Wadi Rum Nomads explorer tour 4 days and 4 nights
4 days and 4 nights Wadi Rum Nomads explorer tour
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Tour description Wadi Rum Nomads explorer tour
The 4-days and 4-nights Wadi Rum Nomads explorer tour is for adventurous travelers who want to experience the desert and enjoy time with us Bedouin.
On the first day, we go on a jeep tour to visit some of the most famous sites in the protected area. All in all, it is an active day full of variety. You can opt for our camp, Wadi Rum Base Camp, or the more adventurous bivouac camping (sleeping outside).
On the second day, we slow down our pace so that we have more time to appreciate and take in Wadi Rum’s magnificence. We drive to the outer area of Wadi Rum to hike and scramble Jabal Al-Hash. In the afternoon, we go on a jeep tour to see more of the fantastic landscape. After the sunset, we head to the camp.
On the third day, we head to the lesser-visited areas of Wadi Rum. In the morning, you hike in a canyon and wadi. Then we head to Wadi Sabet for our lunch break. Afterward, we explore more of the desert. And we go to Um Ghdah, where you hike through another beautiful canyon.
On the fourth day, we head for Jabal Burdah to hike and scramble up to the rock bridge. In the afternoon, we go to Barrah canyon. You walk through this beautiful canyon. Of course, we enjoy the sunset once more before returning to the camp for your last night in the desert.
Important notice: Hiking and scrambling the Burdah rock bridge is an adventure for travelers who a physically fit and up for a challenge. If you are afraid of height or have balance issues, this tour is not for you.
Wadi Rum sites included in this tour
- Lawrence spring
- Red sand dune
- Khazali canyon
- Little bridge
- Lawrence house
- Mushroom rock
- Abu Khashaba canyon
- Um Fruth rock bridge
- Um Sabatah
- Jabal Al-Hash
- Bedouin dam
- Um Ashaman rock bridge
- Cow rock
- Um Mugur
- Wadi Nuqra
- Wadi Sabet
- Bedouin storage place
- Um Ghdah
- Double bridge
- Burdah rock bridge
- Roman dam
- Barrah canyon
You can find more information about these sites on the Wadi Rum desert sites page. And hereafter, in the detailed Wadi Rum desert tour plan for Jabal Al-Hash and Wadi Sabet, you see pictures of the sites.
The detailed tour plan for the Wadi Rum Nomads explorer tour
Day 1 - Meeting point and start time
We will meet at our office in Rum village for the check-in at 9.30 AM. We enjoy Bedouin tea and talk about what we have in mind for the day and night. After finishing our drink, there is time for the final preparations. Afterward, at 10 AM, we leave Rum village to go out into the desert.
Day 1 - In the morning
A short ride brings us to the natural spring called Lawrence spring. You scramble up the mountain site to the spring from where you enjoy the spectacular views of Wadi Rum. We continue our drive and head to the nearby red dune. Here you can climb the dune, enjoy more stunning views, and enjoy running down. Our next stop is Khazali canyon, which is famous for the ancient inscriptions and waterholes. Another short drive brings us to the first rock bridge of the day, Little bridge. We scramble up the bridge and enjoy the marvelous valley views. The last site we visit in the morning is Lawrence house.
Day 1 - Lunchtime
We drive further into the desert to a quiet and picturesque place where we take our lunch break. Your guide prepares a Bedouin lunch for you on the spot. 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.
Day 1 - In the afternoon
We start the afternoon with a beautiful drive to the Mushroom rock. After a short stop, we continue our ride through the yellow desert to the point from where we can see the Burdah rock bridge. Of course, we take time to admire the rock bridge. Then we drive to the surprisingly green and narrow Abu Khashaba canyon. You walk through the canyon. This delightful walk takes about half an hour to 45 minutes. Because you can only walk through this canyon, your guide drives around the mountain and waits for you on the other side of the canyon. Another short drive takes us to the Um Fruth rock bridge. A short but challenging scramble takes you up the bridge. As the sun starts to set quickly, we head to the Um Sabatah area, to watch the sunset.
