Discovery Bedu

Take off above Wadi Rum on a hot air balloon flight and see the desert from a perspective few visitors experience. After a safety briefing, you’ll rise gradually above the landscape as rock formations, valleys and open desert stretch out below. Reaching heights of around 4,000 feet, the flight reveals the scale of Wadi Rum and the distinctive shapes carved into the terrain over time.

The movement is smooth allowing plenty of time to take in the views and capture photographs. Whether it is your first balloon flight or not, this aerial journey offers a memorable way to explore one of Jordan’s most remarkable landscapes.

Far from major towns and artificial light, Wadi Rum offers excellent conditions for observing the night sky. After sunset, step outside and look up as countless stars become visible above the desert landscape. Depending on the conditions, you’ll be able to spot constellations, planets and sections of the Milky Way stretching across the sky.

Guides can help identify celestial features while sharing stories and observations about the night sky. With the desert surrounding you and little light pollution to interfere with visibility, stargazing becomes one of the most memorable evening experiences in Wadi Rum. Every night presents a slightly different view overhead.

Travel across the desert on camelback and experience a traditional form of transport that has been used in Wadi Rum for generations. Accompanied by local Bedouin guides, you’ll ride through open desert landscapes, passing rock formations, sandy valleys and routes that have long connected communities across the region.

The steady pace of the journey allows you to take in the surroundings while learning about the role camels continue to play in Bedouin culture and daily life. Suitable for first-time riders as well as experienced travellers, this excursion offers a memorable way to explore Wadi Rum while experiencing a tradition that remains closely tied to the desert.