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Rock climbing in Wadi Rum

Whether you’re looking for your first outdoor climb or a thrilling challenge, our qualified, expert guides will lead you on a guided climb or scramble in Wadi Rum, Jordan. Equipment is free for all clients booking a guided climb. Let us know your experience level when booking so we can tailor the day.

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Sport Climbing in Wadi Rum

Bolted routes for all skill levels, from a first outdoor climb to full-day adventures.

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Half-Day Sport Climbing

Half day · Al Mazalqa · 9 routes from 5a to 6b (5.7–5.10d)

A half day of sport climbing at Al Mazalqa, a climbing area that is shaded in the morning, with routes chosen to suit your level.

1 person 60 JD · 2 people 40 JD each · 3–4 people 30 JD each

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Climber on a tall red sandstone wall with a belayer below, full-day sport climbing in Wadi RumSport climbing

Full-Day Sport Climbing

Full day · Al Mazalqa and Qabar Amara · 5a to 6b+ (5.7–5.11a) · Lunch break included

Sport climbing at Al Mazalqa in the morning and Qabar Amara in the afternoon, with a lunch break and jeep transfers between the areas.

1 person 110 JD · 2 people 65 JD each · 3–4 people 50 JD each

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Multi-pitch Climbing in Wadi Rum

Longer routes on sandstone cliffs, from bolted crack climbs to a mix of sport and trad.

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Crazy Camel

~100 m · 4 pitches · 6a+ to 6b (5.9–5.10d) · Morning shade · Bolted

A beautiful 100-metre, four-pitch bolted route with morning shade and spectacular views of the surrounding sandstone mountains.

1 person 100 JD · 2 people 60 JD each

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Climber on a red sandstone slab above desert dunes, multi-pitch climbing on Jebel Abu Braisheima in Wadi RumMulti-pitch

Jebel Abu Braisheima Half-Day Multi-Pitch

Half day (afternoon) · 4 pitches · Sport and trad · 4a to 5c (5.5–5.9)

A half-day multi-pitch on Jebel Abu Braisheima with a mix of sport and trad, ideal for an afternoon session with spectacular desert views.

1 person 90 JD · 2 people 55 JD each

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Runner Up

~120 m · 3 pitches · 5A–5C (5.7–5.9) · Sandstone crack climbing · Bolted

An excellent route to start your climbing day and a great first taste of Wadi Rum sandstone, following an obvious crack system.

1 person 120 JD · 2 people 65 JD each

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Trad Climbing in Wadi Rum

Traditional climbing on stunning sandstone towers and the big faces of Jebel Burdah and Jebel Rum.

Climber in a white helmet above a deep sandstone crack on Orange Sunshine, Jebel BurdahTrad climbing

Orange Sunshine, Jebel Burdah

~300 m · 8–10 pitches · French 5 (HVS 5a / 5.9) · Intermediate to Advanced

A classic on the East Face of Jebel Burdah, finishing across the natural Burdah Rock Bridge.

1 person 170 JD · 2 people 90 JD each

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Climber high in a crack on a tall sandstone wall under blue sky on the Haj Route in southern Wadi RumTrad climbing

The Haj Route, Jebel Suwaitbit

Jebel Suwaitbit · 9 pitches · Trad · 3 to 5c+ (5.3–5.9+) · Best in winter

One of the most beautiful traditional climbing routes in southern Wadi Rum, on Jebel Suwaitbit, with nine pitches of sandstone terrain.

1 person 190 JD · 2 people 115 JD each

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Climber silhouetted in a sandstone arch overlooking the Wadi Rum desert on Eye of AllahTrad climbing

Eye of Allah, Jebel Rum

Jebel Rum · Full day · Trad · 10 pitches · 3 to 5a (5.3–5.7)

A full day of traditional climbing on Jebel Rum, reaching the natural feature known as the Eye of Allah.

1 person 250 JD · 2 people 150 JD each

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Climber in a blue helmet on the Arch Tower route with the Wadi Rum desert far belowTrad climbing

Arch Tower, Barrah Canyon

Barrah Canyon · Trad · 4 pitches · 3 to 5b (5.3–5.8) · Best in winter

A beautiful trad multi-pitch route in Barrah Canyon, especially enjoyable in winter when it gets plenty of sunshine.

1 person 120 JD · 2 people 65 JD each

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Smiling climber on a sandstone tower on the Half-Day Tamer route in Wadi RumTrad climbing

Half-Day Tamer

Half day · Trad · Beginner-friendly · 4 pitches · Grade 2 to 4 (5.2–5.4)

An easy trad route, ideal for beginners and anyone trying traditional climbing in Wadi Rum for the first time.

1 person 120 JD · 2 people 65 JD each

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Scrambling & Abseiling in Wadi Rum

Scrambling and abseiling adventures on Jebel Rum, Jebel Khazali and Jebel Abu Khashaba, from beginner-friendly abseils to full mountain days.

Guide being carried by a climber on the summit of Jebel Rum, on a painted Jordanian flagScrambling & abseiling

Jebel Rum Scrambling & Abseiling

Full day · Hiking, scrambling and about 12 abseils · Abseils from 5 m to 40 m · Good fitness needed

A full-day mountain adventure on Jebel Rum combining hiking, scrambling, exposed terrain and about 12 abseils, with an experienced local Bedouin guide.

1 person 315 JD · 2 people 165 JD each · 3–4 people 110 JD each

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Smiling scrambler climbing a rock ramp above a red desert valley on the Jebel Khazali scrambleScrambling & abseiling

Jebel Khazali Scrambling & Abseiling

Full day · 1,503 m · Hiking, scrambling and 5 abseils · Longest abseil 25 m

A full-day scrambling and abseiling adventure up to 1,503 metres, with some of the most spectacular views in the heart of Wadi Rum.

1 person 175 JD · 2 people 100 JD each · 3–4 people 75 JD each

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Climber in a red top abseiling down a narrow sandstone canyon in Khazali Siq, Wadi RumScrambling & abseiling

Khazali Canyon with 17 Abseil Descent

Khazali Siq · About 17 abseils · Early morning start · Helmets provided

A canyon abseiling adventure through Khazali Siq, with about 17 abseils through narrow sandstone passages and impressive natural rock formations.

1 person 300 JD · 2 people 175 JD each · 3–4 people 150 JD each

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Two guides looking out over the sandstone domes and red desert of Wadi Rum from Jebel Abu KhashabaScrambling & abseiling

Jebel Abu Khashaba Scramble

About 5 hours · 5 abseils · Longest abseil about 15 m · Beginner-friendly

A beginner-friendly abseiling route developed by the Wadi Rum Rock Climb team, with five abseils and views of Wadi Rum’s red and white desert.

1 person 125 JD · 2 people 75 JD each · 3–4 people 50 JD each

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