Jordan By Locals

Experience: Desert Experiences

  • Custom Jordan Journey — Design Your Own Private Tour

    Custom Jordan Journey — Design Your Own Private Tour

    Can’t find the exact itinerary you’re looking for? Design your own private Jordan journey with a local specialist. Tell us your dates, group size, interests, pace and budget, and we’ll build a tailor-made route across Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Amman, Jerash, Dana and beyond — with hand-picked hotels, private transport and an English-speaking driver (licensed guides available on request). Every custom journey is private, flexible and built around how you like to travel.

    Highlights

    • A fully tailor-made private itinerary built around your dates and interests
    • Hand-picked hotels and private transport, with licensed guides on request
    • Cover Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Jerash, Dana and more — your way
    • Choose your pace, hotel level and walking ability
    • Direct planning with a local Jordanian specialist

    What to expect

    A comfortable private day with a local driver, air-conditioned transport and a flexible itinerary. You will visit the sites on your route at your own pace, with a sensible lunch stop and time to take photographs. Expect some walking on uneven ground at the sites and a relaxed, unhurried rhythm. Tell us your interests when you book and the day can be tailored around them.

  • Desert Castles Day Tour From Amman

    Desert Castles Day Tour From Amman

    A full day tour to Jordan’s eastern desert castles: Qasr Amra, Qasr Al-Azraq, and Qasr Al-Kharraneh — fascinating Umayyad-era fortresses, hunting lodges and bathhouses decorated with rare early Islamic frescoes. Private sedan for 1–3 persons or SUV/H1 van for 4–7.

    Highlights

    • Qasr Amra — a UNESCO site with rare frescoes
    • Qasr Al-Azraq — Lawrence of Arabia’s desert headquarters
    • Qasr Al-Kharraneh — an Umayyad desert fortress
    • Fascinating early Islamic art and architecture
    • Private vehicle with English-speaking driver

    What to expect

    A walkable introduction to Jordan’s capital. You will explore the Amman Citadel and its Temple of Hercules overlooking the old downtown, then descend to the 6,000-seat Roman Theatre cut into the hillside. The downtown souks are busy, fragrant and full of life — falafel, hummus, fresh juice and Arabic coffee among them. Expect some hills and stairs, comfortable shoes and modest dress at cultural stops. The pace is relaxed and the route is flexible on a private tour.

  • One Night Private Jordan Sky Tour from Amman Hotel

    One Night Private Jordan Sky Tour from Amman Hotel

    A private overnight stargazing escape from Amman into the dark desert skies of Jordan — an expert astronomer guide, telescopes and a Bedouin-style night under a canopy of stars.

    Highlights

    • A private overnight stargazing escape from Amman into Jordan’s darkest skies
    • An expert astronomer guide with telescopes and laser-pointer sky tours
    • A Bedouin-style desert night under a canopy of stars
    • Sunset over the red desert before the sky tour begins
    • Private transport from your Amman hotel and back

    What to expect

    A bouncy but comfortable 4×4 ride across red sand and between towering jebels, with short walks at each stop. You will visit canyons carved with ancient petroglyphs, climb natural rock bridges and sandboard down the dunes if you choose, with sweet Bedouin tea brewed in the shade. The day ends at a sunset viewpoint where the whole valley turns crimson. Expect heat by day and a cool, quiet evening — bring a warm layer if you are staying for sunset or overnight.

  • Private Lawrence of Arabia Wadi Rum Overnight Bedouin Experience from Aqaba

    Private Lawrence of Arabia Wadi Rum Overnight Bedouin Experience from Aqaba

    A private overnight Bedouin desert experience in Wadi Rum from Aqaba — follow Lawrence of Arabia’s footsteps, a sunset jeep safari, ancient petroglyphs and a night in a Bedouin camp under the stars.

    Highlights

    • A private overnight Bedouin experience in Wadi Rum from Aqaba
    • Follow Lawrence of Arabia’s footsteps through the red desert
    • A sunset jeep safari to ancient petroglyphs and canyons
    • A Bedouin camp dinner and a night under the stars
    • Private pickup from Aqaba port or your hotel

    What to expect

    A bouncy but comfortable 4×4 ride across red sand and between towering jebels, with short walks at each stop. You will visit canyons carved with ancient petroglyphs, climb natural rock bridges and sandboard down the dunes if you choose, with sweet Bedouin tea brewed in the shade. The day ends at a sunset viewpoint where the whole valley turns crimson. Expect heat by day and a cool, quiet evening — bring a warm layer if you are staying for sunset or overnight.

  • Private Wadi Feynan Experience and Overnight from Amman

    Private Wadi Feynan Experience and Overnight from Amman

    A private overnight eco-experience at Wadi Feynan in the Dana Biosphere Reserve — a desert lodge, copper-mining history, canyon walks and a sustainable night far from the crowds.

    Highlights

    • A private overnight eco-experience at Wadi Feynan in the Dana Reserve
    • Ancient copper-mining history and desert canyon walks
    • A sustainable eco-lodge night far from the crowds
    • Stargazing in one of Jordan’s darkest skies
    • Private transport from Amman with an English-speaking driver

    What to expect

    A hiking day in one of Jordan’s most underrated landscapes. The Dana Biosphere Reserve spans four ecosystems in a single descent, from sandstone cliffs to a green valley floor. You will walk canyon trails with an RSCN ranger-guide, watching for Nubian ibex and griffon vultures, with a picnic lunch in the shade. It is quieter and greener than the big-name sites — bring proper hiking shoes, plenty of water and a sense of adventure.

