Wadi Rum 2-Day Jeep Tour + Overnight Camp with 3 Meals

There are three multi-day options for a jeep tour in wadi rum on this site. Here is how they compare:

- Tour 8 (this one): $65 — full-day jeep safari (8 hours) + overnight camp + 3 meals - Tour 5: $86 — 5-hour guided jeep tour + overnight camp + all meals - Tour 6: $87 — late-afternoon jeep tour + overnight camp + dinner and breakfast (2 meals)

This tour gives you the most time in the wadi rum desert at the lowest price. Eight full hours in a 4x4 jeep means reaching the sites that half-day tours simply cannot get to: Abu Khashaba Canyon, Um Fruth rock bridge, and the deeper plateau areas of the protected area. You also get three meals versus two on tour 6, and you depart in the morning rather than late afternoon, meaning you experience the desert in both morning light and evening golden hour on Day 1.

The 5.0 perfect rating across all 11 reviews is the clearest signal: every single guest who has taken this tour has rated it the maximum. For a 2-day wadi rum jeep tour at this price point, that record is extraordinary.

The overnight stay in a bedouin camp is the centrepiece. Wadi Rum's reputation as a stargazing destination is genuine — the protected area is far from any urban light pollution, and on a clear night (which is most nights outside winter) the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye from mid-evening. The camp is set in a remote part of the desert, not at the edge of Wadi Rum Village, meaning the silence and the darkness are complete.

Falling asleep in a bedouin tent to absolute quiet, then waking before sunrise to watch the canyon walls shift colour, is the single experience most Wadi Rum visitors remember most vividly years later.

The full day in the jeep covers both the classic landmarks and several remote sites that shorter tours never reach:

• Lawrence Spring — the clifftop viewpoint that T. E. Lawrence described in Seven Pillars of Wisdom, with panoramic views across the open desert toward the Aqaba hills
• Abu Khashaba Canyon — a narrow, dramatic slot canyon with sheer 50-metre walls almost close enough to touch on both sides; one of the most visually striking sites in the protected area and only reachable on longer tours
• Nabataean inscriptions — ancient rock carvings in the canyon walls dating from the Nabataean trading civilisation, 2,000+ years old, depicting ibex, camels, and script in proto-Arabic characters
• Traditional Bedouin lunch in the desert — food prepared by your guide over an open fire, eaten in the shade of the jeep or a natural rock overhang; typically flatbread, hummus, rice, and grilled meat
• Mushroom Rock — the iconic wind-eroded sandstone formation, one of the most photographed rock formations in Jordan
• Um Fruth rock bridge — a natural sandstone arch that can be climbed to the top for extraordinary views across the red desert floor below; lower and more accessible than Burdah but just as impressive close-up
• Red sand dunes — the fine crimson sand of the Um Sabatah dune field, for climbing, sliding, and photography in afternoon light
• Bedouin camp at sunset — the jeep arrives at the camp as the sun is setting, giving you the full spectacle of the desert turning red, orange, and then deep purple in sequence

The overnight camp experience

The bedouin camp where you stay is a traditional Bedouin tent setup — individual or shared tents with mattresses, blankets, and rugs on the desert floor. There are basic bathroom facilities. Dinner is prepared by the Bedouin hosts over an open fire or in a traditional underground pit oven (zarb) and typically includes grilled meat, rice, salads, and flatbread followed by sweet Bedouin tea.

After dinner, your guide can point out constellations and explain their Arabic names — many of the brightest stars carry Arabic names from medieval Islamic astronomy. Breakfast on Day 2 is served before the Sunrise, and you depart by approximately 09:00.

Included

The $65 per-person price covers:

• Full-day (8-hour) guided jeep safari across Wadi Rum's protected desert area on Day 1
• 3 complete meals: traditional Bedouin lunch (Day 1), dinner at camp (evening), breakfast (Day 2 morning)
• 1 night accommodation in a traditional Bedouin tent at the desert camp
• Bedouin tea and water throughout both days
• All protected area entry fees and permits
• Bedouin guide and 4x4 jeep driver for the full duration

Not included

• Transport to and from Wadi Rum Village — arrange your own transfer from Aqaba (1.5 hrs) or Petra (2 hrs)
• Alcoholic beverages — the camp does not serve alcohol; Jordan is a Muslim country and alcohol is not typically served in desert camps
• Personal travel insurance — strongly recommended for any multi-day desert itinerary
• Gratuities for the guide and Bedouin hosts — appreciated and customary
• Charging facilities — power at remote desert camps is limited; bring a portable power bank for your phone

An overnight stay in the wadi rum desert requires slightly more preparation than a day tour. These practical points will help you arrive ready.

