Petra and Wadi Rum day trip: Walk Siq, explore cliffs

Two deserts in one day: Petra's carved cliffs and Wadi Rum's dunes

A full-day tour of Petra and Wadi Rum combines Jordan's two most dramatic landscapes in 12 to 16 hours. You walk the Siq (a narrow gorge carved through rose-red stone) to reach the Treasury and ancient tombs, then drive into Wadi Rum's vast desert of sandstone mountains and golden dunes. Private transport, a local guide, water and air conditioning are included. Petra entry is available depending on which option you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Petra and Wadi Rum

• Walk through Petra's narrow Siq
• Discover Petra's Treasury and tombs
• Enjoy jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• Experience Bedouin hospitality in desert

The experience

Petra opens with the Siq, a slot canyon that narrows as you walk deeper into the stone until the Treasury emerges suddenly from the cliff face. The route takes you past carved tombs and monuments scattered across the rose-red rock, each one marking a different era of the Nabataean city. Your guide provides the context (trade routes, carving techniques, the people who built it), but the walk itself is what stays with you: the scale of the cliffs, the precision of the cuts, the way light moves across the stone as you move through it.

Wadi Rum is a different kind of landscape entirely. After Petra, you travel into a desert of dramatic sandstone mountains rising from golden dunes, where the emptiness is the point. A jeep tour takes you across the terrain, and Bedouin hospitality (tea, conversation, the rhythm of the desert) anchors the experience. The contrast between the carved city and the open wilderness is what makes the pairing work: one is human-made precision, the other is geological scale.

The day runs 12 to 16 hours depending on your pace and how long you spend at each site. Private transportation means no waiting for a shared van to fill up, and the air-conditioned vehicle matters during the heat of midday. Bottled water and WiFi on board are practical additions to a long day. If you're booking the option that includes Petra entry, that fee is handled. If you're bringing your own ticket or arranging entry separately, you choose the other option at checkout.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.
• all fees and taxes.
• a local guide providing context and insights at both Petra and Wadi Rum.

Options for this experience

2 options

Day trip covering Petra and Wadi RumNo fixed timeIncludes pickup

Includes the Petra entry feeNo fixed timePetra Entry Fee: This option covers the Petra entry fee and 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

AgesAdult (3 to 90 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 122

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jordan Gems Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover Petra and Wadi Rum in one day with a private vehicle. You'll move between sites on your own schedule rather than waiting for group departures.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Siq at Petra and how long does it take to walk through?

The Siq is a narrow gorge carved through rose-red stone that leads into Petra's main archaeological site. You walk through it to reach the Treasury and the rest of the ancient city. The walk itself is part of the experience, and your guide explains the carving and the history as you move through the canyon.

Does the tour include a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, or is that optional?

A jeep tour through Wadi Rum's sandstone desert and dunes is part of the day's itinerary. An optional jeep safari with additional time in the desert can be arranged separately if you want to extend your time there.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Private transportation, bottled water, WiFi on board, air conditioning and all fees and taxes are included. Depending on which option you book, Petra's entry fee may be included or you can arrange it separately. Gratuities for the guide are not included.

How physically demanding is this day trip?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll walk through the Siq and explore Petra's archaeological sites on foot, and spend time in the desert. The pace is manageable, but the day is long and involves uneven terrain.

What time does the tour start, and when does it end?

The tour runs 12 to 16 hours total, with pickup included. Your guide will confirm the exact start time and return time based on your hotel location and the pace of the day.