Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour from Aqaba

4.3
(12 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Visit south Jordan’s must-sees of Petra and the Desert f Wadi Rum in one day on a private full day trip from Aqaba. Enjoy a guided tour of UNESCO Heritage listed wonder of Petra’s Red Rose Nabatean city highlights: including the “Siq”, the Treasury “El – Khazneh”, the Amphitheater, and the Royal Tombs. Then proceed to Wadi Rum to experience the red-and-pink cliffs and canyons of this unique and special desert valley of moon on a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour. Your experience includes private round-trip transport with English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.

What's Included

English-Speaking Driver
Jeep Tour included for Jordan Pass option
Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
One day entrance fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected
This is a private tour activity. Only your group will participate
On board WI-FI
Horse ride before the “Siq”
Classic 2 hours 4 x 4 jeep visit with local Bedouin driver/guide
Entrance Fees to Wadi Rum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
Hotel pick up and drop off
Aqaba Port pick up and drop off; if option selected
All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
All type of beverages
All type of gratuities (Tips to Driver,Petra Local Guide & horse boy,Wadi Rum Bedouin) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Any other service not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Petra - Wadi Musa

    Meet your driver at your Aqaba hotel, and relax as you travel to the spectacular rock city of Petra, hewn by the Nabataeans along trade routes 2,000 years ago. Once here, meet up with a local guide and set off to explore this UNESCO Heritage listed wonder Petra Red Rose Nabatean City

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Siq

    Make your way through the “Siq”, the 1-mile (1.5 kilometer) entrance gorge,

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    The Treasury

    Marvel at the magnificent Treasury “Al-Khazneh”, where it’s believed many riches were hidden. Then, explore Petra's other wonders, like the Amphitheater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church as your guide shares their history. After around two hours of exploring, enjoy free time, and lunch on your own expense.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    High Place of Sacrifice

    If time permits you can climb up the Monastery on your own or the High Place of Sacrifice: a clifftop altar that was once used for animal sacrifices and other ceremonies. Free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Wadi Rum Protected Area

    Next, continue to Wadi Rum Desert Valley of Moon where the movies The Martian and Star Wars: The Rise of Sky Walker were filmed. This vast chunk of desert mountains, valleys, cliffs, and rocks is known for its ever-changing pink-and-red colors, Bedouin settlements, and connections with T.E. Lawrence, also known as World War I's “Lawrence of Arabia”. On arrival, enjoy a roughly 2-hour tour by 4x4 local jeep. Trundle around the canyons and cliffs, and absorb the timeless scenery. See landmarks including the Seven Pillars of Wisdom Rocks named after Lawrence’s autobiography, and view some of the valley's pre-Christian rock carvings. Sip mint tea in a Bedouin tent. Then, journey back to Aqaba, where your day trip ends with a hotel drop off.

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
  • Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
Supplied by Zaid Tours and Travel

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Cancellation Policy

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