The 15 Best Wadi Rum Tours & Desert Camps

1.Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,173 reviews Our pick

Travel from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea with a private or shared option. Walk the Siq, see the Treasury and Monastery, sleep in a Bedouin camp, take a two-hour jeep ride, and float in mineral-rich Dead Sea water. Guides such as Jafar, Qutaibeh, Majd, and Khader are praised for friendly service and useful local advice.

“Absolutely fantastic tour that I'd highly recommend to anyone visiting Jordan. Our driver/guide Qutaibah was wonderful. Very friendly, communicative, flexible and gave us great tips for each of the stops that we went to. Top tip: bring lots of water with you to Petra as it's hot and MUCH bigger than expected!”

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2.2-Day Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · from $249Top rated

Travel from Amman in a small group of up to seven, with an English-speaking driver, to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. You get several hours at Petra, a desert camp night with optional jeep activity, and free time at a Dead Sea resort. Choose classic or deluxe tents, private travel, or transport only.

“An excellent two days. Yousef was an excellent driver and guide. Full of knowledge and made sure our small group were comfortable and got the best experience out of our trip. Fully recommend. A bit of advice, ensure you have cash on you. Not everywhere accepts card. Also have some insect repellent for the campsite.”

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3.Petra & Wadi Rum Private or group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 750 reviews · 14 hours · from $126

Leave Amman early for Petra and Wadi Rum, two of Jordan’s great sights. Your English-speaking driver, often Mahmoud, Zeyad, Fox, or Khalil, handles the long road and timing. Spend about three hours at Petra, then take a two-hour 4x4 ride through Wadi Rum if selected. A local Petra guide is not included.

“Mahmoud, our driver, is not only a well-mannered and trustworthy professional, but he also creates a friendly atmosphere among group members. He treated us with respect and kindness. It is worth mentioning that Mahmoud speaks English fluently, drives carefully, has a neat and clean new minivan, and is reachable via WhatsApp. P.S. DO NOT MISS THE JEEP TOUR IN WADI RUM!”

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4.Petra and Wadi rum Full day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · from $99

Travel from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum with a private English-speaking driver, then explore the rose-red city and take a two-hour desert jeep ride. Drivers such as Saadeh, Ramzi, Hassan, and Mohammad Alsouchi have earned praise for safety, timing, local tips, and personal care. Petra entry, local guides, and personal costs are extra.

“Our driver, Ibrahem was great. He picked us up on time, her was courteous and an excellent driver. We visited Petra first and walked in to the treasury. The walk took a couple hours. The rock formations were stunning and the carvings were amazing. Afterwards we drove to Wadi Rum where we did the truck tour. Our guide there was informative and fun. It’s quite a ride for us older tourists but we felt safe and enjoyed the views. This tour makes for a long day but our driver, Ilbrahem stopped each way at a store, restaurant so we could stretch and get a snack. Good day!”

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5.2-Day Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Tour from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $275

You’ll travel south from Amman with an English-speaking driver, explore Petra independently, ride a 4x4 through Wadi Rum, sleep in a Bedouin camp, pass through Aqaba, and relax at the Dead Sea. Drivers such as Jafar, Ahmad, Muhammad, and Mr. Qutaibah are praised for friendly service, though Petra guides and entrance fees cost extra.

“The tour and the driver “Qutaibah” were AMAZING. The tour gives you a glimpse of Jordan. It’s well organized! I highly recommend it”

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6.3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $349

Travel from Amman with a private English-speaking driver, stopping at Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. The trip includes two nights of accommodation in selected options, a Wadi Rum Jeep ride, and hotel pickup. Drivers such as Murad, Ahmad, Mohammed, and Oday are praised for safe driving and flexible planning.

“Qutailbah is the go to!! Not only was he helpful with answering all our questions but he wasn’t overbearing with the tour. We did not feel forced doing anything and felt very safe the entirety of the trip!”

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7.Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $107

Meet your guide at Wadi Rum Rest House for a full day by 4x4, with stops at Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, red dunes, rock bridges, Abu Khashaba Canyon, and a sunset viewpoint. Guides including Bakhir, Yasser, Omar, Tamir, and Salama lead the trip. Dinner, breakfast, tea, water, and a private tent are included.

“The trip was amazing. We had a full day with adventures and tours around beautiful places with also very good food. Special thanks to our guide, Salama, for the tour.”

