Is one night in Wadi Rum enough?

The main sights can be experienced in one full day, but for those who like hiking and exploring off the beaten track, two to three days is ideal. If you want to plan and make the most of your time in the desert, I'm sharing all the details from our two-day adventure trip in Wadi Rum below.



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Short on time but want to see two of Jordan's most impressive sights? This one-day tour from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum may be the answer. Your driver will pick you up bright and early and take you to Petra, where you'll get the chance to explore the ancient ruins before continuing to the desert oasis of Wadi Rum.

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If you plan on coming to Petra for only a day, you're missing out on most of the experience. One day in Petra is not enough. In fact, you could spend a whole week in Petra and still find new things to do! Petra is a relic of the past, a living city that transports you hundreds of years back in time.

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You can book a half day tour, full day tour, or multi-day tour. On a full day tour you will see all of Wadi Rum's highlights, and spend a good amount of time out of the jeep, exploring sites on foot. If you have time for it, a multi-day tour will give you a slower, in-depth experience in Wadi Rum.

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Spending the Night in Wadi Rum
  1. 1- The Bedouin / Echo / traditional camps: ...
  2. 2- Have the Desert to Yourself on a Bivouac Camping Trip (Desert Camping / Camping under the stars / Bivouac Camping) ...
  3. 3- Yoga , Get (Far) Away From It All on a Digital Detox Retreat. ...
  4. 4- Get the Best of Both Worlds at a Resort-Style Lodge.


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Part of the reason that camping in Wadi Rum is so affordable during the initial booking process is that the guides running the camps make a good chunk of their money selling Jeep tours and camel rides. This is simply part of the process, and nothing to be worried about at all–but it helps to know what to expect.

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March and the two first weeks of November are the best months to visit Wadi Rum, as they are not too frequented and the weather is pleasant. But the best time to visit Wadi Rum depends also on your expectations; if you want to escape crowded times, you should come in winter or summer.

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Due to the large size and diverse desert landscape of the Wadi Rum Desert, it is advisable to have a tour guide when exploring. The Wadi Rum desert is a dry valley covered mostly in sand and most often very hot and arid. It can be difficult to explore the area on one's own due to the harsh conditions and size.

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While there is certainly enough to occupy yourself for five or more days, two to three days is sufficient to visit all of the highlights in and around the park. One day--or worse yet a morning or afternoon--is likely to bring some disappointment to those who have traveled a great distance.

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Spring and autumn are the most popular times to visit Wadi Rum, so expect to see many tourists at the popular sites. In March and November the nights can still be pretty cold with a minimum temperature of 5 °C (41 °F), but in the other months night temperatures rise up to 13 °C (55 °F).

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Yes, the Milky Way is visible from Wadi Rum, especially during the summer months when the sky is darkest.

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The cost to enter the Wadi Rum Protected Area is 5 JD per person (free with the Jordan Pass). Most buses that travel the highway between Aqaba and Petra/Amman should be able to drop you at the intersection to Wadi Rum, except the buses from Jett company.

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Join us and experience camping in Wadi Rum Desert and sleep under the stars! At night, when the desert is at its most silent and the stars become a glowing blanket in the clear sky, when the gentle desert breeze blows free of any pollution, you will feel something unique.

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Petra is gorgeous, but it's teeming with tour groups. Wadi Rum was much less crowded than Petra, and I found it to be a truly peaceful escape. It was more expansive, and I had no problems getting photos of the landscape without people in them.

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Alcohol is legal, but heavily taxed For example, it's illegal to sell alcohol anywhere in the country during Ramadan (with the exception of some high-end hotels), and most camps in Wadi Rum don't serve alcohol at all (but you can often bring your own).

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It is possible to explore without a guide when visiting Wadi Rum, either by hiking, or by taking a 4×4 through the desert. But, Wadi Rum is large and diverse, and it's very easy to get lost in the desert landscape. Given this, it's recommended to explore the desert with a guide.

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Jordan FAQ You'll need a minimum of 7 days to see the highlights of Jordan. While a week is enough to visit Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea, more time is recommended for an in-depth experience of Jordan. With 10 days or more in Jordan, you can include lesser visited cities and sites like Aqaba and Al Karak.

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?45 JD per person (with lunch) Guides will either trek leading you with ropes or mounted on their own camel. *Please note evening camel rides are available but may cost extra.

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