Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra: Jeep ride ending in Aqaba

Wadi Rum's red sand, ancient rock formations and Um Frouth bridge in one afternoon

A day tour from Petra to Wadi Rum by private transfer and Jeep with a local Bedouin driver, ending with hotel drop-off in Aqaba. You choose your Jeep duration (two, three or four hours), and can add a picnic lunch. The driver speaks English and the route covers the Nabatean Temple remains, rock inscriptions, the red sand dunes and the natural rock bridge. Camel rides are available at your own expense once you arrive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wadi Rum tour and transfer to Aqaba

• Meet driver at Petra hotel lobby
• Private transfer to Wadi Rum
• Jeep tour with local Bedouin driver
• Optionally take a camel ride
• Transfer to Aqaba hotel

The experience

Your driver picks you up at your Petra hotel and drives roughly ninety minutes to Wadi Rum, Jordan's largest desert landscape. Once there, you board a Jeep with a local Bedouin at the wheel who knows the terrain and its history. The desert itself is the attraction: vast ancient riverbeds, red sand dunes, and rock formations scattered across the protected area. You'll pass the remains of the Nabatean Temple, rock inscriptions carved into the stone, and the natural rock bridge Um Frouth, which stands as one of Wadi Rum's most distinctive landmarks.

How long you spend in the Jeep is your choice: two hours, three hours, or four hours. The longer routes let you venture deeper into the landscape and see more of the remote corners. If you book the four-hour option, a picnic lunch box is available to add. Once you're done exploring, the driver takes you to Aqaba (about an hour's drive from Wadi Rum), and drops you at your hotel. If you want to ride a camel while you're in Wadi Rum, that's arranged on the spot at your own cost.

What’s included

• Private transfer from your Petra hotel to Wadi Rum and from Wadi Rum to your Aqaba hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Jeep tour of Wadi Rum with a local English-speaking Bedouin driver for two, three or four hours depending on your choice.
• picnic lunch box with the four-hour option.

Options for this experience

3 options

Jeep excursion lasting 4 hoursUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00Wadi Rum jeep tour lasting 4 hours, pickup is included

3-hour jeep excursionUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Wadi Rum 3-hour jeep ride, pickup is included

4-hour jeep ride with a lunch boxUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00Jeep tour with a lunch box, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 43 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Petra Nights Tours Jordan

Is this one for you?Book the four-hour Jeep ride if you want to venture into the deeper desert and have time to rest with lunch. The shorter options work if you're tight on time or prefer a quicker introduction to the landscape. The private transfer means you travel on your own schedule from Petra and arrive in Aqaba without extra stops.

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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. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the drive from Petra to Wadi Rum?

The transfer takes about ninety minutes each way. Your driver picks you up at your hotel in Petra and drops you in Aqaba after the Jeep tour, so you don't backtrack.

What is Um Frouth and will I see it on the tour?

Um Frouth is a natural rock bridge: one of Wadi Rum's most recognizable formations. It's included in the Jeep route, though which stops you reach depends on how many hours you choose for your Jeep ride.

Can I add lunch to the four-hour Jeep option?

Yes. The four-hour Jeep ride can include a picnic lunch box. Choose that option at checkout. The shorter two- and three-hour rides do not include lunch.

Is a camel ride included in this tour?

Camel rides are available in Wadi Rum but cost extra and are arranged on the spot, not in advance. They're optional and at your own expense.

Who drives the Jeep in Wadi Rum?

A local Bedouin driver who speaks English leads the Jeep tour. He knows the desert's history and landmarks and handles the vehicle throughout your time in Wadi Rum.