Private Excursion to Petra & Wadi Rum: Explore Jordan's UNESCO Heritage and Sand Dunes
4.9
120 Ratings
Amman
Embark on a private excursion to Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra and the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum. Experience the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of these iconic destinations.
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amman - Pickup from your hotel in Amman or the Airport then to Petra Via the desert highway
  • Petra - Visit the Treasury: The Treasury is the most famous sight in Petra & is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is a massive temple carved into the face of a cliff.
    See the Street of Facades: The Street of Facades is a long road lined with elaborate rock-cut tombs & temples.
    Explore the Royal Tombs: The Royal Tombs are a group of tombs carved into the face of a cliff high above the city.
    Take a camel or horse ride: Taking a camel or horse ride through Petra is a great way to see the city from a different perspective.
    Visit a Bedouin camp: Bedouin camps are small villages where Bedouin people live. Visitors can learn about Bedouin culture & traditions at these camps.
    In addition to these activities, travelers will also have the opportunity to walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge that leads to the city center, & explore the many other sights & attractions that Petra has to offer.
  • Wadi Rum Protected Area - Seven Pillars of Wisdom: This group of seven sandstone pillars is one of the most iconic landmarks in Wadi Rum. The pillars are named after the book of the same name by T.E. Lawrence, who described them as “the seven most perfect pillars of rock in the world.”
    Lawrence’s Spring: This natural spring is said to be the place where T.E. Lawrence camped during the Arab Revolt. The spring is surrounded by towering cliffs & offers stunning views of the surrounding desert.
    Lawrence’s House: This small house is said to be the place where T.E. Lawrence stayed during the Arab Revolt. The house is located in a remote area of the desert & offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
    Khazali Canyon: This narrow canyon is home to a variety of ancient rock carvings, including petroglyphs & inscriptions.
    Mushroom Rock: This unique rock formation is shaped like a mushroom. The rock is a popular spot for taking photos and is also a popular climbing spot.
  • Amman - Then back to your hotel in Amman or back to the airport directly from wadi rum or Petra
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • 2-hour 4x4 ride in Wadi Rum (optional)
  • Private English-speaking driver
  • Upgrade your travel with hotel pickups and drop-offs, air-conditioned vehicles, on-board WiFi, and fuel surcharges included
  • Authentic Bedouin tea experience
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Dinner at Wadi Rum (Optional)
  • Gratuities
  • Local Guides at sites
Additional Information

You will see two of Jordan’s most iconic and breathtaking destinations. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Wadi Rum is a vast desert landscape with towering sandstone mountains, red sand dunes, and ancient rock formations.
You will experience the history and culture of Jordan. Petra was an important trading city for the Nabateans over 2,000 years ago. Wadi Rum was home to the Bedouin people for centuries. On your tour, you will learn about the history and culture of these two regions.
You will have the opportunity to go on a jeep tour of Wadi Rum. This is a great way to see the desert and its many attractions, such as the Lawrence of Arabia Spring and the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

  • This tour/activity is private, meaning that only your group will participate. This allows you to have a more personalized experience, as the guide can tailor the tour to your interests and needs.
  • Personalized attention and service
  • Flexible itinerary
  • Pick one site to visit or both of them
Location
Amman
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(120 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Lynsord
Mar 24, 2024
Petra and Wadi Rum full day private tour - We had a full day (14 hours) tour from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum in a private car with a personal driver. Mohamed was very well-prepared, had literally everything in the car (water, WiFi router which he gave us while we were wandering in Petra, cables to charge different types of phones, wet wipes and dry tissues...), very polite, makes nice pictures and knows best photo stops... Even though we came in Ramadan, we didn't feel any difference. So this tour is definitely highly recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Anjims2024
Mar 21, 2024
My experience exploring the Wadi Rum mountains and desert with Qusaey - I had an absolutely fantastic experience exploring the Wadi Rum mountains with Qusaey on his cruiser. Not only is he incredibly fun to be around, but his witty remarks had me laughing the entire time. Qusaey's driving skills in the desert were impeccable and he made sure to point out every detail of the mountains, including fascinating insights into how some of Hollywood's most famous movies, like The Martian, Star Wars, Dune, John Wick, Aladdin, Mission to Mars, Lawrence of Arabia, Prometheus, and Transformers , etc were shot there. Qusaey is like a sweet, innocent little brother and I'd love to revisit him. Additionally, he's an excellent photographer, skillfully capturing my best angles and making sure I had memorable pictures to cherish. Thank you so much, Qusaey, for making my journey an unforgettable one. You're a gem!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
