Aqaba & Lunch In Wadi Rum

OVERVIEW

Settle in for a panoramic drive through Aqaba before heading into the Wadi Rum desert for an off-road adventure and lunch in a Bedouin tent. As Jordan’s only outlet to the Red Sea, Aqaba is a popular destination for those who love watersports, but it is also quite historical. Although the existing Aqaba Fort dates to the 16th century, the Crusaders supposedly built the original version about 400 years earlier. Even so, Aqaba is a modern city. The lunar-like landscape of Wadi Rum is dramatically different and so historically and culturally important that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site. It may look inhospitable due to its stark mountains and towering sand dunes, but archaeological remains show that humans lived there at least 12,000 ago. You will ride through Wadi Rum in a 4x4 vehicle that can easily negotiate the rugged terrain. Upon reaching a Bedouin camp, you will dine in a surprisingly well-appointed tent.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the historical and modern landmarks in Aqaba, the only coastal city in Jordan.
• Ride into the stark, but hauntingly beautiful Wadi Rum desert in a 4x4 vehicle.
• Dine in comfort in a Bedouin tent in the heart of Wadi Rum.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.