Wadi Rum Jeep Tour with Overnight Bedouin Camp

Red sand dunes, ancient canyons and a night under the stars at a Bedouin camp.

A full-day jeep tour of Wadi Rum with overnight camp stay near Aqaba, Jordan. You ride through desert canyons and rock formations, climb red sand dunes, walk through narrow canyons, and watch the sunset before settling into a private tent. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, all meals from breakfast through a traditional Bedouin dinner cooked underground, and a morning return after breakfast. Children and all fitness levels are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Wadi Rum Jeep Tour and Overnight Camp

• Welcome with tea at family house
• Visit historic water hole
• Climb and sandboard big red dune
• Explore canyon with ancient inscriptions
• See Lawrence of Arabia movie remains
• Scramble up to Little Arch
• Visit Um Frouth Arch
• Walk through Abu Kas.haba Canyon
• See Burdah Rock Bridge
• View Mushroom Rock
• Watch sunset and relax at camp
• Enjoy traditional dinner and Bedouin music
• Sleep in private tent under stars

Day 2: Breakfast and Return to Village

• Have buffet breakfast at camp
• Return to village

The experience

The day starts with tea at the guide's family house, then a jeep carries you through Wadi Rum's most striking sites. You'll see the water hole used in Lawrence of Arabia, climb the big red sand dune and try sandboarding if you want, walk through Abu Kashaba Canyon scrambling over rocks, and stop at Um Frouth Arch: one of the desert's most beautiful rock formations. The jeep has comfortable benches and sunshades, and you'll have lunch in the desert at a scenic spot chosen by the guide.

As evening approaches, you watch the sunset either from a stop on the route or from the camp itself. At the Bedouin camp, you'll see how traditional food is prepared underground, then sit down to a large buffet dinner. Afterwards, the evening is yours to spend around the fire: listening to Bedouin music played on the oud, asking the guides about desert life and Bedouin culture, maybe dancing, or simply watching the stars in the silence of the desert. You sleep in a comfortable private tent.

Breakfast comes as a buffet in the morning, and the guide drives you back to the village afterward. Cold water is provided throughout the day, and the guide speaks English and Arabic.

What’s included

• Bedouin tea and snacks.
• local English-speaking guide.
• pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points.
• cold bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch in the desert.
• traditional Bedouin dinner cooked underground.
• breakfast.
• overnight accommodation in a private tent.
• Bedouin music and campfire time.
• sandboarding on the red dune if you choose to try it.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (11 to 15 years) · Infant (under 11): free

GroupUp to 6

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wild Wadi Rum Tours

Is this one for you?Small groups and families travel together in the jeep, so you'll share the experience with other travelers. The overnight camp format means you're not rushing back to a hotel. You have time to settle into the desert rhythm, listen to music, talk with the guides, and wake to the quiet of the morning before heading back.

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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 (11 to 15 years); Infant (under 11): free.

What exactly is Um Frouth Arch and why is it worth visiting?

Um Frouth Arch is one of the largest and most beautiful natural rock arches in Wadi Rum, formed by wind and time sculpting the red sandstone. It's a major stop on the tour because of its scale and the views it offers across the desert landscape.

Can I try sandboarding on the red sand dune?

Yes, sandboarding is available on the big red sand dune if you want to try it. The guide can show you how, and you can climb up and run or jump down as many times as you like.

What does the Bedouin dinner include and how is it prepared?

The dinner is a large buffet of traditional Bedouin food cooked underground in the earth. You'll see the preparation process at the camp before eating, and the meal is part of the overnight experience.

How many stops and attractions are included in the full-day jeep tour?

The tour visits multiple sites including the Lawrence of Arabia water hole, the red sand dune, several canyons with ancient inscriptions, rock arches like Um Frouth and the Little Arch, Burdah Rock Bridge, and Mushroom Rock. The exact route can vary, but the guide chooses the most scenic and interesting stops for the day.

What's included in the overnight camp stay and what should I bring?

Overnight accommodation is a comfortable private tent at the Bedouin camp. Bedouin tea, snacks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included. Bring layers for the desert (it's warm during the day but cool at night), and a light jacket or sweater for the evening around the fire.