Burdah Rock Bridge hike, Wadi Rum
Burdah Rock Bridge
- Level: easy but exposed passages, for fit walkers
- Duration: full day, 5 hours of walking, there and back
- Season: spring and autumn
From70 JOD
Plan your tripA stone bridge above the void
In the south-east of Wadi Rum, Burdah Rock Bridge links two sandstone towers, about 80 metres above the rocks. You reach it on a Bedouin path, slabs and a few steps where you use your hands.
No climbing skills needed, but you must be fit and comfortable with heights. Eid, Bedouin guide and climber, takes you from the foot of the massif to the arch.
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The day step by step
4×4 to Burdah
Meet in Rum village, then drive across the desert to the foot of the Burdah massif.
Sandstone slabs
A Bedouin path, then wide slabs to gain height.
Rocky steps
A few steps using your hands, with some exposure: Eid shows you where to put your feet.
The arch
The stone bridge, with the red desert at your feet. Time for photos.
Bedouin tea and lunch
Tea made by Eid and lunch in the shade of the rocks.
Descent and 4×4
Down the same way, then back by 4×4 to the village or the camp.
Prices per person
Prices per person depending on group size, night at camp on the same evening included if you want to sleep in the desert (dinner and breakfast). For 1 person, price on request. Bivouac or Bedouin camp, your choice; real beds under the stars: +25 JOD per person. More than 6 people? Contact us.
Burdah Rock Bridge · full day
Good to know
Level required
Good fitness and no fear of heights: a few easy but exposed passages. No climbing technique needed.
Gear
No climbing gear: good shoes with grippy soles are enough. Eid guides you on every exposed step.
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
The “Best” of Jordan!
“The desert is majestic, with its lunar landscapes, cliffs, canyons, arches and sand dunes […] our guide Eid, a truly authentic and caring person who knows the desert like the back of his hand!”
Memorable moments!
“The programme is flexible and adapts to what you want, with visits to magnificent sites by pick-up, hikes on foot or by camel. The atmosphere is friendly, with bivouacs, meals in the shade of the rocks and cliffs […]”
Simply exceptional
“The location was ideal, with a spectacular view and excellent hiking opportunities right on our doorstep. The scenery, with the wild beauty of Wadi Rum all around us, was simply breathtaking.”
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to climb?
Where is Burdah Rock Bridge?
Burdah or Jebel Khazali?
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