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Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum

An activity in Wadi Rum, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Wadi Rum, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp and Rest House Wadi Rum.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Price
$$$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp

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

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Rest House Wadi Rum

    Restaurant by the visitor center with set lunches and views of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Lawrence's Spring

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

    Sight · 1.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Red sand dunes

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

    Outdoors · 5.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Khazali Canyon

    Narrow cleft with Nabataean and Thamudic rock carvings.

    Sight · 6.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Wadi Rum jeep tour

    Half- or full-day 4x4 trips to dunes, canyons, rock bridges and inscriptions.

    Activity · 7.3 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum 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

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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 Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

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
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Coordinates
29.57517, 35.41900
Destination
Wadi Rum, Jordan

Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum?

Plan on about 3 hours at Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Weather-dependent; book in advance.

Where is Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum?

Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum is at Wadi Rum Village, Jordan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum?

Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum 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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