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Burdah Rock Bridge

An activity in Wadi Rum, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Burdah Rock Bridge in Wadi Rum
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Why go

Guided scramble to one of the desert's highest natural arches.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Wadi Rum, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Um Fruth Rock Bridge, 5.0 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Price
$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Wadi Rum, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Um Fruth Rock Bridge

    Small natural arch you can climb onto for photos over the sand.

    Outdoors · 5.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Khazali Canyon

    Narrow cleft with Nabataean and Thamudic rock carvings.

    Sight · 8.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Red sand dunes

    Dunes banked against Jebel Umm Ishrin where you can climb or sandboard.

    Outdoors · 9.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Lawrence's Spring

    Spring on Jebel Abu Judaidah linked to T.E. Lawrence, with views over the valley.

    Sight · 13 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp

    Chicken, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in a pit under the sand, served at most camps.

    Food · 14 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum

    Sunrise balloon flights over the desert, run seasonally from Wadi Rum.

    Activity · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Burdah Rock Bridge is a stop on our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Wadi Rum

Another curated activity in Wadi Rum. See the full Wadi Rum guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Wadi Rum run from 15°C in January to 37°C in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Burdah Rock Bridge itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Wadi Rum from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Wadi Rum weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
FGF2+C2, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Coordinates
29.47351, 35.50005
Destination
Wadi Rum, Jordan

Burdah Rock Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Burdah Rock Bridge?

Plan on about 4 hours at Burdah Rock Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Burdah Rock Bridge?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Requires a local guide and some climbing.

Where is Burdah Rock Bridge?

Burdah Rock Bridge is at FGF2+C2, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Burdah Rock Bridge?

Burdah Rock Bridge appears on Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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