Top Jordan Day Trips

Experience Wadi Rum like a true Bedouin on a Jeep safari with a hike in the Abu Khashaba Canyon and a desert lunch. This intimate tour, with numbers capped at just six travelers, hits all the Wadi Rum highlights, including the inscriptions, the Um Fruth Rock Bridge (a natural arch), Lawrence’s House, Lawrence’s Spring, Mushroom Rock, and the sand dunes.

History buffs and lovers of Byzantine art won’t want to miss out on this full-day tour. Let your private driver take the strain as you explore the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash, see the Byzantine mosaics at Madaba, and climb Mount Nebo, where some believe Moses died and a monastery holds yet more precious mosaics. Local guides will accompany you at Jerash, the Church of St. George, and Mount Nebo.

Explore Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle on this 10-hour private trip from Amman, with round-trip transport included. Venture north through the Jordan Valley to Umm Qais, where the ruined Greco-Roman Decapolis city of Garada covers a hillside. Take a guided tour of the paved and columned Roman streets, see the theater, mausoleum and other remains; and peek inside the small museum. Later, visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built under Saladin to combat the Crusaders. Explore the stone castle and tiny museum, and admire the spectacular views from the towers.

Enjoy a stress-free arrival in Amman with this private, one-way transfer service. Simply meet your courteous and professional driver at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport, receive assistance with your luggage, and hop inside your private transfer vehicle. Then, relax on your ride to your hotel or private residence in the city. Each private vehicle can accommodate up to seven people, and transfers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Let your guide take you on a desert adventure to explore the magnificent landscapes of the Wadi Rum. Known for its dramatic scenery, you’ll have access to numerous private sites on a personal 4x4. Your guide shows you the best spots for photographs and ensures you’re fed and watered throughout the day. Canyon walks, ancient sites, red sand dunes and sunset spots - this full day tour has it all.

As you venture into Petra, starting from the town of Wadi Musa, you'll follow the trail leading into the legendary Siq—a breathtaking canyon that offers your first glimpse of the iconic Treasury. This awe-inspiring monument is just the beginning. Continue your journey beyond the Treasury to explore the Royal Tombs and captivating Roman ruins, each steeped in history and intrigue. For those with extra time and a sense of adventure, the hike to the Monastery is a must. This majestic monument, rivaling the splendor of the Treasury, offers a rewarding experience for those willing to make the trek. Along the way, Petra offers plenty of side trips, hidden gems, and opportunities for exploration. And if you're looking for a unique experience, camel and donkey rides are available to enhance your adventure through this world wonder.

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.

Discover the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day, private trip from Amman. You'll make the 4-hour journey to Petra in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, with the option to spend up to four hours exploring, entering the site on a winding path that passes between spectacular cliff walls. The driver can arrange a local guide upon arrival, or you can see Petra on your own before returning to Amman.

Wadi Musa, the jump-off point for Petra, is about a 2.5-hour drive from Amman airport—or more than twice as long by bus. Skip the stress and reach your hotel in good time after your flight when you prebook this private 1-way transfer, priced per vehicle, not per person. All vehicles are a maximum of four years old and feature onboard Wi-Fi so you can stay connected as you travel.

Self-driving in a new country can be stressful. Relax with a professional chauffeur at the wheel on this convenient transport-only tour that takes in three of Jordan’s key Christian sites: Madaba, home to the 6th-century Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first saw the Holy Land, and the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, where Jordanians believe Jesus was baptized. There’s onboard Wi-Fi to help pass the time over the drive.

Without renting a car, seeing Jordan’s sites of Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais in a day from Amman is near-impossible. Aimed at travelers who are short on time, this private tour whisks you with ease to the three antiquities, in the comfort of a private climate-controlled vehicle with a chauffeur. At each, choose to tour the classical or medieval ruins alone or with a local guide (own expense).

