Wadi Rum: Jeep tour in southern & Sleeping Under the Stars
Sharm El Sheikh
Skip the Line
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Embark on a full-day adventure in the deep south of Wadi Rum. Explore the desert in a 4x4, enjoy a Bedouin lunch, and sleep under the stars in the open air.
Highlights
- Feel like an explorer as you venture into the deep desert of Wadi Rum
- Enjoy a traditional Bedouin lunch and dinner cooked over an open fire
- Sleep under the stars in the open air with comfortable mattresses
- Experience the magic of the desert as the sun sets behind the peaks
- Learn about desert legends and star-lore from your Bedouin guide
Description
Begin your adventure in a rugged 4x4 vehicle, leaving behind the crowded tourist spots and traditional camps. Pass through ancient archaeological sites and rare rock formations, such as the Burdah Rock Bridge. As you head further south, notice the sand shifting from pale yellow to a deep, burnt crimson, surrounded by a silence broken only by the wind. Upon reaching the 'House Under the Stars' (which is not a physical house, but a carefully selected natural alcove), enjoy a simple Bedouin lunch prepared over an open fire. Afterward, enjoy light hiking or climb high sand dunes to witness the interplay of shadows against the massive granite mountains. As the sun dips behind the towering peaks, watch the sky transition from fiery orange to deep purple. Savor a traditional dinner (like Zarb or Galayet Bandora) slow-cooked over embers, while your Bedouin guide shares desert legends and star-lore. Instead of enclosed tents, your bed is prepared in the open air (Bivouac camping) with comfortable mattresses and warm blankets. Far from any light pollution, the Milky Way appears with breathtaking clarity, making you feel as if you could reach out and touch the stars. Fall asleep to the sight of shooting stars in a profound silence that offers unparalleled inner peace.Includes
4x4 vehicle tour Bedouin lunch Traditional dinner Bivouac camping under the stars Bedouin guideExcludes
Tents Electricity Modern amenitiesImportant Information
- The activity involves sleeping in the open air under the stars. There are no modern amenities like electricity or enclosed tents. Participants should be prepared for total isolation and a deep connection with nature.
