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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ A 30-minute camel ride; if option selected
✔ English-Speaking Driver
✔ Hotel pick up and drop off
✔ Additional 2 hours Wadi Rum jeep ride including Lawrence Siq and Large Bridge; if option selected
✔ Jeep Tour included for Jordan Pass option
✔ Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
✔ On board WI-FI
✔ Entrance Fees to Wadi Rum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
✔ Classic 2 hours 4 x 4 jeep visit with local Bedouin driver/guide.
✖ 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/Bedouin Guide) – Recommended
✖ Personal Expenses
✖ Anything else not mentioned
Pickup Locations
1. InterContinental Amman (Jordan), an IHG hotel
2. Abdalin Hotel
3. Le Royal Amman
4. Hisham Hotel
5. Carlton Hotel
6. Al-Hayek Hotel
7. The House Boutique Suites
8. Canary Hotel
9. BelleVue Hotel
10. Olive Hotel Amman
11. Grand Hyatt Amman
12. Landmark Amman Hotel & Conference Center
13. Caravan Hotel - Amman, Jordan
14. El Yassmin Suites
Itinerary
1
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.
2
Wadi Rum
Extending across a huge chunk of south Jordan, this protected valley boasts towering sandstone mountains, craggy river beds, and steep gorges; all coated in a kaleidoscope of natural rock colors, from pinks to vivid reds. Explore its spectacular beauty spots in a 2-hour tour by 4x4 Jeep with a Bedouin Driver who is your Local Guide. Photo shoot at The Martian and Star Wars: The Rise of Sky Walker Movie Spot, explore the walk on the moon and mars, trundle through narrow gorges and red desert plains past crimson dunes, natural rock bridges and towers. Amongst this emptiness and silence, visit the seven pillars of wisdom, and the holographic pictures carved before Christ. View ancient inscriptions, and the Lawrence of Arabia Spring; a hidden oasis made famous by T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, where the movie has taken place.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Wadi Rum
During WWI, this British officer and archaeologist fought here alongside the Bedouin Arabs against the Ottoman Turks, basing his headquarters in the valley. Many Wadi Rum sites are named after this still-revered British soldier. Have your camera ready as you pass through narrow gorges and plains, framed by natural rock arches, towering buttes, ancient caves, and red dunes. Visit a Bedouin tent to enjoy a glass of refreshing local mint tea and meet the friendly locals. If you wish, upgrade your tour to include another two hours jeep tour to visit the large bridge or upgrade to a 30-minute camel ride in the desert for your exploration to make your visit extra special. When the time comes, reconvene with your driver and relax on your ride back to Amman, where your day trip finishes back at your hotel.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
• Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
