From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour
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Is From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour worth booking?
From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour is a 10-hour experience in Aqaba, Jordan, from $57 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (12)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $57 per person
Visit south Jordan’s must-sees of Petra and the Desert f Wadi Rum in one day on a private full day trip from Aqaba. Enjoy a guided tour of UNESCO Heritage listed wonder of Petra’s Red Rose Nabatean city highlights: inclu
What you get
- Entrance Fees to Wadi Rum (if option Jordan Pass not selected)
- Private transportation in premium air-conditioned modern vehicle based on number of travelers
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Aqaba
- Aqaba Port pick up and drop off (if option Jordan Pass not selected)
- This is a private tour activity. Only your group will participate
- Private English-Speaking Driver – Guide
About this experience
Visit south Jordan’s must-sees of Petra and the Desert f Wadi Rum in one day on a private full day trip from Aqaba. Enjoy a guided tour of UNESCO Heritage listed wonder of Petra’s Red Rose Nabatean city highlights: including the “Siq”, the Treasury “El – Khazneh”, the Amphitheater, and the Royal Tombs. Then proceed to Wadi Rum to experience the red-and-pink cliffs and canyons of this unique and special desert valley of moon on a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour. Your experience includes private round-trip transport with English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.
What's included
Included
- Entrance Fees to Wadi Rum (if option Jordan Pass not selected)
- Private transportation in premium air-conditioned modern vehicle based on number of travelers
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Aqaba
- Aqaba Port pick up and drop off (if option Jordan Pass not selected)
- This is a private tour activity. Only your group will participate
- Private English-Speaking Driver – Guide
- On board WI-FI
- Jeep Tour included for Jordan Pass option
- Horse ride before the “Siq”
- Classic 2 hours 4 x 4 jeep visit with local Bedouin driver/guide
- Private Local Licensed Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
- One day entrance fees to Petra (if option Jordan Pass not selected)
Not included
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of beverages
- All type of gratuities (Tips to Driver,Petra Local Guide & horse boy,Wadi Rum Bedouin) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Any other service not mentioned
What you'll see and do
Petra - Wadi Musa
Meet your driver at your Aqaba hotel, and relax as you travel to the spectacular rock city of Petra, hewn by the Nabataeans along trade routes 2,000 years ago. Once here, meet up with a local guide and set off to explore this UNESCO Heritage listed wonder Petra Red Rose Nabatean City
120 minutes here
Siq
Make your way through the “Siq”, the 1-mile (1.5 kilometer) entrance gorge,
60 minutes here · Admission included
The Treasury
Marvel at the magnificent Treasury “Al-Khazneh”, where it’s believed many riches were hidden. Then, explore Petra's other wonders, like the Amphitheater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church as your guide shares their history. After around two hours of exploring, enjoy free time, and lunch on your own expense.
90 minutes here · Admission included
High Place of Sacrifice
If time permits you can climb up the Monastery on your own or the High Place of Sacrifice: a clifftop altar that was once used for animal sacrifices and other ceremonies. Free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver.
90 minutes here
Wadi Rum Protected Area
Next, continue to Wadi Rum Desert Valley of Moon where the movies The Martian and Star Wars: The Rise of Sky Walker were filmed. This vast chunk of desert mountains, valleys, cliffs, and rocks is known for its ever-changing pink-and-red colors, Bedouin settlements, and connections with T.E. Lawrence, also known as World War I's “Lawrence of Arabia”. On arrival, enjoy a roughly 2-hour tour by 4x4 local jeep. Trundle around the canyons and cliffs, and absorb the timeless scenery. See landmarks including the Seven Pillars of Wisdom Rocks named after Lawrence’s autobiography, and view some of the valley's pre-Christian rock carvings. Sip mint tea in a Bedouin tent. Then, journey back to Aqaba, where your day trip ends with a hotel drop off.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Tour from Aqaba Port
Petra classic visit and Wadi Rum 2 hours tour from Aqaba Port including pick up, drop off, entrance fees, and without lunch Pickup included
Tour Without Lunch-Tour Only
Petra classic visit and Wadi Rum 2 hours tour from Aqaba Hotel pick up and drop off with entrance fees and without lunch Pickup included
Tour from Hotel with Lunch
Tour with Lunch: Petra classic visit and Wadi Rum 2 hours tour from Aqaba Hotel pick up, drop off, entrance fees, and lunch included Pickup included
From Hotel-Without Entrance
Tour For Jordan Pass Holders: Petra & Wadi Rum from Aqaba Hotel pick up -drop off without entrance fees for clients who purchased Jordan Pass without lunch Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Zaid Tours and Travel
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
- If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
- Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
- Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
- Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
- For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The best way to see Petra and Wadi Rum in one day!
