Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Aqaba - 2 days
Our Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba is available daily with guaranteed departures, providing the ultimate two day experience visiting Jordan’s two greatest highlights. The ‘forgotten city of Petra’ is one of the 7 Wonders of the World, unrivalled worldwide and never failing to impress visitors new and old. Wadi Rum is the unique reddish desert that has been termed the ‘valley of the moon’. Our Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba combines these two amazing sites with an overnight stay in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum for an added experience, to create a trip that will remain with you forever.
Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Aqaba Highlights
- Pickup by our representative from your hotel in Aqaba
- Enjoy a city tour of the Jordanian Red-Sea city of Aqaba with its markets. Enjoy free time to explore and experience an authentic Jordanian lunch
- Head south to the ‘valley of the moon’, the desert of Wadi Rum
- Explore Wadi Rum with a Jeep safari through this lunar-like desert landscape at sunset when the temperatures are cooler, this is the optimal time to take photos.
- Check in to the Bedouin camp in time for a traditional Bedouin dinner feast under the stars or around the fire
- For those who prefer, overnight in Aqaba in a hotel
- After breakfast, travel north along the ‘desert highway’ to the ‘lost city of Petra’
- Enjoy an optional horseback ride at the entrance to Petra, stopping en route for a view of Mt Haroun (Aaron’s Tomb)
- Tour the amazing site of Petra (entrance fee included), including the important highlights that this wonder of the world holds.
- Our experienced tour guide will lead you through Petra. Along the way, you’ll visit the Siq, Obelisk Tomb, Calligraphy, Treasury, Jabal Madbach (the sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater, Mountaintop Tombs
- Enjoy free time to explore the site further (there is enough time to hike to the Monastery), eat either packed snack box or enjoy authentic flavors in a local restaurant.
- Return to your hotel in Aqaba
Petra and wadi rum 2 day Tour from Aqaba – Itinerary
- 09:00 – Pickup from specific hotels in Aqaba, and drive north to Petra
- 09:15 – Aqaba city tour and free time in the market, enjoy coffee and more, lunch
- 12:15 Transfer to Wadi Rum
- 13:00 – Check in to Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum. Enjoy free time to relax and unwind in Wadi Rum. Optional activities can be arranged on the spot such as hiking, camel rides and more. Subject to availability.
- 15:00 – Jeep Safari tour in Wadi Rum at sunset, led by a local Bedouin and your tour guide. By enjoying the Jeep tour at this time, the temperatures are much cooler, more comfortable and allow for optimal photos.
- 19:00 – Authentic Jordanian Dinner at the Bedouin Camp including traditional Zarb (Bedouin barbeque), spreads, salads, bread and more
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp, upgrades possible
- Optional early morning hike at sunrise or hot air balloon (To be arranged locally during the tour, subject to weather conditions)
- 07:00 – Breakfast at leisure in the Bedouin campsite
- 08:00 – Transfer to Petra (including a view of Mount Haroun en route)
- 9:30 – Arrive in the lost city of Petra and begin a guided tour of the highlights
- 12:00 – Free time to explore at leisure in Petra
- 16:45 – Return journey back to Aqaba
- 18:00 – Arrive at Aqaba (drop off at the port at 19:00 to 19:30)
- NB – all timings are approximate and subject to change
Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba – Important Information
- The tour price includes: hotel pickup and dropoff, all transportation, entrance fees to Petra National Park, snack box , guiding in Petra, overnight in a Bedouin Camp (or hotel in Aqaba if preferred), dinner in the camp, breakfast, jeep safari in Wadi Rum, entry fee to Wadi Rum national park.
- In winter months, overnight will be in hotel in Aqaba (in double room) due to low temperatures in the Bedouin camp.
- Price is based on double occupancy, for single occupancy there is a 38 USD supplement
- Price excludes: drinks, tips, personal travel insurance
- Petra and Wadi Rum two day tour from Aqaba is available daily (seven days a week)
- Pickup will be from specific hotels in Aqaba, please find your closest pickup location on your booking confirmation
This is a group tour but can be customized and taken privately for families or groups.
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