Top Aqaba Day Trips

The city of Petra, the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, It is Located 240 km south of the capital Amman, and 120 km north of the Red Sea town of Aqaba Petra the world wonder is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction, and it is visited by tourists from all over the world. It is not known precisely when Petra was built, but the city began to prosper as the capital of the Nabataean Empire from the 1st century BC, which grew rich through trade in frankincense, myrrh, and spices. Petra was later annexed to the Roman Empire and continued to thrive until a large earthquake in 363 AD destroyed much of the city in the 4th century AD.

Discover many of the top sights in the Wadi Rum Protected Area on this full-day Jeep tour with a small group and a local Bedouin guide. Highlights include Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, the Small Arch, hiking through Abu Khashaba Canyon, sunset at Um Sabatah, and more. Camel ride and overnight upgrades available.

Our one day Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Eilat offers a truly amazing experience. This legendary ‘lost city’ of Petra was carved into the walls of a desert canyon over 2500 years ago. Enjoy the wilderness adventure on a short 4x4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. Included in this tour is all entrance fees, guiding, transportation, and lunch.

Visit two of Jordan’s must-visit sites—the Wadi Rum and Petra—in one day on a private tour from Aqaba. Experience the red-and-pink cliffs and canyons of the Wadi Rum desert valley on a 4x4 tour. Then, take a guided tour of Petra’s highlights, including the Treasury, amphitheater, and royal tombs. Includes private round-trip transport, tours of and admission to both sites (if option selected), and a horseback ride in Petra.

See both Petra and Wadi Rum in one day with this private tour from Aqaba. After pickup from Aqaba, enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Petra. Explore the ancient Nabatean city with an English speaking guide before driving onwards to Wadi Rum. Explore the surreal landscape of Wadi Rum on an included jeep tour, with a tea break in a Bedouin tent, and enjoy sunset before driving back to Aqaba.

From Wadi Rum, we will drive you through the desert some 40kms to the south to Jebel Um Addami. This is a magnificent drive through the far valleys of Wadi Rum and crossing the beautiful and lonely Wadi Saabit. Upon arrival you will have a guided hike to the top which usually takes about 2 1/2 hours. You'll hike up Jabal Um Addami and then after resting at the top, you'll descend to a nice secluded area. While you rest and explore the area, your guide will start cooking your lunch. After the lunch you can hike for 2 hours and then we drive you by jeep to the Bedouin Lifestyle Camp where you can watch the beautiful sunset. After the sunset we will drive you back to Rum village.

Our jeep tours allow you to visit plenty of interesting sites as well as reach some of the far-away attractions of Wadi Rum. Moreover, the full-day tour will also allow you to enjoy magnificent views of the desert all throughout the day, while riding on top of a jeep (comfortable benches and sunshades installed), have lunch in the desert at a nice picturesque spot. In the evening, we either stop on the way to watch a beautiful desert sunset, or you can watch it from our Bedouin camp where you will stay for the night. At the camp, you will see how we prepare our traditional food under the Earth, which will be part of a huge dinner buffet. Afterwards, you can relax around the fire where you can share conversations, ask us questions about our culture or the desert, and listen to Bedouin music we play for you on the oud (and maybe even dancing!). Later enjoy the silence and watch the stars. After a delicious buffet breakfast in the morning, we will take you back to the village.

Our jeep tours allow you to visit the most sites in the least amount of time as well as reach some of the far-away attractions inside Wadi Rum Protected Area. Even on our short tours, you get a good taste of our magnificent desert with its rocks, dunes, canyons, and big mountains. If you want to see the sunset, we can start the tour in the afternoon. You will be told historic meanings at some of the sites, and are highly welcome to ask questions about Bedouin life and culture. All short tours include stops at Lawrence's house, the big red sand dune, Khazali Canyon and Little Rock Arch. Depending on the option you choose, further activities like sandboarding, hikes, or camel rides might be included. Light lunch can be added after arrival for 5JD per person, and cooked lunch of chicken and rice for 10JD per person.

This is a unique experience because Wadi Rum is a one and only desert in our planet earth. You will be able to see the red and white sand desert and also do sandboarding in a red sand dune. You can also hike in one of the beautiful mountains we have in this unique scenario and see the sunset or the sundown while the moon goes to sleep or makes her first appearance at night. You will be able to make camel ride surrounded by this spectacular landscape and also you can feed the camels that live in freedom in the desert from the jeep if they approach to you. The show of colors you can see in Wadi Rum will captivate your eye once you put your feet naked in the sand. And above all, you can make all this with a Bedouin, the original people from Wadi Rum desert since centuries ago.

Discover the ancient jewel in Jordan’s crown on this private day trip to Petra from Aqaba. Visit the UNESCO–listed city of Petra and explore deep canyons beneath soaring sandstone cliffs. Marvel at the intricately carved face of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) as your guide shares details of its construction. Learn of the 6th-century Nabataean people who lived in the valleys, and admire top attractions such as the ancient theater and the royal tombs. Enjoy free time to explore Petra at your leisure before boarding your minivan back to Aqaba.

Visit the ancient rock-cut city of Petra with a guide and be back in Aqaba by nightfall during this full-day private excursion. Travel comfortably from the Red Sea by private, air-conditioned vehicle. A tasty lunch and admission tickets to Petra are included. Groups of six people or under explore the site with a guide; six or more people travel with a full-day guide free of charge.

