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Wadi Rum Short Tours
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Archaeology Tours
Overview
Our jeep tours allow you to visit the most sites in the least amount of time as well as reach some of the far-away attractions inside Wadi Rum Protected Area. Even on our short tours, you get a good taste of our magnificent desert with its rocks, dunes, canyons, and big mountains. If you want to see the sunset, we can start the tour in the afternoon.
You will be told historic meanings at some of the sites, and are highly welcome to ask questions about Bedouin life and culture.
All short tours include stops at Lawrence’s house, the big red sand dune, Khazali Canyon and Little Rock Arch. Depending on the option you choose, further activities like sandboarding, hikes, or camel rides might be included.
Light lunch can be added after arrival for 5JD per person, and cooked lunch of chicken and rice for 10JD per person.
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What's included
English-speaking guides
Cold bottled water from our ice=box
What's Not included
camel ride (short 1h camel rides can be added for 10JD per person
Itinerary
First we welcome you at our family house with a cup of Bedouin tea
This site is famous for the 1962 movie Lawrence of Arabia. It is an important ancient water hole was used by travelers passing the area in the old days.
sand dune: climb up the big red sand dune, enjoy the view, and have fun running and jumping down again if you like
This canyon has a lot of inscriptions from Nabatean times including signs for nearby landmarks etc. which we will explain and point out to you once we arrive!
Um Frouth Arch: This amazingly stunning rock arch you can scramble up and take pictures with you standing on its top!
Abu khashabah canyon This is an extremely beautiful narrow sandy canyon that you can walk through to the other end.
Little Rock Arch The smallest natural arch in Wadi Rum, this rock bridge has beautiful panoramic views over the top of Kor al-Ajram, Jebel Rum and Khazali Canyon.
Lawrenceu2019s HousenLong before Lawrence passed through, Bedouins took shelter from wind and bandits in this old Nabatean station, set on caravan route from Hijaz to Petra and Damascus. Awesome views across the sweeping valley floor to Jebel Raqqa
Anfeshiyeh InscriptionsnThis set of Nabatean inscriptions was etched to mark routes and give signals to passing travelers. Some point out the areau2019s water sources while others warn of its various dangers. Others show the winners of the winter camel races that once circled this mountain
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.