Tour info
Tour Highlights: Explore the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum, where wind and time have sculpted towering rock formations in shades of gold and red…
Tour Code: AQB-02
Duration: 5 hrs
Activity Level: Strenuous
Tour Timings:
00h00 -> Depart from Aqaba Port
00h00-> 01h15 Traveling time to Wadi Rum center
01h15-> 01h30 Short rest for toilet service
01h30-> 03h15 4WD tour in Wadi Rum with photo stops
03h15-> 03h45 Serving tea-delicacies at a Bedouin camp
03h45-> 05h00 Traveling time back to port
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Wadi Rum is a vast, silent expanse of desert and towering rock formations, shaped over millennia by wind and time into otherworldly landscapes of breathtaking beauty. Its colors range from golden yellows to deep reds, creating a dramatic and ever-changing canvas.
Evidence of human presence here dates back to prehistoric times, with stone tools from the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods—nearly 9,000 years ago—found scattered across the valley. For thousands of years, nomads and hunters roamed this area, leaving behind petroglyphs and inscriptions that still mark their passage.
Today, Wadi Rum is home to the Bedouin people, who continue to live in traditional goat-hair tents, raising livestock and preserving a timeless desert way of life.
This extraordinary setting has served as the backdrop for major films, including Lawrence of Arabia and Red Planet. At the visitor center, you’ll switch to 4×4 vehicles for an exhilarating drive into the heart of this surreal landscape.
Along the way, enjoy the profound silence when the engines pause, and marvel at the natural rock bridges, towering cliffs, and ancient carvings. Several scenic stops will offer chances to take photos and relax in a traditional Bedouin tent.
The experience culminates in a desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional welcome as you are served Arabic tea and delicacy in a huge Bedouin tent furnished with Bedouin carpets, before you board the bus to return to your ship.
HELPFUL HINTS
- Vehicles travel in a caravan-style formation with no narration during the drive. Your guide will provide commentary at designated stops throughout the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for guests with neck, back, or hip issues, those with limited mobility, or for pregnant women due to the rugged terrain and vehicle conditions.
- We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, casual clothing, and bringing a scarf or cover for your mouth and nose to protect against dust.
- The Wadi Rum experience involves approximately 1.5 hours of off-road desert driving in basic, older model vehicles operated by local Bedouins. These vehicles do not have air-conditioning or seat belts.
- Please use restroom facilities prior to departure, as there are no toilets available during the tour inside Wadi Rum.
