Things to do in Aqaba
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Snorkeling in Aqaba: Shipwrecks, lunch and a guideSnorkeling in Aqaba is a 4-hour boat activity where you enter the water to see marine life, shipwrecks, a plane wreck and a tank wreck; lunch, snorkeling equipment, drinks and a guide in English are included, with hotel pickup arranged. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The boat sits low and entry to the water is straightforward, so no swimming skill is required—the guide stays with you at the wrecks. The 4- to 5-hour span includes lunch and the boat ride, so the actual snorkeling time is broken into manageable stretches, making it suited to families with young children and anyone new to the activity.
Wadi Rum: Camel Trek & Khazali Canyon with LunchYou spend the day on camel moving between five natural sites in Wadi Rum: a mountain spring, red sand dunes, a canyon with ancient inscriptions, and a natural bridge. Lunch and Bedouin tea are included, plus water and snacks. The full day runs from morning to late afternoon, starting and ending at Wadi Rum Village.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the main Wadi Rum landmarks — springs, canyons, dunes, rock formations — in one day without arranging your own transport or timing. The camel ride is the transport itself, so you're not sitting in a vehicle; you're moving through the desert the way people have for centuries.
Jabal Um Ad Dami Hike & Wadi Rum Jeep Tour with Bedouin LunchIf you want to climb Jordan’s highest mountain with real Bedouin guides, enjoy fresh-cooked lunch in the desert, and watch sunset over Wadi Rum’s wild landscape, this trip is for you.
Red Sea Snorkeling & Diving: Private Beach Access & LunchSnorkel or dive the Red Sea with a live guide in English or Arabic, then eat a traditional fish-and-rice lunch at Berenice Beach Club's private beach. The activity runs about 5 hours and includes all equipment, soft drinks, transportation, and a day pass to the club. You pick your level at checkout—certified dives, beginner dives, or snorkeling only—and divers need to have logged a dive in the last six months or take a refresher before going down.Is it for me?Pick the snorkeling option if you want to see the Red Sea without certification or the time commitment of a dive. Choose a certified dive if you've logged a recent dive and want depth; choose the non-certified option if you're ready to learn and go down with close guidance. The private beach and reserved crowd matter if you travel as a couple, a family, or as a woman—that's the whole point of Berenice Beach Club's policy.
3-Day Open Water Scuba Diving Course in AqabaA 3-day PADI Open Water scuba diving course in Aqaba, Jordan, where you complete nine dives—five in confined water and four in the open sea—with classroom instruction and highly experienced dive instructors. Private transportation, all equipment, and underwater photography are included; the course suits anyone from age 10 with no prior diving experience required.Is it for me?The three-day schedule is compressed, so you move from confined water to the open Red Sea within a short timeframe—book this if you want to earn your certification and start diving in one trip rather than spreading it across multiple visits.
Wadi Rum: Full-Day Jeep Tour & Desert OvernightYou spend a full day exploring Wadi Rum's most famous rock formations—five natural arches, a Nabatean temple, and Lawrence's Spring—by jeep and on foot, then sleep in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast included. The overnight means you catch the sunset and the stars without rushing back to town, and you return to Wadi Rum village the next morning ready to continue your Jordan itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Wadi Rum's major rock formations and experience a night in the desert without arranging a separate camp or managing the logistics yourself—the overnight is what lets you catch both the sunset and the stars instead of rushing back to town.
Wadi Rum jeep tour with overnight camp and fire-cooked lunchA full-day jeep tour through Wadi Rum starting at Lawrence Spring and ending with an overnight stay at a desert camp. You visit ten named sites — Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, Little Arch, Mushroom Rock, Jabal Burdah, Abu Khashaba Canyon, Um Frouth Rock Bridge and others — with a guide who explains Nabatean inscriptions and rock formations along the way. Lunch and dinner are cooked on a fire at the camp; breakfast follows the next morning before you leave. The tour runs from 10 a.m. until around 8:30 a.m. the next day, or you can arrive in the evening and start the jeep portion after dinner.Is it for me?The overnight camp is what makes ten stops and a 40-minute canyon walk fit into a single unhurried day — you sleep in the desert instead of racing back to town at dusk, and meals cooked on fire replace the usual packed lunch.
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 Desert Hiking from Aqaba: Full-Day with Bedouin LunchYou hike through Wadi Rum's main sites — Lawrence's Spring, sand dunes, Khazali Canyon with ancient inscriptions — with a Bedouin guide who adjusts the pace to your fitness level. Lunch and traditional tea happen in the shade midday. The whole day runs at a rhythm that lets the landscape sink in, not a race through stops.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Wadi Rum's main landmarks — Lawrence's Spring, sand dunes, Khazali Canyon — without navigating the desert alone or managing your own timing and food; the guide and the built-in lunch break are what make a full day of hiking feel unhurried instead of exhausting.
Snorkeling in Aqaba: South Beach, 2 hoursShore snorkeling in Aqaba at South Beach gives you two hours in the water with mask, snorkel and fins, round-trip transport from the Dive Centre, and the freedom to move between snorkeling sites or return to the beach whenever you want. Children from age 6 are welcome; wetsuits are available for an extra charge. You can book with or without hotel pickup.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel at your own pace without a boat or a group schedule — you control the sites, the depth and when you come back to shore. The two-hour window suits a morning or afternoon slot without eating a full day, and the Dive Centre base means you're never far from the beach if the water feels different than you expected.
Wadi Rum Jeep Tour & Bedouin Camp Overnight: Full Day AdventureYou'll explore Wadi Rum's famous sites by jeep, try sandboarding on red dunes, hike hidden canyons, watch sunset with Bedouin tea, and sleep under desert stars in a real Bedouin camp—all with local guides who know every corner of this place.
