Things to do in Aqaba
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Aqaba Red Sea Diving: Wrecks & Coral with Photos★ 4.97 (399) · 2h
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Aqaba: Red Sea Diving & Snorkeling from Luxury Boat★ 4.96 (258) · 4h
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Wadi Rum: Full Day Jeep Tour & Bedouin Overnight Camp★ 4.91 (380) · 2d
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Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour: 2 Days★ 5.00 (226) · 2dUS$ 126View ›
Full-Day Wadi Rum 4x4 Desert Tour with Local Guide★ 4.99 (157) · 8h–9hUS$ 90View ›
Wadi Rum: 4x4 Highlights Tour & Bedouin Camp Overnight★ 4.90 (146) · 4h–5hUS$ 70View ›
Wadi Rum: Full-Day Jeep Tour & Bedouin Overnight Camp★ 4.91 (142) · 8h–1dUS$ 71View ›
Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bedouin Lunch & Stargazing Option★ 4.93 (121) · 3h–1dUS$ 38View ›
Wadi Rum: Full Day Jeep Safari, Rock Bridges & Bedouin Lunch★ 4.93 (113) · 7h–9hUS$ 77View ›
Wadi Rum desert jeep tour with hiking and Bedouin camp★ 4.99 (101) · 6h–8hUS$ 100View ›Lowest price (10)
Aqaba Red Sea: Private Snorkeling & Shipwreck SitesYou arrive at South Beach, get fitted with professional snorkeling gear, and practice in the shallows with your private guide until you're ready. Then you swim out to explore shipwrecks, plane wrecks, and tank wrecks scattered across the Red Sea floor, with your guide pointing out marine life and shooting photos the whole time. You leave with bottled water and digital copies of the day's footage.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Aqaba's wrecks with a guide who stays with you the whole time and handles the camera — it removes the logistics of finding a boat operator and the guesswork of where to go in the water.
Wadi Rum half-day jeep tour: Sandboarding and Bedouin guideA half-day jeep tour of Wadi Rum in a 4x4 with a Bedouin guide who belongs to the al Zalahbieh tribe and has lived in the desert for generations. You visit the red sand dune, a small arch, Um Frouth Rock Bridge, a canyon with historical inscriptions, and a natural water source, with time to climb, scramble and photograph at each stop. The afternoon departure includes sunset at Um Sabatah around a campfire. Water and Bedouin tea are included; sandboarding happens at the canyon end if time remains. Camel rides of 30, 60 or 120 minutes can be added for extra cost, and overnight stays in a traditional Bedouin camp with dinner and breakfast are available as an option.Is it for me?Choose the 9am departure if you want the full daylight for climbing and photography; choose the 2pm departure if you prefer to watch the sunset at Um Sabatah around a campfire. Add a camel ride if you want to experience the desert from a different vantage, or stay overnight in the Bedouin camp if you want to spend more time in Wadi Rum and learn about how the al Zalahbieh tribe lives in the desert.
Aqaba Walking Tour: History, Culture & FoodA 2.5-hour walking tour of Aqaba that moves through the city's history, culture and food, starting at the seaside and passing through the Mamluk Fort, Arab Revolution Plaza and the Old Souk. The guide shares stories about local life and religion while you stop at a spice shop and local bakery to taste Jordanian flavors and sample the city's famous fries. Coffee or tea is included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide to set the pace and choose stops—you'll move as a group through landmarks and markets while learning Aqaba's history and food culture.
Queen Alia Airport to Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: Private TransferYou're met at Queen Alia airport with a nameplate, loaded into a private air-conditioned car with WiFi and water, and driven directly to Petra, Wadi Rum, or the Dead Sea without stops or shared passengers. The driver handles luggage and speaks English. Service runs 24/7, so timing works around your flight, not the other way around.Is it for me?Choose this if you land at Queen Alia and want to skip the airport taxi queue and negotiation—the driver is waiting with your name, the car is ready, and the price is locked in before you land.
Snorkeling in Aqaba: Red Sea reefs with pickupSnorkeling in Aqaba is a two-hour guided activity in the Red Sea where you swim among coral reefs and colorful fish with all equipment provided. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English. The trip suits all snorkeling levels, from complete beginners to experienced swimmers.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving by cruise ship or have just a few hours in Aqaba—the guide picks you up from your hotel and brings all equipment, so you can dive or swim without managing logistics yourself.
Scuba Diving in Aqaba: Red Sea Wrecks & Marine LifeA 2-hour private scuba dive in Aqaba where you descend from South Beach into the Red Sea with a guide, full equipment and instruction. The dive includes a briefing on the shore, supervised practice in shallow water until you're confident, then a descent to see wrecks and marine life; photos and videos are shot during the dive and provided afterward. You arrange your own transport to South Beach or the operator meets you there.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for the rest of your day in Aqaba — long enough to reach the wrecks and see what lives there, short enough to fit around other plans. Choose this if you want to dive without committing a full afternoon, or if you're testing the water before booking a longer dive elsewhere.
Wadi Rum: Jeep Desert Highlights Tour with Bedouin TeaYou’ll ride through Wadi Rum’s wild landscape by jeep with a local guide, climb red dunes for sweeping views, sip sweet Bedouin tea in shady tents, and either walk through a green canyon or watch sunset paint the desert gold. Expect laughter, sandy shoes, and real moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Aqaba Red Sea Scuba Dive with Local Guide & GearSlip into the Red Sea off Aqaba with a local guide by your side — from gearing up at the dive center to spotting lionfish among coral reefs. You’ll learn why marine conservation matters here and share stories over dates and tea after surfacing. It’s an experience you might replay in your mind long after you leave Jordan.
Aqaba: Jordanian Cooking Class & Family Meal with RecipesYou cook a full Jordanian meal with Mohammed in his family home, learning three dishes while hearing stories about his culture and his mother's recipes. You eat together on the floor, then receive a PDF cookbook to recreate the meals at home. Groups are small — no more than six — and the whole experience takes about three and a half hours, including the meal itself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to learn Jordanian food from someone who actually cooks it at home, not in a commercial kitchen — the small group size and family setting are what make the cultural exchange real instead of performed.
Private Scuba Diving in Aqaba: Red Sea with Personal GuidePrivate scuba diving in Aqaba's Red Sea with a professional guide, full equipment, and underwater photos and videos included. Beginners receive in-water training in shallow depths before their first dive; certified divers choose their own site and explore independently. The dive lasts around two hours and departs from the shore, with guides speaking English or Arabic.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Arabic, so the briefing and hand signals stay clear no matter which language you follow best. If you're new to diving, the shallow-water training means you build confidence before the real dive; if you're certified, you pick the site and dive at your own pace.
