Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Aqaba – 3 days

Our Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba is available daily with guaranteed departures, providing the ultimate three 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 Petra and 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 – 3 days 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. Tour includes overnight in deluxe tent with AC, heating and private bathroom.
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.
With a free day in Petra, go deeper into the site or experience it at sunrise or sunset when fewer visitors make it less crowded.
Return to your hotel in Aqaba

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Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Aqaba – 3 days Itinerary

Day 1 - Wadi Rum

10:00 - Pickup from specific hotels in Aqaba
11:15 - Stop in Aqaba city for a short tour and free time in the market to enjoy coffee or to eat lunch
12:15 – Transfer to Wadi Rum
13:00 – Check in to camp and have some free time in Wadi Rum. Optional activities (Camel Rides, Hiking, must be arranged locally, subject to availability)
15:00 – Jeep Safari Tour with a local Bedouin and guide through the Wadi Rum Desert
19:00 - Eat Authentic Jordanian Dinner at the Bedouin Camp including traditional Zarb (Bedouin barbecue), spreads, salads, bread, and more
Overnight in Bedouin Camp, upgrades possible
Optional sunset camel ride and stargazing experience

Day 2 - Wadi Rum to Petra

Optional early morning camel ride at sunrise
08:00 –After breakfast in your hotel, transfer with our bus to Petra
09:30 – Arrive in Petra and begin your guided tour of the famous sites such as al Siq, the Petra Treasury, the Obelisk Tomb, the Calligraphy, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), the Tombs, the Theater, and the Mountaintop Tombs; the guided tour will be approximately 2 hours
12:00 – Free time in Petra to explore on your own pace
16:00 - Lunch in a local resturant. then head to the hotel in Petra for overnight, Petra by Night tour can be arranged, must be arranged locally on the spot. Only available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Overnight in Petra

Day 3 – Petra

09:00 - Pickup at leisure and enjoy a free day at your own pace to explore Petra. Plenty of time to hike the Monastery or visit more sites within the lost city of Petra
16:30 – Exit Petra and head back to Aqaba
18:00 - Arrive at Aqaba (drop off at the port at 19:00 to 19:30)

NB - all timings on Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Aqaba – 3 days are approximate

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Pricing

Important Details

Includes

Hotel pickup and dropoff

All transportation

Bottled water

Overnight accommodations including dinner at the Bedouin camp

Breakfast on day two and three

Jeep tour in Wadi Rum

Lunch in a local restaurant in Petra

Excludes

Entrance fee to Petra ($70)

If staying in hotel, dinner is not included

Personal Travel Insurance

Drinks

Tips

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Sunscreen

Hat

Walking shoes

Essential Information

Single travelers will pay a $25 single supplement

Tour is available every day with guaranteed departures

In the winter months when the temperature is colder than it is considered comfortable, the order of the sites might be changed.

In winter months, overnight will be in hotel in Aqaba (in double room) due to low temperatures in the Bedouin camp.

Maximum of 25 passengers per group (in Petra). Please note that while in transportation, groups may be larger. We find that larger buses are more comfortable and accommodating. However, the time spent guided in Petra will be a maximum of 25 passengers per group.

This tour itinerary maximizes time spent both in Petra and Wadi Rum. Enjoy a full day in Wadi Rum including Jeep Tour as the sun sets, and two days in Petra. One day in Petra is guided, and the second day allows for more freedom and exploration at your own pace.

Pickup will be from specific hotels in Aqaba, please find your closest pickup location on your booking confirmation