Excursion Farewell morning safari at wadi rum (tour & airport transfer) tour at Aqaba

This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Aqaba Airport after 5:00 p.m.

Start your morning adventurously with a drive in the Wadi Rum desert, which makes for an exciting and memorable half-day excursion.

Departing the port by coach, an approximate one-hour drive on the Desert Highway takes you to Wadi Rum Visitors Centre. Here, switch to simple 4x4 vehicles driven by local Bedouin drivers for the trip into the Wadi Rum desert.

Wadi Rum

As you enter the Wadi Rum region, its captivating and mystical beauty will astound you. Black, wind-sculpted hills stand like sentinels upon pale sands, interspersed by dramatic rock formations. Drive past the Wadi Rum Rest House and a small Bedouin community with its prized possession - camels. Farther into the desert, you may be able to spot a few of the traditional black tents dotting the arid landscape.

This trip into the desert provides awesome and ever-changing vistas of multi-coloured granite and limestone cliffs rising amid the vast expanse of sand. Parts of Wadi Rum resemble a lunar landscape, aptly called the 'Valley of the Moon'. Here, the legend of Lawrence of Arabia was born. A rock formation known as The Seven Pillars of Wisdom was immortalized in the book and film about the legendary figure.

This Wadi Rum adventure concludes back at a Bedouin tent in the desert where to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

Embark your coach to drive to Aqaba Airport.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Aqaba, Desert Highway, Wadi Rum Visitors' Centre, Granite and Limestone Cliffs, Seven Pillars of Wisdom Rock Formation, Bedouin Community and Tent Visit, Camels, Airport Transfer

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking through the half-mile-long (800 metres) defile and within Petra; in total over 3 hours, much of it on uneven ground. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Be aware that the weather is often unpredictable - it may be cool and windy among the rocks, but hot in open areas. Don't forget to bring a sweater or jacket for cool weather after sunset and remember your camera. We suggest you carry a bottle of water with you. The duration of the drive between the pier and Petra is approximately 1.5-2.5 hours in each direction. Restrooms are of local standard and may fall below Silversea expectations. This tour offers a unique Jordanian experience; a sense of adventure is required. This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Aqaba Airport after 5:00 p.m.