Jordan · Desert Adventure

Private Full Day Trip to Wadi Rum Valley of Moon Martian Desert from Amman

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Amman. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day trip from Amman to Wadi Rum
  • 02 Explore Wadi Rum on a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour
  • 03 See red dunes, narrow gorges, rock bridges, and sandstone cliffs
  • 04 Visit landmarks including the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and Lawrence’s Spring
  • 05 Stop at filming locations linked to The Martian and Star Wars
  • 06 Enjoy mint tea at a traditional Bedouin tent
  • 07 Optional camel ride or extended jeep tour available
  • 08 Private air-conditioned transport with English-speaking driver

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Rum on a private full-day trip from Amman. Travel south by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Jordan’s famous desert valley, where rosy red sands, towering cliffs, narrow gorges, and striking rock formations create a scenery often compared to the surface of the moon.

Once in Wadi Rum, explore the protected area on a classic 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with a local Bedouin driver/guide. Pass crimson dunes, natural rock bridges, ancient inscriptions, the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, and Lawrence’s Spring, with opportunities to visit filming locations associated with The Martian and Star Wars. Depending on the option selected, you can also add a camel ride or extra jeep time for a deeper desert experience.

This private experience combines scenic travel, desert adventure, and local hospitality, including a stop at a Bedouin tent for refreshing mint tea before returning to Amman.

Pass crimson dunes, natural rock bridges, ancient inscriptions, the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, and Lawrence’s Spring, with opportunities to visit filming locations associated with The Martian and Star Wars.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Amman, Wadi Rum
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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 Visitors Center

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.

3. The Large Bridge

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. 

4. Amman

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.

Please note it is recommended to bring hats, sun protection, and walking shoes.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Amman. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
  • English-Speaking Driver
  • Entrance Fees to Wadi Rum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
  • Classic 2 hours 4 x 4 jeep visit with local Bedouin driver/guide
  • Jeep Tour included for Jordan Pass option
  • Additional 2 hours Wadi Rum jeep ride including Lawrence Siq and Large Bridge; if option selected
  • A 30-minute camel ride; if option selected
  • On board WI-FI

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/Bedouin Guide) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Any other service not mentioned

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
  • Contact your local operator a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • For health restriction: Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
  • Please consult us for trekking option in Wadi Rum Desert.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Amman.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Amman.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Amman..

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