Wadi Rum Mountain Hike: Jebel Al Hash, overlooking Saudi Arabia! + tour & Lunch
Wadi Rum Mountain Hike: Jebel Al Hash, overlooking Saudi Arabia! + tour & Lunch
If you like hidden gems, this is the right tour for you! The focus of this tour is the hike up to Al Hash (1700 m), but we will also show you more of Wadi Rum's rich history and culture, like ancient Bedouin caves and a Bedouin Dam.On a breathtaking drive we leave the red sands as we enter the white desert towards the remote Wadi Sabet, a valley close to the Saudi Arabia border. Now the real hike can begin.
First some scrambling, and then a long hike surrounded by impressive large mountains, you will be amazed by the plants and fossils you’ll see. At the top you will be rewarded with spectacular panoramic views, the serenity of the Wadi Sabet valley you overlook is superb. At the top of the mountain we drink Bedouin tea, and back down we prepare a delicious Traditional lunch.
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Wadi Rum Village
Wadi Rum Village - We will meet at the Rest House in Wadi Rum Village between 09:30 – 10:00. This is the first place you will see on your right, when you enter the village. There is a supermarket and a souvenir shop and our office is just around the corner. When all tourists are present and welcomed by the guide, we start the tour (around 10:00)
15 minutesWadi Rum Protected Area
Jebel Al Hash - Hiking and scrambling the Al Hash mountain together with your experienced Bedouin guide, who can tell you many stories about the area, the Bedouin life and the various plants and flowers you will see along the way. The duration depends on your pace, but usually takes about 2 to 3 hours. At the top we take our time to relax, take pictures, enjoy the view and drink some fresh Bedouin tea.
3 hoursWadi Rum Protected Area
Traditional Bedouin Lunch - After the hike your guide prepares a delicious traditional lunch, cooked outside on the fire. The lunch we make is different every day, but we like to cook you a warm meal with vegetables, bread, hummus, yoghurt, and other local treats. While we are cooking, you can explore the area with a hike, or just sit down and relax while you enjoy Wadi Rum's panoramic landscape.
1 hourWadi Rum Protected Area
Also called the “the eye” because of the shape. A beautiful place to make pictures.
30 minutesWadi Rum Protected Area
Bedouin Dam - Here you will see how Bedouins construct dams to collect and save water to use during the dry season.
30 minutesWadi Rum Protected Area
Chicken Rock - Do you see a cow or a chicken? Decide for yourself when taking some fun pictures at this sight.
30 minutesWadi Rum Protected Area
Bedouin Cave - Driving though the more remote areas you will see caves, hidden in the mountain. These were uild many years ago when there were no houses and not even a village. Take a peak insice and discover how our ancestors used to live centuries ago.
30 minutesWadi Rum Protected Area
Madallah Nohra - This is our favorite place in Wadi Rum and definitely a hidden gem. You will rarely see tourists here. When you are there, you know why they call it "the view" and why this is our favorite place. The view is truly stunning and the place has such a calm and zen vibe
30 minutesWadi Rum Protected Area
Sand Dunes - You will see the desert in a different perspective when you climb up here. Another fun way to discover the landscape and see more amazing views
30 minutesWadi Rum Protected Area
Jeep Tour - The time we have left before sunset, we spend sightseeing, visiting the highlights of Wadi Rum
30 minutesWadi Rum Protected Area
Um Sabatah Sunset Viewpoint - Wadi Rum is known for having the most breathtaking sunsets. And we know the best places to watch it! We will take you to a secluded area where you can overlook the wide panoramic landscape as the sun sets, while we prepare some sweet Bedouin tea on the fire. Just sit on the mattrass or in the sand and take in all the beauty you see around you.
30 minutesIncluded
- Lunch
- Transfer to and from Wadi Rum Village
- Bottled water and Tea
Not Included
- Visitors Center transfer (Book extra for 10 JOD)
Good to Know
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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.