Authentic Desert Tours in Wadi Rum

Jeep tours, hiking, camel experiences, and overnight stays guided by local Bedouins in the Wadi Rum desert, Jordan.

Desert Experiences in Wadi Rum

Our experiences take place entirely within the Wadi Rum Protected Area and are adapted to each traveler. Below are the main ways to explore the desert with us.

• Wadi Rum jeep tours combining 4x4 travel and walking

• Guided hiking tours through desert landscapes and peaks

• Camel tours for slow, traditional desert travel

• Canyon explorations by jeep and on foot

• Overnight stays in the desert as part of the experience

Many of our tours include an overnight stay in the desert. Spending the night in Wadi Rum allows the landscape to change completely, offering silence, night skies, and a deeper sense of place that day visitors never experience.

A Different Way to Experience Wadi Rum

Our approach is calm and personal. We do not run fast jeep safaris or fixed itineraries. Each experience is guided with attention to pace, conditions, and what feels right in the moment.

This way of traveling suits people who value presence, nature, and meaningful experiences over covering as much ground as possible.

Let’s get started planning your authentic Wadi Rum experience

Are you looking for the classic Wadi Rum experience, focusing on the main highlights but with a local and authentic twist?

Check out our: Wadi Rum Jeep Tour

How about a quieter day in Wadi Rum, focusing on exploring the shady canyons on foot?

Check out our: Wadi Rum Jeep & Walking Tour

Are you looking for a truly authentic experience, where you travel the desert the way the Bedouins have for thousands of years?

Check out our: Wadi Rum Camel Tour

Are you looking for a more active day in the desert? How about hiking to the summit of the tallest peak in Jordan?

Check out our: Wadi Rum Hiking Tour - Jabal Umm ad Dami

Spending the Night in the Desert

Spending the night in Wadi Rum is an essential part of experiencing the desert fully.

When the day visitors leave, the desert becomes quiet. The light softens, the air cools, and the sense of space changes. This is often when people feel most connected to the landscape.

Wadi Rum Desert Camp

You can spend the night in a simple, comfortable desert camp.

The camp offers shelter, warmth, and a shared evening meal, while still remaining close to nature. Evenings are unhurried, with time to sit by the fire, talk quietly, or simply enjoy the silence before sleeping.

The focus is not on luxury, but on atmosphere and being present in the desert.

Sleeping Under the Stars

For those who prefer something more elemental, it is also possible to sleep under the open sky.

Without artificial light or background noise, the desert night feels vast and deeply calm. Many travelers find this to be one of the most memorable parts of their journey, offering a rare sense of stillness and clarity.

Choosing What Feels Right

You do not need to decide in advance.

When you write to us, we can talk through the different options and help you choose what suits you best, based on the season, conditions, and your own way of traveling.

Click here for more information about our overnight options in the Wadi Rum desert.

Words From Travelers

“At night, the remoteness and dry, cloudless sky made for spectacular stargazing.” - Google Reviews

“Our guide, Hassan, was raised in the desert and knew every part of it. Unforgettable!” - Google Reviews

“If you want something real and quiet in Wadi Rum, this is the place.” - TripAdvisor

Based on Google and TripAdvisor reviews.

About Wadi Rum Nature Tours

Wadi Rum Nature Tours is run by Radi Oudeh and his brother Khaled. They have been running Wadi Rum Nature Tours together for more than ten years and working in tourism in Wadi Rum since they were teenagers. Radi and Khaled were both born and grew up in Wadi Rum. 

Wadi Rum Nature Tours offers tours and accommodation in the Wadi Rum Protected Area. The Wadi Rum Nature Tours camp is located in the heart of the Protected Area, on the eastern side of Jebel Khazali.