Transportation to Wadi Rum:
The easiest way to travel around Jordan will be a rental car. Not only driving around the country is easy, but you will be able to move as you wish. However, if you prefer traveling by taxis and buses here are some information for you.
We can arrange your taxi transfers to and from Wadi Rum; let us know when you make your reservation with us.
AQABA - WADI RUM (1h - 69.2 km)
Bus service:
There is a JETT bus from Aqaba to the Wadi Rum Visitors Center at 8 am.
At 6:30 pm JETT bus leaves from Wadi Rum Visitors Center to Aqaba..
Taxi transfer:
Aqaba (downtown) - Wadi Rum 25 JOD per taxi.
Aqaba (Airport, Tala and Marina Bay hotels) - Wadi Rum 30 JOD per taxi.
WADI MUSA (PETRA) - WADI RUM (2h - 112 km)
Bus service:
The morning bus departs from Wadi Musa around 6-6:30 am and arrives in Wadi Rum village around 8:30-9 am. The ticket price is
7 - 10 JOD. To reserve your place, ask the staff at your accommodation in Wadi Musa.
At 5 pm there is a JETT bus from Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum Visitors Center.
At 9 a.m there is a bus from Wadi Rum village - Rest House to Wadi Musa.
Taxi Transfer:
Wadi Musa (Petra) - Wadi Rum village 50 JOD per taxi.
Little Petra - Wadi Rum village 60 JOD per taxi.
AMMAN - WADI RUM (4h - 320.9 km)
Bus service:
Unfortunately there is no direct connection from Amman to Wadi Rum, it is best to take a JEET bus from Amman to Aqaba and from there continue either with another JETT bus or a taxi.
Taxi Transfer:
Amman or Queen Alia Airport Amman - Wadi Rum village 100 JOD per taxi.
Other places:
Bus service:
There is no direct public transport between Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, Madaba and Dano.
Taxi Transfers:
Dead Sea - Wadi Rum Village 110 JOD per taxi.
Madaba - Wadi Rum village 100 JOD.
Dana - Wadi Rum village 70 JOD per taxi.
Jordan Pass/Entrance Fees/Tours/Payment Methods:
All tours start from Wadi Rum village. First, before the village, you will have to stop at the gate - Visitors Center, which will let you into the Wadi Rum Protected Area.
If you have Jordan Passes that cover entry to the protected area, park your car in the parking lot and there is an office at the beginning of the building just to the side where you can show your Jordan Passes to police.
If you don't have a Jordan Pass, park your car in the parking lot at the Visitors Center and go to the ticket office and buy entry to the protected area 5 JOD/adult, children under 12 free. Then go back to the beginning of the campus where the police office is and report there.
VISITORS CENTRE: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JV15Aaba5gFe4mUp9
WADI RUM village - meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QkqTKrXr6zi4K3xC7
Start of full-day tours: 9:00 a.m. (winter time), 10:00 a.m. (summer time)
Start of half-day tours: 13:00 (winter time), 14:00 (summer time)
- another option is to arrive in Wadi Rum village in the evening, stay in the camp or wild camping and start the tour the next morning.
Payment is made at the end of the tour in cash in JOD.
There are no ATMs in Wadi Rum village. You can only find an ATM in the Visitors Center.
Tips are not included in the price of the tour, if you are satisfied with the tour, you can of course leave a tip to your guide.
Weather in Wadi Rum:
Temperatures in Wadi Rum are relatively good throughout the year. The best time to visit Wadi Rum is from March to May and from the end of September to November. Here is some information about each season:
SPRING (March, April, May)
The desert is especially beautiful at this time, with vivid wildflowers blooming in the valleys. However, it is important to be prepared for occasional rainfall and thunderstorms. The average daily temperature ranges from 20 -34°C, with a 10 degree drop overnight.
SUMMER (June, July, August)
The summer months are hot and dry in Wadi Rum. As the sun peaks in the afternoon, the temperature rises significantly, reaching 40°C on the hottest days. At night, the temperature drops to approximately 18 - 20°C. Despite the oppressive heat, summer in Wadi Rum offers visitors the chance to experience breathtaking sunsets and explore the sights without the usual crowds.
FALL (September, October, November)
Autumn is an excellent time to visit Wadi Rum. As the summer heat fades, temperatures become more pleasant, making them ideal for sightseeing, hiking and camping under the stars. Temperatures range from 20-32°C during the day and 8-16°C at night.
WINTER (December, January, February)
During the winter season, you will experience clear, sunny days interspersed with cloudy days with the possibility of rain and thunderstorms. It is advisable to dress warmly and pack appropriate cold weather clothing as the temperature drops significantly at night. The average daily temperature ranges from 14-17°C, with a 10 degree drop at night. Wadi Rum usually receives most of its annual rainfall during the winter season. On average, only 14 days of rain per year.
Equipment:
- comfortable walking shoes or sandals, sunglasses, hat/scarf, sunscreen, warm clothes for the evening (sweatshirt, sweatpants, jacket)
- for winter time: warm clothes
- wild camping: flashlight, power bank for charging your phone
What languages do we speak:
Czech, English, French, Arabic
- for a tour in Czech and French, please inquire about the availability and presence of a guide.
What can be seen in the RUM village:
Nabatean temple:
The temple is located at the foot of Jebel Rum, not far from the Wadi Rum Rest House.
You can read more about the Nabatean Temple at this link: https://universes.art/en/art-destinations/jordan/wadi-rum/nabataean-temple
Link to the place: https://mapy.cz/s/hetokokohu
Ain Shallaleh:
It is an important natural spring in Wadi Rum that has provided fresh water for local tribes and their herds for centuries. The spring is a lovely peaceful spot and a walk there offers nice views of the Wadi Rum village as well as the chance to see ancient inscriptions. The trail starts an 8-minute walk from the village of Wadi Rum at the foot of Jebel Rum and is marked by a large concrete water tank. The path leads along the cliff around the mountain to the spring. The walk to the spring takes 20-30 minutes.
Link to the place: https://mapy.cz/s/merurehuke