Tabuk to Wadi Rum, Jordan
From Tabuk across the Halat Ammar crossing and through the southern Jordanian desert to Wadi Rum. We drop you at the village or your camp's meeting point.
A private transfer from Tabuk to Wadi Rum is about 230 km and roughly 3 hours 50 minutes of driving, plus border time. The car crosses at Halat Ammar–Al Mudawwara and drives through southern Jordan to the Wadi Rum protected area, ending at the visitor centre, the village or your camp's meeting point. Border crossing fees are included in the fixed fare.
- Distance
- ~230 km
- Driving
- ~3h 50m
- Crossing
- Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing
- Best for
- Desert camps, photographers, adventure trips
Tabuk to Wadi Rum, Jordan, stop by stop
Pickup
Start
Tabuk
Home, hotel or Tabuk Regional Airport (TUU).
Saudi exit
≈ km 110
Halat Ammar
About 110 km north of Tabuk.
Jordan entry
Al Mudawwara
Jordan entry checks, in person.
Desert roads
Across southern Jordan
Slower desert roads, which is why the last stretch takes longer than its distance suggests.
Drop-off
≈ km 230
Wadi Rum
Visitor centre, Wadi Rum Village or your camp's meeting point.
Every passenger completes their own exit and entry checks at Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing. Border processing time varies and is never guaranteed, so we build margin into the pickup time.
Door-to-door or border drop-off?
Two ways to book this trip. Both have one fixed fare agreed in writing before you travel.
Door-to-door
- Same car and driver from your door to your address in Wadi Rum, Jordan
- Vehicle crossing fees at Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing included
- No luggage transfers, no arranging transport on the other side
Border drop-off · lower fare
- We drive you to the Saudi side of Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing
- Cheaper, because our car does not cross
- You arrange your own onward transport on the other side, and check how passengers continue at this crossing
Where we drop off at Wadi Rum
Most camps inside the protected area are reached by the camp's own 4×4. We take you to the agreed meeting point.
Wadi Rum Visitor Centre
At the entrance to the protected area.
Wadi Rum Village
Where many camps collect their guests.
Camp meeting points
Share the camp's instructions or pin when you book.
Who books this route
- Desert-camp guests. A night or two under the stars, with a return booked for after checkout.
- Photographers and hikers. SUV with room for gear, early start to arrive in good light.
- Petra + Wadi Rum trips. Combine both in one multi-day booking from Tabuk.
Choose your vehicle
Executive sedanSolo travellers and couples, business trips Quote
Full-size SUVFamilies, more luggage, long desert stretches Quote
VanGroups and heavy luggage Quote
Vehicles come from our vetted partner network. The car for your date is confirmed as eligible to cross before we send the fare.
Planning tips for this route
- Check your camp's pickup point. Ask the camp where it collects guests. Inside the protected area, camps usually use their own 4×4s.
- Allow for the desert stretch. The Jordan-side roads are slower, so the drive takes longer than the 230 km suggests.
Included in your fare
- One fixed fare in writing — no meter, no surge
- Border crossing fees for the vehicle included in the fare
- 15–30 minutes of free waiting on every trip
- English- and Arabic-speaking drivers
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Pay cash to the driver or by bank transfer
Documents for Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing
- A valid passport (or the ID your nationality may use for this crossing) for every passenger, including children.
- The right to enter the destination country — visa, eVisa or exemption, depending on nationality.
- Saudi residents: a valid exit and re-entry visa where it applies.
- Requirements change. Confirm current entry rules with official sources before you travel — we do not arrange visas or immigration.
Tabuk to Wadi Rum, Jordan: your questions
How far is Wadi Rum from Tabuk?
About 230 km by road — roughly 3 hours 50 minutes of driving via the Halat Ammar–Al Mudawwara crossing, plus border time.
Can you drive me all the way to my Wadi Rum camp?
We drive to the visitor centre, the village or the meeting point your camp gives you. Inside the protected area most camps transfer guests in their own 4×4 vehicles.
Can I combine Wadi Rum and Petra?
Yes. A multi-day booking can cover Tabuk → Wadi Rum → Petra and back. Tell us your nights and we quote the whole trip.
Are border fees included?
Yes, border crossing fees for the vehicle are included in the fixed fare. Protected-area entry and personal visa fees are not.
What documents do I need?
A valid passport and the right to enter Jordan; Saudi residents generally also need a valid exit and re-entry visa. Check official sources before travel.
Get your Tabuk to Wadi Rum, Jordan quote
Send the details. We confirm an eligible vehicle and reply on WhatsApp with one fixed fare, border crossing fees included.
Trip type
Where should we send your quote?
Final pricing depends on route, vehicle, date, and passengers — confirmed with you directly before booking.
Private Transportation Only·Every booking is your own private vehicle and professional chauffeur.
Corporate invoicing can be arranged through our sister company.