3 Day Jabel Al Hash Hiking Holiday in Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Jordan
Hiking Holiday in Jordan
The trip will start from the village. You will visit Lawrence of Arabia’s spring, then go to Khazali Canyon, where you will see ancient Nabatean inscriptions. You will also enjoy traditional dinners and relaxing evenings by the fire, with music and Bedouin tea. End the trip with a golden sunset, and then a camel trek or a jeep ride the next morning.
Highlights
- Visit Lawrence of Arabia’s spring
- See ancient Nabatean inscriptions at Khazali Canyon
- Climb the golden sand dunes
- Drive to Lawrence’s house and Mahama Canyon
- Go through the top of Um Snenah Valley
- English-speaking Bedouin guide
- 2 nights accommodation
- All meals, water, and Bedouin tea included
Accommodation
Wadi Rum Quiet Village
The campsite's guests can choose either to sleep in a tent or under a million stars and the silver moon. This means that you can sleep outside of the tent too. The tents can accommodate one to six persons and you will not be sharing with random guests.
As they believe in the beauty of the Bedouin life, they keep in mind the needs of tourists and the difficulties they may encounter by living there. Hence, they've built some modern facilities as similar as they could to the Bedouin style, including toilets and hot water sources, all to go along with the Bedouin food, coffee, and tea that they serve.
Program
First day
After arriving at Wadi Rum visitor center, Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp's representative will meet and assist you through the registration procedure. The trip will start from the village. You will visit Lawrence of Arabia’s spring, then go to Khazali Canyon, where you will see ancient Nabataean inscriptions.
After this, you will see the inscriptions in Wadi um ‘Ishrin as well, and climb the golden sand dunes. Then, you will drive to Lawrence’s house and Mahama Canyon, where you can go on foot if you want to - a half an hour-walk to see the beautiful formations of the canyon combined with green plants from place to place.
After this stop, you will find some shade to have lunch and take a small break before going to the next stop.
In the afternoon, you will visit Mushroom Rock, then Jebel Burdah arch and Um Fruth arch, where you can climb the natural bridge (20 m high) and have a beautiful view from up top. Before reaching the camp, you will stop at the Red Sand (between the white and the red area), driving slowly to the spot where you can see an amazing sunset over the desert.
Reaching the camp at dusk, you will enjoy a traditional dinner and a relaxing evening by the fire with music and Bedouin tea. You can choose to either sleep in a tent or under a million stars and the silver moon, watching the colorful Milky Way, and, with a little bit of luck, some shooting stars.
Second day
You will start from Rum village, driving you by jeep to Jabal Al Hash, located in the Al Forah area, close to the Jordanian - Saudi Arabian border. This mountain is very easy to climb for anyone who is inexperienced or who is in search of a simple hike.
You and your guide will start hiking from the eastern side of the mountain in the Um Snenah Valley, and go through the valley to the top. After that, you will get down on the northwestern side of the mountain to Wadi Nuqra.
The duration of this hike is approximately five hours long, being probably the most beautiful mountain in Wadi Rum to hike on. Because when you arrive at the highest point (1700 m above sea level), you will see all the different colors blended together into Wadi Rum.
After reaching the top, you will descend the mountain and can rest for one hour, while your guide starts cooking a delicious lunch. After the meal, you will visit the Rock Bridge in the White Area and El Kettar Spring, returning to the camp where in you will witness a golden sunset over the dunes.
Third day
Jeep service back to Wadi Rum village is included in the package. If you would like to return to the village by camel instead, Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp can arrange a camel trek for you in the morning (a two-hour ride), for an additional cost of 25 JOD per camel.
Location
You will stay in Wadi Rum Quiet Village, Aqaba, Jordan. Wadi Rum, also called Valley of the Moon, is a very spectacular desert resort, situated in the south of Jordan, about 70 km. to the north of Aqaba.
It is very famous for its high mountains and pink sand. Actually, it is as famous as Petra, one of the world’s seven wonders. It’s a popular tourist attraction for those whom nature provokes them to explore it and its desert beauty.
The campsite offers a wide range of accommodation in the Wadi Rum desert. As Bedouin tribes, they are quite picky with the sites where they reside in. Thus, they have chosen the site to be suitable for people’s needs and for safety.
The camp is located in the western side, sheltered by a great mountain to protect it from wind and giving it stunning morning sunshine, as well as being the center location among touristy sites and climbing zones.
Food
All meals are included in this package, as well as tea and water. At Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp we have our own chef cooking for our guests during their stay.
We offfer a wide range of dishes such as our traditional Zarb, cooked under the sand. This dish is prepared for more that 5or 6 hours and it is made of chicken or lamb with a selection seasonal vegetables cooked separatedly, ideal for vegetarien. Beside our Zarb, our guets will have the chance to try a wide range of side plates....
When on tour your guide will cook for you a selection of jordanian dishes such as hummus, salads, cous cous, home made stew, bread, etc..
In the morning before starting your tour you will have a buffet with our continental berakfast but also you will find a selection of traditional jordanian food.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- Bedouin guide for hiking who speaks English
- Visiting a real Bedouin family
- Drive back to Wadi Rum village by jeep
- 2 nights in the Bedouin Camp
- All the meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, and water)
What's not included
- Entrance fees for Wadi Rum (7 JOD)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Camel ride back to Wadi Rum village by jeep (optional)
- Airfare
- Airport transfer (available on request)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
King Hussein International Airport
38 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba. There is a flight connection between Amman and Aqaba with Royal Jordanian Airlines. Prices (depending on the season) are between 40 JOD and 80 JOD for one way, so it may be cheaper going by plane than by taxi concerning this route!
