Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Amman: Two deserts in one day

Two UNESCO sites and a Bedouin tent in fourteen hours

A private day trip from Amman combines Petra, the ancient Nabatean rock city carved into sandstone 2,000 years ago, with Wadi Rum, the red-pink desert where The Martian was filmed. You walk the 1.2-kilometer Siq canyon to reach the Treasury, tour the Royal Tombs and Theater with a local guide, then ride a 4x4 jeep through Wadi Rum's canyons and cliffs, sipping mint tea in a Bedouin tent before returning to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Siq2h · entry included
2. The Treasury2h · entry included

Explore Petra and Wadi Rum Desert

• Depart hotel in Amman early morning
• Drive south to Petra
• Walk through the Siq entrance canyon
• View the Treasury El-Khazneh
• Visit the Theater, Royal Tombs, Byzantine Church
• Learn about Petra's history with guide
• Drive to Wadi Rum Desert Valley
• Enjoy 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• See Seven Pillars of Wisdom and rock carvings
• Drink mint tea in Bedouin tent
• Return to Amman hotel

The experience

Leave your Amman hotel early and drive 245 kilometers south through Jordan's desert landscape to Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Your English-speaking driver guides you as you travel, sharing stories of the region's history. On arrival at Petra, a local guide leads a 2-hour tour on foot: you walk the famous Siq, a narrow 1.2-kilometer rock fissure that opens suddenly onto the Treasury, the rose-pink masterpiece the Nabateans carved as a monumental facade more than two millennia ago. Beyond it, the canyon widens to reveal the 3,000-seater Theater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church, each one cut directly into the sandstone.

After Petra, you head north into Wadi Rum, the vast desert valley of red and pink cliffs where The Martian and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker were filmed. A 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with a local Bedouin driver takes you through the canyons and past landmarks like the Seven Pillars of Wisdom Rocks, named after T.E. Lawrence's autobiography. You stop at a Bedouin tent to drink mint tea and absorb the timeless desert scenery, including pre-Christian rock carvings scattered across the valley. The return drive to Amman ends your day at your hotel.

The tour runs fourteen hours total and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport sized to your group, entrance fees to both Petra and Wadi Rum (depending on your option), a horse ride before the Siq, and onboard Wi-Fi. Your guide speaks English. Spanish and French are available by request. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes. The Siq is narrow and the desert sun is direct.

What’s included

• Your private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to Petra and Wadi Rum (unless you choose the Jordan Pass option).
• a 2-hour guided tour of Petra with a local guide.
• a horse ride before the Siq.
• a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum with a local Bedouin driver.
• mint tea in a Bedouin tent.
• and onboard Wi-Fi throughout the day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Tour for holders of the Jordan PassGuide in English, Spanish or French · 06:00Classic visit to Petra and Wadi Rum with hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees not included for clients who bought the Jordan Pass. Pickup is included

Tour of Petra and Wadi RumGuide in English, Spanish or French · 06:00Classic visit to Petra and Wadi Rum with hotel pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included

Tour with LunchGuide in English, Spanish or French · 06:00Classic visit to Petra and Wadi Rum with hotel pickup and drop-off, plus lunch at a local restaurant. Pickup is included

Tour that includes a camel rideGuide in English, Spanish or French · 06:00Classic visit to Petra and Wadi Rum with hotel pickup and drop-off, plus a 30-minute camel ride. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're combining Petra and Wadi Rum in one day from Amman. Your private vehicle lets your group move between sites on your own schedule rather than waiting for shared departures.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): 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 is the Siq and why do I walk through it to reach the Treasury?

The Siq is a narrow rock fissure, 1.2 kilometers long, that was the main entrance to Petra in ancient times. Walking through it is the only way to reach the Treasury. The canyon walls rise on both sides and suddenly open to reveal the rose-pink facade carved into the cliff face.

How much time do I spend walking at Petra versus riding in a jeep at Wadi Rum?

You spend 2 hours on foot at Petra exploring the Siq, the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, the Theater, and the Byzantine Church. At Wadi Rum, you spend roughly 2 hours in a 4x4 jeep touring the canyons, cliffs, and rock formations, with a stop to sit in a Bedouin tent.

What is Wadi Rum and why was it used to film The Martian?

Wadi Rum is a vast desert valley of red-pink cliffs, canyons, and rock formations known for its ever-changing colors and Bedouin settlements. Its otherworldly landscape (mountains, valleys, and rocks rising from the desert floor) made it the perfect location for scenes depicting Mars in The Martian and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Do I need to book the Jordan Pass option or can I pay entrance fees separately?

You choose at checkout: the standard tour includes entrance fees to both Petra and Wadi Rum, or you can select the Jordan Pass option if you already hold one or plan to purchase it separately. If you hold a Jordan Pass and buy the tour with entrance fees, the operator will reimburse the duplicate charges.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is not included in the standard tour, but you can add it at checkout. If you select the lunch option, vegetarian meals are available by request. Mint tea is served in the Bedouin tent at Wadi Rum. Indicate any special dietary requirements when you book.