Burdah Arch
Burdah Arch is one of the best known and the most spectacular sites in Wadi Rum. It is situated about 300 meters above the sand and the views from it are magnificent. We include it in a number of our scrambling tours, (see Wadi Rum Adventure) but this time we are also offering it as an addition to our normal jeep tour, to be followed by an overnight in the desert. You will lose a bit of the jeep tour, granted, but very little, except in the winter.
Burdah Arch is one of the best known and the most spectacular sites in Wadi Rum. It is situated about 300 meters above the sand and the views from it are magnificent. We include it in a number of our scrambling tours, (see Wadi Rum Adventure) but this time we are also offering it as an addition to our normal jeep tour, to be followed by an overnight in the desert. You will lose a bit of the jeep tour, granted, but very little, except in the winter.
As usual we start in the village and drive first to Lawrence's Spring and then to the red sand dunes in Wadi Um Ishrin and to Jebel Anafishiya where you can also see some Nabatean inscriptions. We continue to the Barragh Canyon. Here we have lunch. After lunch we proceed to Jebel Burdah and climb to the Arch. We come in from the back and cross a rocky plateau before reaching the Arch itself. The climb is not a hike - you will need to use your hands over the rocks and you will be happier if you have a fairly good head for heights, but it is straightforward with no real need for a rope.
Any adult who is reasonably fit can do this climb, but it is not suitable for children under 16 years old (please see the page on Family Tours). The climb and the descent normally take about 3 to 4 hours. The continuation to the summit of the mountain is much more difficult and is not included in this trip. When we come down we shall usually return to the camp for supper, since it will probably be close to sunset. In the summer, if we have time we can call quickly at the Um Fruth Bridge, but you will find it rather dull after Burdah!
Footwear: Obviously boots are better here but they are not essential. Good walking shoes with cotton socks will do quite well. Trekking sandals or even sneakers would do in a pinch.
Other equipment: You will need a backpack or shoulder bag for water and such oddments as your camera, sunscreen, a light sweater according to season and perhaps some biscuits for a snack. Chocolate melts quickly, but the guide will show his devotion to duty in helping you to eat it.
Continuation to the summit : this requires a minimum level 3 french grade for climbing. Extra charge : + 50 JOD for the group
Footwear: Obviously boots are better here but they are not essential. Good walking shoes with cotton socks will do quite well. Trekking sandals or even sneakers would do in a pinch.
Other equipment: You will need a backpack or shoulder bag for water and such oddments as your camera, sunscreen, a light sweater according to season and perhaps some biscuits for a snack. Chocolate melts quickly, but the guide will show his devotion to duty in helping you to eat it.
Continuation to the summit : this requires a minimum level 3 french grade for climbing. Extra charge : + 50 JOD for the group
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Price:
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80 JOD/person for 2 people
75 JD/person for 3 people or more Solo traveler price (if you do not join a group) : 130 JOD This includes all meals and sleeping equipment for the overnight in the desert. |
If you are looking for more than just one day or one day and one night in Wadi Rum there are a number of possibilities that can be added on to any of the other trips. Look as well for our two day programs and three and more day programs. If you are traveling alone please send us a message and we will try our best to find a tour you can join to reduce the costs and make it as comfortable for you as possible. You can find our general information about our tours here.
