Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Amman: Treasury and desert sunset

Walk the Siq to Petra's Treasury, then watch the desert turn gold at sunset.

A full-day tour from Amman combines Petra's carved Treasury and ancient tombs with a 4x4 safari through Wadi Rum's red sandstone mountains and desert sunset. Hotel pickup is included. The route covers roughly 12 to 16 hours total. An English-speaking driver guides the day, and a traditional Jordanian lunch breaks the journey between the two sites. Minimum age is 16.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Petra6h
2. Wadi Rum2h

Explore Petra and Wadi Rum Desert

• Pickup from Amman hotels
• Travel south to Petra
• Walk through the Siq to Treasury
• Explore Royal Tombs, Monastery, Roman Theater
• Enjoy traditional Jordanian lunch
• Travel to Wadi Rum desert
• 4x4 desert safari in Wadi Rum
• Watch sunset over Wadi Rum
• Return to Amman or airport

The experience

You leave Amman at 7am and arrive at Petra by 10am, giving the morning to the "Rose City" itself. The Siq (a narrow gorge carved between towering cliffs) opens onto the Treasury, a facade of pink sandstone carved directly into the rock face. Beyond that lie the Royal Tombs, the Monastery, and the Roman Theater, each one a separate structure cut into the stone. Your driver provides historical context as you move through the site, though the scale and the detail of the carving speak for themselves.

Lunch is a traditional Jordanian buffet served in Petra, eaten among the surreal landscape before the afternoon shift. After eating, you head to Wadi Rum, the vast desert known as the "Valley of the Moon." Here the tour becomes a 4x4 safari through red sand and towering sandstone formations, past ancient petroglyphs carved into the rock. The desert is open and quiet: the kind of place where the light and the silence matter more than noise. You stay until sunset, when the colors shift across the horizon and the landscape turns gold and shadow.

The return to Amman or Queen Alia International Airport is a 4-hour drive. Bottled water and Wi-Fi in the vehicle are included throughout the day. If you're considering the Jordan Pass (which covers Petra entry), purchasing it separately before the tour can reduce the total cost. Ask the operator about that option when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Amman.
• English-speaking driver for the full day.
• bottled water throughout.
• the 4x4 Jeep safari in Wadi Rum.
• traditional Jordanian lunch in Petra.
• Wi-Fi in the vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 08:00

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AgesAdult (16 to 75 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Postcard Travels & Tours

Is this one for you?This tour packs two major sites into one day, so the pace is steady and the driving is long. It suits travelers who want the highlights of both Petra and Wadi Rum without splitting the trip across two days, and who are comfortable with 12 to 16 hours away from their hotel.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Amman to Petra?

The drive south from Amman to Petra takes roughly three hours, with pickup from your hotel at 7am and arrival at Petra by 10am.

What exactly is the Siq?

The Siq is a narrow gorge (a natural canyon flanked by towering cliffs) that you walk through to reach the Treasury. It's the main entrance to Petra's carved city.

How much time do you spend in Wadi Rum?

The 4x4 safari through Wadi Rum lasts about two hours, and you stay in the desert through sunset before heading back to Amman.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, an open buffet lunch featuring traditional Jordanian cuisine is included and served in Petra between the morning exploration and the afternoon desert safari.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 16. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, though it is suitable for all other fitness levels.