Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Trip: A Martian Desert Experience from Amman
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13 Ratings
Wadi Rum Protected Area
Embark on a full-day private trip to Wadi Rum, the Martian desert near Amman. Explore the stunning landscape by 4x4 jeep, visit ancient inscriptions and Lawrence's Spring, and enjoy a camel ride and mint tea at a Bedouin tent.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wadi Rum Protected Area - Experience the extraordinary beauty of the desert of Wadi Rum, the rosy red sand with towering cliffs of various brownish, reddish, and golden colors on this private full day trip from Amman. Set off by your private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the protected desert valley of the moon, located 4 hours south of Amman with your English
  • Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. Enjoy the views as you travel southward through Jordan’s desert landscapes toward the towering cliffs of Wadi Rum.
What's Included
  • 30-minute camel ride (optional)
  • English-speaking driver
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • Jeep tour included with Jordan Pass option
  • On-board Wi-Fi access
  • Entrance fees to Wadi Rum (without Jordan Pass)
  • Private, air-conditioned transfers
  • Additional 2-hour Wadi Rum jeep ride (optional)
  • Classic 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with local Bedouin guide
What's Not Included
  • All type of meals unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • All type of beverages
  • All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver, and Bedouin Guide) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Anything else not mentioned
Additional Information

The visit of Wadi Rum is an extraordinary experience. Wadi Rum, located south of Amman, where the movie The Martian and Star Wars were filmed, is a uniquely shaped massive mountain that rose amongst the rosy red sand of the desert with towering cliffs, just like walking on the moon. Experience the extraordinary beauty of Wadi Rum by 4x4 local jeep tour on this private full-day trip from Amman. Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to the protected desert valley and tour its spectacular beauty spots. Trundle through narrow gorges and desert plains past crimson dunes, natural rock bridges and towers; and view ancient inscriptions and Lawrence’s Spring, a hidden oasis made famous by T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, like the movie also filmed here. Upgrade to include a camel ride and /or additional 2 hours jeep visit, and during your explorations, visit a Bedouin tent to enjoy a refreshing mint tea.

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
  • Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
  • Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
  • Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
  • Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
  • For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
Location
Wadi Rum Protected Area
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susan_b
Nov 4, 2022
A long drive but so worth it! - Yes, 4.5 hours seems a long time to drive to Wadi Rum from Amman, but we’re glad we did it. Our driver/guide Basel provided extensive history and commentary during the car ride since this was our first day in Jordan. His English was very good and easy to understand. He was very kind and helpful with my husband who has a bum knee. Our tour included lunch buffet at Sun City camp, a two-hour jeep tour through the wadi with our Bedouin driver/guide Tariq who was equally knowledgeable, personable and kind as Basel, and then a camel ride which made for a most memorable travel experience. The only thing we wish we had done was spend the night in one of the camps, but we had to meet up with a group the next day so this was a one day excursion.
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Peter
Sep 6, 2022
Enchanting place - This place is amazing. The beauty of the desert is real. And you feel completely immersed in nature, almost expecting Lawrence and a band of Bedouins to come charging down a valley. Serene landscape and thanks to our driver Hassan it was a complete experience, totally awesome. If I could I’d give it six stars because this was just awesome!
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Migueleuss
Oct 25, 2021
Wadi Rum from Amman - Jordan Pass - I had the opportunity to visit Wadi Rum with Zaid Travel and Tourism and it was an exceptional experience. Particularly, my driver Basel was amazing and extremely accommodating to my needs. I was alone and he made my trip much better. The tour included a pick up at my hotel in Amman, 4 hour drive in a hybrid vehicle with AC and Wi-Fi. Then lunch at Wadi Rum visitor center. Followed by 45 minute camel ride, and a two hour 4*4 Jeep tour through the dessert including te with the Bedouins and multiple stops in places such as the water steps, Lawrence and King Hussein’s cave, and other places of natural wonder. Please note that because I chose the Jordan Pass package, my fee to the park was waved. However, all other expenses (besides transportation) were assumed separately. 35 JOD for the 4*4 Tour ( for me alone, may be cheaper in groups); 15 JOD for the Camel Ride and 12 JOD for the lunch. Will recommend this experience highly!!! Thanks Basel and Zaid Travels Weather was perfect in October.
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123vivabc
Oct 10, 2019
Trip to wadi rum - Good driver very helpful, informative and eager to make our trip enjoyable. Wadi rum is fascinating with lots of history and culture
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Oliver
Jan 9, 2019
Magnificent trip. - We were very pleased with our tour guide, he was very helpful and professional. The trip was well organised. Wonderful views!
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Timothy
Jan 21, 2018
Our driver, Amer from Zaid Tours... - <p>Our driver, Amer from Zaid Tours, was excellent. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and we made the three hour drive to Wadi Rum. Zaid Tours had arranged a private guided tour and a camel ride, with lunch. We had a great time and learned a lot from Amer about not just the area but the history as well. He was great. He took the time to make a video of us on our camel ride and surprised us by sending it electronically that same evening. It was a great experience overall. Zaid Tours, and Amer, provided excellent service.</p>
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Glmeldo
Jan 5, 2018
A must see - Wadi Rum is a real wonder of nature. Friendly, knowledgeable guide. Multiple stops for viewing the landscapes. Camels and trinkets available. Day well spent.
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Andrea_s
Dec 12, 2017
Outstanding time, great driver, and... - <p>Outstanding time, great driver, and really a must see on short time in Jordan.</p>
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Lindsay
Mar 30, 2016
We had a great trip to Wadi Rum. Our... - <p>We had a great trip to Wadi Rum. Our tour guide Shadi was amazing. He was informative and provided us with an amazing experience. Not only would I recommend Viator for tours, I would absolutely request Shadi while in Jordan! I have already recommended him to a few friends. A great experience all round.</p>
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Ken
Oct 16, 2015
As we were also going to Petra, the... - <p>As we were also going to Petra, the driver suggested that the visits be combined. Great idea otherwise we would have travelled over much of the same desert road two days in a row. Wadi Rum was terrific, and would love to see more of it sometime.</p>
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