Wadi Rum

When visiting Wadi Rum, it is like visiting a fictional land. It is a large expanse of silence, timeless and utter beauty. It is a main tourist attraction for Jordan due to it being one of the most amazing desertscapes in the world. It is a little bit more of a drive from Amman being at the south of the country, however close to the Dead Sea so a trip there could also be incorporated into your plan. Vast amounts of pink and red coloured sand until you meet a big dark mass of rock. Rising vertically out of the sand, they separate one part of the desert to another. These rocks have been weathered over time meaning there are unusual shapes created on the rock face capturing your imagination into creatures and animals. There is sufficient evidence of man’s activity with scattered flint handle axes and ancient travellers’ names engraved into the rock. Until you visit Wadi Rum you just don’t realise how big the world is and what real silence feels like. The area lies a good 900 meters above sea level. The rocks add to this figure by another 500 metres making Jabal Rum peak the second highest peak in Jordan. Exploring Wadi rum suits both types of person. Keen hikers will we climbing up the steep slopes and hills while more casual walkers can just enjoy the canyons and vibrant hills around them. In the summer do not miss out on the unforgettable 4x4 jeep tours and also hot air balloon flights which are truly amazing experiences.