5 Days Private Jordan All Inclusive Tour

This five-day private tour packs Jordan’s biggest attractions into one tidy southbound route. You move from Amman to the mosaics of Madaba, the hilltop views of Mount Nebo, Karak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, and finally the Dead Sea, with the same English-speaking driver handling the long road connections.

I like two things right away: the trip is private, so your group does not have to follow strangers or wait for a large coach, and the main costs are bundled. Hotels, entrance fees, airport transfers, breakfasts, two dinners, water in the car, and the Wadi Rum Jeep ride are included.

The tradeoff is pace. Five days is enough for a strong first look, but not enough for leisurely time in every place. Petra receives about four hours, lunches are not included, and the quality of your stay depends on the hotel category you select.

Key points to know before booking

• Private transport throughout: Your group travels in a modern air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver.
• Petra and Wadi Rum included: The route gives you four hours at Petra and a two-hour Jeep tour through Wadi Rum.
• Airport-to-airport service: Assistance begins at Queen Alia International Airport and ends with a transfer back for your flight.
• Several hotel nights included: You spend nights in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea area.
• Visa help is part of the plan: The company says it can arrange a free tourist visa after receiving passport copies.
• Strong service record: Drivers and staff named in past guest accounts include Imad, Adnan, Emad Abed, Alaa, Alauddin, and Ali Khater.

What $870 per person covers

At $870 per person, this is not a bare-bones transport package. The fee covers four nights of accommodation in your chosen hotel category or a similar property, fuel, driver expenses, entrance fees listed in the program, breakfasts, two dinners, mineral water, airport transfers, and the two-hour Wadi Rum Jeep ride.

That bundle gives you a useful point of comparison. If you arranged every transfer, hotel, ticket, and desert excursion yourself, you would need to manage several separate bookings. Here, one company coordinates the route from arrival to departure.

Still, read the inclusions carefully. Lunches, drinks, tips, and dinners not specifically listed are extra. The package includes two dinners, one at the Bedouin camp and one at the Dead Sea area according to the schedule. Since the hotel category is selected at booking, ask exactly which properties are planned before you pay.

The value is strongest for couples, families, or small groups that want a private vehicle without designing a Jordan route from scratch. Solo visitors may find the per-person price harder to justify, since private touring costs are spread across fewer people.

Arrival in Amman and the first night

Your first contact is at Queen Alia International Airport. An airport team meets you, helps with the visa procedure, and arranges the transfer to your Amman hotel. The stated airport assistance takes about 30 minutes, although the full arrival process will depend on immigration and baggage delays.

The free tourist visa is a useful convenience. You need to send passport copies in advance, so do not leave that step until the last minute. The airport handoff also matters if you arrive tired or have never visited Jordan before. You do not have to search for a driver or work out a local transfer after landing.

The first day is otherwise light. That is sensible. After an international flight, a simple hotel arrival gives you time to rest before the long road south on day two.

Madaba mosaics and Mount Nebo’s wide views

After breakfast, you head south from Amman along the route toward Madaba. The drive introduces you to Jordan beyond the capital, with changing scenery and small communities along the way.

Madaba is known for its mosaics, and the key stop is the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Its floor contains a famous mosaic map, still in its original setting. You have about an hour here, which is enough to see the church and focus on the mosaic without turning the visit into a rushed photo stop.

I like this opening sightseeing day because Madaba gives you a close, human-scale place to begin. It is not only a monument viewed from outside. You enter a working religious site and see art that remains part of the town’s identity.

Mount Nebo follows, about 10 kilometers west of Madaba. The site is associated with Moses and looks across the Jordan Valley. Your stop lasts about an hour, giving you time to take in the view and visit the site itself.

The appeal of Mount Nebo is visual and religious. The hilltop setting helps you understand why this place matters, even if you are not visiting for faith reasons. Bring a hat and water, since much of the enjoyment comes from being outside and looking across the open country.

