Excursion Morning wadi rum safari tour at Aqaba

Start your morning adventurously with a drive in the Wadi Rum desert, which makes for an exciting and memorable half-day excursion.

Departing the port by coach, an approximate one-hour drive on the Desert Highway takes you to Wadi Rum Visitors Centre. Here, switch to simple 4x4 vehicles driven by local Bedouin drivers for the trip into the Wadi Rum desert.

Wadi Rum

As you enter the Wadi Rum region, its captivating and mystical beauty will astound you. Black, wind-sculpted hills stand like sentinels upon pale sands, interspersed by dramatic rock formations. Drive past the Wadi Rum Rest House and a small Bedouin community with its prized possession - camels. Farther into the desert, you may be able to spot a few of the traditional black tents dotting the arid landscape.

This trip into the desert provides awesome and ever-changing vistas of multi-coloured granite and limestone cliffs rising amid the vast expanse of sand. Parts of Wadi Rum resemble a lunar landscape, aptly called the 'Valley of the Moon'. Here, the legend of Lawrence of Arabia was born. A rock formation known as The Seven Pillars of Wisdom was immortalized in the book and film about the legendary figure.

This Wadi Rum adventure concludes back at a Bedouin tent in the desert. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea before heading back to Aqaba and the ship by coach.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Aqaba, Desert Highway, Wadi Rum Visitors' Centre, Granite and Limestone Cliffs, Seven Pillars of Wisdom Rock Formation, Bedouin Community and Tent Visit, Camels

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of activity and it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. The desert drive is mostly over rugged and bumpy terrain and is not suitable for those with neck or back problems. We recommend light comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat or scarf. Shorts, skirts or revealing clothing are not recommended. This tour operates in air-conditioned coaches and four-wheel drive vehicles owned and operated by the local Bedouin people. Price is based on four guests per vehicle. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and closed shoes. Don't forget to bring your camera.