Wadi Rum Jeep Tour Review: Morning and Sunset Adventures

So, planning a trip to Jordan? You very, very, very simply can’t miss out on Wadi Rum. And what might be the best way to actually soak up its otherworldly beauty? A Jeep tour, it seems. I recently experienced both a morning and a sunset tour. I figured I would share absolutely everything with you, in hopes that it’ll assist you, so you can make your plans a bit easier, to determine whether a morning or a sunset tour, very arguably, is going to fit you the best.

First Impressions of Wadi Rum

When you get to Wadi Rum, it’s almost like stepping onto another planet, really. It’s this super expansive desert. Think dunes, rock formations and just, basically, pure silence – well, aside from the Jeep’s engine that is. Anyway, it’s almost breathtaking. Right from the visitor center, you’re greeted by Bedouin locals, many offering Jeep tours, it is true. That, it seems, is what I had booked beforehand through a tour agency, just to make my life somewhat simpler. It looked easy that way, to make sure, at least, that I wouldn’t get scammed, or ripped off, really.

The Morning Jeep Tour Experience

The morning tour, it seems, usually starts quite early – think about 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM. We all know that sunrise in the desert just hits different, right? It actually does, really! That is when I understood that you might want to catch it. So, anyway, that is when you climb into an open-top Jeep, and you get ready to experience what is really, really quite awesome.

Highlights of the Morning Tour

Okay, so picture this: the desert’s pretty cool, the sand’s a little crisp, and everything is tinted with hues of orange and pink, you see. The driver, who, seemingly, was a local Bedouin, basically, was pretty knowledgeable about the region, and happy, too it’s almost certain, to share absolutely everything about the rock formations, the history, and Bedouin culture. I mean, that’s the usual story, it seems. We very basically stopped at a few spots.

Lawrence’s Spring: A historical spot. We very, very basically heard stories of Lawrence of Arabia.
Red Sand Dunes: Here, you, very truthfully, can climb up the dunes, and enjoy some pretty amazing panoramic views, you could argue. So that happened!
Khazali Canyon: The super narrow canyon that has ancient inscriptions. In a way it’s pretty impressive to actually see these carvings from centuries ago, or perhaps just admire the rock formations, as the rock, rather uniquely, is carved from centuries of wind.

The best part might be, honestly, the lack of crowds, even though that very simply might just be because people generally don’t wake up early, you know? The serenity, honestly, very probably lets you connect with the landscape just a little more, I feel.

What to Bring on a Morning Tour

Make absolutely sure that you take these things with you:

Layers: Desert mornings very easily get chilly. Once the sun rises, things are very, very soon warm, even hot, of course. Layers really can be, honestly, your friends.
Sunscreen: No brainer! Sun reflecting off the sand means it might be much easier to get sunburnt, right?
Water: Staying really properly hydrated might be key, people. The desert sun isn’t playing any games, in that case.
Camera: You might have memories you need to document.

The Sunset Jeep Tour Experience

The sunset tour tends to start around 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM, arguably. I understand, basically, why it is almost a classic, even if crowds tend to build at this time, too, which kind of hurts the experience. We went to quite similar sites. It turns out, that it did have quite a different vibe though, arguably.

Highlights of the Sunset Tour

Okay, so there is a totally different feel when you view those familiar landscapes bathed in softer light, so you understand. That time around, the colors look absolutely vibrant. That golden glow on the dunes can very easily make you feel like you are really in a movie, arguably.

Um Frouth Rock Bridge: One must-see spot. It gives you absolutely amazing photo opportunities. Prepare yourself, honestly. I feel that you might be standing in line for that photograph.
Sunset Viewing Spot: Drivers almost certainly will take you to the super awesome spot to see the sunset. They will brew some tea as you really simply watch the sun slip right behind the horizon.

That might be the biggest draw for the sunset tour, in a way. Seeing the sun slowly sink right behind the horizon, painting everything around you in such warm colors is really something else. It does have a different sense than that early morning serenity, it is true.

Things to Keep in Mind for a Sunset Tour

Some thoughts for the sunset trip. Anyway here goes!

Crowds: It’s more popular, in fact. Anticipate it and have patience, as a matter of fact.
Warm Clothing: Once the sun disappears, you may see temperatures can drop like a stone. A bit more of some layering is useful that time too.
Snacks: That way, you don’t go hungry whilst looking at a pretty sunset. Arguably it improves it just a tiny little bit more.

Comparing the Two Tours

Right, so, both the morning and sunset tours give you a peek into what makes Wadi Rum really special, seemingly, right? Both, honestly, visit such familiar landmarks. Still, I have got to feel like the experiences can be noticeably different, more or less, still.

Pros and Cons

Okay, so what exactly are some takeaways, really?

Morning Tour: Very serene, cooler temperatures, seemingly less crowded, arguably. Perfect if you want a somewhat reflective experience. Cons? It’s, as I say, early, possibly a challenge if you hate mornings as much as I normally do.
Sunset Tour: Absolutely Spectacular sunsets and such striking photo opportunities are awesome, but maybe not as serene with bigger crowds, so you understand. The warmth basically fades away quickly once the sun does too, of course.

Which Tour is Right for You?

Thinking what you must pick? It all, it seems, is on you.

For the Solitude Seeker: So, anyway, someone might say the morning. If you’re the first one on the dune it feels unique, so it goes.
For the Photography Fanatic: It just feels as though the sunset can really blow your socks off. In that light it will look fantastic and stuff.
For a Relaxed Traveler: A later start feels attractive, arguably, just for this reason, as a matter of fact.

Tips for Booking Your Wadi Rum Jeep Tour

These tours will always vary to cost and to what actually gets offered. That said there might be tips on actually how to maximize everything in them too. So I can talk more!

Book in Advance: Secure your spot, mostly if it’s the high season, to begin.
Check Reviews: Scope some tour firms’ credibility on places you rely on – like Google Reviews, that.
Confirm What is Included: Will any food get included? Camel rides? Do ask every question if that looks good for you!
Negotiate: It won’t hurt one single little bit, possibly. Haggling does actually happen there.

Other Activities in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum isn’t almost strictly about the Jeep excursions. Quite a variety might enhance an adventure still more.

Camel Treks: Go through some dunes more traditionally, seemingly, by actually riding on a camel. Just a tiny little bit less engine roar this way, actually.
Hiking: Various pathways actually exist, for those who seek to actually walk to places instead. Be, it seems, wary that it can actually be seriously warm if one picks the noon.
Overnight Camping: To stay actually right in the middle of Wadi Rum seems simply magical. Many Bedouin camps exist to give somewhere that’s comfy plus authentic simultaneously.
Stargazing: Because you aren’t light polluted, what it is really seems the perfect venue to gaze skywards above you at nights.

Wadi Rum, at the end of the day, really very is an incredible place, surely? Choosing between that sunrise and that sunset really will just get done right depending, perhaps, upon such a traveler and all their tastes. By booking actually in advance, also properly planning and just bringing those bits right, they actually will surely find all those trips surely turn so so unforgettable, maybe, really.