of racing back to town at dusk, and meals cooked on fire replace the usual packed lunch.

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Top questions

What is Lawrence Spring and why is it the first stop?

Lawrence Spring is a water source in Wadi Rum where you climb to the top and see a panoramic view across the valley — the same landscape filmed in Lawrence of Arabia. It sets the scale of the desert and the rock formations you'll visit for the rest of the day.

How much walking is involved in this jeep tour?

Most stops involve short climbs or walks to viewpoints and rock formations. Abu Khashaba Canyon is the longest stretch at 40 minutes on foot through a narrow canyon with Nabatean inscriptions. The rest are brief walks to photograph or explore.

What does the guide explain during the tour?

The guide points out Nabatean inscriptions carved into canyon walls, explains the different rock formations you pass, and describes the landscape and history of Wadi Rum. The guide speaks English or French.

Can I arrive in the evening instead of starting at 10 a.m.?

Yes. If you prefer, the operator will drive you to the desert camp in the evening, serve dinner, and start the jeep tour the next morning after breakfast instead of beginning at 10 a.m.

What meals are included and how are they prepared?

Lunch, dinner and breakfast are all included. Your guide prepares each meal cooked over a fire at the camp or at a midday rest spot — you taste food prepared with care rather than pre-made provisions. Bottled water, coffee and tea come throughout the day.

When does the tour finish and how do I get back?

The tour finishes the next morning around 8:30 a.m. after breakfast at camp. The operator then drives you back; the return to your accommodation is arranged as part of the booking.