Day 1 - The overnight stay
For your first overnight stay, we offer three options.
Sleeping in a tent in our camp
Wadi Rum Base Camp
If you prefer a comfortable night in a bed, our cozy camp is the place for you. Check out our camp page to read more about our home in the desert.
Sleeping outdoors near
Wadi Rum Base Camp
Are you looking for an comfortable but also unique overnight stay? Have the comfort of the camp and sleep under the billions of stars by booking this option.
Sleeping under the stars
(bivouac camping) in our 'cave'
Choose this option if you are in for an adventure. Check out our bivouac page to read more about our 'cave' and when it is available.
Overnight stay in Wadi Rum Base Camp
After the sunset, we bring you to 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.
Overnight stay 'sleeping under the stars' (bivouac camping)
After the sunset, we go to our ‘cave’ where we stay overnight. While you enjoy the stunning views from our ‘cave’ and see the nightfall (who spots the first star?), your guide cooks you a traditional Bedouin dinner.
You can spend the evening sitting and chatting around the firepit. 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.
Day 2 - 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, we drive through the beautiful desert to Jabal Al-Hash. The mountain is close to the border with Saudi Arabia. No matter which route your guide chooses, the hike, which includes some scrambling, is doable for anyone who is reasonably fit. The views of both the north and the south of Wadi Sabet are beautiful. You can see the difference between the red and the white sandstone. This hike also gives you a unique opportunity to discover fossils on the mountain. After taking our time to relax and enjoy the mesmerizing views, we head back to the jeep.
Day 2 - Lunchtime
We drive further into the desert to a quiet and picturesque place where we take our lunch break. Your guide prepares a Bedouin lunch for you on the spot. 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.
Day 2 - In the afternoon
In the afternoon, we go on another jeep tour. We first head to a Bedouin dam. You can see how we construct dams to collect and save water for use during the dry season. Afterward, we continue to Um Ashaman, where we make a stop at a rock bridge known as ‘the eye’. Then we head to another beautifully shaped rock, Cow rock. Some call this rock Chicken rock. We wonder which name you find most fit. As the sun starts to set, we head to Um Sabatah to watch the sunset.
Day 2 - The overnight stay
For your second overnight stay, we offer two options.
Overnight stay in Wadi Rum Base Camp
After the sunset, we bring you to our camp. If this is your first night 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. And if this is your second night, you are already at home.
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.
Day 3 - In the morning
If you missed the sunrise yesterday, you have another chance today. At 7 AM, breakfast is ready for you.
Afterward, we drive to Um Mugur. It is a scenic drive through the red desert. Therefore you might want to keep your camera ready. Your guide will drop you off at the start of the yellow sand canyon. While you hike and scramble through it, your guide drives around to the canyon’s other end. There he waits for you to arrive. In the canyon, you can, amongst others, discover different types of desert vegetation. Next, we drive onward to Wadi Nuqra. The wadi invites you for a good hike. Your guide will drive to the end of the wadi and wait for you there. Take your time for this hike and let the desert landscape and views mesmerize you. Afterward, we drive to Wadi Sabet.
Day 3 - Lunchtime
We go to a quiet and picturesque place in Wadi Sabet where we take our lunch break. Your guide prepares a Bedouin lunch for you on the spot. 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.
Day 3 - In the afternoon
We start the afternoon with a scenic drive to one of the most beautiful viewpoints over Wadi Sabet. We first take a look at an old Bedouin storage place. Then we walk to a ridge to take in the exquisite views over Wadi Sabet. We continue onwards to Um Ghdah. There you will be dropped off at the start of the canyon—time to stretch your legs again. While you hike through the canyon, your guide drives to the other end to wait for you there. Next, we continue to Double bridge. And after a stop there, we get in the jeep for one more fantastic ride. Now we head to Um Sabatah. There we finish the tour and day by watching the sunset.
