Wadi Rum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Wadi Rum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 2-Day Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea From Amman

• From Amman: Petra and Wadi Rum Private/Group Full-Day Tour

• 2-Day Highlights – Petra, Wadi Rum, & Dead Sea (Max 17 Travelers)

• 3-Day From Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Mt. Nebo, Dana, Red & Dead Seas

• Wadi Rum Full-Day Jeep Tour and Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp

Locals pay 1 Jordanian dinar and overseas visitors pay 5 dinars to enter Wadi Rum. However, you won’t get far without a driver. Expect to pay from around US$50 for a half-day Jeep tour, or from US$90 for a Jeep tour and overnight stay. Or, visit on day trips from Amman.

Yes, Wadi Rum is absolutely worth visiting: It's one of Jordan's signature attractions. The  UNESCO World Heritage Site has starred in movies from Lawrence of Arabia to Dune. The otherworldly landscapes of scarlet and ocher sands and sculptural rock formations are pure spectacle. Visiting on a tour is essential, enabling you to benefit from the local Bedouin's cultural insight and 4WD driving expertise, and perhaps enjoy the tranquility of the desert after dark as well.

Per one customer who booked the Wadi Rum Full-Day Jeep Tour + Overnight and Dinner in Bedouin Camp, "We have been traveling for 5 months now, and this is possibly the best experience we have had the entire time. Bakhir, Jessir and the team were incredible. Food was amazing, scenery was absolutely beautiful, and we got to experience some real Jordanian culture as well. Comfortable camp and Jeep—highly highly recommend to everyone!"

The Wadi Rum Protected Area spans 285 square miles (738 square kilometers) with limited roads, so 4WD guided tours are popular. However, you can also explore by camel or hiking or try activities like sandboarding. A night in a desert camp adds magic to your experience in Wadi Rum if you have time: stargazing can be spectacular.

Spring (late March through May) and fall (September through early November) are the best times of year to visit Wadi Rum. Summer days are often scorching, while winter nights can be bone-chilling, particularly in a tent. April can be beautiful as desert herbs and wildflowers burst the arid landscape into life.

You need a full day and a night. Full-day Wadi Rum Jeep tours hit most top attractions, with a camel ride, sandboarding, and some rock scrambling if you like. Most local guides highly recommend you stay overnight wilderness camping or in a tented camp to appreciate the night sky.

Yes, you can visit Wadi Rum without a guide: many desert camps will collect you from Wadi Rum Village free of charge. To self-drive, you’ll need a 4WD, experience driving in the desert, a self-drive permit bought from the visitor center, and the owner’s permission to take the vehicle off-road.

That depends. Wadi Rum is a big and empty place. There is signal in Wadi Rum Village, the visitor center, and nearby desert camps, but many desert camps have neither a phone signal nor Wi-Fi. If a digital detox is off your agenda, check with your camp before you book.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Wadi Rum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Aqaba:

• Coral Beach Nature Reserve

• Red Sea

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Aqaba.