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2-day trip from Aqaba visiting Noghra Canyon & Saudi Arabia View, Hidden Canyon Walk & Lunch and Northern Viewpoint. Operated by Wadi Rum Best Tours.
Highlights
- Journey deep into Wadi Rum's remote southern desert, far from the crowds
Wadi Rum: 2-Day Southern Desert Tour, Camel & Stargazing: Key Facts
| Price | From $260 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Wadi Rum: 2-Day Southern Desert Tour, Camel & Stargazing
Full description
A 2-day trip out of Aqaba taking in Noghra Canyon & Saudi Arabia View, Hidden Canyon Walk & Lunch, Northern Viewpoint and One Hour Camel Ride. There are 10 stops in all.
The running order is Noghra Canyon & Saudi Arabia View, then Hidden Canyon Walk & Lunch, then Northern Viewpoint, then One Hour Camel Ride, then Desert Camp & Night Under the Stars, and on from there.
The price covers pickup and drop-off at the Wadi Rum Rest House, Experienced local Bedouin guide, 2-day guided desert tour in a 4x4 and All meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. It does not cover professional astronomer, Telescope and Wadi Rum Protected Area entrance fee (7 JOD per person, or free with the Jordan Pass), so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $416 together rather than $260 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup & Drive to the Deep South
You are met at the Wadi Rum Rest House by your Bedouin guide and set off straight for the remote deep south, where few travelers go. Enjoy the drive through red sand valleys and towering sandstone mountains.
Noghra Canyon & Saudi Arabia View
Your first stop is Noghra Canyon, where the desert opens up to a sweeping view across the border into Saudi Arabia, a horizon most travelers never get to see.
Hidden Canyon Walk & Lunch
Set off on foot into a hidden canyon, walking between towering sandstone walls in complete silence, then stop for a relaxed traditional lunch prepared in the shade.
Northern Viewpoint
Climb to a high desert viewpoint looking north across the whole of Wadi Rum, with the mountains and valleys spread out beneath you in shades of red and gold.
One Hour Camel Ride
Enjoy a full hour on camelback, swaying slowly across the open sand the way the Bedouin have travelled for centuries.
Desert Camp & Night Under the Stars
As the sun sets, you arrive at your desert camp for dinner around the fire. Sleep in a real bed under a sky so clear the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye, one of the best night skies on Earth.
Breakfast & Umm Hrine Canyon Walk
After breakfast at camp, set out on foot through the beautiful Umm Hrine Canyon, one of the desert's most striking walks, winding between high sandstone walls in the quiet of the morning.
Lunch in the Desert
After a morning of exploring, stop for a relaxed traditional Bedouin lunch, freshly prepared in a quiet, scenic spot with time to rest.
Khazali Canyon & Ancient Carvings
Continue to Khazali Canyon, home to ancient rock carvings and inscriptions left by the people who crossed this desert long ago.
Red Sand Dunes
Stop at the great red sand dunes, perfect for climbing up and running back down, with sweeping views over the desert.
Lawrence's Spring & Return
Visit Lawrence's Spring, hidden among the rocks and made famous by T.E. Lawrence, before returning to the Wadi Rum Rest House in the afternoon, full of memories.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off at the Wadi Rum Rest House
- Experienced local Bedouin guide
- 2-day guided desert tour in a 4x4
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Unlimited water and Bedouin tea
- 1-hour camel ride
- Overnight in a desert camp, in a real bed under the stars
Excludes
- Professional astronomer
- Telescope
- Wadi Rum Protected Area entrance fee (7 JOD per person, or free with the Jordan Pass)
- Jordan Pass or visa
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Any drinks other than water and Bedouin tea
- Transfers from outside Wadi Rum (Petra, Aqaba, Amman)
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts