Petra & Wadi Rum day tour from Amman: Private guide, two deserts

Two deserts in one day: Petra's carved tombs and Wadi Rum's red dunes on the same itinerary.

A day tour from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum combines two of Jordan's most striking landscapes in a single trip. A private guide leads you through Petra's Treasury and Royal Tombs for two and a half hours, then a local Bedouin takes you on a two-hour Jeep tour across Wadi Rum's desert floor. Lunch and all entry fees are included. Pickup from your Amman hotel is part of the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Petra and Wadi Rum day tour

• Pick up from Amman
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Petra 2.5-hour guided tour
• Free time in Petra
• Wadi Rum 2-hour jeep tour

The experience

If you're flying into Amman and have a full day before heading elsewhere, or you want to see both Petra and the desert without splitting the trip across two days, this tour stacks both into a single itinerary. You'll start with a two-hour Jeep tour of Wadi Rum led by a local guide who knows the dunes and the Bedouin settlements, then drive to Petra for lunch at a local restaurant before meeting your private guide at the visitor center.

The Petra portion runs two and a half hours with your guide showing you the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, and other major carved facades carved into the rose-red cliffs. After that, you have free time to walk the site on your own: many travelers use this to explore the Monastery or the high vantage points without a guide's pace. Your driver waits at the main gate to pick you up when you're ready to leave.

The full day runs ten to twelve hours from pickup to drop-off. Water bottles come with you throughout, and the itinerary assumes at least a moderate level of fitness: the Petra walk involves uneven terrain and some climbing, and the Jeep tour means sitting in a moving vehicle across rough desert ground. Both the guide and the Bedouin driver speak English.

What’s included

• All entry fees to Petra and Wadi Rum.
• water bottles.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• two-hour Jeep tour with a local Bedouin guide.
• two-and-a-half-hour private guided tour of Petra.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 07:00 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Jordanian Mappers

Is this one for you?The private guide and the Bedouin-led Jeep tour mean you're not on a bus with thirty other people, and the itinerary packs both landscapes into one day: useful if you're passing through Amman and don't have time to split the trip. The guided portion of Petra is structured (two and a half hours with a professional), and the free time afterward lets you linger on the spots that catch your eye or move faster if you prefer.

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Top questions

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 exactly will I see at Petra during the guided portion?

The Treasury and the Royal Tombs are the centerpieces of the two-and-a-half-hour guided walk. Your private guide will point out the carved details and the history of the Nabatean city, and you'll have the chance to ask questions as you move through the site. After the guided time ends, the rest of Petra (including the Monastery and the high plateaus), is yours to explore at your own pace.

How does the Wadi Rum Jeep tour work with a Bedouin guide?

A local Bedouin driver takes you in a 4x4 Jeep across the red sand and rock formations for two hours, pointing out landmarks and settlements as you go. The tour happens before you reach Petra, so you see the desert landscape first, then the carved city.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is part of the tour and happens between Wadi Rum and Petra. The restaurant is a standard stop on the route. Dietary needs should be mentioned when you book if you have specific requirements.

What's the physical demand like for someone who's not a serious hiker?

Petra involves walking on uneven, sometimes steep terrain for the guided portion, and the Jeep tour means bouncing across desert ground for two hours. The operator notes that moderate fitness is needed. If you have concerns about your knees, ankles or back, mention them at booking so the guide can suggest alternatives within the site.

Do I need to bring anything, or is water provided?

Water bottles are provided throughout the day. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes with grip for the Petra paths. The desert sun is intense even in cooler months, and the rock can be slippery in places.