Climbing in Wadi Rum
Discover Wadi Rums vast maze of white domes, pink slabs, traverse mushroomed walls, canyons and crevasses.
We provide the ultimate guided climbing experiences along the bedouin roads on two of Wadi Rum’s most stunning mountains, Jebel Rum and Jebel Khazali. My guides and I are experienced climbers and know these climbs very well and we will guarantee you a safe journey. The best climbing season is late September through mid-November and March through to May. Climbing experience is required for our climbing tours. Your should have experience in mountaineering, abseiling by rope and knowledge in using safety equipment.
Bedouin Roads are the traditional routes bedouin used for climbing up through the mountains for hunting and collecting herbs.
Jebel Rum
Jebel Rum – 1754 meters. This is where famous climbs like Black Magic, Goldfinger and Towering Inferno are located.
We will start our climb up the mountain following the traditional bedouin road. At the top we will enjoy the spectacular view. This climb will take around 4 – 5 hours along the traditional bedouin road. The descent will include some abseiling. This route can be completed in one day. Your guide will carry the safety equipment, the food and water will be shared between everybody.
JEBEL RUM DAY CLIMB
A climb to the top and back down will take nearly a full day.
Duration: 8 – 10 hours
2 – 4 persons 250JD per person
5 – 6 persons 210JD per person
JEBEL RUM / OVERNIGHT
You will camp on the top of the mountain. Enjoy the beautiful views, sunset, a cooked meal and sleep under the stars. We will rappel down the following morning.
2 – 4 persons 300JD per person
5 – 6 persons 250JD per person
Our price includes: guide, safety equipment, food and water.
Sleeping bag required for overnight.
Jebel Khazali
Jebel Khazali is one of the most dramatic mountains in the area, rising to an altitude of 1,420metres (4659ft). A beautiful slit in the mountain hides ancient Nabatean petroglyphs, dating back to over 2000 years ago.
The climb to the top is one of the most beautiful in Wadi Rum, with views over Wadi Rum desert valleys and mountains below. The top of the Khazali plateau is a mixture of domes, deep slot canyons and gravel beds. Traveling anywhere on top still requires route-finding and scrambling. During our descent we will have a couple very spectacular place which require abseiling. Your guide will carry the safety equipment, the food and water will be shared between everybody.
JEBEL KHAZALI DAY CLIMB
A full day ascent and descent,
Duration 8 – 12 hours
2 – 4 persons 220JD per person
5 – 6 persons 190JD per person
JEBEL KHAZALI / OVERNIGHT
Camp overnight at the summit. Enjoy beautiful sunset views and sleep under the stars.
2 – 4 persons 290JD per person
5 – 6 persons 250JD per person
Our price includes: guide, safety equipment, food and water
Sleeping bag required for overnight