Visiting Petra from Aqaba is easiest by guided tour: freeing you from arranging your own transport, ticket, and guide. With this day trip, travel to the UNESCO-listed rock city by shared coach or minivan, and explore in a small group for a less-crowded experience. See the Siq, Treasury, and more; get free time to explore alone, and enjoy a short horseback ride as an included extra, all alongside included admission.

No visit to Aqaba is complete without visiting the must-sees of Petra and Wadi Rum. This private tour lets you cover both in one seamless day, saving you from separate trips while ensuring you experience both sites even if your time is limited. Journey to Petra by private vehicle, tour the ancient city with a guide and follow up with a 4x4 tour and sunset at Wadi Rum. Lunch, tickets and hotel, airport or port pickup and drop-off are included.

Soak up the highlights of the Wadi Rum Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this fabulous day tour with lunch—upgrade to add dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional Bedouin cave or camp, plus breakfast. Your 4WD driver will introduce you to scarlet sand dunes, hidden canyons, ancient monoliths, and prehistoric carvings, with stops at a natural rock bridge and Lawrence’s Spring.

Admire Jordan’s UNESCO-listed Wadi Rum on a private day trip from Aqaba. Traveling by 4x4 with a Bedouin driver, explore this extraordinary wilderness to see its mountains, red dunes, and gorges. Hear about its ancient past and links with Lawrence of Arabia, and visit natural rock arches, high-walled Al-Khazali canyon, and more. Finish at a viewpoint to watch one of the wadi’s famous sunsets. Lunch, tea, entrance fees, and Aqaba hotel and port transfers included.

Visit the beautiful desert valley of Wadi Rum, or Valley of the Moon, with ease on this private tour from Aqaba. You'll spend the afternoon in this sweeping desert landscape, with the chance to explore in a Jeep safari. Upgrade to al all-inclusive option to include entrance fees and a meal.

Spend a day and night in magical Wadi Rum without having to plan transport or sightseeing on this full-day Jeep tour and overnight adventure. Meet your driver-guide in Wadi Rum village and rumble across the desertscapes to see highlights such as Lawrence’s Spring, dunes, rock formations, and more. Finally, settle at a tented camp for sunset-watching, dinner, and a night under the stars. The Wadi Rum Protected Area entry fee is at your expense.

We offer more than a tour — we offer a journey into the soul of Bedouin life. Born and raised in this land, we share a blend of breathtaking views, ancestral knowledge, and authentic cultural immersion. We offer stillness and silence. Stories that can’t be Googled. Experiences that linger long after the journey ends. Trace the ancient paths of Wadi Rum through sacred landmarks: the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, wind-carved red dunes, Nabatean inscriptions, and the majestic Al Barrah Canyon. Visit Um Fruth Rock Bridge, Lawrence’s House, and the Martian film site. Learn to prepare traditional Bedouin meals. Walk among desert medicine plants our mother taught us by name. Watch the sunset from a spectacular viewpoint. In the evening, enjoy storytelling around the campfire at our family’s Wadi Rum Desert Secret Camp. Sleep in a private Bedouin tent or beneath a sky full of stars. 3 meals, water, coffee and tea included Step into the timeless world of the Bedouins with us. Ali Jroh and Mohammed

These tours can be for 2, 3, 4, or 5 hours. The longer tours are able to visit more locations and reach further into the desert. Here you can find our recommendations for 2 and 5 hours tours. Others are in between, you can customize them if you contact with us. A 2 hours tour would include: Wadi Rum Rest House - Lawrence Spring - Khazali Canyon - Red Sand Dune - Little Bridge - Wadi Rum Rest House A 5 hours tour would include: Wadi Rum Rest House - Lawrence Spring - Khazali Canyon - Red Sand Dune - Little Bridge - Um Frouth Bridge - Abu Khasabha Canyon - Lawrence House - Mushroom Rock - Wadi Rum Rest House Whether you can see all of these places depends on which tour you choose! Shorter tours are able to visit some of these locations, but not all. 1 hour Camel tour is optional for 20 JOD per person. Please contact us for further information.

Discover the ancient Nabatean city of Petra on this full-day private tour which allows you to explore at your own pace and schedule. Enjoy the ease and comfort of hotel pickup and private vehicle transport with space for up to four people. Stay hydrated with the provided bottled water and connected with Wi-Fi during your journey.

This is an active day tour visiting the main sights of the desert in Wadi Rum Protected Area by a 4×4. Desert Sights Included On This Tour: – Lawrence Spring – Red Sand Dune – Khazali Canyon – Small Arch – Lawrence House – Mushroom Rock – Abu Khashaba Canyon – Um Fruth Rock Bridge – Um Sabatah During the full-day tour, at midday we stop and cook lunch in the shade. At the end of the tours your local guide will stop at the perfect place to watch the best sunset before driving back to Wadi Rum Village or to your accommodation. During sunset you can enjoy a cup of local Bedouin tea. This tour is being led by a local guide, what makes it unique. We also put a strong attention to safety, real local experience, high quality food and we always watch the sunset from the best spot of the desert.

Making your own day trip to Petra from Aqaba means arranging your own transport and a guide once there—both unwanted diversions on a hard-earned vacation. This private full-day tour includes return private transport, a licensed guide at Petra, your entry fee, and lunch. So all you need do is admire the ancient rock city with your personal guide, with no distractions or travel worries.

Spend a day exploring the wonders of the Wadi Rum Protected Area on this private jeep tour with an English speaking Bedouin guide. Stops include Lawrence Spring, Jebel Khazali, Little Bridge, Lawrence House, Mushroom Rock, and more, with the opportunity to hike around different sites. Upgrade to include a Bedouin lunch in a natural cave, dinner, or a camel ride.