10 Wadi Rum Tips | How to Visit Wadi Rum - A Wild Jordan Adventure

Published 2022-03-20
Wadi Rum is difficult to visit on your own and was the most daunting part of planning our trip. With no roads once you're past the main town, a rental car that we weren't allowed to take onto the sand (not that we'd want to) and not the foggiest of ideas where anything was in the desert, I felt a little overwhelmed - yet, I knew I wanted to visit for sure. We ended up booking a 2 day tour that included a private guide, transportation, accommodation breakfasts, lunches, dinners and unlimited water and it was the highlight of our 2 week trip in Jordan. After spending 48 hours in Wadi Rum, I've put together a bunch of tips that may prove helpful for you if you too are planning a trip to Wadi Rum.

If you are interested in either the tour we did, or other tours the family run, or just their accommodation, you can book any of this through their website: wadirumquietvillage.camp/ We did the 'Jabal Al-Hash with overnight two days' trip which began at the Wadi Rum visitor center, Lawrance of Arabia’s spring, Khazali Canyon, golden sand dunes, Lawrance’s House, Mahama Canyon, Jebel Burdah arch, Um Fruth arch, Jabal Al Hash in the AL FORAH area, close to the Jordanian – Saudi Arabian border, Um Snenah Valley.

Wild Jordan | Vlog | Wadi Rum Tent | How to visit Wadi Rum | wadi rum vlog | الأردن | How to visit Wadi Rum | Travel Vlog

0:00 Intro
0:09 ONE
1:17 TWO
1:45 THREE
2:22 FOUR
2:50 FIVE (err... 6?)
3:15 SIX
3:52 SEVEN
4:13 EIGHT
5:19 NINE
5:29 TEN

All Comments (21)
  • The trickiest part of organising our 2 week trip to Jordan was visiting Wadi Rum. I didn't know where to begin. I wanted to explore the desert, but knew our rental car would immediately get stuck. How would I eat, what camps were good. After hours of researching, I found a Bedouin family who offered an almost all-inclusive package of guide, transport, 3 meals a day, unlimited water, accommodation and the opportunity to explore lots in the desert. I've put together this video of my tips if you plan to visit Wadi Rum as I'd have loved it if I'd come across something similar when I planned our trip. My hope is that it will be helpful you.
  • Good shoes are so important while traveling. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip Caroline!
  • @stellasqueak
    I went to Jordan last year amazing country, looking at going again 2025 and cannot wait, Petra was my highlight and I only did a day, but going back for 2 this time at least. Best tip I got for Petra is try your hardest to ignore the amazing scenery and walk straight to the top first thing and work your way back, was great advice as me and my friend got to top and nobody was around and was so quiet and we got amazing photos, within couple off hours it was so busy getting good photos became very hard without other tourists being in background or walking in front off your pic.
  • @MARBOUHABDO
    really i like this is place thank you so much 🤝
  • Thank you so much for all the hard work you do Love to do the tour one day Inshaa allah 🌻jamal
  • Some good tips Caroline, I'm sure they'll be helpful to anyone thinking of travelling out that way. You're right about hiking shoes, it always amazes me how hard it is to walk on sand for long periods. Glad you had an enjoyable trip!
  • @Love_rainy_days
    Caroline, thanks for sharing. I would love to go hiking at Wadi Rum. Thanks for helping the local economy. Stay safe and happy adventuring. Cheers ☕☕🧔🏻
  • @iancooper5165
    Some helpful tips in your video Caroline, really looking for your next travels,yes Youtube are messing around with some of my comments and they are getting on my nerves.anyway as always keep up with the good job your are doing with your channel and stay safe sweet
  • @jdpkhome
    This is very helpful thank you! I am planning a last minute trip (departing on Saturday July 9). Ive booked Amman and Petra but am really challenged with Wadi Rum!
  • @no_soy_rubio
    I totally agree that booking the tour as a priority! I did feel as I was a little unorganised, there was a lot of time spent drinking tea when I could've been exploring. I think I stayed at the same accommodation as you by the looks of it! Thanks for this video 😁
  • @ONdorch
    I booked a five night stay due to your recommendation with multiple tours and can only back up that it's a great place to stay in Wadi Run and that they're all great guides and people.
  • Hi Caroline I like to say how much, I enjoyed your video, im looking to come out next year with Tui on either a cruise or a tour, it is a shame but are going away in June time this year ❤️
  • @waseqsami325
    Thanks for the video. After watching this video I just booked exactly same tour with Wadi rum quiet village. We will be there in May. Other than tips your mentioned in this video any other advice you would have for us?
  • Loved the video i am planning too was the tour included? How much is it for seperately??
  • @shinertom142
    Loved the video, can I just ask .. did you book you excursions with the campsite prior or was it separately booked .. 🙏
  • @alanmack30
    Hi Caroline i just stumbled across your video and subscribed to your channel. I am due to go to Jordan in a couple of weeks. Trying to book a package like you suggested as private tour companies are costing a fortune. Is there a way to travel to Wadi Rum from Petra or amman do you know. I dont feel confident driving a car there. I also wondered what tours you did and did you stay in the basic or more luxurious tents.
  • Do you have any names for recommendation in terms of guides and how did u get to arrange the travel from and to Amman and Petra and wadi rum please