WADI RUM

1Day 1Night Wadi Rum Burdah Tour

Desert tour introduction

If you like to hike and scramble and see the world from ‘up there’,  this 1-day Wadi Rum desert tour is for you. In the morning we hike and scramble Burdah rock bridge. In the afternoon we take the jeep to visit some of the most famous sites in Wadi Rum desert. We end the day by watching the sunset. For the overnight stay, you can opt for our camp, Wadi Rum Safari Camp, or the more adventurous Temporary camping (sleeping outside).

Warning: This is an adventurous tour for travellers who a physically fit and up for a challenge. And if you are afraid of height, unsure on your feet, this tour is not for you.

Wadi Rum desert sites included in this Burdah Tour

WADI RUM
  • Burdah rock bridge
  • Lawrence house
  • Abu Khashaba canyon
  • Um Fruth rock bridge
  • Mushroom rock
  • Um Sabatah

More information on these sites can be found on the Wadi Rum desert sites page.

The Burdah desert tour program

Start time
time our tours start at 9AM -10 AM.

Meeting each other
We meet each other at Wadi Rum Rest House then we leave Rum village to go out into the desert.

In the morning
By jeep, we drive to Jabal Burdah. We start our hike to the Burdah rock bridge from the north side. The Burdah rock bridge is the highest rock bridge in Wadi Rum. It is one of the most spectacular sites in Wadi Rum. The climb is technically not that difficult. But note that it is not a fit for those who are unsure on their feet or afraid of heights. In some places, you might want to use your hands to scramble up. And close to the bridge are the most difficult areas. At the top, you have a fantastic view of the red desert. After taking the time to enjoy the views, we head back.

Lunchtime
We drive to a nice, quiet and shady place where we take a few hours break. We prepare a Bedouin meal for you. After we finish our lunch, there is time to take a rest or walk around to explore the area on your own.

In the afternoon
We start the afternoon with a beautiful drive to Lawrence house. After a short stop, we drive to the surprisingly green and narrow Abu Khashaba canyon. You walk through the canyon in about half an hour. We continue our tour to Um Fruth rock bridge. You can climb this bridge and enjoy the views of this part of Wadi Rum desert. Our last stop is Um Sabatah where we watch the sunset.

For your overnight stay, you have two options. You can either sleep in our camp, Wadi Rum Safar Camp or ‘sleep under the stars’ (temporary camping).

Overnight stay in Wadi Rum Safari Camp
We end our day tour at Wadi Rum Safari Camp. Here we serve you a traditional Bedouin dinner. The evening can be spent in the communal area, or, during warm days, outside. We can tell you about Bedouin culture and music, or you can gaze into the starry night sky and enjoy the peaceful silence of the desert.
The next morning at 7 AM we serve breakfast. Afterwards, we pack our things and return to Rum village. We arrive here between 8 and 8.30 AM. From here you can continue your journey. Of course, we can help you to arrange transportation to your next destination.

Overnight stay ‘sleeping under the stars’ (temporary camping)
We end our day tour at our ‘cave’ to stay overnight. We cook you a traditional Bedouin dinner. The evening can be spent around the fire. We can tell you about Bedouin culture and music, or you can gaze into the starry night sky and enjoy the peaceful silence of the desert.
The next morning you can wake up to the rising sun. We prepare your breakfast. Afterwards, we pack our things and return to Rum village. We arrive here between 8 and 8.30 AM. From here you can continue your journey. Of course, we can help you to arrange transportation to your next destination.


TOUR & OVERNIGHT PACKAGES

BURDAH ARCH HIKE & DESERT CAMP

Duration: 1 Day & 1 Night

2 people: 95JD per person
3 – 4 people: 85JD per person
5 – 6 people: 75JD per person

Finish an epic day with a drive through the desert to our Desert Camp and enjoy a delicious bbq dinner before sleeping in a comfortable Bedouin tent.

BURDAH ARCH HIKE & UNDER THE STARS

Duration: 1 Day & 1 Night

2 people: 100JD per person
3 – 4 people: 85JD per person
5 – 6 people: 75JD per person

Finish up an epic day with a drive through the desert to our wild campsite, surrounded by dramatic dunes and enjoy dinner around the fire before sleeping under the stars.

Our prices are based on shared touring. Our minimum group size is two persons, and our maximum group size is eight persons. For groups of more than eight persons, we offer private tours without a surcharge being applicable. Departures for one person are available upon request and are subject to a surcharge. We determine your price based on the number of people who are in your booking.

If needed, single travellers share tents in our camp. You can share your preference -female tent, male tent or mixed tent- when booking your trip. If you share a tent, a discount is applicable.

 

Possible extensions

 
Camel ride

You can extend this tour with a 1- or 2-hour camel ride at the start or end of this tour.
A 1-hour camel ride costs 20 JD per person.
A 2-hour camel ride costs 30 JD per person.
These prices include a camel guide and one camel per person.

 
Pre-night

You can extend this tour with a pre-night in our camp.
A pre-night costs 30 JD per person (40 JD for single travellers)
This prices include dinner, breakfast, drinks, the overnight stay in our camp and the transfer from our office to our campsite.

Discounts, group rates and private desert tours

Children under the age of 3 get 75% discount on the adult price.
Children under the age of 6 get 50% discount on the adult price.
Children under the age of 12 get 25% discount on the adult price.

 

Group rates are available on request.
Prices for private tours are also available on request.
Please contact us with your request.