Vertigo Tour · Burdah Arch hike

Burdah arch Wadi Rum natural formation

Vertigo Tour · Burdah Arch hike

Vertigo is a good option if you want to combine jeep and hike. In the morning you hike to the Jabal Burdah arch and during the afternoon, in the back of the jeep, you visit a wide variety of the famous desert sites.

  • Duration : 1 day and 1 night
  • Start time :
    • 10.00am year round
    • If you prefer to arrive for the overnight first, plan to be here between 4.00-5.00pm in winter or 5.00-6.00pm in summer, and then have your tour the next day.
  • End time :
    • The next day around 8.30am
  • Included in this tour :
    • English speaking bedouin guide for the whole duration of the tour
    • Shared jeep tour (6 persons maximum per jeep and per guide)
    • Jabal Burdah Arch hike
    • 3 meals and all drinks (lunch, dinner, breakfast. All bottles of water, tea and soda are provided)
    • One night in the camp or under the stars (all the necessary to sleep is provided)
  • About the Jabal Burdah Arch hike :
    • Physical level : Moderate (several vertiginous parts)
    • Duration : around 2 to 3 hours (of course the guide adapt the hike to your pace)
    • Be sure to have good feet and not suffer from vertigo, Burdah is the highest rock bridge of Wadi Rum. At the top you have an amazing panoramic view of the desert.

Program of the Jabal Burdah arch hike tour & stops

  • Morning : First, we meet each other in Rum village. Then we drive drive until Jabal Burdah Arch, the highest rock bridge in Wadi Rum. At the top, you have an amazing view of the desert. The climb is technically not difficult, but be sure to have good feet and not suffer from vertigo.The hike takes all morning.
  • Lunchtime : After this active half day, we take a break in a quiet and beautiful place, and we prepare a Bedouin meal for you.
  • Afternoon : After lunch, it's time for the jeep tour. We visit the red Sand Dune, Lawrence's House, Abu Khashaba Canyon, Umm Fruth Rock bridge and Mushroom Rock. Lastly we drive to Umm Sabatah, the best place to watch the sunset.
  • Night : At night, depending the option you choose, you sleep in the camp or under the stars. Our guides are dedicated to you, they serve the dinner, and they are available to talk about bedouin culture and stories, playing cards or even dancing and listening to bedouin music.
  • The next morning : Around 7AM we serve breakfast. You have time to prepare your backpack and enjoy your last moments in the desert. We drive back with the jeep to the village around 8.30AM. Please note, if you opt for riding a camel at the end of the tour, you will be back at the village shortly after (1h camel : around 9.30AM / 2h camel : around 10.30AM).
Red Sand Dune
Red Sand Dune
Umm Sabatah
Umm Sabatah
Lawrence House
Lawrence House
Burdah rock bridge
Burdah Rock Bridge
Mushroom Rock
Mushroom Rock
Umm Fruth Rock Bridge
Umm Fruth Rock Bridge
Abu Khashaba Canyon
Abu Khashaba Canyon

Night options

Night in bedouin camp
  • 1.Night in bedouin camp

    For you, comfort lover, our five stars bedouin bed is waiting you

    You sleep in a private bedouin tent fully equipped. Sharing bathroom with toilets and showers are available. We take the diner together in the communal tent.
Night under the stars near the camp
  • 2. Night under the stars near the camp

    For you semi-adventurer, comfort is never too far, no need to choose!

    We install your bivouac near the camp, we provide all the necessary to sleep.
    You take the diner in the communal tent, you have access to the bathroom facilities
Night in bedouin camp
  • 3. Bivouac in bedouin cave

    For you adventurer, who likes evenings outdoor aroud the campfire.

    The cave is not a closed place, in fact is more an overhanging rock. A guide is dedicated to you, he settled the bivouac with campfire and diner. We provide all the necessary to sleep.

Jabal Burdah tour prices

1 person alone
JOD 90 / person
  • Night in the camp
  • Night under the stars near camp
  • 15 JOD supplement for bivouac
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Group 2 to 4 persons
JOD 75 / person
  • Night in the camp
  • Night under the stars near camp
  • 15 JOD supplement for bivouac
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Group 5 to 8 persons
JOD 65 / person
  • Night in the camp
  • Night under the stars near camp
  • 15 JOD supplement for bivouac
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Options & information

  • Camel ride
  • 1 hour camel ride = 20 JOD / person
  • 2 hours camel ride = 30 JOD / person
  • One camel per person accompanied by one guide
Camel ride
  • Cave night supplement :
    The night under the stars (bivouac) in the cave costs 15 JOD in addition per person and per night. This is a seasonally available option. During the months of November, December and January we do not offer bivouac.
  • Extra night
    You can add an pre-night in the bedouin camp before your tour, the cost is 30JD/person, everything included (dinner, breakfast and transfer).
  • Private jeep tour
    Private jeep tour costs 40 JD in addition per day. You do not share the tour with other guests, the guide is privately dedicated to you the whole day tour and night if you opt for bivouac.
  • Children prices
    Children under 13 is 25% discount
    Children under 7 is 50% discount
    Children under 3 is free of charge
  • Large groups
    Prices for groups of more than 8 persons are available on request.
  • Jeep tour information
    Our jeep tours are shared tours and are constituted of 6 persons maximum, unless you book for a group of more than 6. Our guides are not only drivers, they are real bedouin guides who share their knowledge of the desert with you.
  • Booking information
    You can book a tour online via our form. After receiving your reservation, we send you a confirmation which contains all details about your trip.
    In addition, we support you in the organization of your experience. We can help you with car, bus or taxi transfer, just let us know in the reservation.

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