Karak Castle and the road to Petra

The route then turns toward Karak, about 150 kilometers south of Amman. Karak is home to a Crusader fortress with underground galleries, rooms, defensive walls, and narrow arrow slits. You have around two hours here.

This is the day’s most physical stop. A castle like Karak is best understood by walking through it, not by viewing a single restored room. Uneven surfaces, stairs, and dim passageways are part of the appeal, so wear shoes with a firm sole and take care on the stone.

The castle also breaks up the long drive to Petra. That matters because day two covers considerable distance. Madaba, Mount Nebo, Karak, and Petra make for a full touring day, even though the schedule gives each place a clear block of time.

After Karak, you continue to Wadi Musa, the town beside Petra, for the night. The listed two-hour stop reflects the transfer and arrival period rather than another sightseeing attraction. Having the night near Petra is important because it puts you close to the main site early the next day.

Four hours inside Petra

Petra is the centerpiece of the trip. The Nabateans carved this ancient city into sandstone more than 2,000 years ago, and the famous architecture is only one part of what you encounter. You enter a broad archaeological area where rock-cut tombs, facades, and paths unfold over a sizable site.

The planned visit is about four hours. That gives you time for a meaningful first visit, but you should set priorities before entering. If the Treasury is your main goal, make it the first focus. If you want a longer walk to viewpoints or farther monuments, four hours will feel much tighter.

The tour includes the entrance fee, but the provided schedule does not specify a private Petra guide. Your English-speaking driver is with you for the journey, yet driving and guiding inside the archaeological site are different services. Ask before departure if you want a dedicated guide or more detailed archaeological commentary.

Petra can be tiring. You may walk on uneven ground, spend time in open sun, and encounter slopes or steps depending on how far you go. The best practical move is to carry water, use sun protection, and avoid spending too long at the first major facade if you hope to see more of the site.

The overnight in Wadi Musa is well timed. After four hours on foot, you avoid another long transfer that evening and can have dinner and rest before the desert portion of the route.

A Bedouin camp and Wadi Rum by Jeep

After Petra, the tour continues to Wadi Rum for dinner and an overnight stay at a Bedouin camp. This changes the rhythm of the trip. Instead of another conventional hotel, you spend the night in a desert setting, where the surroundings are part of the attraction.

Wadi Rum is linked with Lawrence of Arabia and was also used as a filming location for The Martian. Those references may draw you there, but the real pleasure is the combination of red sand, sandstone formations, and jagged mountains.

The following morning includes a two-hour Jeep tour with a Bedouin driver. This is not a road transfer disguised as sightseeing. The Jeep ride is the part of the tour that gets you into the desert itself, with time to see rock formations and open valleys from different angles.

Two hours is a useful introduction, though it is not an all-day desert expedition. If you want a longer ride, a camel trip, or extra camp activities, ask whether they can be added and what they would cost. The package clearly includes the two-hour Jeep tour, but not every possible desert activity.

The camp night and Jeep ride are especially good for visitors who want more than city monuments. They provide a change from churches, castles, and archaeological sites, while keeping the route efficient.

Floating at the Dead Sea

From Wadi Rum, you continue to the Dead Sea region. The schedule allows about three hours, followed by free afternoon time, dinner, and an overnight stay.

The Dead Sea sits about 400 meters below sea level and is known for its very high salt content. The famous sensation is floating with little effort in the warm water. This is a short, easygoing stop after several active sightseeing days.

There are a few practical rules worth taking seriously. Do not shave immediately before entering the water, and keep the salt water away from your eyes and any cuts. The experience is about floating, not swimming lengths, and you should follow the instructions at your bathing area.

The free afternoon gives this stop a different feel from the rest of the trip. Petra and Karak ask you to walk and look closely. The Dead Sea is more about slowing down. If your schedule allows, use that time to rest rather than trying to add another major attraction.

Your exact hotel category matters here. A hotel with direct access to a bathing area can make the Dead Sea stop much easier, so confirm what is included in your chosen accommodation before booking.

