HOW TO GET TO WADI RUM
We appreciate our clients, and feel responsible for them and their comfort and enjoyment not only in the desert but also beyond the tours we offer. Because of this, we are more than happy to help with the details of their visit to Wadi Rum. Here is a quick summary of some of the things we can arrange for you:
TAXI
We can arrange taxis to take you to Wadi Rum from any point in Jordan and also from Wadi Rum to different destinations. The drivers are eager to work for us and we make sure that we choose reliable drivers. If we send you a driver you can be certain that he is trustworthy in every way. They bring you directly to our office in Wadi Rum which makes things easier for you and us. The easiest way would be if the taxi picks you up at your hotel. Give us the time which is the most convenient for you and he will be there. If there are any difficulties, please call us. You don't need to book a driver a long time in advance, the evening before is usually enough notice.
Here are some usual prices (vice versa is the same price):
Here are some usual prices (vice versa is the same price):
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Wadi Rum -- Petra : 40 JOD - 50 JOD for Little Petra / Um Sayhoun
Wadi Rum -- Aqaba (central) : 30 JOD Wadi Rum -- Aqaba (port, airport) : 35JOD Wadi Rum -- Saudi or Israeli border : 40JOD Wadi Rum -- Amman (airport) : 120JOD Wadi Rum -- Amman (central) : 130JOD Wadi Rum -- Dead Sea. : 110JOD |
For other routes we would need to ask the driver what he will charge. He will give us an honest and realistic price, since we have a pretty good idea what the cost should be.
If you need a minivan, the price is higher than a taxi : 140 JOD for Amman or the Dead Sea, 80 JOD for Petra (Wadi Moussa)
If you come to us on your own just tell the driver that you want to go to the Rest House in the village of Wadi Rum. This is the easiest way because we don't have street names in the village. We also recommend to forward our phone number to the driver. He can call us so that we can arrange the most comfortable way to bring you to our office. Afterwards we'll start with your tour to the desert which is just a few meters away from there.
If you need a minivan, the price is higher than a taxi : 140 JOD for Amman or the Dead Sea, 80 JOD for Petra (Wadi Moussa)
If you come to us on your own just tell the driver that you want to go to the Rest House in the village of Wadi Rum. This is the easiest way because we don't have street names in the village. We also recommend to forward our phone number to the driver. He can call us so that we can arrange the most comfortable way to bring you to our office. Afterwards we'll start with your tour to the desert which is just a few meters away from there.
RENTAL CAR
Driving by car is an easy and comfortable way to discover Jordan. If you are driving to Wadi Rum, you will at first reach the visitor center, where you will buy your entrance ticket (5 JD/person). If they ask you for your plans just tell them that you have a reservation with Bedouinroads and that you're meeting our guide in the village. Please do not pay attention to people or guides who are waiting outside the Visitor Center. Sometimes they spend the whole day waiting for tourists and tell you stories which are not true. You can simply walk to the Visitor Center Office without talking to them and buy your ticket inside.
After buying the ticket you drive about 5 km until you reach the village. The first building on the right side is the "Rest House". Because the streets in Wadi Rum have no names, we recommend you to meet us there. If you call or text us when you are close to Wadi Rum we can lead you to our office without any time lag. It's pretty close, just across from the Main Mosque and the Post Office. Our phone number works on WhatsApp so you can easily contact us by calling or texting.
After buying the ticket you drive about 5 km until you reach the village. The first building on the right side is the "Rest House". Because the streets in Wadi Rum have no names, we recommend you to meet us there. If you call or text us when you are close to Wadi Rum we can lead you to our office without any time lag. It's pretty close, just across from the Main Mosque and the Post Office. Our phone number works on WhatsApp so you can easily contact us by calling or texting.
BUS & LOCAL TRANSPORT
If you arrive by bus from Petra please tell the driver you have a booking and that you are meeting your guide in Wadi Rum village at the Rest House. He will first stop at the visitor center where one of you should quickly get your tickets, while the other one or the others stay with the bags and bus, to make sure he doesn't leave without you. After that the bus will continue to Rum village. The Rest House will be the first building on the right side after entering the village and if he doesn't stop please point out to him that you want to get off there. If you contact us by phone or SMS before we can pick you up right there.
