Extension camel ride 1 day and 1 night
1 day and 1 night extension camel ride
On this page, we share all the information about the 1-day and 1-night extension camel ride and other helpful information related to booking and preparing yourself. Altogether it is quite a lot. But, we promise, you will know all there is to know to make an informed decision.
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Tour description extension camel ride
A camel ride is one of the best ways to experience Wadi Rum, like a Bedouin. For Bedouin, the camel is Ata Allah, the gift of God. These ‘ships of the desert’ allowed our ancestors to cover long distances in the harsh desert environment.
During this whole day ride, we ride a loop in Wadi Rum’s heartland, starting from and ending at Wadi Rum Base Camp. Along the way, we visit some of the famous sites. At these places, we take a break, and you can explore the areas. At lunchtime, we take a break to enjoy lunch and rest in the shade. The camel ride ends at the camp at 6 PM or around sunset time if the sun sets earlier than 6 PM.
Keep in mind that the camel handler’s English often is limited. Of course, there are team members at the camp who speak English well. They can help you out with anything that you need, and they can answer any question that you might have.
Important notices:
- Please be aware that riding a camel the whole day is a physical challenge that often leaves those untrained with moderate to severe muscle aches in the upper legs and sometimes pain in the butt or back. If you think this might be you, we recommend joining one of our other tours and adding a one or two-hour camel ride to get a taste of camel riding.
- Children under the age of 7 cannot take part in a full-day camel ride.
Wadi Rum sites included in this camel ride
- Wadi Um Ishrin
- Red sand dune
- Anfishiyyeh
- Khor al Ajram
- Geber Amra canyon
- Khashkhasha canyon
You can find more information about these sites on the Wadi Rum desert sites page. And hereafter, in the detailed Wadi Rum camel ride plan, you see pictures of all the sites.
The detailed Wadi Rum camel ride plan
In the morning
It is worth checking when the sun will rise (you can ask us too). Whether you sleep in our camp, near our camp, or in our ‘cave’, the sunrise is something you don’t want to miss. You can ask us for the best places where you can watch the sunrise. At 7 AM, breakfast is ready for you.
Afterward, you get a quick introduction on how to mount and ride a camel. After that, we depart the campsite and ride into the desert and head to Wadi Um Ishrin. We ride through this beautiful canyon and continue to the nearby Al-Hasany red dune. This dune is the highest one in Wadi Rum. We take a break from the camel riding, and you can stretch your legs by climbing the dune and enjoy running down. Then we mount our camels again to ride to the big rock wall called Anfishiyyeh. There we make a stop to see the inscriptions and drawings made by the Thamudics and Nabateans.
Lunchtime
We ride further into the desert to a quiet and picturesque place where we take our lunch break. Your guide has packed lunches with him. After lunch, there is time to take a rest or walk around to explore the area on your own.
Because of the days being short during wintertime, we continue the tour right after lunch. Likewise, during summertime, we take an extended break to wait for the heat of the day to go.
In the afternoon
We start our afternoon by riding toward Khor al Ajram. While crossing this vast valley you can enjoy great views. Next, we head for the more quiet and beautiful Geber Amra canyon. Feel impressed by the high mountains that surround you. Via a small pass-way we enter Khashkhasha canyon. Again you can enjoy fabulous views in this quite green canyon. Afterward, we ride to our camp. We arrive there around 6 PM or if the sunset is earlier, around sunset time. You can look up at what time the sun will set on your preferred tour date on the website timeanddate.com.
The overnight stay
For your overnight stay, we offer two options.
- Firstly, sleeping in a tent in our camp, Wadi Rum Base Camp
our camp is open year-round - Secondly, sleeping outdoors near our camp, Wadi Rum Base Camp
available from the 1st of March until the 30th of November
Overnight stay in Wadi Rum Base Camp
Once in our camp, you get a quick explanation about what is where, how our camp works, and we show you where you will be sleeping (your tent or outside sleeping spot near our camp). All so that you can feel at home right-way.
In the communal tent, we serve you a traditional Bedouin dinner. There is no set program during the evening. You can spend time in the communal tent, or, during warm days, in the outside sitting area. We can tell you about Bedouin culture and music, you can talk with other guests, or you can gaze into the starry night sky and enjoy the peaceful silence of the desert.