What to pack for 2 days

• Small daypack or overnight bag — the jeep has limited storage; leave large luggage at your Wadi Rum guesthouse or at storage in Aqaba
• Sleeping layer: even in summer, desert temperatures drop significantly after midnight — bring a light fleece or jacket for the camp
• In winter (December–February): a warm layer is essential; desert nights can fall below 5°C and the tent adds minimal insulation
• Toiletries and medication: the remote camp has no pharmacy or shop within reach
• Portable power bank: charging at camp is very limited
• Headlamp or small torch for navigating the camp after dark
• Sunscreen (high SPF), sun hat, and sunglasses for the full-day outdoor safari
• Camera and extra memory card — you will use more storage than you expect between sunset, night sky, and sunrise photography

What to leave behind

• Large rolling suitcases or hard-shell luggage — these cannot go in a 4x4 jeep comfortably
• Drone equipment without a Wadi Rum Protected Area Authority permit — permit required in advance
• Expectations of phone signal or internet at the camp — there is none; that is part of the experience

• Bring a red-filter or astrophotography mode for your phone: Wadi Rum's night sky is genuinely one of the best in the Middle East for stargazing. If you have a camera with manual settings, set it up before sunset so you are ready when the Milky Way appears around 21:00.
• The zarb dinner is the highlight for many guests: ask your Bedouin host if they are preparing a zarb (underground pit oven). When they are, the slow-cooked lamb or chicken that comes out is extraordinary — a technique that dates back centuries in Bedouin culture.
• Sleep outside the tent if the weather is clear: many guests pull their mattress or a blanket to the camp entrance to sleep under the open sky. The stars are visible from inside the open tent flap, but sleeping outdoors in the silence gives a different level of immersion.
• Pack earplugs if you are a light sleeper: the desert is almost perfectly silent, but shared camps sometimes have other guests who snore or rise very early.
• Compare to tour-5 ($86) and tour-6 ($87): this tour covers more jeep hours than either (8 vs 5 hours for tour-5, and you start from morning rather than late afternoon for tour-6), includes three meals versus two, and costs $21–22 less. Unless you need a specific feature of the other tours, this is the better overall value.

The 2-day wadi rum jeep tour with overnight stay is for travelers who want to go beyond the postcard version of the desert. Spending a night removes the time pressure of a day tour and delivers experiences that cannot be compressed into 4 or 8 hours:

• Travelers with at least two days in the Aqaba/Petra region of Jordan who want a structured, all-inclusive desert experience without the logistics of arranging accommodation, food, and guiding separately
• Photographers who want both sunset light (arriving at camp around 18:00) and sunrise light (06:00 on Day 2) in a single trip
• Couples and solo travelers looking for the most immersive and atmospheric way to experience Wadi Rum — the overnight silence and stargazing are the defining memories
• Budget-conscious travelers who want a multi-day experience: at $65 including all meals and accommodation, this is significantly cheaper than booking jeep tour + accommodation + food separately
• First-time visitors to Jordan who want to maximize their time and see the deeper sites (Abu Khashaba Canyon, Um Fruth rock bridge) that only long-duration tours reach

Not ideal for:

• Travelers on a strict one-day schedule who cannot extend their Jordan itinerary — for you, the half-day or full-day jeep tour is the right choice
• People with significant mobility limitations — the jeep involves climbing in and out repeatedly, the canyon walks are on uneven terrain, and the Um Fruth rock bridge scramble is optional but involves a short climb
• Guests who require specific dietary needs beyond standard Bedouin food (meat-heavy meals) — vegetarian can usually be accommodated on request at booking, but options are limited at a remote desert camp
• Travelers who require charging facilities, wifi, or reliable phone signal — none of these are available at the remote camp