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2-Day Deep Desert & Movie Locations Expedition

Experience Wadi Rum beyond the crowds on this unforgettable 2-day adventure. Explore the remote White Desert, venture deep into untouched landscapes near the Saudi border, and visit iconic movie locations from Dune, The Martian, and Star Wars. A journey filled with breathtaking views, hidden treasures, and memories that will stay with you forever.

In short
 

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Start time: 9:00 AM

Starting point: Wadi Rum Village

The tour includes 16+ locations led by a local Bedouin guide:

• Lawrence Spring
• Khazali Canyon
• Um Frouth Rock Bridge
• Nograh Canyon & Viewpoint
• Wadi Sabet Inscriptions
• Wadi Sabet Viewpoint
• Um Gadah Sand Dune
• Um Al Samman Rock Bridge
• Chicken Rock
• Bedouin Cave Sunset & Overnight Stay
• Abu Rashrashih
• Abu Al Hol
• Al Karazah Rock Bridge
• Mushroom Rock
• Famous Movie Locations (Dune, The Martian & Star Wars)
• One of Wadi Rum's Most Famous Rock Arches

Pricing per person:

1 person 225 JD
2-3 people 125 JD
4-6 people 115 JD

7 and more 100 JD

children under 12 years 25% discount

Trip Outline

Day 1 – Deep Desert Adventure & Bedouin Cave Experience

Your journey begins at 9:00 AM from Wadi Rum Village. We start by visiting some of the desert's most iconic landmarks, including Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, and Um Frouth Rock Bridge. These famous sites offer a perfect introduction to the beauty and history of Wadi Rum.

Leaving the main tourist routes behind, we then venture deep into the southern desert, where the landscape becomes more remote, wild, and untouched. At Nograh Canyon, enjoy a short hike through the canyon and reach one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Wadi Rum, overlooking endless desert scenery stretching toward the Saudi border.

Around midday, we stop for a traditional Bedouin lunch prepared fresh in the desert by your guide. Relax in the shade, enjoy local flavors, and experience the slower rhythm of desert life. Guests are welcome to help with the cooking or simply unwind and take in the peaceful surroundings.

After lunch, we continue to Wadi Sabet Inscriptions and the stunning Wadi Sabet Viewpoint, where you can admire the vast valley below and even see mountains rising from the Saudi desert in the distance. We then visit Um Gadah Canyon and its beautiful sand dune, where you can try sandboarding, before continuing to Um Al Samman Rock Bridge and the remarkable Chicken Rock.

As the day comes to an end, we head to your Bedouin cave for sunset. Watch the colors of the desert change as the sun disappears behind the mountains and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the wilderness. After sunset, a traditional dinner will be prepared over the fire. Spend the evening sharing stories, enjoying Bedouin hospitality, and gazing at the countless stars above before settling in for a memorable night in your desert cave.

Day 2 – Movie Locations & The Landscapes of Mars

After breakfast, we begin our second day exploring the northern desert, home to many of Wadi Rum's most famous movie locations. The dramatic landscapes of this region have appeared in films such as Dune, The Martian, and Star Wars because of their striking resemblance to the surface of Mars.

Throughout the day, your guide will take you to the exact locations where scenes were filmed, giving you the opportunity to recreate iconic photos and stand where some of the most memorable movie moments were captured.

Along the way, visit some of Wadi Rum's most impressive natural landmarks, including Abu Rashrashih, Abu Al Hol, Al Karazah Rock Bridge, Mushroom Rock, Um Gadah, and one of the most famous rock arches in the entire desert. As you travel through these extraordinary landscapes, you will discover why filmmakers from around the world chose Wadi Rum as the backdrop for their stories.

Around midday, we stop in a beautiful desert location for another traditional Bedouin lunch freshly prepared by your guide. Relax, enjoy the silence of the desert, and take in the spectacular surroundings before continuing the adventure.

After lunch, we continue exploring more movie locations, hidden valleys, and remarkable rock formations, discovering even more of the northern desert's beauty and cinematic history.

As the day draws to a close, we make our way back to Wadi Rum Village, where your journey began. By the time you return to your vehicle, you will have experienced two unforgettable days filled with breathtaking scenery, authentic Bedouin hospitality, remote desert adventures, and the magic of Wadi Rum's world-famous movie locations.

While it may be time to say goodbye, the memories of sleeping under the stars, sharing stories around the fire, exploring hidden corners of the desert, and standing in the footsteps of famous films will stay with you long after your journey comes to an end.

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