Petra & Wadi Rum tour from Amman: Private 4x4 desert

Walk the Siq to Petra's Treasury, then ride a 4x4 through Wadi Rum's red dunes.

A private full-day tour from Amman combines two of Jordan's most famous sites: the ancient carved city of Petra and the red desert landscape of Wadi Rum. You travel in your own air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, explore Petra's highlights including the Treasury and the Monastery on foot, then spend two hours on a 4x4 ride through Wadi Rum's dunes and canyons with a Bedouin guide who shares stories of local culture and desert history.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman

• Private drive from Amman to Petra
• Walk the Siq to Petra's Treasury
• Explore Petra highlights like The Monastery
• Drive to Wadi Rum desert
• 2-hour guided Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• Return to Amman hotel

The experience

Petra and Wadi Rum sit at opposite ends of a full day from Amman, and this tour strings them together without the usual hassle of coordinating separate bookings or shared departures. Your driver picks you up from your hotel in Amman and handles the drive to Petra, giving you time to settle in before you arrive at one of the world's seven wonders. The Siq (the narrow canyon carved into rose-colored stone) opens onto the Treasury, Petra's most recognizable monument, and you're free to explore at your own pace. The Monastery and other carved facades are there too, and because this is a private tour, you move through them on your schedule, not a group's.

After Petra, the drive continues south into Wadi Rum, where a Bedouin guide takes over for a two-hour 4x4 adventure across red sand dunes and past towering sandstone formations. You'll see Lawrence's Spring, Khazali Canyon with its ancient Nabatean petroglyphs, and the wide-open valleys that have stood in for other planets in films like The Martian. The guide shares the history and traditions of the Bedouin people who live in this landscape, turning the ride into something more than just scenery. Your driver then returns you to your Amman hotel as the day winds down.

The vehicle is modern and air-conditioned, stocked with bottled water and WiFi, so the long drive between sites doesn't feel like dead time. Your driver speaks English and handles navigation and logistics. Guides for Petra's sites are available on request and arranged separately. There are no forced stops at shops or tourist traps. Just the two destinations and the stories that connect them.

What’s included

• English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from your Amman accommodation.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• Bedouin-led 4x4 ride through Wadi Rum for two hours. Petra entry tickets are available as an add-on option, or you can purchase them separately and walk in on arrival.

Options for this experience

2 options

Day tour from Petra to Wadi Rum9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00Duration: 12 hours. Lunch: Maqluba, the dish whose name means "upside down" and which feasts the senses, a pot of fragrant layered rice and juicy chicken. Route: Petra, Wadi Rum, back to Petra. Vehicle: sedan, minivan, or van for up to 7 passengers, with the type depending on the number of passengers. Pickup is included.

Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman06:00, 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Duration: 12 hours. Route: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, then back to Amman. Begin in Amman, see Petra's ancient wonders, go on to Wadi Rum for a desert Jeep adventure, and finish by returning to Amman. Vehicle: normal sedan or minivan. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Petra & Jordan Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both Petra and Wadi Rum in one day with a private vehicle that lets you control the pace, plus a 4x4 desert ride instead of viewing Wadi Rum from the road.

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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 is the Siq at Petra?

The Siq is a narrow, winding canyon carved into the rose-colored sandstone that leads into Petra's main city. Walking through it is the classic approach to the site, and it opens directly onto the Treasury, the most famous carved facade.

Can I walk around Petra on my own, or do I need a guide?

You can explore Petra's main highlights (the Treasury, the Monastery, and the surrounding carved facades) on your own. A guide is available on request if you want deeper historical context about the Nabatean city and its architecture.

What does the Wadi Rum 4x4 ride actually cover in two hours?

The 4x4 ride takes you across red sand dunes, through canyons, and past iconic landmarks like Lawrence's Spring and Khazali Canyon, where you can see ancient Nabatean petroglyphs carved into the rocks. Your Bedouin guide shares stories about local culture and desert history throughout.

How much driving time is there between Amman, Petra, and Wadi Rum?

The drive from Amman to Petra is roughly three hours each way, and Petra to Wadi Rum is about two hours. The total day runs eight to twelve hours depending on how long you spend at each site and traffic conditions.

Is lunch included, or do I need to arrange food?

Lunch is not included in this tour. You'll have time to eat at Petra or Wadi Rum, where local restaurants and cafes are available, but you should plan and budget for meals separately.

What's the difference between the two purchase options?

One option includes both Petra and Wadi Rum starting from Amman. The other begins at Petra and covers only Wadi Rum. Choose the first if you're based in Amman and want both sites, or the second if you're already at Petra and want to add the desert experience.