Top Aqaba Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Wadi Rum’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock formations, dunes, and peaks on a 2-day Jeep tour that includes an overnight in a traditional Bedouin desert camp or cave. While some Wadi Rum tours are limited to exploring by vehicle, this active adventure includes sandboarding and a hike up Al Hash Mountain (Jebel Al-Hash). From the summit, enjoy sweeping views that stretch across Wadi Rum all the way to Saudi Arabia.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Wadi Rum Protected Area the traditional way, by camel, on this small-group tour that includes lunch. Travel through the desert landscape on a camel, with stops at highlights like the Lawrence Spring, Al Ramal Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, and Little Bridge. Enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks in a Bedouin tent.

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.

This exciting 8-hour jeep excursion allows you the opportunity to explore all the important highlights inside wadi rum. This protected desert is a stunning, Unforgettable, and amazing experience by spending the night here at the traditional Bedouin Camp inside protected area with all meal included. Visit top attractions in the Unesco World Heritage-listed area, the spectacular scenery of desert nature is incredible. You'll see the most beautiful highlights on this trip with a glimpse of the traditional Bedouin life, where you find a rugged landscape and with sand boarding included. Before the tour ends, we will watch the golden sunset in one of the most beautiful places inside wadi rum. It is consist of a bit of hiking, visiting historical sites, attractions, sandboarding, and a jeep tour along the way.

Explore the highlights of Wadi Rum during this private, full-day Jeep safari. Let your Bedouin guide regale you with stories as you enjoy a fire-cooked Bedouin-style lunch. Visit natural attractions like Red Sand Dune, Mushroom Rock, Lawrence Spring, and more. Watch the sunset from a panoramic viewpoint. Upgrade to include an optional overnight stay in a tent.

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.

Cover the highlights of Wadi Rum—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—during this full-day private tour. Join an English-speaking guide and driver as you visit iconic desert attractions like the Red Sand Dune, Mushroom Rock, and Aby Khashaba Canyon. Get-down stops to explore and take photos are included, plus a tasty lunch and hotel transfers from Aqaba.

Explore the desert of Wadi Rum in style and comfort with this all-inclusive jeep tour. You'll get the chance to climb up and dunes, go off-roading in the sand, and learn about Bedouin cultural and culinary traditions. An overnight stay in a Bedouin camp is also included, as are all meals.

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.