The final transfer to Queen Alia Airport

After breakfast on day five, you are transferred to Queen Alia International Airport according to your flight time. The listed transfer lasts about 45 minutes, but you should still give yourself proper airport time and confirm the pickup hour with the operator.

This airport-to-airport setup is one of the package’s practical strengths. You do not need to arrange a separate return transfer from the Dead Sea region. The driver who has taken you across much of Jordan brings the trip to a clear endpoint.

The route is designed as a complete circle of logistics, not simply a collection of sightseeing stops. That helps families and first-time visitors who would rather spend their energy looking out the window than solving transport problems.

The private driver makes the difference

The driver is the constant presence on this tour. You travel in a modern air-conditioned car, with fuel and driver expenses included, and receive free mineral water during the trip.

The service descriptions and guest accounts repeatedly highlight drivers by name, including Imad, Adnan, Emad Abed, Alaa, Alauddin, and Ali Khater. Their roles go beyond steering the car. You can expect the driver to help with timing, explain places along the road, and suggest restaurants or shops, although the exact person assigned to your group is not guaranteed.

This arrangement is not the same as having a licensed guide at every site. You should think of it as private touring with an English-speaking driver, plus site visits and entrance fees. If you want detailed interpretation at Petra, Madaba, or Karak, ask whether a local guide can be arranged.

The private format is particularly useful when plans need to shift. Guest accounts describe help with last-minute changes, smooth airport arrivals, and drivers who were courteous and careful in difficult weather. Those qualities matter on long road days, when a calm, reliable driver is worth more than a packed commentary.

Who will enjoy this five-day route

I would recommend this tour to you if you want to see Jordan’s essential sights without renting a car or piecing together hotels and transfers. It works well for families, couples, and small groups who value privacy and a fixed plan.

It also suits first-time visitors who want help from the moment they land. Airport assistance, visa support, a driver throughout, and a return transfer remove several common sources of stress.

You may want a different plan if you prefer slow travel. Petra receives only about four hours, the drive days are substantial, and the route does not include extra time in Amman or a second full day at Petra. You should also consider another option if you want all meals included, since lunches and several drinks are outside the package.

The trip is described as suitable for most people, and it is near public transportation, though your group uses private transport during the tour. Petra, Karak, and parts of Wadi Rum still involve walking over uneven ground, so anyone with mobility concerns should ask for specific details before booking.

Booking details worth checking first

The tour operates daily during the stated period, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the activity is private, with only your group participating.

Ask these questions before you commit:

• Which hotel category and exact properties are planned?
• Is a Petra guide included or available as an extra?
• Which two dinners are included?
• What is the pickup time for your arrival and departure flights?
• Can the free tourist visa be arranged for your nationality?
• What extra activities are available in Wadi Rum?

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Changes or cancellations within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund, and local time controls the cutoff.

Should you book it?

Book this five-day Jordan tour if you want a private, well-supported introduction that covers Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Karak in one trip. The $870 price has solid value when you count hotels, transport, tickets, airport service, breakfasts, two dinners, and the desert Jeep ride.

Skip it if you need long, unhurried visits or want a fully guided archaeological tour at every stop. For most first-time visitors with limited time, though, the route makes practical sense. You see Jordan’s signature sights, sleep near the places that matter, and have one English-speaking driver managing the road between them.

FAQ

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and the tour uses private transportation with an English-speaking driver.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately five days and includes four nights of accommodation.

Where does the tour begin and end?

It begins with pickup and assistance at Queen Alia International Airport near Amman and ends with a transfer back to the same airport for departure.

Is a tourist visa included?

The company says it can arrange a free tourist visa. You must send passport copies in advance, and visa arrangements should be confirmed for your nationality.

Which sites are included?

The route includes Madaba, Mount Nebo, Karak, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea region, along with airport transfers and hotel stays.

Is the Wadi Rum Jeep tour included?

Yes. A two-hour Jeep tour with a Bedouin driver is included.

Are meals included?

Four breakfasts and two dinners are included. Lunches, drinks, tips, and dinners not specifically listed are not included.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.