With a visually striking, almost other-worldly landscape, Wadi Rum offers travellers plenty of ways to explore the vast stretches of Jordanian desert. For adventure-seekers, the naturally carved arches, cliffs, and red sand dunes mean rock climbing, sandboarding, and lots of hiking. For history and culture buffs, let the local Bedouin guide you—they’ll show you everything from centuries-old petroglyphs to the best spots to stargaze.