Wadi Rum On A Budget
Like the rest of Jordan, Wadi Rum isn’t necessarily a budget destination but it sure is worthwhile!! This dreamy desert landscape truly feels like Mars. And no trip to Jordan would be complete without a night in Wadi Rum.
We visited with Timeless Tours on their 5 day budget Jordan trip during February and stayed at Hasan Zawaideh Camp.
Hasan Zawaideh Camp
The camp is located in the beautiful Wadi Rum desert and is easily accessible by the highway. Driving in Jordan is surprisingly easy and if you are traveling around the country without a tour group, you’ll have no trouble accessing this camp.
Check out the recap of our stay here:
The Martian Tent vs Tent with 2 Beds
The camp has a variety of accommodations, you can see them all here.
The bubbles are significantly more expensive than the tents which are more like small cabins.
All rooms have air conditioning, free wifi, towels and include breakfast. You can add on traditional dinner for 8 JD per person or about $12 USD.
Our cabins were very cute from the outside but the interior is a bit strange and not really in theme with the rest of the camp. However, it is by far one of the most affordable ways to stay in Wadi Rum and we didn’t spend much time in our room. So if you’re on a budget, this is a great option!
But if you’re looking for the ultimate Wadi Rum experience, then I suggest you splurge and get one of the stargazing bubbles so you can enjoy sunrise from your bed and soak in all the desert views.
Activities at camp
Jeep Tour
If you’re going to do anything in Wadi Rum, make sure you do a jeep tour with a local Bedouin guide! It’s an amazing way to see the desert in a way you never could just on foot. We did the 2 hour tour but they also have a longer 4 hour option.
“On the 4 hour jeep tour you will see the shooting location for the Hollywood movie “The Martian“, sand dunes, the Nabataean inscriptions, Umm Frouth rock bridge, mushroom rock, Barrah canyon and Lawrence Canyon (where the movie “Lawrence of Arabia” was filmed). Before returning to camp, we will bring you to the perfect spot for admiring the desert sunset.” – Hasan Zawaideh Camp
Hot Air Balloon
Although we didn’t have time on our trip, a hot air balloon is an amazing way to see the desert landscape!
Hiking
We didn’t have much time for hiking as we only stayed on night. In the future, I would like to stay two nights so we have more time to explore the desert by day. You can book guided hiking experiences at camp.
Stargazing
Unfortunately, it was a cloudy night when we stayed in Wadi Rum. But they offer a stargazing activity with massive telescopes & guides for an additional fee after dinner.
Overall, we loved Wadi Rum. I only wish we had more time there!
I’m in the works of planning a group trip to Jordan so stayed tuned if you want to visit this desert with me in the future!
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