Having layover in Jordan with at least 10 hours between flights, discover one the World's Wonder Petra or so called the "Red Rose City" with this private tour. Choose on the given options for Transfers or with a local guide and entrance fees. Explore the amazing sites inside this city by yourself or with a local guide. - Private transfers with an English speaking driver - Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World

Unless you rent a car, extending your sightseeing in Jordan beyond Amman is difficult independently, largely thanks to only patchy public transport. This private River Jordan baptismal site and Dead Sea tour makes it easy, with private air-conditioned transport throughout. See Jesus’ believed River Jordan baptism location before bathing in the Dead Sea, all minus travel or ticket worries. Upgrade to access a Dead Sea spa hotel for extra comfort.

If you like to explore independently but hate self-driving overseas, this private tour to two of northern Jordan’s top sights is perfect. Your private driver will pick you up from your Amman hotel, escort you to Jerash and wait while you admire the Oval Plaza, Cardo, and more. Then, continue to 12th-century Ajloun Castle for a dose of medieval splendor. Please note: all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Experience one of Jordan’s greatest ancient treasures on this private day trip to Petra from Amman. Travel to Petra with a private driver and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra. Walk or ride a horse along the Siq entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, Royal Tombs and more. During your explorations, learn about Petra’s history from your local guide and see the lesser-known Little Petra.

Enjoy tours of Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea on this 3-night private tour of Jordan’s wonders from Amman, with your own private guide. Stay overnight in Amman and the next day head to the Dead see to ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters and explore the spectacular desert valley of Wadi Rum. Head south for a guided Petra tour: seeing the best of this age-old, UNESCO-listed rock-cut city. Three nights of accommodation; daily breakfast and dinner; and airport transfers at the start and end of your trip are also included.

Travel from Jordan to Ma’in Hot Springs to enjoy a steaming waterfall and mineral-rich water in a scenic desert oasis. The personal service of a private driver means you can explore Ma’in Hot Springs without the hassle of haggling over taxi fares or renting a car. That means more time to swim, relax, and check out prehistoric sites in the surrounding hills.

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.

Explore Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba in Jordan on this 4-day tour from Amman, with a private guide. Leave Amman for a guided visit of UNESCO-listed Petra, and then continue to the Wadi Rum desert valley. Stay overnight at a tented camp complete with a delicious campfire dinner, and enjoy a morning 4x4 ride around the spectacular canyons and dunes. Lastly, lounge on the beaches of Aqaba. Two nights of 3-, 4-, or 5-star accommodation, one night at the Wadi Rum desert camp, and daily breakfasts and dinners are included.

Self-driving in a new country can be stressful. Relax with a personal chauffeur direct from your hotel or Amman airport on this transport-only tour that visits the iconic Dead Sea plus two of Jordan’s most fascinating religious sites: Madaba, known for its 6th-century Mosaic Map of the Holy Land, and Mt. Nebo, where many believe Moses viewed the Promised Land and died. Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected as you travel.

See a selection of Jordan's highlights, with the convenience of having your itinerary, accommodation, and transportation arranged for you, on this group tour. Starting in Amman, enjoy a two-day trip that includes Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Well-suited for travelers looking to get a taste of the country without the pressure of knowing what to priortize and planning how to get there.

Rewind to ancient and medieval Jordan on this private Jerash and Ajloun Castle day trip from Amman. After a journey north, stop to visit Jerash, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman cities. Admire the colonnaded Oval Plaza, temples, plazas, and monuments; and then continue to Ajloun Castle to explore the fortress, built in 1184 by Saladin’s forces. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with optional local guiding at the sites at own expense.

Witness the classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this 5-hour private tour. Traveling between the sites by air-conditioned minivan, take guided tours of the sun-burnished ancient ruins of Amman Citadel and see the city’s stellar Roman amphitheater, a 6,000-seater stadium from the 2nd century. Then, drive to the spectacular ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Roman cities. Stroll around the semi-crumbled temples, fountains, column-ringed Oval Plaza and other relics as your guide tells fascinating stories of the city, once a prosperous outpost of the Roman Empire.

Explore Jordan’s biblical and early medieval history on this private 8-hour trip from Amman to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and Mukawir. Admire the 6th-century Mosaic Map at Madaba, and visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses is said to have died. Plus, explore Mukawir, Herod the Great’s hilltop fortress where it’s thought John the Baptist was beheaded. Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, admission fees, and guided Mt. Nebo and Madaba tours are included.