5-days Wadi Rum trekking
Trekking introduction
During this 5-day Wadi Rum trekking, you walk all to way to Burdah rock bridge and back to Rum village. You will:
- walk through the red and yellow desert
- see beautifully shaped mountains
- enjoy stunning views
- visit famous sites
- climb rock bridges
- learn about Bedouin culture
- experience Bedouin life
- sleep under the stars
If you prefer to have a camel accompany us to carry your luggage for the day we can arrange this for you (not included in the price).
Wadi Rum desert sites included in this trekking
- Rakhabat canyon
- Red sand dune
- Anfishiyyeh inscriptions
- Little bridge
- Burdah rock bridge
- Um Fruth rock bridge
- Um Mugur
- Bedouin dam
- Um Sabatah
- Khazali canyon
More information on these sites can be found on the Wadi Rum desert sites page.
The trekking program
Day 1 – Trekking from Rum village to Little bridge
Meeting each other
We meet each other next to the Rest House in Rum village between 9.30 and 10 AM. Here we enjoy a Bedouin tea. We take time to relax and talk about the trekking program.
In the morning
We start by walking to Rakhabat canyon. This canyon offers a 3-kilometre hike with an abundance of shade. You can learn about the ecosystem inside this desert canyon. We leave the canyon and walk to the red sand dune. You can climb the dune and enjoy running down.
Lunch time
We walk to a quiet and shady place close to the red sand dune. Here we take a few hours break. We prepare a Bedouin lunch for you. After we finish our lunch there is time to take a rest or walk around to explore the area on your own.
In the afternoon
We start the afternoon with a short walk to the big rock wall called Anfishiyyeh. This rock wall is famous for its ancient inscriptions. After we admired the inscriptions we continue our trekking and walk to Little bridge. You can climb this bridge and enjoy the wide valley view.
Sleeping under the stars
We stay overnight in a cave near Little bridge. We cook you a traditional Bedouin dinner. The evening can be spent around the fire. We can tell you about Bedouin culture and music or you can gaze into the starry night sky and enjoy the peaceful silence of the desert.
Day 2 – Trekking from Little bridge to Burdah rock bridge
In the morning
You can wake up to the rising sun. We prepare you breakfast. After breakfast, we break up. In the morning, we walk through beautiful valleys all the way to the north side of Jabal Burdah.
Lunch time
At a quiet and shady place at the north side of Jabal Burdah, we take a few hours break. We prepare a Bedouin lunch for you. After we finish our lunch there is time to take a rest or walk around to explore the area on your own.
In the afternoon
In the afternoon we climb up to Burdah rock bridge via one of the Bedouin roads. The climb is not so difficult. In a number of places, you might want to use your hands. And close to the bridge are the most difficult areas. For safety reasons, we use ropes here. At the top, you have a fantastic view over Wadi Rum desert. After taking the time to enjoy the views we head back.
Sleeping under the stars
We stay overnight in a cave near Burdah rock bridge. We cook you a traditional Bedouin dinner. The evening can be spent around the fire. We can tell you more about Bedouin culture and music or you can gaze into the starry night sky and enjoy the peaceful silence of the desert.
Day 3 – Trekking from Burdah rock bridge to Um Mugur
In the morning
You can wake up to the rising sun or wake up before to see the sunrise. We prepare you breakfast. After breakfast, we break up. This morning we walk to Um Fruth rock bridge. You can climb the bridge and enjoy the views of this part of Wadi Rum desert.
Lunch time
At a quiet and shady place near Um Fruth rock bridge, we take a few hours break. We prepare a Bedouin lunch for you. After we finish our lunch there is time to take a rest or walk around to explore the area on your own.
In the afternoon
In the afternoon we continue our trek and walk to Um Mugur. We walk the area to enjoy the beautiful Um Mugur landscape. And around sunset time we arrive at an excellent place to enjoy the sun setting over Wadi Rum desert.
Sleeping under the stars
We stay overnight in a cave close by the sunset place. We cook you a traditional Bedouin dinner. The evening can be spent around the fire. We can tell you more about Bedouin culture and music or you can gaze into the starry night sky and enjoy the peaceful silence of the desert.
Day 4 – Trekking from Um Mugur to Um Sabatah
In the morning
Wake up to the rising sun while we prepare you breakfast. After breakfast, we break up. This morning we do another beautiful walk. Our destination for today is Um Sabatah. On the way there we visit one of the Bedouin dams.
Lunch time
At a quiet and shady place, we take a few hours break. We prepare a Bedouin lunch for you. After we finish our lunch there is time to take a rest or walk around to explore the area on your own.
In the afternoon
In the afternoon we continue our walk in the red desert of Um Sabatah area. Around sunset time we arrive at another excellent place to enjoy the sun setting over Wadi Rum desert.
Sleeping under the stars
We stay overnight in a cave close by the sunset place. We cook you a traditional Bedouin dinner. The evening can be spent around the fire. We can tell you more about Bedouin culture and music or you can gaze into the starry night sky and enjoy the peaceful silence of the desert.
Day 5 – Trekking from Um Sabatah to Rum village
In the morning
Enjoy one more sunrise while we prepare you your last breakfast in Wadi Rum desert. After breakfast, we break up and start our walk to Khazali canyon. We will enter the canyon to go and see the ancient inscriptions and the water hole.
Lunch time
At a quiet and shady place nearby the canyon, we take a few hours break. We prepare a Bedouin lunch for you. After we finish our lunch there is time to take a rest or walk around to explore the area on your own.
In the afternoon
In the afternoon we walk back to Rum village. We arrive here around 3 PM. From here you can continue your journey. Of course, we can help you to arrange transportation to your next destination.
Prices 5-day Wadi Rum trekking + overnight stays ‘sleeping under the stars’
Our trekking prices are based on shared touring. Our maximum group size during the tour is ten persons. For bivouac camping, the maximum group size also is ten persons. We determine your price based on the number of people who are in your booking.
Group rates and private trekking
Prices for five or more persons are available on request.
Prices for a private trekking are also available on request.
Please contact us with your request.
We want to make things easy for you. Therefore we created a webpage with information on how to reach and depart Wadi Rum from Amman, Petra, and Aqaba. Further, we offer our guests the service of arranging taxi transfer. Please contact us for the transfer rates.
Visiting the desert is a special, and unique experience. Coming prepared ensures a careless time. Therefore made a list of essentials which, according to us, should be included on your packing list. Have a look at our ‘what to bring’ list, for our recommendations.
The desert is a harsh place. Endless sunshine, high and low temperatures, wind, blowing dust, we have it all. We can imagine that you wonder what is best to wear in the desert. Therefore we wrote down our ideas for you. Come prepared by reading our webpage ‘what to wear’.
The available space for luggage in the jeeps is limited. Therefore make sure to pack all things you need during the tour and overnight stay in a small backpack. Luggage which you don’t need you can store in your car or our office.
You can finish payment with us upon arrival. Note that we only accept payment by cash Jordanian Dinars. And please be reminded that Rum village has no ATM and credit card facilities. Make sure to bring money from cities like Aqaba, Petra, Amman or Madaba.