Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum tours and activities

Jordan

Things to do in Wadi Rum

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Ahlan Wa Sahlan! (Welcome) This is probably the first thing the locals will say to you when you arrive at the legendary Wadi Rum. Also known as the Valley of the Moon, this valley in southern Jordan is said to have been inhabitated since prehistoric times, dating back as early as 12,000 years ago. The area became an officially protected area in 1997, the Wadi Rum Protected Area, and now covers over 183,350 acres .

Tourism really began picking up in the Valley of the Moon after it appeared in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. From the Mars-like desert picturesque scenery to its rocky-red mountainous canyons, Wadi Rum not only became a popular film set in Hollywood as it perfectly depicted the red planet, but also one of Jordan's biggest tourist attractions.

Explore the vast mystical sandy landscapes and discover the numerous archaeological sites that can be found throughout this charming place. With over 20,000 inscriptions and 25,000 petroglyphs (rock carvings), you can trace the early development of the alphabet and evolution of human thought. Many of the different activities available today are developed by the people of the Zalabieh tribe, who call Wadi Rum home. So if you are looking to ride on a camel, seek a hiking expedition in the Wadi's siqs (canyons), or get your fix of adrenaline by riding a 4x4 jumping over red-scorched desert dunes, then look no further.

Live and breathe the true essence of an Arabian night, sit back and relax while you enjoy a traditional desert camping experience. Have Mansaf (the national Jordanian dish) or Maqluba, drink chay or "gawha", and chat with the local Beduins around a cozy campfire. All this, under a blanket of crystal clear starry night skies.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the perfect destination for making a day trip as it's located 35 miles northeast of Aqaba, 60 miles south of Petra, and 185 miles south of Amman. It's best to plan a 2 or 3-day trip to Wadi Rum if you're starting in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv because the drive is five hours. Day trips and tours are provided round trip transportation.

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Stargazing adventure in Wadi Rum
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Stargazing adventure in Wadi Rum

See stars, galaxies, nebulae from Wadi Rum with family and friends.

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Private Petra day trip including Little Petra
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Private Petra day trip including Little Petra

Kickstart your Arabian adventure from central Amman or the Dead Sea. Discover the enchanting lost city of Petra and Little Petra all in one day!

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Private full-day Aqaba shore excursion to Petra and Little Petra
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Private full-day Aqaba shore excursion to Petra and Little Petra

Kickstart your Arabian adventure from Aqaba to the enchanting lost city of Petra and Little Petra all in one day.

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Private full-day excursion to Petra and Wadi Rum from Aqaba
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Private full-day excursion to Petra and Wadi Rum from Aqaba

See the amazing and mysterious lost city of Petra and the enchanting Wadi Rum desert on this full-day private tour from Aqaba

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Wadi Rum jeep tour from Aqaba
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Wadi Rum jeep tour from Aqaba

Book your tour from Petra to Little Petra and Wadi Rum and discover the desert of Jordan, ride a camel and see architectural beauties hiding in the sand.

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Half-day private tour to Madaba and Mount Nebo from Amman or Dead Sea
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Half-day private tour to Madaba and Mount Nebo from Amman or Dead Sea

Start this wonderful half-day tour with an exploration trip to Madaba and Mount Nebo from Amman or Dead Sea.

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Private tour of Wadi Rum from Aqaba
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Private tour of Wadi Rum from Aqaba

Experience the extraordinary beauty that is the desert of Wadi Rum, with its infinite rose-red sand on this private tour from Aqaba

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Private full-day tour of Karak and Shobak castles
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Private full-day tour of Karak and Shobak castles

Get picked up from your hotel and head South to visit two impressive 12th-century Crusaders Castles!

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Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

Aqaba

Jordan

Reviews Wadi Rum

4/5
Andrzej, Feb 20, 2023

“Transfer, bez problemu. Kierowca przewodnik pokazał wiele ciekawych miejsc na pustyni. Byliśmy z tego zadowoleni. Dlaczego nie doskonale ? Nie byliśmy w żadnym z miejsc które wymienione były na stronie musement przy zakupie wycieczki.”

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Tiziano, Sep 02, 2022

“Meravigliosa Petra con i suoi colori, in 6/7 ore si può visitare ogni parte del sito archeologico. Molto suggestivo il deserto del Wadi Rum, con paesaggi mozzafiato.Impegnativo il terzo giorno con oltre 5 ore di pullman per il ritorno in Israele.Ottima la guida Mahdy.Ben organizzato, consigliato”

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Fhaima maria, Aug 11, 2022

“Ben organizzata. Il campo beduino ha un'atmosfera meravigliosa. La guida giordana mahdi e il driver shadi sono stati eccezionali.Avevamo con noi il nostro bimbo di nemmeno un anno: per lui è stato troppo faticoso ma siamo riusciti a gestirlo.consigliato ai bimbi sopra i 5 anni.”

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Fhaima maria, Aug 01, 2022

“la guida mahdi e il driver shadi sono stati bravissimi, attenti e premurosi verso ogni viaggiatore. l'esperienza di pernottamento al campo beduino e davvero unica, da sola merita il viaggio. non è consigliabile per i bimbi sotto i 5.anche l'attraversamento della frontiera come gruppo selfguided.”

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