Beginner, experienced climber or fit hiker: in Wadi Rum, every level has its outing. Here is how to choose, from sport climbing to Jebel Rum.
All our outings are led by Eid, Bedouin guide and climber. He knows the walls and tailors the day to your group.
At a glance: which outing?
| Your profile | Our pick | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Never climbed | Sport climbing, half day | 3 to 4 h | 30 JOD |
| Indoor climber | Sport climbing, full day | full day | 50 JOD |
| At ease on 6a | Crazy Camel | half day | 40 JOD |
| Fit hiker | Jebel Khazali | 5 to 7 h | 50 JOD |
| Very fit hiker | Jebel Rum | 6 to 8 h | 110 JOD |
Prices are per person for a group of 3 to 4; night at camp included for Jebel Khazali and Jebel Rum.
You have never climbed
Start with sport climbing: bolted routes from 5a to 6b+, with an abseil descent. Eid shows you the gear, the knots and belaying at the foot of the wall.
In half a day, you climb several routes and build confidence. All gear is provided, climbing shoes included.
You already climb indoors
Wadi Rum sandstone is nothing like resin holds: you climb on pockets, crimps and cracks shaped by the wind. Take the full day to find your feet, then move up in difficulty.
Tell us your indoor grade when booking. Eid picks the routes to match.
You are at ease on 6a
Crazy Camel is for you: four bolted pitches, about a hundred metres, from 6a+ to 6b+. It is the classic sport multi-pitch in Wadi Rum, in half a day.
Never done a multi-pitch? Eid explains belays and the abseil before you start.
You would rather walk with your hands
Jebel Khazali goes up chimneys and natural ramps above a canyon of inscriptions: 600 m of ascent, 5 to 7 hours. It is the right first scramble.
Jebel Rum, 1,734 m, is longer and more exposed: 850 m of ascent, 6 to 8 hours. It needs excellent fitness and a head for heights.
Less technical, the Burdah Rock Bridge and Umm ad Dami, the highest summit in Jordan, each take a day. Details on our climbing page.
Climbing or scrambling: what is the difference?
Climbing means roped ascents on bolted routes, with shoes and gear. Scrambling means going up on foot using your hands, with no climbing technique.
Scrambles are graded: grade 2 to 3 on Khazali, grade 3 on Jebel Rum.
When to go?
Spring and autumn offer the best conditions. In summer, we only go early in the morning or late in the day.
After rain, we let the sandstone dry for a day: when wet, it becomes fragile.
