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

Petra is carved straight from rose-red rock, and Wadi Rum's red sand dunes rise dramatically from the desert floor.

A full-day private tour from Amman combines a 4-hour walk through Petra (the UNESCO-listed Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs) with a 2-hour Jeep safari across Wadi Rum's dramatic desert landscape. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman are included, along with private transport, bottled water, and an English-speaking driver. You can book Petra alone or add the Wadi Rum extension. Entrance fees are covered by the Jordan Pass option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Petra4h
2. Wadi Rum2h

Petra and Wadi Rum full day tour

• Drive 3 hours from Amman to Petra
• Stop midway for rest and refreshments
• Explore Petra for 4 hours
• Drive 2 hours from Petra to Wadi Rum
• Take 2-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• Drive 3 hours back to Amman

The experience

The day starts with a 3-hour drive south from Amman, breaking midway for rest and refreshments before you reach Petra. Once there, you walk the Siq: a narrow gorge that opens onto the Treasury, the rose-red carved facade that anchors the site. From there, the route takes you through the Street of Facades, past the Royal Tombs and a Roman-style theatre, each one cut directly into the cliff face by Nabataean traders over two thousand years ago. A guide walks the route with you, explaining how this "lost city" functioned as a trade hub and why it was abandoned, then rediscovered only in the last two centuries.

After Petra, a 2-hour drive carries you into Wadi Rum, where the landscape shifts to towering sandstone formations and red sand dunes. A Bedouin guide takes over for a 2-hour Jeep tour, driving across the desert floor to Lawrence's Spring, Khazali Canyon, and sites marked with ancient petroglyphs. The guide shares the area's history as you move through the valley (often called the Valley of the Moon), and the tour is timed so you catch the sunset before the 3-hour return drive to Amman.

The full loop runs 12 to 14 hours door to door. You can choose Petra alone or add Wadi Rum. If you book the combined option, entrance fees are covered by the Jordan Pass. Specialized infant seats are available, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels, though the Petra section involves walking uneven terrain and climbing steps carved into rock.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman.
• private transport to both sites.
• a 2-hour Jeep 4x4 safari in Wadi Rum.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.
• an English-speaking driver for the full journey.

Options for this experience

2 options

Petra only, full-day tour5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 08:00Petra only, excluding Wadi Rum: This option covers transportation only. It does not cover a Wadi Rum visit, entry tickets or a guide. Pickup is included.

Petra and Wadi Rum06:00, 06:30 and 07:00Petra and Wadi Rum: This option covers all transportation and a jeep tour in Wadi Rum. It does not cover a guide or entry tickets. 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 day5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 08:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Jordan Landmarks Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this two-site loop if you want both Petra and Wadi Rum in one day from Amman. Pick the Petra-only option if you'd rather spend your full day exploring the archaeological site without the desert portion.

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Top questions

How much walking is involved at Petra?

Petra's 4-hour visit is mostly on foot, moving through the Siq gorge and across the ancient city's main sites: the Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and theatre. The terrain is uneven, with some steps carved into the rock, but the pace is set by the guide and you can rest whenever you need to.

What happens during the Wadi Rum part of the tour?

Wadi Rum is a 2-hour Jeep safari with a Bedouin guide who drives you across red sand dunes and past towering rock formations. You stop at Lawrence's Spring, Khazali Canyon, and ancient petroglyphs, and the tour is timed to end with the sunset before you head back to Amman.

Does the price include Petra's entrance fee?

Entrance fees are covered if you book the Petra & Wadi Rum option and hold a Jordan Pass. If you book Petra only, confirm the fee structure at checkout, as it may vary by option.

What's included in the transport?

Private transportation covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman, a 3-hour drive to Petra, a 2-hour drive to Wadi Rum, and the return journey. The Wadi Rum portion uses a 4x4 Jeep. Bottled water and WiFi on board are included, and your driver speaks English.

How long is the full day, and when do I get back to Amman?

The tour runs 12 to 14 hours total, including all drives, the 4-hour Petra walk, and the 2-hour Wadi Rum Jeep tour. You leave from your hotel in the morning and return by evening.