Day 3 - The overnight stay
For your third overnight stay, we offer two options.
Overnight stay in Wadi Rum Base Camp
After the sunset, we bring you to our camp.
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.
Day 4 - In the morning
If you missed the sunrise until now, you have another chance today. At 7 AM, breakfast is ready for you.
Afterward, we drive from our camp to the north side of Jabal Burdah. It is a fantastic drive with stunning scenery. Therefore we recommend keeping your camera ready. The rest of the morning, we use to hike and scramble Burdah rock bridge. Climbing Burdah rock bridge is technically not that difficult, but some parts are steep. In these places, you might want to use your hands to make the scrambling easier. Close to the bridge is the most challenging part. Along the way, you can already enjoy fantastic views. But once on the rock bridge, you get rewarded by unbeatable breathtaking views over Wadi Rum. After taking the time to enjoy the views, we head back down to the jeep.
Day 4 - Lunchtime
We drive to a quiet and picturesque place where we take our lunch break. Your guide prepares a Bedouin lunch for you on the spot. 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.
Day 4 - In the afternoon
We start the afternoon by visiting a Roman dam to see how they built dams to save water for the dry months. Then we drive to Barrah canyon. Get mesmerized by this stunningly beautiful canyon while you walk through it. Because of the variety in this canyon, the 1,5 to 2 hours hike most likely will feel too short. As the sun starts to go down, it is time to take the car for a beautiful drive through the yellow and red desert as we head to Um Sabatah. There we finish the tour and day by watching the sunset.
Day 4 - The overnight stay
For your third overnight stay, we offer two options.
Overnight stay in Wadi Rum Base Camp
After the sunset, we bring you to our camp.
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.
Day 5 - In the morning
Today is your last chance to see 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 Nomads explorer tour
Prices for groups of 5 and more persons are available on request. You can use our contact form to ask about the price.
Included and excluded
- a Bedouin guide for the 4-day desert tour
- a jeep
- all mentioned meals
- 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)
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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) - tip for the guide and cook (at your courtesy)
Additional price information
- The mentioned prices are for shared tours. 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, 4 guests share a tour. Of course, groups of 7 or more persons are also welcome to join us as well. Contact us for the price for your group.
- Our tours are guaranteed from two persons and up. And solo tours (one person) are available upon request and subject to a surcharge.
- A surcharge of 15 JOD per person is applicable if you choose the option of 'sleeping under the stars' (bivouac camping) for your first overnight stay.
- 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.
Child discount
- under the age of 12, 25% discount
Possible extensions for the Wadi Rum Nomads explorer tour
Camel ride
We offer the following four options for camel riding:
- 1-hour camel ride at the start of the first day’s tour
You will ride from our office to Lawrence spring. The start time remains the same. - 1-hour camel ride at the end of your stay
After breakfast, we drop you off half-way from our camp to our office. From there, you ride back to our office on a camel. You finish about one hour later than the regular end time. - 2-hour camel ride at the end of your stay
After breakfast, you ride from our camp back to our office on a camel. You finish about two hours later than the regular end time. - full-day camel ride, including another overnight stay
See our extension camel ride page, for details and prices.
A 1-hour camel ride costs 20 JOD per person, and a 2-hour camel ride costs 30 JOD per person.
The prices include a camel guide and one camel per person.
Extra overnight stay
If getting up early to travel to Wadi Rum is not your cup of tea, you can book an extra overnight stay before the tour starts. The check-in is at our office in Rum village at sunset time. Afterward, we bring you to our camp for the overnight stay.
The extra overnight stay costs 30 JOD per person. Single travelers pay a 10 JOD surcharge.
The price includes dinner, breakfast, drinks, the overnight stay in our camp, and the transfer from our office to our camp.
What our guests say about the Wadi Rum Nomads explorer tour
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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.
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).