Wadi Rum Valley Private Full Day Trip from Amman

Red sandstone canyon jeep tour featuring film locations and Bedouin heritage on a private drive

A private full-day trip from Amman to Wadi Rum, a protected desert valley south of Jordan, combines a 4-hour transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle with a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour led by a local Bedouin guide. You'll pass through narrow gorges and crimson dunes, visit ancient inscriptions and Lawrence's Spring: a hidden oasis tied to T.E. Lawrence, and stop at a Bedouin tent for mint tea. The tour includes hotel pickup and entrance fees. Camel rides and extended jeep time are available as upgrades.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Wadi Rum private tour

• Travel from Amman to Wadi Rum
• Enjoy 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour
• Visit Bedouin tent for mint tea
• Return to Amman and finish tour

The experience

The drive south from Amman takes four hours through Jordan's desert landscape, giving you time to settle in before the valley itself comes into view. Your English-speaking driver handles the transfer in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and stays with you throughout the day. Once you reach Wadi Rum, a Bedouin driver takes over as your guide for the 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour, navigating the valley's natural features: towering sandstone mountains in shades of pink, red and gold, narrow gorges framed by rock arches, and buttes that rise from the red sand like monuments.

The jeep route passes the filming locations for The Martian and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, then moves deeper into the valley to show you the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, ancient inscriptions carved before Christ, and Lawrence's Spring, the hidden oasis named after T.E. Lawrence. The Bedouin guide explains the valley's history (Lawrence of Arabia based his WWI headquarters here while fighting alongside local Arabs against the Ottoman Turks), and many of the sites still carry his name. You'll have your camera ready as the jeep winds through the emptiness and silence, framed by natural rock formations.

A stop at a Bedouin tent breaks the tour with a glass of refreshing local mint tea and a chance to meet the people who live in the valley. If you want to extend the experience, you can add a 30-minute camel ride or book an extra two hours of jeep time to visit the large bridge and Lawrence Siq. The day ends with the return drive to Amman, arriving back at your hotel after roughly 12 hours out.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned transfer from Amman.
• English-speaking driver.
• entrance fees to Wadi Rum.
• 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with a local Bedouin guide.
• visit to ancient inscriptions, the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and Lawrence's Spring.
• mint tea at a Bedouin tent.
• onboard Wi-Fi during the transfer.

Options for this experience

6 options

Option for Jordan Pass holdersGuide in English · 07:00Jordan Pass tour: a classic Wadi Rum visit by local 4x4 Jeep for 2 hours, with entrance fees excluded for clients who bought the Jordan Pass. Pickup is included

Wadi Rum TourGuide in English · 07:00A classic Wadi Rum visit by local 4x4 Jeep. Pickup is included

Extra 2-hour Jeep tourGuide in English · 07:00A classic Wadi Rum visit by local 4x4 Jeep with an additional 2 hours covering Lawrence Siq and Large Bridge. Pickup is included

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Lunch-inclusive Wadi Rum TourGuide in English · 07:00A classic Wadi Rum visit by local 4x4 Jeep with lunch at a local restaurant. Pickup is included

Wadi Rum tour with a camel rideGuide in English · 07:00A classic Wadi Rum visit by local 4x4 Jeep plus a 30-minute camel ride. Pickup is included

Camel ride and lunch tourGuide in English · 07:00A classic Wadi Rum visit by local 4x4 Jeep, including a 30-minute camel ride and lunch at a local restaurant. Pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle and guide so you can set your own pace through the valley's film locations and ancient sites, or pick the extended desert version if you prefer more time on sand.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the drive time from Amman to Wadi Rum?

The transfer south takes four hours each way, so plan for eight hours of driving across the full day. Your English-speaking driver handles the route in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

What does the 2-hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum actually cover?

The 4x4 jeep tour with a Bedouin guide takes you through narrow gorges, past crimson dunes and natural rock towers, to the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, ancient inscriptions, and Lawrence's Spring. The oasis made famous by T.E. Lawrence. You'll also pass the filming locations for The Martian and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Can I add a camel ride to this tour?

Yes, a 30-minute camel ride is available as an upgrade at checkout. You can also extend the jeep portion by two additional hours to visit the large bridge and Lawrence Siq if you want more time exploring the valley.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the private air-conditioned transfer from Amman, entrance fees to Wadi Rum, the 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with a local Bedouin guide, and mint tea at a Bedouin tent are all included. Meals, beverages and tips are not. Lunch is available as an option at checkout.

Is this tour suitable for seniors or people with back problems?

The 4x4 jeep tour is a relaxed sightseeing experience on naturally uneven desert tracks, generally suitable for seniors and pregnant travelers. If you have back, neck or mobility concerns, discuss your comfort level with uneven terrain with the driver before the tour starts.