793prettyf
Mar 14, 2024
the best female solo experience - I initially booked this trip just for the sake of seeing this famous site (Wadi Rum)for a day since I was'nt able to find a good deal with the overnight stay in one of the camps that is budget friendly for solo travelers and Im just on a tight budget. Im a solo female traveler who knows no Arabic words so its a bit of a struggle to converse and deal with the locals. While having a conversation along the way with my guide, I mentioned how I wanted to get the experience and to my surprise, my tour guide Bardaghawi has offered me a good deal that suits my budget and right on the spot arranged everything my heart wishes to experience in this entire trip😍 I was able to enjoy the full experience of wadi rum camp, jeep tour, sunset view, camel ride and stargazing. It has just been a spontaneous trip from there and in addition, I was able to see aqaba, the crystal beach (which is so gorgeous) and enjoy swimming/floating in the dead sea with ease and comfort. A gazillion of pictures have been taken for all the good memories and lots of historical stories about the places, the culture and ways and norms of Jordanians esp because its ramadan. He has since helped me with other tours such as showing me around Amman, the Blue Mosque, then went to Jerash and also did my transportation to airport, all with a fair price deal. I have been well taken care of, always felt safe and comfortable and he even put an extra mile by letting me taste my now favorite jordanian dessert-Habiba kanafa, and the falafel sandwich, as well as having to stop by and buy fresh fruits along the road from local farmers. I also got a gift with a jar full of different colorful sands which just made me felt special and thankful since I do admire the colorful sands ive seen in Wadi Rum.Such hospitality, warm welcome and kindness that I ever had in this Jordanian trip which money can't buy. I almost felt like a princess😅 but I appreciate how well he presented his country not just by showing me the amazing sites but more on how he treated me and make me felt safe and at home in his country which is a memory i'll forever treasure. He deserve so much appreciation and to this, I highly recommend Bardaghawi, Mohammed.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
M4147wykevinp
Mar 11, 2024
Petra & Wadi Rum Experience - Yousef was a great driver-safe, attentive, enjoyable to work with...and able to provide more personal insights about the culture and region.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kaustav_c
Mar 9, 2024
Excellent experience! Exceeded expectations! VIP service! - Quick review: 5/5. Exceeded my expectations. Driver was beyond generous and knowledgeable. I felt safe and like a VIP throughout. I will definitely come back and I highly recommend the experience to others! Detailed review: The booking experience: super quick online. Good description of the services provided. Download the app! Background: I had never been to Jordan bedore. I booked the one day tour of Petra and Wadi Rum, including a 2hour 4x4 adventure through Wadi Rum, from Amman + a day trip of the Dead Sea (including day access to the Holiday Inn Resort and a buffet lunch) from Amman. I went in early March. The Petra (50 JOD) and Wadi Rum (7 JOD) site entry fees were not included; the Holiday Inn Dead Sea entry fee (35 JOD) was included. The sites: Petra: it is as incredible as the pictures lead you to believe and more. Walking through this ancient city instantly connects you to a shared human history that is thousands of years old. Bring running or hiking shoes as the terrain is rocky, dusty, with steep elevation changes, and can get a little technical at times. Wadi Rum: a protected heritage site, as is Petra, it offers an other worldy experience and views of an important ancient trade route connecting the Levantine kingdoms. The crimson red sand on the dunes, giant rocky structures, and vast expanses of flat land in between make for fantastic photography. It is obvious why Wadi Rum was chosen as the film location for Star Wars and The Martian. Dead Sea + Holiday Inn: It was a fantastic experience. It is a private resort (as all properties along the Dead Sea are required to be) with access to a beach with lounge chairs and service. The water in the Dead Sea was warmer than I expected. The temperature in the Dead Sea in early March is 10-15 degrees Celsius warmer than Amman. It is surreal to float in the Dead Sea between Jordan and Palestine and to think of the immense history of humans in the area over several thousand years. It is not recommended to swim for more than 20 minutes as the salt can take a toll on your skin. The mud bath was a fun way to take it all in and speak to some of the other patrons at the resort. There are nice outdoor showers to wash off the salt and mud before heading into the swimming pool areas (areas, since there are about 8 or 9 pools). The pool was relaxing; the pool guard allowed me to have a drink poolside, which was nice. The experience ended with a buffet lunch inside which was good. The service: My driver Mohamed, arrived well in time for my day trip to Petra and Wadi Rum. He immediately was kind and generous, and offered cold bottled water. An hour into the journey, he offered to stop for Turkish coffee and also insisted that I have some Manakish, neither of which I had never tried before. Both were delicious and must haves when you're travelling in Jordan. The Turkish coffee especially is now in my top 3 coffees I've ever tried. We stopped at a souvenir store along the way where they had a large selection of Dead Sea products (face masks, lotions, bath