Tour Types: Private Day Tour
Runs: Every Day
Accommodation:
Minimum Age: 2
Tour Description
Starting from Amman, this one day journey brings you to the magnificent Petra Archaeological Park. Discover the site with your private local guide, view amazing monuments dated more than 2,000 years. From here continue to the spectacular desert of Wadi Rum for a two hour jeep ride where you’ll see canyons, sand dunes and Nabatean rock inscriptions. This tour starts at 07:00 AM during summer time and 06:00 AM on winter time.
- Discover the New Seven Wonders of the world Petra.
- View the amazing monuments in Petra.
- 4x4 Jeep tour through inspiring sand dunes and Nabatean rock inscriptions.
Day 1
Petra and Wadi Rum Day Tour from Amman
3 Stops
1
Petra
Pick up at Amman Hotel or residence and drive 3 hrs to the red rose city of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, and since 1985 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More than 2,000 years ago the Nabatean Arabs carved here amazing monuments in the sandstone. The Nabateans gained wealth by dominating the trade routes of ancient Arabia, but came under Roman rule in 106 AD. Visitors enter Petra via the Siq, an impressively narrow path, flanked by 80 meters high cliffs, till the Treasury. Other monuments you will see are the Street of Façades and the Royal Tombs. The guide says farewell to you. Lunch at a local restaurant.
3 hours
2
Wadi Rum
Continue driving southwards to Wadi Rum for a 2 hr jeep ride visiting Nabatean Temple, Rum Village, Lawrence Spring & Khazali Canyon.
2 hours
3
Amman
Afterwards transfer for around 4 hrs to Amman Hotel or residence.
Inclusions
- Transport by private, air conditioned vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.
- Entrance fee to Petra & Wadi Rum.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 2 hrs jeep ride in Wadi Rum with Bedouin driver.
- 700 meters horse ride in Petra (not mandatory, horse handler expects a tip).
- Mineral water on board of the vehicle.
- Private English speaking spot guide in Petra (about 2.5 hours).
Exclusions
- Golf cart ride or camel ride Petra.
- Meals and beverage not stated.
- Tips and private expenses.
- Others not mentioned in the inclusions.
Practical Info
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and depending on season pack sun protection.
- To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.
- Tour guides in Petra are licensed by Ministry of Tourism and are not part of our team.
- A 700 meters horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq is included in the admission fee Petra. Horse handler expects a tip of 5 JD per horse. Horse drawn carriage, camel or donkey ride can be booked for certain distances and paid on spot.
- 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicle and no A/C.
- Clients with Jordan Pass receive the refund on spot for entrance fees covered with the pass.
- Our staff is trained to follow hygiene and safety protocols.
How to Book this Tour
- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 07 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.