A jeep is how almost everyone sees Wadi Rum. The valley floor is soft sand, the sights are tens of kilometres apart and the Bedouin guides who drive you know where the shade, the springs and the rock carvings are. What changes from tour to tour is how long you go for, where you stop and what it costs.
We're a tour company in Wadi Musa, the town at Petra's gate, and we run Wadi Rum jeep tours with named Bedouin guides. This is how we'd choose one.
Short version
Two to three hours covers the closest sights, five hours adds the canyons and a rock bridge, and an overnight reaches the farther sites at sunrise and sunset. Book a named guide who meets you at the Visitor Centre, and ask what the price includes. Our prices were checked in October 2026.
How long to go for
- 2 hours:
the highlights, if you're short on time. Our Highlights tour
is built for this.
- 3 hours:
the closest sights at an easy pace. Our Classic tour
is this one.
- 5 hours:
a longer loop with time at the film sites. See our film-sites tour.
- Overnight:
the farthest sites and the best light. Read our camp guide
before you choose where to sleep.
In summer we start at dawn or late in the day, when the sand and the rock are cooler and the light is better. Midday is hot and flat.
What you'll see
You won't see all of these on a short tour, so tell your guide what matters to you.
- Lawrence's Spring and Lawrence's House:
named for T. E. Lawrence, who passed through the area several times during the Arab Revolt in 1917 and 1918.
- Khazali Canyon:
a canyon with petroglyphs and Nabataean ruins.
- Rock bridges:
Burdah, Umm Fruth and the Little Bridge are the best known.
- Red sand dunes and Mushroom Rock:
the classic photo stops.
- Abu Khashaba Canyon:
another canyon stop.
Film sites
Many tours include a short film-sites stop. Wadi Rum has stood in for other worlds many times: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Prometheus (2012), The Last Days on Mars (2013), The Martian (2015), Aladdin (2019), Dune (2021), Moon Knight (2022) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). Rogue One and The Rise of Skywalker are also linked to the area. The sets are in the open desert and aren't always signposted, so ask your guide which film and which scene.
What a tour costs
Prices below are per person in US dollars, checked in October 2026. They fall as the group grows.
- Classic, 3 hours: $50 for 2 people, $40 each for 3 to 5, $30 each for 6 or 7.
- Highlights, 2 hours: $40 for 2 people, $30 each for 3 to 5, $20 each for 6 or 7.
- Film sites, 5 hours:
from $35 per person for 7 people.
- Camel ride: $20 per hour per camel.
- Entry:
5 JD per person at the Visitor Centre, and free with a Jordan Pass. See our Jordan Pass guide.
Hot-air balloon and ultralight flights are available through licensed operators. Prices change with the season and the group, so ask for a current quote rather than trusting a number printed here.
How to book safely
Book a named local guide in advance and ask to be met at the Visitor Centre. A price far below everyone else's usually means something has been left out, whether the entry fee, the water or the stops. Ask these before you pay:
- Is the guide a local Bedouin who works inside the Protected Area?
- How many hours, and which stops are included?
- Is the 5 JD entry included, or is it extra?
- Is water, tea or a lunch included?
- What happens in a sandstorm or if the vehicle breaks down?
On foot or by camel
Walking on the desert floor is fine if you can handle hours of soft sand and heat. Take a guide for anything longer than a short walk, and always for mountain routes, scrambles and climbs, because the distances are longer than they look and there is little shade. Multi-day camel treks are possible. Tell us where you want to end up and we'll price the route.
When to go and what to bring
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. Summer is very hot and winter nights are cold, so match the tour to the season. Our month-by-month guide
has the detail. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf for dust.
FAQ
How long should a Wadi Rum jeep tour be?
Two to three hours covers the closest sights. Five hours adds the canyons and a rock bridge. For the farthest sites, or sunrise and sunset, stay a night.
How much is a jeep tour in Wadi Rum?
Our three-hour Classic tour is $50 per person for two people, $40 each for three to five, and $30 each for six or seven. Our two-hour Highlights tour is $40, $30 and $20 on the same group sizes. Prices were checked in October 2026, so confirm when you book.
Do I need a guide?
For a jeep tour, yes: the valley floor is soft sand and the sights are tens of kilometres apart. For long walks, climbs and scrambles you need a local guide who knows the routes.
Which films were shot in Wadi Rum?
Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Prometheus (2012), The Martian (2015), Aladdin (2019), Dune (2021) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023), among others.
Is Wadi Rum included in the Jordan Pass?
The 5 JD visitor entry is covered. Jeep tours, camps and meals are paid separately.
What if I only have one day?
Do our five-hour film-sites tour or the three-hour Classic tour. If you can, stay a night, because sunset and sunrise are the best light of the day.
Book a Wadi Rum jeep tour
See all of our Wadi Rum tours, or tell us your dates on our contact page. Every tour is run with a named Bedouin guide.
Last updated: 2 November 2026. Prices and routes change, so confirm them before you book.
