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

A morning at Petra, then a drive to catch the sunset over Wadi Rum

A private guided tour from Amman covers Petra (the Rose-Red City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders), then drives to Wadi Rum for the desert at dusk. Your guide meets you at Petra's entrance and leads you through the Siq sandstone canyon to the Treasury, Street of Facades, Roman Theater and Royal Tombs. After the return drive, you watch the sunset over the Moon Valley before heading back to Amman or the airport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Petra4h
2. Wadi Rum3h

Explore Petra and Wadi Rum Desert

• Pick up from Amman or Airport
• Drive 3 hours to Petra
• Meet private guide at Petra
• Hike or ride horse to Siq entrance
• Visit Treasury, Street of Facades, Roman Theater, Royal Tombs
• Drive 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum
• Enjoy sunset in Wadi Rum desert
• Return to Amman or Airport

The experience

The tour starts with a 3-hour drive from Amman to Petra. Once there, your private guide walks you down to the Siq entrance (or you can ride a horse if you prefer), and leads you through the long winding canyon of rose-red sandstone that opens onto the Treasury. The route continues past the Street of Facades, the Roman Theater carved into the rock face, and the Royal Tombs. Petra was hidden from the outside world until 1812, when a Swiss explorer disguised as an Arab scholar found his way in. It's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and counts among the New Seven Wonders of the World.

After Petra, the drive to Wadi Rum takes another hour and a half. The landscape shifts from carved stone to open desert: Wadi Rum is also called the Moon Valley for the way the sand and rock formations look under the sky. You arrive in time to watch the sunset over the dunes before the return journey to Amman or the airport. The full day runs 14 to 15 hours from pickup to drop-off.

The vehicle is air-conditioned throughout, and your driver handles all the driving while your guide manages the Petra portion. Pickup is included from your hotel or the airport. Specialized infant seats are available, and all areas at Petra are wheelchair accessible, as is the transportation itself. The tour suits all fitness levels, though the Petra section involves walking or the option to ride.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private vehicle for the full 14–15 hours.
• private guide at Petra.
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Amman.

Options for this experience

5 options

Transfer to Petra, One WayGuide in 14 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Duration: 3 hours. Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned full-size car or minivan. Includes pickup.

Transport to Petra OnlyGuide in 14 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Duration: 9 hours. Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned full-size car or minivan. Includes pickup.

Basic Package for Petra and Wadi RumGuide in 14 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Duration: 14 hours. Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned full-size car or minivan. Includes pickup.

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Guided Tour of Petra OnlyGuide in 14 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Duration: 9 hours. Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned full-size car or minivan. Guide: local guide at Petra for 3 hours. Includes pickup.

Jeep and Guide for Petra and Wadi RumGuide in 14 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Duration: 14 hours. Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned full-size car or minivan. Guide: local guide at Petra for 3 hours. Jeep safari for 2 hours in Wadi Rum. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (5 to 8 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Petra Limo

Is this one for you?Pick this if you need to see both Petra and Wadi Rum in one day with a private driver. Choose the Petra-only option if you want to linger at either site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly is the Siq at Petra?

The Siq is a long, winding sandstone canyon that serves as the entrance to Petra's main monuments. You walk or ride through it to reach the Treasury, the carved facade that opens the site.

How much time do I actually spend exploring Petra itself?

You have roughly six hours at Petra, which includes time at the Treasury, Street of Facades, Roman Theater and Royal Tombs. The 3-hour drive from Amman comes before, and another 3 hours of driving happens after you leave for Wadi Rum.

Can I ride a horse instead of walking at Petra?

Yes, horses are available to ride down to the Siq entrance if you prefer not to walk. Your guide will meet you at the site and lead the tour from there.

What is Wadi Rum and why does the tour end there?

Wadi Rum, also called the Moon Valley, is a desert landscape of sand and rock formations southeast of Petra. The tour times the arrival for sunset, so you see the desert light change before the drive back to Amman or the airport.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces at Petra are wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle itself is wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are also available if needed.