Wadi Rum Camel Trek at Sunset

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 4x4 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.

The order is flexible, and you choose your preferred start time when booking.

Confirmation is received at the time of booking. Wadi Rum is a protected desert area — follow your guide’s advice on sun protection and water. Overnight camp stays include dinner and breakfast; bedding is provided. Temperatures drop sharply after sunset, even in summer.

Confirmation

You will receive a booking confirmation by email immediately after payment. Final meeting-point details and pickup time are confirmed the day before your tour.

Mobile ticket

Mobile ticket accepted — show your confirmation on your phone.

Accessibility & physical requirements

Accessibility

Wadi Rum is a natural desert environment reached by 4x4 jeep over sand and rock. It is not wheelchair accessible and involves short walks on uneven ground at each stop. We can shorten walks and choose easier viewpoints for travelers with limited mobility — let us know in advance.

Physical requirements

Light activity — short walks at each jeep stop on sand and rock. Suitable for most fitness levels.

Seasonal considerations

Wadi Rum is best from October to April when desert days are warm and nights are crisp. Summer days are extremely hot and nights are warm; winter nights can drop close to freezing — bring warm layers for the camp.

Important notes

Desert temperatures vary widely between day and night. Bring a warm layer for the evening. Camp accommodation ranges from shared tents to private en-suite tents — check your tour’s inclusions. Every tour group entering Jordan at the Arava / Wadi Araba (Eilat–Aqaba) border must be accompanied by a licensed Jordanian guide. If you are arriving at this border, we add a guiding fee of USD 175 per tour day for your whole group (not per person). Example: a 2-day tour adds USD 350.

What to bring

• Sturdy shoes for sand and rock
• Sun hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
• 1–2 litres of water per person
• Warm layer for the desert evening (it gets cold after sunset)
• Sand/dust protection for cameras and phones
• Cash (JOD) for tea, souvenirs and optional camel rides

Frequently asked questions

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the tour, or no-shows, are non-refundable. Exceptions apply only where agreed in writing by email from Jordan by Locals. Refunds (where applicable) are returned to your original payment method.

If you paid a 25% deposit, it is non-refundable within 48 hours of the tour. Exceptions apply only where agreed in writing by email from Jordan by Locals.

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