salts etc) as well as many finely handcrafted items such as plates and vases. The prices are not cheap but the quality was very good. Though we stopped to just use the washrooms, I picked up a few items for my fiancee and family. All along the way, Mohamed offered numerous knowledgeable insights about the culture, history, and economy of the areas we passed through on the way to Petra, Wadi Rum, and back to Amman. He also gave me a detailed breakdown of what to expect at each site in terms of fees, washroom facilities, time to tour, temperature, where to eat etc. I would be happy to say that he is more of a tour guide than just a driver. From Petra, we drove to Wadi Rum (2 hour drive), along which he offered other Jordanian sweets for me to try. The hand off to my 4x4 driver, Tareq, in Wadi Rum was very smooth and I felt like a VIP the entire time. Tareq, the 4x4 driver took me on a great 2 hour tour of Wadi Rum with multiple stops along the way to enjoy the surroundings and to take spectacular pictures. He had a great sense of humor, especially while taking pics of me. The drive back from Wadi Rum to Amman was about 3.5 hours and along the way, Mohamed suggested that I try to see the Dead Sea the next day, and called the touring company to determine a good offer for me. He convinced me to do a trip the following day to the Holiday Inn at Dead Sea for a day visit (35 JOD for day entry to the resort, use of the pools, beach, mud bath and a full buffet). Upon return to Amman on the first night, as a gesture of generosity, even though it was nearly 11pm at this point and he had a family of 5 waiting at home for him, he offered to take my luggage from the hotel I was staying in at the time, to the next hotel I had booked in Amman. The next morning, he arrived again in good time and offered water right away. He offered to stop for a Jordanian breakfast along the way, but I refused as I had a late dinner the night before. On the way to the Dead Sea (a short 45 min drive), he was happy to stop at a sports shop so that I could buy a pair of swimming shorts, since I had forgotten to bring a pair. Once again he offered great insights about the profound history, culture, and challenges in the area surrounding the Dead Sea. Go see the Dead Sea as soon as you can as it is disappearing at an alarming rate (some say it'll dry up in 25 years without intervention)! At the Holiday Inn Dead Sea resort, Mohamed personally took me on a tour of the The Holiday Inn resort and showed me all of the facilities and left me to enjoy the beach. On the way back to Amman, Mohamed insisted that I should buy some Jordanian dates to take back to Canada. He bought some for himself as well and let me try one - they are the best dates I've ever had (I grew up in Dubai). I cannot thank Mohamed enough for such an amazing experience! I would recommend everything I did, as it exceeded my expectations. In retrospect, the only thing I would change is to spend more time. I highly recommend spending a night in Wadi Rum (in a bubble tent) and staying at the Holiday Inn Resort at the Dead Sea for a night to maximize your enjoyment.
Review provided by Viator
Kaustavc2024
Mar 9, 2024
Excellent experience! exceeded expectations! VIP service! - Quick review: 5/5. Exceeded my expectations. Driver was beyond generous and knowledgeable. I felt safe and like a VIP throughout. I will definitely come back and I highly recommend the experience to others! Detailed review: The booking experience: super quick online. Good description of the services provided. Download the app! Background: I had never been to Jordan bedore. I booked the one day tour of Petra and Wadi Rum, including a 2hour 4x4 adventure through Wadi Rum, from Amman + a day trip of the Dead Sea (including day access to the Holiday Inn Resort and a buffet lunch) from Amman. I went in early March. The Petra (50 JOD) and Wadi Rum (7 JOD) site entry fees were not included; the Holiday Inn Dead Sea entry fee (35 JOD) was included. The sites: Petra: it is as incredible as the pictures lead you to believe and more. Walking through this ancient city instantly connects you to a shared human history that is thousands of years old. Bring running or hiking shoes as the terrain is rocky, dusty, with steep elevation changes, and can get a little technical at times. Wadi Rum: a protected heritage site, as is Petra, it offers an other worldy experience and views of an important ancient trade route connecting the Levantine kingdoms. The crimson red sand on the dunes, giant rocky structures, and vast expanses of flat land in between make for fantastic photography. It is obvious why Wadi Rum was chosen as the film location for Star Wars and The Martian. Dead Sea + Holiday Inn: It was a fantastic experience. It is a private resort (as all properties along the Dead Sea are required to be) with access to a beach with lounge chairs and service. The water in the Dead Sea was warmer than I expected. The temperature in the Dead Sea in early March is 10-15 degrees Celsius warmer than Amman. It is surreal to float in the Dead Sea between Jordan and Palestine and to think of the immense history of humans in the area over several thousand years. It is not recommended to swim for more than 20 minutes as the salt can take a toll on your skin. The mud bath was a fun way to take it all in and speak to some of the other patrons at the resort. There are nice outdoor showers to wash off the salt and mud before heading into the swimming pool areas (areas, since there are about 8 or 9 pools). The pool was relaxing; the pool guard allowed me to have a drink poolside, which was nice. The experience ended with a buffet lunch inside which was good. The service: My