3-day Petra & Wadi Rum tour from Amman: Treasury and desert camp

The Siq canyon opens onto an ancient city carved into rose-red stone.

A 3-day tour from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum combines walking the Siq canyon to Petra's Treasury and Street of Facades, then a 4x4 desert safari through Wadi Rum's colored cliffs and dunes, with overnight stays at a hotel in Petra and a Bedouin tent camp. The itinerary includes all transfers by vehicle, dinner at the camp, Bedouin tea and hospitality. Entry fees and a local guide are available as add-ons at checkout, as is a hot air balloon ride in Wadi Rum.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Petra

• Depart to Petra
• Check in at hotel
• Walk through Siq canyon
• See rock-carved Treasury
• Visit Street of Facades
• Pass Theatre and Roman Street
• View Royal Tombs
• Optional visit to Monastery
• Return to hotel for overnight

Day 2: Petra to Wadi Rum Desert

• Breakfast and check out
• Transfer to Wadi Rum
• Marvel at desert mountains
• 2-hour 4x4 safari with Bedouin driver
• See sand dunes and inscriptions
• Enjoy sunset and local party
• Dinner and overnight at Bedouin camp

Day 3: Sunrise and Departure

• Watch beautiful sunrise
• Enjoy local breakfast

The experience

How do you fit two of Jordan's most visited sites into one trip without rushing? This tour leaves Amman for Petra on day one, giving you a full afternoon and evening to walk the Siq (the 1,200-meter canyon that opens onto the Treasury facade), and explore the Street of Facades, the Theatre, and the Roman Street at your own pace. The Monastery, which sits around 900 steps higher, is reachable if you have the time and energy. You overnight at a hotel in Petra itself, so there's no long drive back to the capital.

Day two moves you into the desert. After breakfast, you transfer to Wadi Rum, where a Bedouin driver takes you on a 2-hour 4x4 safari through sand dunes, past Thamudic inscriptions carved into the rock, and toward the sunset. The landscape shifts through shades of rose, brown, red and gold as the light changes. You stay overnight in a Bedouin tent camp, where dinner and Bedouin tea are part of the experience. This is the setup that lets you see the desert as it actually is, not as a day trip from a city hotel. On the morning of day three, you watch the sunrise before the transfer back to Amman.

All transfers use a brand-new vehicle, and the operator asks you to reconfirm your pickup a day before departure. Bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. The Siq walk is steady but not steep, and the 4x4 ride is on sand and rough terrain. Entry to Petra costs 50 JD and entry to Wadi Rum costs 7 JD. If you want a local guide at either site, or if you'd prefer a hot air balloon ride over the 4x4 safari, you can add those at checkout.

What’s included

• All transfers by brand-new vehicle from Amman.
• dinner at the Bedouin camp.
• Bedouin tea and hospitality in Wadi Rum.
• overnight accommodation at a hotel in Petra and a Bedouin tent in Wadi Rum.
• mineral water throughout the tour. Entry fees to Petra and Wadi Rum, a local guide at either site, and a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour are available as add-ons at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Three-day Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Amman, with Dead Sea or Amman Airport options48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Pickup is included

With Dead Sea48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Dead Sea visit: Float at the famous Dead Sea on one of the resort beaches. Includes pickup.

With Wadi MujibAvailable from 17 Oct 2027Wadi Al Mujib Siq Trail: Discover the dramatic Wadi Mujib river canyon in Jordan and add some outdoor adventure to your stay with hiking in Wadi Mujib. Duration: 4 hours. Availability: the Wadi Mujib water trail is open from the beginning of April until the end of November. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Al Rayan Tours

Is this one for you?Book this three-day itinerary if you have exactly that window. It pairs Petra's carved facades with a 4x4 desert ride through Wadi Rum without doubling back to Amman between them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Siq at Petra?

The Siq is a 1,200-meter canyon carved through rose-red sandstone that leads to Petra's most famous facade, the Treasury. You walk through it on foot, and the canyon walls narrow and open in a way that makes the carved city appear suddenly as you emerge.

Do I have time to see the Monastery at Petra, or is it rushed?

The Monastery is reachable (it's around 900 steps up from the main site), but it's optional and depends on your pace and fitness. The tour gives you free time after the main sights to explore on your own, so you can decide whether to make the climb.

What is the Bedouin camp like in Wadi Rum?

You sleep in a Bedouin tent and eat dinner there, experiencing the desert lifestyle as it's lived. The camp includes Bedouin tea and hospitality as part of the overnight stay, and you wake early enough to watch the sunrise before leaving.

Is the 4x4 drive in Wadi Rum rough, or is it comfortable?

The 4x4 safari lasts about two hours and covers sand dunes and desert terrain with a Bedouin driver who shows you rock inscriptions and the landscape's colored cliffs. It's designed for the terrain, but bring water and wear comfortable clothes. The desert sun is intense.

Can I add a hot air balloon ride instead of the 4x4 safari?

Yes, a hot air balloon tour in Wadi Rum is available as an add-on option at checkout, so you can choose which experience suits you better.