From Aqaba, you can take a taxi to Wadi Rum, which will be around 25 JD. There is also the option to take a minibus.
Arrival by taxi
Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp can arrange taxis to take you to Wadi Rum from any point in Jordan and also from Wadi Rum to different destinations. They don’t take commission of any kind, so you will only pay the driver. The drivers are eager to work for them and the village makes sure that they choose reliable drivers. If they send you a driver, you can be certain that he is trustworthy in every way.
The driver will bring you directly to the camp's office in Wadi Rum, which will make things easier for you and them. The easiest way will be if the taxi picks you up at your hotel. Give them the time that is the most convenient for you and the driver will be there.
If there are any difficulties, please contact Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp. You won’t need to book a driver a long time in advance. The evening before is usually enough notice.
For other routes, they will need to ask the driver what he will charge. He will give an honest and realistic price, since Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp has a pretty good idea what the cost should be.
If you will arrive at the campsite on your own, just tell the driver that you want to go to the Wadi Rum Quiet Village in the village of Wadi Rum. This is the easiest way because they don’t have street names in the village.
They also recommend to forward the camp's phone number to the driver. He can call so that they can arrange the most comfortable way to bring you to their office. Afterwards, you’ll start with your tour to the desert, which is just a few meters away from there.
From Amman
By car
- Head south from Amman on the Desert Highway (Highway 15), which runs the length of the country, from north to south.
- After approximately 280km (175 miles) you will come to a small settlement called Rashidiyah (الراشدية). To your left will be a turn off to Wadi Rum Road.
- You will need to go past the turn-off and make a U-turn to get onto Wadi Rum Road. Follow this road for about 20km (12 miles) until you reach the Wadi Rum Visitor Center.
- Pay the entrance fees or show your Jordan Pass and then continue onwards for six kilometers (four miles) to the Wadi Rum Rest House. Your guide will be waiting for you when you arrive.
By bus
There is no direct bus from Amman to Wadi Rum. Most buses (not the JETT buses) travelling along the Desert Highway (Highway 15) to Aqaba will let off in Rashidiyah (الراشدية) at the start of the Wadi Rum Road.
From there, Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp can arrange for you to be picked up and brought to Wadi Rum for an additional cost. It is also possible to hitchhike along this road as many vehicles will be coming to the Wadi Rum Village.
By taxi
It is possible to arrange for a private taxi to take you from Amman to Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp recommends that you organize this through your accommodation in Amman.
From Petra
By car
- Leave Wadi Musa (the town next to Petra) via Highway 35. Continue south on this road until you read Rashidiyah (الراشدية), and then turn off to the Wadi Rum Road on your left.
- You will have to go past the turnoff, make a U-turn, and turn right onto Wadi Rum Road. Follow this road for about 20km (12 miles) until you reach the Wadi Rum Visitor Center.
- Pay the entrance fees or show your Jordan Pass and then continue onwards for six kilometers (four miles) to the Wadi Rum Rest House. Your guide will be waiting for you when you arrive.
By bus
There is a tourist bus that leaves Wadi Musa (the town next to Petra) every morning at around 06:00. Ask your hotel or other accommodation to book your seats on the bus and it will pick you up at the door of your hotel in the morning.
As of November 2016, this bus costs 7 JOD per person. The ride will take between one and a half and two hours. When you arrive at the visitor center, pay the entrance fees or show your Jordan Pass. Continue on the bus to the Wadi Rum Rest House where Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp will be waiting for you.
By taxi
It is easy to arrange for a private taxi to take you from Petra to Wadi Rum. For an additional cost, Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp can arrange this taxi for you. Let them know if you require a taxi when making a booking.
From Aqaba
By car
- Head north from Aqaba on Highway 80, following the signs leading to Amman. After about 14km, continue northwards on the Desert Highway (Highway 15).
- After 25km, turn right onto Wadi Rum Road. Follow this road for about 20km (12 miles) until you reach the Wadi Rum Visitor Center.
- Pay the entrance fees or show your Jordan Pass and then continue onwards for six kilometers (four miles) to the Wadi Rum Rest House. Your guide will be waiting for you when you arrive.
By bus
JETT buses travelling from Aqaba to Amman pass the Wadi Rum Road turnoff but are not allowed to let passengers off. If you will be leaving Aqaba before 13:00, it is possible to catch a bus from the main Aqaba bus station to the Wadi Rum Village.
Depending on the season and the day of the week, these buses may be more or less frequent. Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp recommends going to the bus station and asking about the schedule a day in advance.
It is also possible to take a minibus, also from the main bus station, heading towards Amman, Ma’an, or Petra. These buses pass by the turnoff to the Wadi Rum Road and can let you off there. From there, Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp can arrange for you to be picked up and brought to Wadi Rum for an additional cost.
It is also possible to hitchhike along this road as many vehicles will be coming to the Wadi Rum Village.
By taxi
It is easy to arrange for a private taxi to take you from Aqaba to Wadi Rum. For an additional cost, Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp can arrange this taxi for you. Let them know if you require a taxi when making a booking.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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