Burdah Rock Bridge Hike

This is one of the most spectacular hikes in the Wadi Rum desert. It takes about 3h and is suitable for everybody who enjoys climbing and scrambling at an intermediate level without too much experience needed. The hike passes through narrow canyons, you can enjoy beautiful views on the way up, there are parts where you have to use your hand, as well as parts for normal walking in between. It is an adventure not to be missed and certainly an unforgettable experience for everybody.

At the top, you will be surprised by the beautiful famous arch awaiting you after your effort of hiking and scrambling up. Due to it being located in the East part of the protected area, you can have views in all directions; to the West and the North you can see inside the magnificent protected area, whereas to the East you can also view outside of it. You will go with an experienced guide, so even the less experienced have nothing to worry about.

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This tour start at 10:00 AM but if you are arriving in Wadi Rum in the afternoon, then you can stay in our desert camp overnight and start the first day of the tour in the morning.

1 Day BURDAH Hike

We leave the village at around 10.00 am, then go to visit Lawrence Spring, sand dunes, Khazali Canyon, and the Small Rock Arch. Then we head to the Burdah area, where we will have lunch, before embarking on our main goal, climbing up Burdah mountain and its famous arch on its top. Afterwards, we go to Um Frouth Arch, followed by Abu Khashabah Canyon, a narrow sandy canyon, that you can walk through and be picked up by us at the other end. Then, we go to watch the sunset. After a long day, we will now take you back to the village. In case you decide to spend the night with us, we will take you to our Bedouin camp. Here you can enjoy Bedouin food cooked under the Earth as part of a big dinner buffet. You can sit around the fire and exchange talking, enjoy the silence of the desert and watch the stars. In the morning, after a delicious breakfast buffet, we will take you back to Wadi Rum village.

2 Day BURDAH Hike

The first day is similar to the one-day trip, after which you will spend the night at our camp. On day two, we go see yet more magnificent places by jeep. First, we pass Mushroom Rock, then go to the White Canyon, Burrah Canyon, Umm Ishrin Canyon, then we find a nice place to have lunch and rest for a while. Afterwards we go to Anfeshiyeh inscriptions, then head to the big sand dunes. Now you can decide whether you want to go back to the village (at around 3 pm) or spend another night at our camp.

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We want you to get the best possible experience, which is why out of the numerous places in the Wadi Rum desert, we have selected for you hikes with the most spectacular views, which at the same time are interesting to go up. Even on the way up, you will already enjoy the most beautiful surroundings. They are the most adventurous as well as picturesque hikes. We have both easy, and more challenging routes for you, so whatever your preference, be assured you will find it with us. We offer tours for walking, hiking, and scrambling, and there is something suitable for everyone’s fitness level. Our hikes include Burdah Mountain, Um Adami, and Al Hash, all of which you can book as part of a one-day tour, as well as a two-day option.

All our hiking tours are done in combination with jeep tours. The hikes are located on very different sides of the desert, hence it will be most convenient for you to reach there quickly by jeep, so you can save your energy for going up the mountain. Moreover, it will give you the chance to see other places too, like narrow canyons, ancient inscriptions, sand dunes, etc. where we will stop on the way.

If you choose the two-day option, additionally to the main hike, you will get to see yet many more breathtaking places in Wadi Rum desert, which would not be possible to cover all in one day.

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We offer a wide range of adventure excursions into the heart of Wadi Rum. As well as carefully-designed jeep tours, camel treks, hiking and climbing, all of them are fully customizable.