Buses to Wadi Rum:
From Amman: There is no direct bus connection between Amman and Wadi Rum. But there are two agencies JETT and TRUST which go to Aqaba. We recommend to book or reserve a seat in advance! From Aqaba you can take a taxi or minibus to Wadi Rum (45 minutes by taxi, 1 1/2 hour)
Buses to Wadi Rum:
From Amman: There is no direct bus connection between Amman and Wadi Rum. But there are two agencies JETT and TRUST which go to Aqaba. We recommend to book or reserve a seat in advance! From Aqaba you can take a taxi or minibus to Wadi Rum (45 minutes by taxi, 1 1/2 hour)
If you don't want to take a taxi from Aqaba to Wadi Rum Village (around 30 JOD) you can take a bus as well. Public minibuses run daily between those destinations. Please consider that the departure times are not always completely accurate. There are no buses on Fridays. Buses usually leave near the Aqaba Police station at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm (or when they are full). One bus ticket costs around 3 JD one way.
From Petra/Wadi Musa: The bus to Wadi Rum leaves from Wadi Musa bus station around 6:00-6:30 am and picks up tourists from the hotels in Wadi Musa - but you have to ask your hotel to arrange it for you the day before or you can also call the driver on 079 5235257 to book your seat. Please consider that the departure times are not always completely accurate. Therefore we recommend to ask your hotel for more information. The usual capacity of the buses is 27 people. After arriving at the Wadi Rum Visitor Center it picks up new passengers here and also goes to the Rest House in Rum village. The bus fare is around 7 JD one way but you might be charged some extra if there are only a few passengers on the bus, otherwise the ride would not be economical for the driver.
From Petra/Wadi Musa: The bus to Wadi Rum leaves from Wadi Musa bus station around 6:00-6:30 am and picks up tourists from the hotels in Wadi Musa - but you have to ask your hotel to arrange it for you the day before or you can also call the driver on 079 5235257 to book your seat. Please consider that the departure times are not always completely accurate. Therefore we recommend to ask your hotel for more information. The usual capacity of the buses is 27 people. After arriving at the Wadi Rum Visitor Center it picks up new passengers here and also goes to the Rest House in Rum village. The bus fare is around 7 JD one way but you might be charged some extra if there are only a few passengers on the bus, otherwise the ride would not be economical for the driver.
Buses from Wadi Rum:
Buses leave Wadi Rum in the morning, for Aqaba at about 7 am (there are no buses on Fridays) and for Petra/Wadi Musa at about 8:30 am. We can always bring you to the bus station in time for these buses. If you are going anywhere else, there are plenty of connections in Aqaba for Amman and destinations in the north. There are no other buses from Rum that go every day. If you leave later in the day, we can usually take you 30 kms to the Desert Highway where there is a bus stop (the normal price for this is 8 JD) or we can arrange a taxi for you to whatever destination you wish. This is a service we offer to our clients and we take no commission for it. You may pay us or the driver directly if you wish.
Buses leave Wadi Rum in the morning, for Aqaba at about 7 am (there are no buses on Fridays) and for Petra/Wadi Musa at about 8:30 am. We can always bring you to the bus station in time for these buses. If you are going anywhere else, there are plenty of connections in Aqaba for Amman and destinations in the north. There are no other buses from Rum that go every day. If you leave later in the day, we can usually take you 30 kms to the Desert Highway where there is a bus stop (the normal price for this is 8 JD) or we can arrange a taxi for you to whatever destination you wish. This is a service we offer to our clients and we take no commission for it. You may pay us or the driver directly if you wish.
FLIGHTS
There is a flight connection between Amman and Aqaba with Royal Jordanian Airlines. Prices (depending on the season) are between 40 JD and 80 JD one way, so it may be cheaper going by plane than by taxi concerning this route! From Aqaba you can take a taxi to Wadi Rum which will be around 30 JD. There is also the option to take a minibus as you can see above.
