19^Mar Tue
10:00

3-days hike in Wadi Rum, Arabian desert, Jordan.

Total distance: 85 km

Elevation gain: 1560 m

Zoning scheme

GPX route on Strava

a dummy GPX is attached here for tracking purposes.

Wadi Rum is a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge, sheer-sided, from wide sandy valleys to reach heights of 1700 meters and more. Narrow canyons and fissures cut deep into the mountains and many conceal ancient rock drawings etched by the peoples of the desert over millennia. Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Rum and their large goat-hair tents are a special feature of the landscape.

There are many ways to enjoy the attractions of Rum, including jeep, camel and hiking tours and you can stay overnight in a Bedouin tent and gaze at the amazing panoply of stars. More info.

Plan

First day (35 km)

• Flying from Queen Alia airport to Aqaba, taking the bus to Wadi Rum visitor centre and starting the hike. 

• Check points: Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Alameleh Inscriptions, Siq Um Tawaqi, Lawrence’s House. Spending the night at the Seven Pillars Camp.

Second day (30 km)

• Check points: Burdah rock bridge, Um Frouth rock bridge, central Sunset sites, Khazali canyon. Spending the night at the Desert Bird Camp. 

Third day (20 km)

• Check points: Anfashieh Inscreiptions, Sand dunes area, Lawrence’s Spring, Nabataen Temple, Wadi Rum Village, Wadi Rum visitor centre, visiting the Red sea.

Notes 

Arabian wolves, vipers and scorpions exist throughout the desert; accidents are rare though.

High temperature and direct sun are expected all day.