  • Mid-Size Group Tour: Jordan Highlights — 5 Days

    Mid-Size Group Tour: Jordan Highlights — 5 Days

    A five-day mid-size group tour (max 12 travelers) of Jordan’s highlights — Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra, a Wadi Rum jeep safari and Bedouin camp overnight — with an English-speaking tour leader and shared comfortable transport, ideal for solo travelers and couples seeking value and company.

    Highlights

    • A friendly mid-size group of no more than 12 travelers
    • An English-speaking tour leader accompanies the group throughout
    • Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra and a Wadi Rum jeep safari
    • An overnight in a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp with dinner & breakfast
    • Great value with shared comfortable transport and company

    What to expect

    A long, memorable day on your feet in a spectacular desert setting. You will walk the narrow Siq canyon as the Treasury comes into view, then explore the Royal Tombs, the Street of Facades and the wider Nabataean city at your own pace. There is an optional climb of around 800 steps to the Monastery (Ad Deir) for a panoramic reward. The ground is sand and rock, so sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat and water are essential. Start times are adjusted seasonally to avoid the midday heat, and the pace is always yours to set.

  • Wadi Rum Camel Trek at Sunset

    Wadi Rum Camel Trek at Sunset

    Ride a camel through Wadi Rum’s red dunes and sandstone canyons with a Bedouin guide, ending at a panoramic sunset viewpoint with sage tea.

    Highlights

    • Ride a camel through red dunes and sandstone canyons with a Bedouin guide
    • A slower, traditional way to experience the Valley of the Moon
    • Visit ancient petroglyphs and a hidden canyon along the way
    • Sweet sage tea brewed on coals at a panoramic sunset viewpoint
    • Optional transfer from Aqaba or Wadi Musa

    What to expect

    A bouncy but comfortable 4×4 ride across red sand and between towering jebels, with short walks at each stop. You will visit canyons carved with ancient petroglyphs, climb natural rock bridges and sandboard down the dunes if you choose, with sweet Bedouin tea brewed in the shade. The day ends at a sunset viewpoint where the whole valley turns crimson. Expect heat by day and a cool, quiet evening — bring a warm layer if you are staying for sunset or overnight.

  • Wadi Rum Hot Air Balloon Sunrise

    Wadi Rum Hot Air Balloon Sunrise

    Soar over the Valley of the Moon at dawn in a hot air balloon for a 360° sunrise view of Wadi Rum’s red desert and sandstone mountains.

    Highlights

    • A sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Valley of the Moon
    • A 360° view of red dunes, canyons and sandstone jebels from above
    • Approximately 45–60 minutes airborne with a certified pilot
    • Champagne-style toast and certificate after landing
    • Optional transfer from Aqaba or Wadi Musa

    What to expect

    A bouncy but comfortable 4×4 ride across red sand and between towering jebels, with short walks at each stop. You will visit canyons carved with ancient petroglyphs, climb natural rock bridges and sandboard down the dunes if you choose, with sweet Bedouin tea brewed in the shade. The day ends at a sunset viewpoint where the whole valley turns crimson. Expect heat by day and a cool, quiet evening — bring a warm layer if you are staying for sunset or overnight.

  • Wadi Rum Overnight Bedouin Camp & Stargazing

    Wadi Rum Overnight Bedouin Camp & Stargazing

    Spend a night under the desert stars in a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp. A private 4×4 sunset jeep safari through red dunes, canyons and rock arches is followed by a traditional Bedouin dinner cooked underground, stories around the campfire and some of the darkest, clearest night skies on Earth. Wake to a desert sunrise and breakfast before heading back. The camp offers shared or private tent options — a genuine, unhurried desert experience hosted by a local Bedouin family.

    Highlights

    • Private 4×4 sunset jeep safari through dunes, canyons and rock arches
    • Traditional Bedouin dinner cooked underground
    • Stories and tea around the campfire
    • Some of the darkest, clearest night skies on Earth
    • Desert sunrise and breakfast before you leave

    What to expect

    A bouncy but comfortable 4×4 ride across red sand and between towering jebels, with short walks at each stop. You will visit canyons carved with ancient petroglyphs, climb natural rock bridges and sandboard down the dunes if you choose, with sweet Bedouin tea brewed in the shade. The day ends at a sunset viewpoint where the whole valley turns crimson. Expect heat by day and a cool, quiet evening — bring a warm layer if you are staying for sunset or overnight.

  • Wadi Rum Rock Climbing & Scrambling Adventure

    Wadi Rum Rock Climbing & Scrambling Adventure

    A full-day guided rock climbing and scrambling adventure on Wadi Rum’s sandstone jebels — routes for all levels with a certified Bedouin climbing guide.

    Highlights

    • Guided rock climbing and scrambling on Wadi Rum’s sandstone jebels
    • Routes for all levels, from easy scrambles to multi-pitch climbs
    • A certified Bedouin climbing guide who knows every route
    • Stunning desert canyon and summit views
    • Optional transfer from Aqaba or Wadi Musa

    What to expect

    A bouncy but comfortable 4×4 ride across red sand and between towering jebels, with short walks at each stop. You will visit canyons carved with ancient petroglyphs, climb natural rock bridges and sandboard down the dunes if you choose, with sweet Bedouin tea brewed in the shade. The day ends at a sunset viewpoint where the whole valley turns crimson. Expect heat by day and a cool, quiet evening — bring a warm layer if you are staying for sunset or overnight.

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