Sport climbing
- Level: beginner to experienced, 5a to 6b+
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours, or a full day
- Season: spring and autumn
From30 JOD
Plan your tripYour first time on sandstone
Fully bolted routes, from 5a to 6b+. Climb up, abseil down, go again: the ideal format for a first time on sandstone.
You climb with Eid, Bedouin guide and climber, who matches every route to your level. Experienced climbers move quickly on to harder routes.
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How the day unfolds
Wadi Rum Rest House
Meet in Rum village, then drive by 4×4 to the cliffs.
Briefing and gear
Eid kits you out with harness, helmet and shoes. He shows you the knots and belaying.
Up you go
An easy route to get a feel for the sandstone.
The abseil
Back down by abseil, facing the desert.
The next routes
Difficulty goes up as you feel at ease, from 5a to 6b+.
Bedouin lunch
A shaded break for the Bedouin lunch, included for both the half day and the full day.
To the village or the camp
Back to the village by 4×4, or a night at camp as an extra.
Prices per person
Prices per person depending on group size, night not included. Night at camp as an extra: 25 JOD for 1 person, 20 JOD per person from 2; real beds under the stars: +25 JOD per person. More than 4 people? Contact us.
Sport climbing · half day
Sport climbing · full day
Good to know
Level required
None to get started. Experienced climbers tell us their grade when booking.
Gear
Harness, helmet, ropes and safety equipment provided. Climbing shoes lent, bring yours if you have them.
What to bring
Approach shoes, layers, windbreaker, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. A 20 to 30 litre bag for water.
Meeting point
At the Wadi Rum Rest House, in Rum village. How to get here
Cancellation
Free up to 48 h before the outing, by email or phone. No deposit required.
What our guests say
A great Wadi Rum experience!
“From start to finish, our experience with Amina for the planning and Eid on site was perfect. Our children were enchanted by what they saw and by their conversations with Eid, our guide […] We absolutely recommend it!”
The experience of a lifetime
“One of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Our stay was organised with great precision and care. Eid showed us his world with a smile, kindness and humour.”
The authentic Wadi Rum
“A very warm welcome from Eid and his team. […] Lovely accommodation, in a tent or bivouac in Eid’s “private cave”, excellent food […] everything was perfect!”
Frequently asked questions
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Half day or full day?
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Let’s plan your desert journey together
Tell us your dates, where you are coming from and what you would love to do. We will suggest the tour that suits you.
- 01Choose your tour
- 02Send us your dates
- 03Your arrival
- 04Confirmation