We had an absolutely great time! The itinerary was carefully planned to provide a comprehensive experience without overwhelming visitors with information, especially about Petra. Our driver, Osama, was very accommodating and knowledgeable as he shared with us his insights about Aqaba during our drive to Petra. Our guide, Ahmad, was very knowledgeable about Petra, and we learned a lot from him. We highly recommend Zaid Tours and Travel!
Response from the operator: Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this amazing review of your stay. I am glad that you have experienced how safe and secure Jordan is. Please post this review to our TripAdvisor page, it will help us a lot. Our goal is always to provide a distinguished service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have wonderful trip. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience.
via Viator
Fantastic experience!
This was excellent. Very helpful, informative guides along the way - especially at Petra. Great value for money, personalised commentary, every question answered. We’d do it again in a heart beat. Then to add to it, we left our phone in the minivan and they raced it back to us. Fantastic service.
Response from the operator: Great! Looking forward to have you and your family again with us! Thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent and very well organized excursion!
We had a really great time! The tour was very well organized, the driver extremely nice, the guides very competent and knowledgeable. We only wish we had more time to explore, because there are so many great places to see and visit!
Response from the operator: Great! Looking forward to have you and your family again with us! Thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Recommended but disappointed with the refund request
It’s a very good excursion and experience is great! The only thing that’s not acceptable is I didn’t get a refund after I modified my ticket from 4 travelers to 3 travelers with no explanation given. Modification was done within 48 hours before the excursion which is within the policy.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your comment, however please check as you have been charged for 3 travelers and not 4 travelers. I have reviewed with Viator and the amended booking and charge is for 3 travelers successfully.
via Viator
This Tour Is Not To Be Missed— Fantastic!
Mahmoud, my driver, was a fantastic, safe driver. He was interesting and easy to talk to. He is s great guide. I booked from the NCL Jade and he came early and got me back to the ship with an hour to spare. Basil, my guide, in Petra was educated in Nabatean culture and could read the language. He was very knowledgeable. I wish he helped more with the other Bedouins harassing us and I was unaware that when we got into the city, he would just leave me there solo to return on my own. The old Bedouin who drove me around Wadi Rum was nice and interesting. It is difficult to get in and out of the back of the truck and he will not touch a woman. I understand; he did say I could sit inside but it ruins the experience. Because I had three guys to tip, I didn’t know, it was hard to keep it even. Please give us a heads up on the trip. Mahmoud really saved me though— he kept me safe and, if I needed to eat or whatever, was always willing to stop etc.
Response from the operator: Thank you. Looking forward to having you, your family, and friends with us again
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $57 to $587
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel, who run 67 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.1.
See everything Zaid Tours and Travel runsWhy this scores 66
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From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Aqaba.
How much does From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour cost?
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Prices start at $57 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Aqaba usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Aqaba is not rushed.
Is From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Aqaba, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Aqaba can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Aqaba and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Aqaba within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Aqaba?
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On Outty we rank every Aqaba experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Diving Experience in The Heart of Red Sea in Aqaba, Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp, Diving, Snorkeling & Leisure Cruises by Boat. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Aqaba?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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