driver Mohamed, arrived well in time for my day trip to Petra and Wadi Rum. He immediately was kind and generous, and offered cold bottled water. An hour into the journey, he offered to stop for Turkish coffee and also insisted that I have some Manakish, neither of which I had never tried before. Both were delicious and must haves when you're travelling in Jordan. The Turkish coffee especially is now in my top 3 coffees I've ever tried. We stopped at a souvenir store along the way where they had a large selection of Dead Sea products (face masks, lotions, bath salts etc) as well as many finely handcrafted items such as plates and vases. The prices are not cheap but the quality was very good. Though we stopped to just use the washrooms, I picked up a few items for my fiancee and family. All along the way, Mohamed offered numerous knowledgeable insights about the culture, history, and economy of the areas we passed through on the way to Petra, Wadi Rum, and back to Amman. He also gave me a detailed breakdown of what to expect at each site in terms of fees, washroom facilities, time to tour, temperature, where to eat etc. I would be happy to say that he is more of a tour guide than just a driver. From Petra, we drove to Wadi Rum (2 hour drive), along which he offered other Jordanian sweets for me to try. The hand off to my 4x4 driver, Tareq, in Wadi Rum was very smooth and I felt like a VIP the entire time. Tareq, the 4x4 driver took me on a great 2 hour tour of Wadi Rum with multiple stops along the way to enjoy the surroundings and to take spectacular pictures. He had a great sense of humor, especially while taking pics of me. The drive back from Wadi Rum to Amman was about 3.5 hours and along the way, Mohamed suggested that I try to see the Dead Sea the next day, and called the touring company to determine a good offer for me. He convinced me to do a trip the following day to the Holiday Inn at Dead Sea for a day visit (35 JOD for day entry to the resort, use of the pools, beach, mud bath and a full buffet). Upon return to Amman on the first night, as a gesture of generosity, even though it was nearly 11pm at this point and he had a family of 5 waiting at home for him, he offered to take my luggage from the hotel I was staying in at the time, to the next hotel I had booked in Amman. The next morning, he arrived again in good time and offered water right away. He offered to stop for a Jordanian breakfast along the way, but I refused as I had a late dinner the night before. On the way to the Dead Sea (a short 45 min drive), he was happy to stop at a sports shop so that I could buy a pair of swimming shorts, since I had forgotten to bring a pair. Once again he offered great insights about the profound history, culture, and challenges in the area surrounding the Dead Sea. Go see the Dead Sea as soon as you can as it is disappearing at an alarming rate (some say it'll dry up in 25 years without intervention)! At the Holiday Inn Dead Sea resort, Mohamed personally took me on a tour of the The Holiday Inn resort and showed me all of the facilities and left me to enjoy the beach. On the way back to Amman, Mohamed insisted that I should buy some Jordanian dates to take back to Canada. He bought some for himself as well and let me try one - they are the best dates I've ever had (I grew up in Dubai). I cannot thank Mohamed enough for such an amazing experience! I would recommend everything I did, as it exceeded my expectations. In retrospect, the only thing I would change is to spend more time. I highly recommend spending a night in Wadi Rum (in a bubble tent) and staying at the Holiday Inn Resort at the Dead Sea for a night to maximize your enjoyment.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sarasmolkova
Mar 3, 2024
The best day ever - This one-day trip was the best decision we could ever make in Amman. Our driver, Mohammad Bardaghawi, took care of us the entire time. He was punctual, took us to see the best places during our trip, and to eat at amazing restaurants. He was very friendly and professional. We recommend this trip to everyone who has a short time in Jordan and wants to see everything. We saw the most important places in one day, so we gave it a rating of 11/10*.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dream25066911923
Feb 28, 2024
AMAZING trip to Petra & Wadi Rum - Our driver Mohammed was AMAZING!!!! Gave us a warm welcome when he picked us up from the hotel and super on time. He also organised tour guide for us in Petra since we didn’t organise. Whenever we came back from a place, he will welcome us back warmly as well. Our tour guide in Petra he was AMAZING as well. Do organise tour guide with them, speak very good English and gave us all the information we need to know even extra. Took lots of nice photos for us as well. The jeep tour in Wadi Rum was AMAZING as well, 2 hours is actually more than enough to cover the surface of Wadi Rum but if you do prefer to go in deep the desert, they do have options of 4 hours or 8 hours. Everything is worth the price and is AMAZING!!!!!!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Prairedog3
Feb 27, 2024
Exellent - Excellent tour guide He goes above & beyond. So friendly & knowlegeable. Best tour, yet! The wadi rum tour I dint care for. Dint see the arch/bridge. Should stayed at Petra. 3 hrs is not enough time
Review provided by Viator
Justinrk3632hd
Feb 27, 2024
Short trip long memory - Mohammed was a great driver. This trip is a great way to spend a day in Jordan. Petra is amazing. And sunset at wadi rum is beautiful. I highly recommend it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 14 guests
1
Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today