Private transport Amman to Petra: Independent exploration

Your driver handles the road. You set the pace at Petra and Wadi Rum.

Private transport from Amman to Petra, or Petra and Wadi Rum combined, with a professional driver, vehicle for up to three travelers, and onboard WiFi. You travel independently to each site and explore on your own schedule while your driver waits at designated public access points. Admission tickets and guided tours are separate bookings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Petra4h
2. Wadi Rum2h

Private transport to Petra and Wadi Rum

• Travel from Amman to Petra Visitor Center
• Explore Petra independently
• Drive to Wadi Rum Visitor Center
• Explore Wadi Rum independently

The experience

The route runs from your Amman pickup to the Petra Visitor Center, where you step out and explore the rose-red city at your own pace. Your driver remains at the public parking area and handles the waiting. You decide how long to spend inside. The Petra-only option gives you a focused day on that single site. If you pick the Petra and Wadi Rum combination, the route extends into the desert after Petra, and your driver takes you to the Wadi Rum Visitor Center or a confirmed meeting point on a paved public road, where again you explore independently within the vehicle-service window.

The vehicle seats up to three travelers and comes with a professional driver, bottled water throughout the journey, onboard WiFi, and fuel included. Your driver waits at each official access point: no need to arrange separate transport between sites or worry about timing back to Amman. The 10- to 14-hour service window (depending on the option you select) gives you flexibility to spend as much time as you want at each location, though actual time inside depends on site hours, traffic, and how long you choose to stay.

Admission to Petra and Wadi Rum, licensed guides, Jeep tours, camel rides, and any desert activities are separate arrangements you make directly. Petra by Night tickets and other optional experiences also fall outside this booking. The driver provides transport and waiting only. The exploration is entirely yours to shape.

What’s included

• Private vehicle and professional driver for up to three travelers.
• bottled water and onboard WiFi.
• fuel.
• transportation and waiting at designated public access points.
• drop-off back in Amman.

Options for this experience

2 options

TOUR: PETRA ONLY11 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 10:00Private tour lasting 10 hours, with bottled water provided per person, visiting Petra in a full-size car, includes pickup

Petra and Wadi Rum tour7 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 08:00Private tour lasting 15 hours, with bottled water provided per person, visiting Petra and Wadi Rum in a full-size car, 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 day11 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 134

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rushmore Transportation & Logistics

Is this one for you?Choose the Petra-only option if you want a focused day on one site and a shorter overall journey. Pick Petra and Wadi Rum together if you want to see both the carved city and the desert landscape in a single trip. The driver waits at each location, so you're not rushed. You set how long to stay at each stop.

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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.

How much time do I actually get to spend inside Petra?

Petra time depends on traffic, site opening hours, and your own pace. The driver waits at the public parking area while you're inside. The full vehicle service runs 10 to 14 hours depending on whether you choose Petra only or add Wadi Rum, but that window covers the entire day including drive time from Amman.

Do I need to buy a guide or can I walk Petra on my own?

Petra admission and any licensed guide are your separate purchase. This booking covers only the transport and your driver's waiting time. You can walk Petra independently or arrange a guide separately when you buy your entry ticket.

What happens at Wadi Rum? Do I get a Jeep tour included?

Wadi Rum is included only in the Petra and Wadi Rum option, and your driver takes you to the Visitor Center or a confirmed meeting point on a paved road. Jeep tours, camel rides, camp transfers, and other desert activities are not included and must be arranged separately once you arrive.

Can I pick a different time to leave Amman, or is the schedule fixed?

Pickup from your Amman location is included and can be arranged to fit your schedule. Confirm the time when you book. The driver then waits at each site, so you control how long you spend at Petra and Wadi Rum within the vehicle-service window.

What if I only want to visit Petra and skip Wadi Rum?

The Petra-only option is available at checkout and covers transport from Amman to the Petra Visitor Center and back, without the desert extension. Choose that option if you want to focus on Petra alone.