In the morning
It is worth checking when the sun will rise (you can ask us too). Whether you sleep in our camp or near our camp, the sunrise is something you don’t want to miss. You can ask us for the best places where you can watch the sunrise. At 7 AM, breakfast is ready for you. Afterward, we pack our things and return to Rum village. You arrive at our office between 8 and 8.30 AM. After the check-out, we say goodbye, and you can continue your journey.
Prices of the Wadi Rum camel ride
Prices for groups of 5 and more persons are available on request. You can use our contact form to ask about the price.
Included
- a Bedouin camel handler for the whole day camel ride
- the camels (one camel per person and one for your guide)
- packed lunch, dinner and breakfast
- drinks (tea and bottled water throughout the day)
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the overnight stay in our camp, Wadi Rum Base Camp
(sleeping in a tent or outdoors)
Excluded
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the entrance fee for Wadi Rum
(to pay at the visitor center - if you travel with the Jordan Pass entrance is for free) - souvenirs
- tip for the camel handler and cook (at your courtesy)
Additional price information for the Wadi Rum camel ride
- A surcharge of 5 JOD per person is applicable if you choose to combine sleeping in a tent in our camp with sleeping outdoors near our campsite.
- The mentioned prices are for shared camel rides. The price that you pay depends on the number of people in your booking. Prices for groups of 5 or more persons are available on request.
- Our minimum shared group size is 2 persons, and our maximum group size is 6 persons. And on average, 3 guests share a ride. Of course, groups of 7 or more persons are also welcome to join us as well. Contact us for the price for your group. You will automatically have a private ride (no surcharge applicable).
- Our camel rides are guaranteed from one person and up.
- Private camel rides are available upon request and subject to a surcharge. Further, groups of 6 or more persons automatically have a private ride. Thus, no surcharge is applicable.
Please note that children under the age of 7 cannot take part in a full-day camel ride.
Possible extension for the Wadi Rum camel ride
Extra day and night in the camp
If you would like to spend an extra day in the desert and relax at our campsite, you can book an extra day and night. At lunchtime, we serve a freshly prepared lunch in the communal tent.
The extra day and overnight stay cost 50 JOD per person. Single travelers pay a 10 JOD surcharge. And groups of five or more get a 5 JOD per person discount. And therefore pay 45 JOD per person.
The price includes lunch, dinner, breakfast, drinks, the overnight stay in our camp, and the transfer from our camp to our office.
What our guests say about the Wadi Rum camel ride
Do you want to read other reviews? You find many more reviews on our Tripadvisor account page and on Google.
Helpful information
Booking and payment
You can easily book via our website. Choose 'BOOK' from our main menu, or click one of the booking buttons on this page to go to our booking form. You can finish the payment upon arrival. Keep in mind that we only accept payment by cash (Jordanian Dinars). Furthermore, be reminded that Rum village has no ATM and credit card facilities. Therefore make sure to bring money from cities like Aqaba, Petra, Amman or Madaba.
Reaching and departing Wadi Rum
We want to make things easy for you! If you come by car, we provide you with detailed travel directions. You receive those after booking. In case you rely on a combination of public transport and taxi transfers, we recommend having a look at our 'Getting there and away'-page. On this page, you find information about coming from and going to Amman, Petra, and Aqaba. If you are coming from another place, you can contact us for the available travel options. Last but not least, if we can help you out by arranging taxi transfer(s), you can let us know when filling out the booking form.
Wadi Rum desert map
If you want to have a better understanding of what is where in Wadi Rum, you can have a look at the map of Wadi Rum.
Luggage handling
In general the available space for luggage in the jeeps is limited. Therefore make sure to pack all the things you need during the tour and overnight stay in a small backpack. Additionally, baggage that you don’t need you can store in your car or our office.
Checklist what to bring
Visiting the desert is a special and unique experience. Coming prepared ensures a carefree time. Therefore we made a list of essentials that, according to us, should be included on your packing list. Thus, have a look at our ‘what to bring’ list for our recommendations.
What to wear
Wadi Rum desert is a harsh place. Endless sunshine, wind, blowing dust, high and low temperatures, 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. Without a doubt reading our webpage ‘what to wear’ will be helpful.
Wadi Rum weather
The winters in Wadi Rum are cold, and July and August are the warm months. But what is hot and what is cold? Read our page about the weather in Wadi Rum to learn more about our seasons. And you can also check out our blog posts about the seasons ( links are available on the weather page).