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Wadi Rum Nomads

Wadi Rum Nomads is a tour company based in Rum village. In the heart of the protected area of the majestic Wadi Rum desert in Jordan.

Wadi Rum Nomads is a family business, employing three brothers from the Zalabieh tribe who live in Rum village and Wadi Rum desert. Being born and raised in one of the world most beautiful places, the company is imbued with a love for their homeland, the Wadi Rum desert. They currently live a settled but traditional life in Rum village on the edge of the desert.

Bianca Abma is also part of the team and helps to build and grow the business and she is in charge of PR & communication. She is Dutch and lives in Rum village.

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Petra (and Petra in the nght-light up), jeep tour in Wadi Rum, Jerash, Mt. Nevo,Madaba, Amman, Dead Sea Canyons
Jordan | Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2017

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Lawrice S.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2017

This was one of the best trips I have been on. So well organised. 5 start accommodation and service. The guide we had was so friendly and helpful. The taxi drivers were friendly and very helpful too. I would recommend this tour and company to anyone who wants the best in Jordan.

Bianca did every she could to get the best tour together for my team. I changed the plan/days multiple times and Bianca continued to help us get the best price and experience out of it.

Local specialist: Bianca Abma

Jordan: Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum - 4 Days
Jordan | Sep 21 - Sep 24, 2017

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Mary Elizabeth W.
| Reviewed on Oct 05, 2017

As a solo female American, Bianca and Jolanda did a great job making me feel comfortable.

Bianca was amazing. She planned every step for me perfectly.

Local specialist: Bianca Abma

Jordan: Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum
Jordan | Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2017

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Arnold A.
Woodstock, GA | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2017

It was a short trip. I would say the biggest surprise was just how beautiful, well-equipped/appointed the Fig Tree B&B is. The food and accommodation exceeded every expectation. The host Jolanda even does chair massages!

Organized to a tee. Bianca could not have been more organized, knowledgeable or accommodating.

Local specialist: Bianca Abma

Trip to Jordan
Jordan | Sep 2 - Sep 9, 2017

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Magda O.
Palatine, IL | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2017
When booking, I was under impression that only our small group will participate in most of the activities - however it turned out we were joined by other people on the Little Petra to Monastery hike, as well as on Wadi Rum tour. It wasn't much of an issue in Wadi Rum - we already became friends with other 2 women, and we had wonderful guide who was making sure that we are comfortable at all times.
Little Petra to Monastery hike however was quite disappointing - our guide was going very fast,...
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When booking, I was under impression that only our small group will participate in most of the activities - however it turned out we were joined by other people on the Little Petra to Monastery hike, as well as on Wadi Rum tour. It wasn't much of an issue in Wadi Rum - we already became friends with other 2 women, and we had wonderful guide who was making sure that we are comfortable at all times.
Little Petra to Monastery hike however was quite disappointing - our guide was going very fast, moving on with the most fittest in the group, acting quite arrogantly when asked to slow down, and making rude comments about having to wait for us. It was quite a challenge to keep up with the pace, and it felt like I hardly had any time to look around, and absolutely no time to take any photos!

Another issue was a behavior of our driver Ali at times:
He suggested that when visiting Dead Sea we go to different beach instead of Dead Sea Spa hotel as planned by our trip advisor. He was very persistent, making up stories of how the entrance to the Dead Sea Spa hotel "without reservations" would cost 45 instead of 20JD, and while saying that it is up to us, truly making it quite impossible for us to refuse - we ended up going to "Oh Beach", and although the beach was not bad, I believe it was not quite same standard as Dead Sea Spa hotel (but we still paid 20JD per person for beach entrance).
On the way back from Wadi Rum to Madaba he tried to "ditch us" - at first he said that another driver will meet us at the gas station, and take us back to Madaba. Once we arrived at the gas station it turned out that the other driver had somebody else in the car, so Ali told us to get back into his car and kept driving, while constantly making phone calls. Little later he pulled into the Rest Stop with shop and restaurant, and declared that we will take 15min brake. As we got back into the car some time later, it turned out that Ali's car "broke down" and wouldn't start, so he had to call his friend to take us back to Madaba! Also, instead of coming to pick us from the hotel in Madaba to go to the airport he sent yet another friend - who was driving quite old taxi without any AC.

Bianca was easy to communicate with, she answered all our questions, and the plan she came up with covered everything we wanted to do/see in Jordan. Entire Wadi Rum experience was truly wonderful - highlight of our trip! And it was great to meet Bianca in person =)
There were few minor hiccups, but those seem to be somewhat out of her control: as mentioned before, we were disappointed with the back road to the Monastery hike, and a bit unsatisfied with our driver.

Local specialist: Bianca Abma

Jordan
Jordan | Jun 16 - Jun 19, 2017

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Michael K.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2017

Everyone we had contact with was friendly, professional and spoke excellent English. Small hick up with a driver who overslept, but Bianca was right on it. The person who took us on the Jeep trip was excellent and was very knowledgeable about the area. I would highly recommend him.

Blanca was easy to get hold of and very responsive when we needed to contact her.

Local specialist: Bianca Abma
Bianca
Bianca Abma
Local specialist in Wadi Rum | Replied on Jun 23, 2017

Michael, thank you for your beautiful review and compliments. For sure, I will share it with Abdullh, who was your guide in Wadi Rum. It was my pleasure to help you organising your Jordan trip. And I was happy to help you out wherever it was needed. Warm greetings from Wadi Rum, Bianca

Petra and Wadi Rum
Jordan | Jun 10 - Jun 13, 2017

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Erik N.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2017

Wow, what a great trip. Bianca was a delight to work with, and everyone she introduced us to along the way was fantastic. Can't wait to get back there and adventure with these guys again!

Bianca is extremely well organized and very effective. Highly recommended.

Local specialist: Bianca Abma
Bianca
Bianca Abma
Local specialist in Wadi Rum | Replied on Jun 19, 2017

Thank you so much for your beautiful review and compliments, Erik. It was my pleasure to help you organising your Jordan trip. And what a joy it was for all of us to have the two of you as our guests. I hope to meet you again for another amazing adventure. Warm greetings from Wadi Rum, Bianca