Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba: 2-Day Tour from Jerusalem

Jeep safari and Petra hike: desert crossing, Bedouin camp night, sunset views

A 2-day tour from Jerusalem combines Wadi Rum's otherworldly desert landscape (where Star Wars was filmed) with a Jeep safari and glamping night, then explores Petra's 2,300-year-old Nabataean temples carved into red rock cliffs. The tour includes a professional guide, all transport by air-conditioned bus, meals, and border crossing assistance. You'll have optional beach time in Aqaba and can explore Petra on foot or horseback. A valid passport is required, and border fees ($65–$125 cash, depending on visa status) are paid directly to Jordanian authorities.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Wadi Rum and Aqaba

• Take bus from Jerusalem to southern border
• Cross from Eilat into Aqaba
• Explore Aqaba alleys and Mamluk Castle
• Enjoy beach activities and private beach
• Take Jeep tour in Wadi Rum desert
• Visit Seven Pillars of Wisdom
• Watch Wadi Rum sunset
• Stay overnight in Bedouin glamping camp

Day 2: Visit Petra Archaeological Park

• Travel Desert Highway to Petra
• Explore Petra on foot or horseback
• Walk through Siq to Petra Treasury
• See Obelisk Tomb and Petra Theater
• Stroll ancient colonnaded street
• Relax traveling back to Eilat
• Return to Jerusalem drop-off point

The experience

The tour departs Jerusalem by bus heading south toward the Jordanian border at Eilat. After crossing into Aqaba, you'll have free time to explore the port city's alleys and visit the 16th-century Mamluk Castle, which overlooks Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia from a single vantage point. Optional activities here (a 3-hour boat tour with snorkeling or entry to a private beach with pool and Jacuzzi) cost extra. The bus then carries you inland to Wadi Rum, where the real landscape shift happens: a desert wilderness of towering rock formations that served as the filming location for Star Wars and Lawrence of Arabia.

Your first evening is spent on a Jeep safari through Wadi Rum's geology and famous sites, including the Seven Pillars of Wisdom rock formation, ending at sunset. You'll sleep in a glamping tent at a Bedouin camp on a half-board basis: private tent, bathroom, WiFi and climate control included. The accommodation can be upgraded to a futuristic Martian Bubble Tent for an additional cost. Dinner on the first day and breakfast the next morning are part of the package.

Day two takes you down the Desert Highway to Petra, where you'll spend 3–4 hours exploring the archaeological site on foot or horseback. The 2,300-year-old Nabataean capital is carved into red-hued rock cliffs. You'll walk through the Siq (a colorful gorge), see the ornate Treasury, the Obelisk Tomb, the ancient theater and decorated shrines along a colonnaded street. Lunch is included before the return journey to Jerusalem, with the bus dropping you at your designated point by evening. A professional guide leads both days in English. Spanish is available at additional cost. The border crossing process can take up to an hour and requires a valid passport. Israeli passport holders must use their Israeli passport at every crossing.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip transport by air-conditioned bus from Jerusalem.
• entrance fees to Petra.
• border crossing assistance.
• overnight glamping in a private tent with bathroom, WiFi and climate control.
• dinner on day one.
• breakfast and lunch on day two.

Options for this experience

12 options

English-language option, Economy, Double RoomAvailable from 1 Mar 2027Economy Hotel: one night in a Double Room on a bed and breakfast basis.

English-language option, Economy, Triple RoomAvailable from 1 Mar 2027Economy Hotel: one night in a Triple Room on a bed and breakfast basis.

Spanish-language option, Economy, Triple RoomAvailable from 1 Mar 2027Economy Hotel with a Triple Room

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Spanish-language option, Economy, Double RoomAvailable from 1 Mar 2027Economy Hotel with a Double Room

Economy, Single (English)Available from 1 Mar 2027Economy Hotel: one night in a Single Room. This option suits 1 traveler or more who want to stay in single rooms.

Spanish-language option, Economy, Single RoomAvailable from 1 Mar 2027Economy Hotel with a Single Room

English-language option, First Class, DoubleAvailable from 1 Mar 2027Double room, First Class

English-language option, First Class, TripleAvailable from 1 Mar 2027First Class Hotel with a Triple Room

Spanish-language option, First Class, TripleAvailable from 1 Mar 2027First Class Hotel with a Triple Room

Spanish-language option, First Class, DoubleAvailable from 1 Mar 2027First Class Hotel with a Double Room

English-language option, First Class, SingleAvailable from 1 Mar 2027First Class Hotel with a Single Room

Spanish-language option, First Class, SingleAvailable from 1 Mar 2027First Class Hotel with a Single Room

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Mar 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bein Harim Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want both the desert landscape and the ancient ruins in a single trip without arranging your own transport or border crossings. The fixed 2-day schedule fits Wadi Rum's Jeep safari and Petra's walking exploration into one journey from Jerusalem, though the early departure time and border process mean you'll need a valid passport and cash for fees ready before you go.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

What exactly happens during the Jeep safari in Wadi Rum?

The Jeep safari takes you through the desert wilderness to see the rock formations and geological features that made Wadi Rum famous as a filming location for Star Wars and Lawrence of Arabia. You'll visit named sites like the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and end the drive at sunset.

Is the glamping accommodation comfortable, and what's included in the overnight stay?

The glamping site in Wadi Rum provides a private tent with its own bathroom, WiFi and climate control on a half-board basis, meaning dinner on the first night and breakfast the next morning are included. You can upgrade to a Martian Bubble Tent for an additional fee.

How much time do I spend actually walking around Petra?

You'll have 3–4 hours to explore Petra on foot or horseback, visiting the Siq gorge, the Treasury, the Obelisk Tomb, the theater and the decorated shrines along the ancient colonnaded street.

What meals are included, and when do I eat?

Dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two are included. There's a breakfast stop on the way south from Jerusalem and a lunch stop in Aqaba (both not included), so bring snacks for the early ride if you prefer.

Do I need a visa for Jordan, and how much will border crossing cost?

Border fees depend on your nationality and existing visa status. Most travelers pay $125 in cash (USD, EUR or NIS) directly to Jordanian authorities for visa issuance and border fees. Those with a valid Jordanian visa or visa-exempt status pay $65. The crossing itself can take up to an hour. A valid passport is essential and required for the booking.

What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes transport by air-conditioned bus, the professional guide, entrance to Petra, border crossing assistance, the glamping night with meals, and lunch on day two. Beach activities in Aqaba (snorkeling tour or private beach entry), the Martian Bubble Tent upgrade, and transport between your hotel and the bus departure point (in some options) cost extra. Beverages are not included.