Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba: Private full day

Two UNESCO sites in one day: the carved city, then the red-rock desert

A private full-day tour from Aqaba that takes you to Petra's Nabatean monuments and then to Wadi Rum's red-and-pink canyons, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, entrance fees, and a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour included. You walk the Siq and the Treasury at Petra, then ride through Wadi Rum's landmarks with a local Bedouin guide and mint tea in a tent. Lunch is on your own. The tour runs 10 hours total.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 226.67 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

From hotel, without entrance 08:00 Guide in English, Spanish or French Tour for Jordan Pass holders: Petra and Wadi Rum, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Aqaba, without entrance fees and without lunch; pickup is included

Tour only, lunch not included 08:00 Guide in English, Spanish or French Petra classic visit and 2-hour Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba, with hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees included and no lunch; pickup is included

Tour departing from Aqaba Port 08:00 Guide in English, Spanish or French Petra classic visit and 2-hour Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba Port, including pickup, drop-off and entrance fees, without lunch; pickup is included

Lunch included, with pickup from the hotel 08:00 Guide in English, Spanish or French Tour with lunch: Petra classic visit and 2-hour Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba, with hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees and lunch included; pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Petra and Wadi Rum Desert

• Meet driver at Aqaba hotel
• Travel to Petra
• Meet local guide in Petra
• Walk through the Siq entrance gorge
• Visit the Treasury Al-Khazneh
• Explore Amphitheater, Royal Tombs, Byzantine Church
• Enjoy free time and lunch on own
• Optional climb to Monastery or High Place of Sacrifice
• Visit Petra Museum if time permits
• Travel to Wadi Rum Desert Valley
• Take 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• See Seven Pillars of Wisdom and rock carvings
• Drink mint tea in Bedouin tent
• Return to Aqaba and hotel drop off

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. The Siq 1h
2. The Treasury 1h 30m
3. Wadi Rum 4h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Aqaba.
• private air-conditioned transport for your group only.
• entrance fees to Petra and Wadi Rum.
• a private English-speaking driver-guide.
• a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with a local Bedouin driver.
• mint tea in a Bedouin tent.
• on-board Wi-Fi.

Times

• Every day 08:00

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Before you book

Group Private 4 group tours ›

Live guide English, Spanish and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

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Low physical effort Infant seats available

Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel

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The experience

The day starts at your Aqaba hotel, where your driver picks you up and handles the drive to Petra. Once there, a local guide meets you and leads you through the Siq (a 1.5-kilometer gorge carved into rose-colored rock), and out to the Treasury, the carved facade Petra is known for. You'll also see the Amphitheater, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church. The guide explains what each one was, and you get roughly two hours to explore on your own pace. Lunch is your choice at a local restaurant.

After Petra, you drive to Wadi Rum, the desert valley where The Martian and Star Wars were filmed. A local Bedouin driver takes you on a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour through canyons and cliffs, past the Seven Pillars of Wisdom rocks and pre-Christian rock carvings. You'll stop at a Bedouin tent for mint tea before the drive back to Aqaba, where the tour ends at your hotel.

The tour is private, only your group travels together, and your driver speaks English and guides both the transport and the Petra section. Spanish and French guides are available on request. If you hold a Jordan Pass, you can book without entrance fees and claim a reimbursement instead. Pickup from Aqaba Port is also an option if you're arriving by ship.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): 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 exactly do I see at Petra on this tour?

The Siq is the entrance gorge you walk through, then the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is the main carved monument. You also explore the Amphitheater, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church with your guide, then have free time to climb the Monastery or visit the Petra Museum if you want.

How long is the Wadi Rum jeep tour?

The 4x4 jeep tour lasts roughly 2 hours and covers the canyons, cliffs, and landmarks like the Seven Pillars of Wisdom rocks. You'll also stop in a Bedouin tent for mint tea.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the base tour. You choose where and what to eat during your free time at Petra. One purchase option includes lunch, which you can select at checkout. Vegetarian meals are available on request.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Aqaba, private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees to both Petra and Wadi Rum (unless you choose the Jordan Pass option), the 2-hour jeep tour with a local Bedouin guide, a private English-speaking driver-guide for Petra, and mint tea in the Bedouin tent are all included. On-board Wi-Fi is also available.

Can I book this if I'm arriving at Aqaba Port instead of a hotel?

Yes, port pickup and drop-off are available as a purchase option. Contact the operator a day before to confirm your pickup time and location.

How physically demanding is this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. At Petra, you walk through the Siq and explore the monuments at your own pace. Climbing the Monastery or High Place of Sacrifice is optional. The Wadi Rum portion is a seated jeep tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.