Jordan · CAMEL RIDES
A camel covers about four kilometres an hour, so an hour is a taste and half a day is a commitment. Nearly all of these leave from Wadi Rum. The 12 below show how long each ride runs, whether tea or lunch comes with it, and which ones are timed for the sunset.
Review of Aqaba’s 4-hour Wadi Rum jeep, camel, canyon, and sandboarding tour, with practical advice on value, stops, and planning.
“Pretty decent value. Good variety of activities considering the length of the tour. The other people in the group were doing a longer tour and I was allowed to join them for lunch free of charge. I recommend trying out sandboarding, eventhough it's a bit cumbersome when the sand is dry.”
Explore Wadi Rum by 4x4 with red dunes, sandboarding, camel riding, Bedouin lunch, canyon walks, historic sites, tea, and sunset.
“An unforgettable experience in Wadi Rum! Our tour through Wadi Rum was absolutely incredible and truly one of the highlights of our trip to Jordan. The landscapes are beyond words — endless red dunes, towering rock formations, natural arches, and quiet desert valleys that feel like another planet. Every stop felt more breathtaking than the last. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the desert. He shared the history of the area, and made sure we were comfortable and safe throughout the day. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to explore, take photos, and just enjoy the silence and beauty of the desert. If you’re visiting…”
Review of Wadi Rum’s 10-hour jeep, camel, sandboarding, lunch, and sunset tour, with practical advice on price, pace, and what to expect.
“This experience was truly amazing and our driver Ahmed was fun. However, when you book this tour, be aware that you’re gonna do a lot of hiking. It’s not really a tour – the driver brings you to different locations in the desert but leaves you to explore by yourself, which can be either great or unpleasant, depending on what type of traveller you are. The tour itself is a bit overpriced, given your guide really just drives you to places and doesn’t do much else (and the lunch is very minimal), but the experience is still wonderful mostly because of all the sights you get to indulge in. I…”
Ride a camel through Wadi Rum with a Bedouin guide, enjoy desert tea, and see red dunes and mountains on this small-group tour.
“I really enjoyed this camel ride. It was a nice and proper ride, not just a photo opportunity. The camel looked healthy and happy enough. The young guide did a good job.”
Ride a camel through Wadi Rum, sip Bedouin tea, and enjoy a small-group desert trip with 4WD transport and sunset options.
“The 4x4 ride out to the site and back was fun. The camels were really calm and clear instructions were given on how to get on/off. It was a really good experience to be travelling through the desert the traditional way.”
Review of Wadi Rum Desert Eyes’ private camel trek from $91, with route details, costs, comfort tips, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“This was a beautiful experience and highly recommend it.”
Explore Wadi Rum by 4x4 and camel on an 8-hour small-group tour with red dunes, canyons, rock arches, lunch, tea, and desert views.
“Excellent experience highly recommended food was great and our guide Esim was very helpful on our Jeep tour, after dinner we had a meal cooked under the ground and danced around the fire”
Review of Aqaba’s Wadi Rum full-day jeep and camel tour, with red dunes, Bedouin lunch, ancient carvings, rock arches, and sunset views.
“We visited Jordan and Wadi Rum for our 20th anniversary. Everything was perfect!”
Review of a private Amman to Petra day trip with hotel pickup, a guided canyon walk, camel ride, private transport, and practical tips.
“The drive to and from Petra with Mohammad was very pleasant. He was extremely attentive to ensure our comfort and enjoyment. At Petra, our guide was Abdulla who was incredibly knowledgeable about the site and fun to be around. This trip is a great way to see this must-see location!”
Review of Wadi Rum’s 3-hour 4x4 and camel tour, with red dunes, canyons, sandboarding, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“Great day out, our guide Jalel was great and offered to take loads of photos! The views were spectacular, and the camel ride was fun! We would recommend..... just make sure you have something to protect you from the sun!!”
Review of Wadi Rum’s two-hour camel ride, Bedouin dinner, private tent, desert sunset, stargazing, cost, transport, and practical tips.
“The organization was simply perfect, our hosts were extremely kind and accommodating. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was peaceful and friendly, an experience of a lifetime for me! I am truly grateful to have been a part of it, I will definitely be back for another extended visit. Thank you very much!”
Review of Magic Bedouin Star’s Wadi Rum overnight tour, with jeep rides, camel time, desert hikes, Bedouin food, and stargazing.
“La nuit s’est très bien passer en plein dans le désert au milieu des étoiles, mes amis et moi avons adorés cette nuit et la première matinée avec le guide.”
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