The half day jeep tour allows you to see the best spots in Wadi Rum and enjoy a canyon walk.
Your Bedouin tour guide will explain the story behind these natural and historical wonders in English:
- Head from Wadi Rum Village to start your tour at the Nabataean Temple, this ruin features 2000 year old kufic writing and Latin inscriptions showing the 3rd century Roman occupation.
- Stop at Al Shallaleh, a mountain whose fresh water spring creates a little ecosystem for Wadi Rum's plants and animals.
- Continue to the Lawrence Springs. This naturally spring-fed system provides drinking water for many of Wadi Rum’s friendly camels.
- Scale the Red Sand Dune to earn your best views of the desert plains yet. Watch the camel convoys from far above.
- Next, go to the Khazali Canyon Inscriptions. Tucked inside a narrow canyon, these millennia-old carvings show the animals that once made their home in Wadi Rum (and some that are still around today). Your tour guide will explain more about the wildlife of Wadi Rum. On the other side of the canyon look for the Kufic writing that shows the evolution of the Arabic script.
- Head onwards to the Little Rock Bridge where you will climb up for open desert vistas and an iconic photo atop the little outlook.
- Continue on to Abu Kashabeh Canyon. Leave the jeep behind and walk through the passage to discover its red glow, echos and desert plants. This is one of the most peaceful spots in Wadi Rum and a great place to catch some shade.
- Meet your driver on the other side to head to Candles Camp.
Along the Way:
- Our desert-modified jeeps drive slowly so you can soak in the ever-changing landscape. If you’d like to stop for a photograph or any other reason, this is your tour!
- Enjoy the shade of our friends’ tents and a cup (or two!) or fire-brewed tea.
- We provide sand boards free of charge and will teach you our local sport.
- Our guides are experienced in the art of photography and are happy to help you capture your memories.
- Our guides grew up in Wadi Rum and are here to answer you questions about life in the desert.
Camp and Logistics:
This package includes transportation between Wadi Rum Village and Candles Camp as well as accommodations at the camp. Enjoy a dinner of local Jordanian food and traditional Zarb (meat and vegetables cooked under the sand) along with breakfast. Water, coffee, and our famous tea are available throughout the day. Read more about Candles Camp accommodations.
Return to Rum Village after breakfast following your stay at Candles Camp. Or if you arrive late in the day, join us for dinner and take your tour after breakfast.
Price:
- 1 Person 80 JD
- 2-4 Adults 50 JD per adult*
- 5-8 Adults 45 JD per adult*
- 8+ adults 40 JD per adult*
50% discount for children under 12 and free for children up to 2 years old
Extras:
- Ride back to town on a camel +35JD/person
- Hour camel ride after breakfast +15JD/person
- Deluxe tent with private bathroom and panorama view +20JD/person
- Sleep under the stars +20JD/person