There are basically two ways to visit Wadi Rum with a camel:
The first is with somebody (usually a young boy) leading the camel.
The second is to have a mounted guide with you.
While most people arriving at the Resthouse take the first option, we always prefer to offer the second one to our clients.
It is certainly a bit more expensive, since the camel for the guide has to be taken into account, but in our experience there is no comparison in the enjoyment felt. With a mounted guide, you go faster, you therefore cover much more ground, and since the basic technique of camel riding is easily and quickly mastered, within an hour or so you will be guiding your own camel and will feel much more independent. Your guide will only keep the leading rein if you are unhappy about being in charge. A camel is not like a horse and few people have any problem with one.
Although they look decidedly unfriendly, in fact this is deceptive, and most people come quickly to appreciate their qualities.
They make little noise and you will be able to experience the complete silence of the desert. We offer camel trips lasting from one to five days, and also trips combined with either jeep riding or hiking - and with both. Not all of the itineraries are given here for the longer trips, we can supply them at your request.
No special equipment or dress is necessary. As always you will need a shoulder bag or rucksack, and please, ladies - you will be more comfortable in trousers! Any kind of shoes or sandals will be fine. The prices take account of the mounted guide in every case: if you prefer to have a guide on foot with you, the itinerary as well as the price will be altered so please let us know in advance.

5 days hiking & camel riding in Wadi Rum
With just a bit of scrambling!
This is an easy hiking and riding tour, with no difficulties involved. We have varied the simple walking with trips on camelback and in a jeep.

Day 1 :
We start from the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, hiking up through Makharas Canyon to the valley of Um Ishrin. This should take about 3 hours and we shall have lunch on the way. In the afternoon, we continue to Barragh Canyon by camel. The camel trip will take 2 1/2 hours. At the entrance to the canyon, we shall have supper and stay there to sleep.
Day 2 :
After breakfast, we shall walk up the canyon, which should take about 3 hours. After lunch, a hike in the easy sandy valley towards Jebel Burdah, where we will have supper and spend the night.
Day 3 :
In the morning, an easy scramble up to the Bridge on Jebel Burdah from where there are some magnificent views. Going up and down again will take about 3 1/2 hours. Back in the camp we will have lunch, and after a short rest, another 3 hour walk to the evening's camp from where we can watch the sunset.
Day 4 :
An easy hike of about 5 hours to Jebel Khasch, near to the border of Saudi Arabia. More magnificent views can be had from the top. Back down again, lunch and a rest, before setting out to walk through Wadi Nachra Canyon which is notable for its beautiful white sand. In the evening we camp near Jebel Abu Hamata.
Day 5 :
After breakfast we start off from Jebel Abu Hamata towards Rum village. The route takes us through a very narrow sandy valley, and some very different landscapes. On the way we shall visit a Bedouin family before stopping for lunch. After lunch a hike to Jebel Qatar and its dripping well and a return to the village in the afternoon. From the village you can take a bus or taxi to Aqaba or to Petra, or you can sleep in the village.