3-Hour Jeep Tour: "Wadi Rum Sand-Boarding"
3-Hour Jeep Tour: "Wadi Rum Sand-Boarding"
Take a 3-hour long Tour in our 4x4 to the most popular sites of the desert and get the chance to enjoy the sport of the desert, Sand-Boarding.Sand-boarding is the sport also known as Sand-surfing or Dune-surfing because in contrast to its water or snow counterparts, you will be sliding down sand dunes that consist of soft sand.It is a unique, fun activity of the desert that everyone can enjoy and it is considered one of the best ways to take some amazing photos & videos.What makes Wadi Rum one of the best locations to sand surf is that it is filled with a number of both large sand dunes for achieving greater speed and smaller ones that are more beginner friendly.Our starting point is the Wadi Rum Rest House in the Wadi Rum Village which is located 7 km from the Visitor Center.From there we will start an amazing adventure exploring hidden canyons, weirdly shaped rocks and ancient sites. Check all the place we are going to visit on the itinerary within the tour details.
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Lawrence's Spring
The spring is at the top of a short scramble – head for the fig tree, located just 2km (1.2 miles) south-west of the village of Rum. The spring was named in honour of Lawrence’s evocative description in the Seven Pillars of Wisdom: ‘’In front of us a path, pale with use, zigzagged up the cliff-plinth…From between [the] trees, in hidden crannies of the rock, issued strange cries; the echoes, turned into music, of the voices of the Arabs watering camels at the springs which flowed out three hundred feet above ground’’. Although the pool itself is largely unprepossessing, being a stagnant puddle, the views across the desert are truly spectacular.
30 minutesLawrence's House
Nobody is certain that this was Lawrence’s house, although there are stories that he both stayed and/or stored weapons here. The current structure is built upon the remains of a Nabataean building, however, and it’s another beautiful spot in the desert. There is little left of this building, erected on the Nabataean ruins of a water cistern. Nonetheless, legend has it that Lawrence stayed here during the Arab Revolt and that makes it a must on the regular 4WD circuits of the area. Near the building is a Nabataean inscription that mentions the area’s ancient name of Iram. The remote location and uninterrupted view of the red sand dunes are the main attractions.
30 minutesAl Ramal Red Sand Dune
Among the vast expanses of rust-colored sand in the Wadi Rum desert, the Red Sand Dune, or ‘Al Hasany’ in Arabic, is one of the most famous ones. Officially named Al Ramal it has become better known by its descriptive name. It stands out against a cliff side like it is part of the mountain. Colored red by the presence of iron oxide, this dune is fine and soft underfoot making it perfect to walk up barefoot!
1 hourWadi Rum Protected Area
Easy to climb, this bridge offers great views across a broad expanse of desert. It is easily accessible and not dangerous, it is perfect for families with children and people who feel less comfortable with heights under their feet.
30 minutesKhazali Canyon
The petroglyphs and inscriptions of Khazali Siq form an impressive collection being one of the major tourist attractions in Wadi Rum. At the end of the canyon, there are several man-made rock-cut basins for water collection.
30 minutesIncluded
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- We offer sand-boarding for free!
Not Included
- WiFi on board
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.