Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour from Wadi Araba Border Crossing
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visit south Jordan’s must-sees of Petra and the Desert f Wadi Rum in one day on a private full day trip from Wadi Araba Border Jordanian side. 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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance Fees to Wadi Rum
- English-Speaking Driver
- Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
- One day entrance fees to Petra
- This is a private tour activity. Only your group will participate
- On board WI-FI
- Horse ride before the “Siq”
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- Wadi Araba Border Jordanian side pick up and drop off
- Classic 2 hours 4 x 4 jeep visit with local Bedouin driver/guide
What's not
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of beverages
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver/and Bedouin Guide) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Anything else not mentioned
Itinerary
Meet your driver at your Wadi Araba Border Jordanian side, 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
Make your way through the “Siq”, the 1-mile (1.5 kilometer) entrance gorge, and 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. 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. Return to Petra’s entrance and rejoin your private vehicle and driver. Wadi Rum by private, air-conditioned vehicle
Wadi Rum by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Next, continue to Wadi Rum Desert Valley of Moon, where the movies The Martian and Star Wars 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 Wadi Araba Border, where your day trip ends with crossing to the other side. Please note it is recommended to bring hats, sun protection, and comfortable shoes.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- After disembarking from the ship, the assembly meeting point is at the pier. The representative will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Zaid Tours and Travel
- 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.
- Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- 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.
How it compares in Aqaba
- Its from-price is 194% above the median of the 137 day trips we list in Aqaba.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Aqaba
Aqaba is Jordan's only seaport, a warm Red Sea resort town at the head of its gulf, backed by desert mountains and near Wadi Rum and Petra.
Aqaba sits at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba, at the north end of the Red Sea, with the mountains of Edom behind it and Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia on the other shores of the gulf. Jordan's only seaport, it has been a trading place since ancient times, and an early Islamic city, Ayla, has excavated remains on the seafront. The fort near the harbour dates from the Mamluk period, and Aqaba fell to the forces of the Arab Revolt in 1917.
Top-ranked sights in Aqaba: Wadi Rum.
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