Top Amman Outback Tours

If you have time for one side trip from Amman, make it Petra. Carved 2,300 years ago by the Nabataeans, this southern Jordan UNESCO-listed rock city is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This private tour whisks you there and back in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle and with an itinerary customizable to your wishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included, with optional local guiding at Petra at own expense.

Forget the strains of self-driving and cover Jordan’s main sights with a personal car and driver to make your trip smoother on this 4-day private tour from Amman. Visit Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Petra, and the Dead Sea; overnight at a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp, and in summer, swim in the Red Sea at Aqaba. Three nights’ accommodation, breakfasts, and transport are included, with guides and entry fees at your expense.

See some of Amman's most interesting attractions with this tour of the Jordanian capital. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to visit the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and the Folklore Museum, and the Archaeological Museum. Once you’re done sightseeing, you can stop for shopping in a traditional bazaar.

There’s no better way to get a feel for a city than joining a local to discover its food. This small-group walking tour lets you sense Amman’s authentic vibe as you sample spices, sweetmeats, and nibbles, tour traditional markets and shops, and enjoy sights including the Grand Husseini Mosque and the Duke’s Diwan. You’ll pass by ancient areas of Amman, including the citadel and theater, but you won’t visit them.

Visit a selection of Jordan’s most secluded and stunning locations during this multi-day excursion. Discover the desert of Wadi Rum during a rugged Jeep safari ride, sleep under the stars at a Bedouin-style campsite, soak in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, and visit 12th-century Ajloun Castle and the ancient rock-cut city of Petra.

Take in Southern Jordan's top sights in just two days during this tour, an ideal option for travelers with limited time. Travel by climate-controlled vehicle from Amman to visit Petra’s rock-cut architecture. The next day, go off-road in Wadi Rum and soak up the mineral-rich mud of the Dead Sea before sleeping under the stars. Choose from transport-only, private or small-group tours in a classic or deluxe tent, or a mid-size guided group tour.

Get oriented in downtown Amman and see attractions you won’t find in the guidebooks alongside the big-ticket sights on this private tour with a local guide. Explore mosques and markets, the historic house known as the Duke’s Diwan, and the hip Jamal Al Lweibdeh district. You’ll also pass by the key ancient attractions, including the Amman Citadel, Amman Roman Theater, and the Nymphaeum.

This 5-day tour of Jordan touches on several of the country’ most well-known landmarks. Visit Madaba, Petra and Little Petra, Mount Nebo, Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Shobak castle, Wadi Rum, the Red Sea, and the Dead Sea. You’ll also visit local markets, monasteries, and other locations along the way. Four nights’ lodging—one at a Bedouin camp—is included.

Explore the best of Jordan with this private six-day tour. You'll get to experience some of the country's most popular sites, including the ancient city of Petra, the desert oasis of Wadi Rum (where you’ll spend the night in a desert camp), and the buoyant Dead Sea, not to mention Mount Nebo and the city of Madaba, famous for its mosaics.

See the best of Jordan's sights in five days with this private tour departing from and returning to Amman. After exploring the capital city, you'll get to visit Umm Qais, the ruins of Jersah, Karak Castle, Mount Nebo, and the ancient city of Petra along with an overnight in the desert of Wadi Rum.

With tombs and temples carved into high sandstone cliffs, Petra is Jordan’s most iconic destination, and the entire ancient complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Petra on a full-day trip from Amman that includes round trip transport from your hotel at Amman.

Explore Roman ruins and a hilltop fortress on a 10-hour private tour from Amman to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash that includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Jordan’s ancient history and culture as you visit the sites, and enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests and schedule.

Experience the extraordinary beauty of Wadi Rum by 4x4 on this private full-day trip from Amman. Travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to the protected desert valley and tour its spectacular beauty spots by 4x4. Trundle through narrow gorges and desert plains past crimson dunes, natural rock bridges and towers; and view ancient inscriptions and Lawrence’s Spring, a hidden oasis made famous by TE Lawrence, also known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia.’ Upgrade to include a camel ride, and during your explorations, visit a Bedouin tent to enjoy a refreshing mint tea.