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8.Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · 4 hours · from $46Best value

Spend four hours exploring Wadi Rum in a Jeep with Bedouin guide Mamdouh or a member of his local team. Visit Lawrence’s Spring, red dunes, Khazali Canyon, rock arches, movie locations, and more. Choose a morning outing or an afternoon tour ending with sunset and cardamom tea. Lunch is available as an optional extra.

“The tour was wonderful! Mamdouh was a great guide and driver. We went to all of the listed stops, and I was given plenty of time to climb or hike up all of the rock formations. There is Bedouin tea at nearly every stop. You can even try sandboarding (or sledding with a sandboard) at one of the later stops. I had a morning tour with lunch, which was at a restaurant in the village. The portion sizes are big. The tour went as planned, even though it was just me during low season.”

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9.Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 213 reviews · 2 days · from $176

This fast-moving Jordan tour links Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea in two days. You walk the Siq to Petra’s Treasury, ride through the desert by 4x4, sleep in a private Bedouin-camp tent, and float in the Dead Sea. English-speaking drivers such as Omar, Alaa, and Marwan are frequently assigned, but names depend on availability.

“I highly recommend this tour. We had our flight cancelled and we were not able to get there on time but the tour operator was so kind to help us out and find another time to enjoy what we have paid for. Marwan was our driver and he was the best! The vehicle was clean, new, and very comfortable. The tents are beautiful, and the overall experience is the best.”

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10.Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $126

Start near Wadi Rum Village for a 4 to 5 hour Jeep tour with a local English-speaking Bedouin guide. Visit Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, rock bridges, sand dunes, and Chicken Rock, then sleep in a cave after sunset. Dinner, breakfast, drinks, and camping gear are included.

“Mohammad and his cousin Faris could not have been more welcoming, hospitable or warm. Definitely an experience of a lifetime and one we intend to repeat :D”

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11.Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews

You’ll travel from Amman by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana Reserve and Shobak Castle before Petra. Spend a night in Wadi Musa, then camp in Wadi Rum with a two-hour Jeep safari. The trip ends with a Dead Sea float before returning to Amman.

“Trip of a lifetime for us. Jordan is amazing and this tour was a great way to see all our bucket list items. Our guide, Murad, was the best!!!!”

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12.Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea Private 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $227

This private two-day trip links Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea by comfortable transport from Amman. Your English-speaking driver, such as Safwat, Ramzi, Mahmoud, or Mustafa, handles the long drives and local tips. Choose options with a deluxe desert tent, dinner, breakfast, a 4x4 safari, entry fees, and a Dead Sea resort visit.

“Thanks to Ahmad we could enjoy this amazing trip in the best way we could imagine! Always on time, friendly, driving safely, providing us with drinks and snacks and giving us helpful advices for our stops, we felt perfectly safe and comfortable during the whole journey. On our way back to Amman, he even made an extra stop for us at the central mosque. Everyone who thinks about doing this trip: go for it, it’s totally worth it! Special thanks again to Ahmad!”

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13.Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 5 hours · from $109

From Aqaba, you ride in an air-conditioned vehicle for about two hours to Wadi Rum, then take a private 2-hour jeep tour through canyons, rock formations, water holes, and old caravan routes. An English-speaking driver handles the transfers, while local guides can vary, so the quality of explanations may be uneven.

“- szybko, sprawnie, 1/4 wadi rum obejrzana, przy okazji stara stacja kolejowa po drodze - warto, jak nie chcecie dużo wydać i zgłębiać każdego kawałka wadi rum, bo czasu mało”

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14.Petra, Wadi Rum, & Dead Sea 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $349

Travel south from Amman with an English-speaking driver, visit Petra, spend the night in a private Bedouin tent at Wadi Rum, and take a two-hour Jeep ride through the desert. The next day brings a Dead Sea stop before returning to Amman. Deluxe tents have private bathrooms and climate control. Expect long drives and extra entry fees.

“Amazing trip, with a lot of places to visit, I totally recommend Oday, it’s a professional person, with a nice car and a lot of interesting stories to tell about the history of the places.”

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15.Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $269

Travel privately from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Shobak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba and the Dead Sea over three days. Your English-speaking driver, such as Mahmoud Awad, Shadi, Anas or Saed, handles the long drives and local advice. Confirm add-ons, Petra lodging and desert camp arrangements before booking.

“I booked a three day tour, travelling with my daughter from Amman, mount Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea. Our guide Mahmoud Awad made our journey exceptional. He was very kind, caring and flexible during the whole journey. We spent three incredible days in Jordan and we highly recommend Mahmoud. He is the type of person that makes sure that you will leave Jordan with only good memories.”

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