5 days | May 2018 | Pic of Petra by Night
Quick Thoughts
Of the three main attractions I visited (Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum), Wadi Rum was by far the most memorable. It’s a surreal experience traversing across vast desert landscapes that once was the bottom of the ocean, and seeing the immense rock formations protruding from the sand dunes is otherworldy. If you’re looking for an escape from civilization and to sleep amongst the stars, that’s the place to be!
Key Highlights
See my collection of Instagram Stories from this trip!
Exploring Wadi Rum desert with the local Bedouins
Petra by Night
Cave camping in Wadi Rum
Things to Know
Jordan Pass - Depending on your trip, this can save you time & money on entry fees including tourist visa fees and tourist attractions.
Petra by Night - This doesn’t run nightly so double-check availability. Also, this can get extremely crowded so if you’re interested in photographing it, make sure to either arrive early or try to stay inside Petra to beat the crowd.
Car Rental - While planning for this trip, I came across positive reviews for a local car rental agency, Monte Carlo, on Trip Advisor forums. I usually go with more established agencies, but after reaching out I decided on their service and found it well-priced and without issues. Sharing this as I know how stressful car rental can be!
Wadi Rum Accommodations - If visiting Wadi Rum (which I highly recommend), you’ll end up staying in Bedouin camps after leaving your car or being dropped off at the Wadi Rum Visitor Center. I’ve linked the place where I stayed - don’t expect glamping, but you’ll have individual fixed tents and a clean shared washroom. You can also book desert tours directly including overnight cave camping which was quite surreal!
Flies, flies, and more flies! Bring some insect repellents, you’ll thank me later..
