4x4 Excursion in Wadi Rum with an Overnight Stay

Wadi Rum deserves more than a three-hour round trip. This format gives it a full day by 4x4, then extends it with a night out in the desert. Canyons, red sand dunes, sandstone arches and natural springs follow one another along the tracks, with a local driver-guide who stops wherever it is worth getting out to walk, take photos and let the landscape sink in. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, water and tea are included in all three formats.

The Classic circuit strings together the massif's landmark sites. The Immersion circuit heads away from the busy tracks into more remote areas, with the chance of meeting Bedouin families depending on their availability. The Hiking circuit is built around walking: two specialist guides accompany the longer sections on foot, with the jeep used to link the points of interest. The night is spent in a traditional camp, bivouacking under the stars, or with a Bedouin family, depending on the circuit chosen and on availability.

Good to know: prices are quoted per person, per day, and are based on a minimum of two people. The amount shown at booking covers one day; the total for the length of stay you choose is confirmed with you afterwards. Guiding is in Arabic and English. Bivouac nights cannot be booked on a private basis. Available as extras, not included: camel ride 28 € per person per hour, hot-air balloon flight 231 € per person, transport to the launch site 42 € per group, private circuit 14 € per person per day.