Desert Wanderer
2 days/2 nights
Info/organization:
The tour starts at 1 pm in winter time and at 2 pm in summer time.
We meet in a parking lot (Rest House) at the beginning of the village. We will wait for you 30 minutes before the start of the tour. We welcome you and introduce your guide upon arrival. We also go through trip schedule and answer any question you might want to ask before heading to the desert.
Program:
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Day - Half Day Jeep Tour (Lawrence Spring - The Sand Dune - Khazali Canyon - Um Frouth Rock Bridge) + Wild Camping
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Day - Hiking Tour (Jabal Al-Hash) + Jeep Tour (White Desert) + Camp Overnight Stay
First, we visit Lawrence Spring where you can climb up the rocks and enjoy lovely views of the landscape. In this place, you can find sources of water that come from the mountains. Nowadays, the water is used mostly for animals such as camels and goats. Afterwards, we go hide in a nice place in the shadow, where you guide starts preparing your lunch on the fire - the traditional way.
Next, we continue to the Red Sand Dune where many movies were shot and the view is absolutely breathtaking. Nearby can be found Khazali Canyon where you can discover some very old Nabatean inscriptions. Last place of jeep tour is one of the most impressive places in Jordan - The Um Frouth Bridge which is 25 meters high. You can climb into the top and take a unique picture by the side of the mountain. Than, we head off to marvelous place to admire a beautiful sunset and you spend the night next to a crackling fire with your guide, who will prepare a delicious dinner. We enjoy the night camp-free in the desert away from any touristic places.
Next day, after delicious breakfast prepared by your guide we continue to Jabal Al-Hash which is located close to the border with Saudi Arabia and it is one of the most beautiful hikes to do here in Jordan. The difficulty of this hike is easy. You will be back in less than 2 hours 30 mins. About halfway to the tour, we will have a nice lunch break and you will enjoy a freshly cooked meal prepared for you by your guide.
In the afternoon we discover some spots in the White Desert, you will see Inscriptions. As well as the Little Bridge, which is another famous arch here in Wadi Rum. You will be able to take a picture on it. Than you will be taken to a beautiful place to admire the sunset. After sunset we drive you to our camp to enjoy delicious dinner and refresh yourself before your next adventure here in Jordan. In the morning after breakfast we drive you back to the village.
Price Desert Wanderer 2 days/2 nights
Additional information:
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The 5 JD per person entrance fee to Wadi Rum Protected area is NOT included (you must pay an entry fee in the visitors centre which is 6 km from our meeting point, if you have Jordan Pass the fee is included in the pass or free of charge with the Jordanian passport)
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You can also ride a camel (30 min 10 JD or 1h 15 JD per person) during the tour
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Traveling with children: Children under 3 are free of charge, children aged 4 to 9 50% off, children aged 10 to 14 25% off
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For an additional night in the camp add 25 JD, as for an additional night of wild camping add 35 JD
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The mentioned prices are for private tours, for shared tours is - 5 JD per person from original price