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Full-Day Wadi Rum 4x4 Desert Tour with Local GuideA full-day 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum Protected Area visits Lawrence Spring, Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, Mushroom Rock and four other desert landmarks, with time to hike and photograph at each stop. The tour includes private transportation from Wadi Rum town, lunch prepared in the desert shade, Bedouin tea at sunset, and an English-speaking local guide. The entrance fee to the Protected Area is paid separately at the Visitor Centre.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover nine major landmarks across Wadi Rum in one day by 4×4, with a cooked lunch break midday and a guided sunset stop—choose it over shorter tours when you have a full day and want to see the most ground.
Wadi Rum: 4x4 Highlights Tour & Bedouin Camp OvernightYou’ll ride through Wadi Rum’s wildest spots by 4x4 with a local guide, try sand-boarding on red dunes, explore ancient canyons covered in petroglyphs, and share sweet tea at sunset before sleeping in a Bedouin tent under endless stars. It’s less about ticking off sights—more about letting the desert slow you down for a while.
Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: 3-Day Private Trip from AmmanYou’ll stand where prophets are said to have gazed across valleys from Mount Nebo, trace ancient mosaics in Madaba, climb Kerak’s fortress walls, wander Petra’s hidden canyons with a local guide, ride jeeps through silent Wadi Rum dunes, sleep in a Bedouin camp under desert stars, and finally float weightless in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea—each stop leaving its own mark.
Wadi Rum: Full-Day Jeep Tour & Bedouin Overnight CampYou spend a full day exploring Wadi Rum's canyons, springs, rock formations and sand dunes by jeep with your guide, then sleep in a private Bedouin camp tent, wake to breakfast, and return the next morning. Everything is arranged — meals, transport, overnight stay — so you don't coordinate logistics or worry about timing. The 24-hour format is what makes the deeper stops possible, and the overnight means you see the desert at sunset, under stars, and at dawn.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to experience Wadi Rum as more than a drive-through — the overnight stay and full-day pace let you climb, explore canyons, watch sunsets and stars, and eat with the guide instead of rushing between photo stops. The private tent and all-inclusive meals mean you don't coordinate camp logistics or hunt for food.
Petra Day Tour from Amman: Private Guide & Desert HighwayYou get picked up from your Amman hotel at 7am and driven three hours to Petra via the Desert Highway. A private English-speaking guide walks you through the Treasury, Siq, Royal Tombs, and Theater for two hours, then you explore freely for the rest of your time in the park — usually around five hours total. Your driver meets you at 2:30pm for the return journey, dropping you back at your hotel by 5pm. Water, tea, and coffee are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Petra without arranging your own transport or hiring a guide separately — the fixed pickup time and private guide mean you're not waiting for a group or figuring out logistics on the day. The three-hour drive is long, but it's the only realistic way to do Petra as a day trip from Amman and still have meaningful time inside the park.
Dead Sea, Mount Nebo & Madaba Day Trip with Baptism SiteYou’ll start in Amman with a friendly local driver before exploring Madaba’s ancient mosaics and gazing out from Mount Nebo’s legendary viewpoint. Pause at the Baptism Site for a moment of quiet reflection, then end your day floating effortlessly in the Dead Sea—with lunch and pickup included if you want it.
Amman to Petra, Dead Sea & Wadi Rum: Private Car TransferYou get a private car with an English-speaking driver who picks you up at your Amman hotel and takes you to Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, or Aqaba — dropping you at your chosen location within the city. The vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi on board; luggage handling and flexible drop-off are included. Round-trip is available by arrangement with the driver for an additional 30% of the fare.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Amman and want to reach Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, or Aqaba without arranging a rental car or negotiating with taxis — the fixed price and confirmed pickup time mean you know exactly what to expect and when the car will arrive.
Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bedouin Lunch & Stargazing OptionYou’ll ride deep into Wadi Rum by jeep with a local guide, climbing dunes and exploring ancient canyons marked by centuries-old carvings. Taste Bedouin tea brewed over open flames, share lunch near Lawrence’s house, and if you choose to stay overnight—watch stars scatter above campfires as night falls silent around you.
Petra & Little Petra: Private Day Trip with Guide from AmmanYou're picked up from your Amman hotel before dawn and driven 245km to Petra, where a local guide leads you through the Siq canyon and past the Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theater, and Byzantine Church over two hours. Free time lets you climb to the Monastery or explore the museum, then you visit Little Petra on the return journey before hotel drop-off in the evening. Hotel pickup, private transport, entrance fees, and a local guide are all included.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Amman without a rental car who want to see Petra's main sites in one day with transport and entry handled. Expect a full day out—the drive is long each way, which is what makes reaching Petra and returning to Amman in a single trip possible.
Petra & Wadi Rum: 1-Day Private Tour from AmmanYou're picked up early from Amman and driven to Petra, where you explore the rose-carved Nabataean ruins at your own pace. Then it's south into Wadi Rum for a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour through red desert, ending at sunset. Private transport, water, and an English-speaking driver are included throughout. Optional Bedouin dinner available for 20 JD per person before the return drive to your hotel.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time who want to see Petra and Wadi Rum without arranging multiple transports or guides. Expect a full day out—the distance between sites and the time needed to see each one properly is what makes fitting both into a single trip possible.
Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Day Tour: Roman & Medieval SitesA private day tour from Amman to three historic sites in northern Jordan: Jerash, a preserved Roman city founded by Alexander the Great; Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Saladin's forces; and Umm Qais, a Greco-Roman ruin overlooking Jordan, Syria, and the Palestinian Territories. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman are included, along with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and WiFi on board. You select one of three itineraries at checkout: Jerash and Ajloun, Jerash alone, or all three sites.Is it for me?Book the full three-site itinerary if you want to move across three centuries of empires in a single day—the Roman scale of Jerash, the medieval fortress of Ajloun, and the Greco-Roman city overlooking three countries at Umm Qais. If you prefer a shorter day or have a specific historical period in mind, choose the Jerash-only or Jerash-and-Ajloun option at checkout instead.
Wadi Rum: Full Day Jeep Safari, Rock Bridges & Bedouin LunchYou’ll ride deep into Wadi Rum’s wild heart by jeep with a local guide, scramble up rock bridges, wander ancient canyons lined with carvings, and share smoky Bedouin tea under open sky. Lunch is cooked fresh on the fire before you end the day watching sunset colors spill across silent desert plains.
Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: 2-Day Private Tour with Camp StayYou’ll wander through Petra’s ancient Siq with a local guide, share sweet tea under Wadi Rum’s open sky, sleep in a desert camp, and float weightlessly in the Dead Sea. Expect laughter over dinner, sunrise light on red sand, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Amman Food Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with 10 TastingsA 3-hour guided walking food tour through Amman that takes you to Rainbow Street and the old downtown markets, with 10 food and drink stops including Jordan's national dish mansaf and the dessert kunafa. The group stays small so you can move through the bustling streets without overwhelming the neighborhood, and a live guide in English or Arabic leads the stops and explains what you're tasting.Is it for me?Three hours leaves room for other activities in Amman before or after—a morning tour lets you explore a museum or the Citadel in the afternoon, or an afternoon departure works if you want to sleep in. The small group size means you're not waiting for a crowd to move between stops, so the pace stays steady and the neighborhood doesn't feel overrun.
Petra & Dead Sea Day Trip: Private Back Road Tour with Resort LunchYou’ll start before sunrise in Amman and follow ancient paths through Petra’s rose-red canyons with a local guide, then wind down mountain roads to float in the Dead Sea’s salty calm. Includes pickup, private driver, entry fees, use of resort facilities with pools and towels, plus an open buffet lunch—leaving you sun-warmed and full of stories by day’s end.
Wadi Rum desert jeep tour with hiking and Bedouin campA full-day jeep tour through Wadi Rum combines riding across desert terrain with a 40-minute hike into Aby Khashaba canyon, stopping at Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, Mushroom Rock, Burdah Rock Bridge and other named landmarks before sunset. An English-speaking guide leads the route; lunch and transport are included. Overnight stays in a Bedouin camp or under the stars with dinner are available for an additional charge.Is it for me?The jeep ride is bumpy and the canyon walk is 40 minutes on foot, so this tour suits travelers who are comfortable with uneven terrain and do not have spinal or serious heart conditions. The full day runs 6 to 8 hours, which means an early start and a late finish timed to sunset, so it works best if your schedule can hold that block of time without rushing.
Amman Downtown: Private Walking Food Tour & Souks with TastingsYou’ll wander through Amman’s buzzing downtown with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste street snacks straight from market stalls, sample legendary kunafa at Habibah, and chat with shopkeepers as you go. This day trip from central Amman is all about flavors, laughter, and little moments—leaving you feeling like you belong here even if just for an afternoon.
Full Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum: 8 stops with Bedouin guideA full-day jeep tour of Wadi Rum with a Bedouin guide covers eight major sites — Lawrence Spring, red sand dunes, Khazali Canyon, rock arches and canyons — with time to scramble, hike and photograph at each stop. The tour includes a traditional picnic lunch prepared in the desert, bottled water, tea and coffee; pickup and drop-off happen at Wadi Rum Rest House. Entry to the Wadi Rum Protected Area costs 7 JOD unless you hold a Jordan Pass. Optional camel rides (30, 60 or 120 minutes) and overnight stays in the family-run Bedouin camp are available for extra fees.Is it for me?This tour suits anyone who wants to see Wadi Rum's major landmarks — arches, canyons, dunes and inscriptions — without arranging transport or navigation themselves, and who has a full day to spend moving between eight stops with time to climb, hike and photograph at each one.
Amman to Petra: Private Driver & Luxury Car Door-to-DoorYou’ll step out of Amman airport or your Dead Sea hotel straight into a private luxury car with a local driver who knows every shortcut and story along the way. Enjoy cold water, WiFi, and real conversation as you cross Jordan’s landscapes toward Petra—arriving relaxed at your hotel door with new memories before you even see the Treasury.
Amman Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop-Off 24/7You’ll step off your flight at Queen Alia International Airport to find your private driver waiting—sign in hand, smile ready. Settle into a cool car with WiFi and bottled water as you’re whisked straight to your Amman hotel or back to the airport. No haggling or hassle, just an easy ride with local tips along the way—and maybe even a laugh or two if you’re lucky.
