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The 15 Best Aqaba Tours & Red Sea Trips

94 tours  ·  from $23

The reef starts close to shore and the wrecks were sunk where a boat can reach them in twenty minutes. The 15 below compare dive boats, snorkelling trips and the desert runs that leave from the port, priced and timed.

3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea - Day 2: Petra deserves the full day
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3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

1.3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $349Our pick

Travel from Amman with a private English-speaking driver to Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. You get free time at Petra, a Bedouin Jeep tour, two nights of accommodation with the right package, and a flexible schedule suited to couples, friends, or solo visitors.

“Being able to visit such breathtaking sites was a dream. But being able to visit them with such a wonderful guide was a blessing!!! Oday made our trip so memorable and remarkable. He has to be the best guide in Jordan! He's knowledgeable, friendly, flexible and accommodating and just made our trip so great! His recommendations were fantastic and he's clearly passionate about his country. If you book this tour (which you should) I 1000% recommend you ask for Oday.”

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Aqaba: Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced - Meeting the instructor and getting ready
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Aqaba: Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced

2.Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 230 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Meet Aqaba Leaders near Aqaba’s shore for a private two-hour scuba session suited to beginners and certified divers. Your English-speaking instructor, often Asmar, Omar, Musa, or Mo, handles training, equipment, and underwater photos. Expect 35 to 45 minutes in the water, with coral, fish, and possible wreck sites such as a tank or plane.

“We had an unforgettable scuba diving experience in Aqaba with Captain Musa and his incredible crew. From the start, they were professional, friendly, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable — even those of us who didn’t know how to swim! Their clear instructions, patience, and calm guidance turned nerves into excitement, and we felt completely supported the entire time. The dive itself was absolutely stunning. The Red Sea is full of vibrant coral reefs, colorful fish, and crystal-clear water! Thanks to Captain Musa and his team, what could’ve been intimidating turned into one of the best memories we’ve made. Whether you’re a first-timer or experienced diver, this is…”

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Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat - What happens once the boat leaves
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Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

3.Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $85

Spend at least four hours aboard Coral Garden’s 22-meter boat from Ayla Marina, with time for scuba or snorkelling in Aqaba’s Red Sea waters. First-timers receive close guidance from instructors such as Lance and Natalia, while non-divers can relax aboard. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 30 people.

“I had an awesome first experience of scuba diving with them. The staff as well as my instructor were extremely friendly. As a diving first-timer, I was totally looked after during the dive. It’s a breathtaking experience. Would love to come back and dive again!”

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Stargazing Adventure in Jordan - A short astronomy lesson before the sky show
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Stargazing Adventure in Jordan

4.Stargazing Adventure in Jordan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · from $30Best value

After dinner, RumSky Adventure collects you from most Disi Area camps and takes you to a desert observatory. A 20-minute astronomy presentation is followed by naked-eye stargazing with a laser and telescope viewing of planets, moons, galaxies, and nebulae. The two groups switch halfway through the 90-minute program.

“Amazing. Great lecture, easy to follow and fun, but filled with knowledge. The telescopes are fantastic instruments. Even managed to get some great photos with the help of the local astrophotographer and got some great advice for my own telescope. Extra kudos to all team for managing a very rude person in our group.”

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Full-Day Jeep Tour and Sleeping in cave Night Under the Stars - Khazali Canyon’s carvings and inscriptions
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Full-Day Jeep Tour and Sleeping in cave Night Under the Stars

5.Full-Day Jeep Tour and Sleeping in cave Night Under the Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day in Wadi Rum with local guides such as Bakar, Youssef, or Ali, riding between red dunes, rock bridges, canyons, carvings, and Lawrence-linked sites. The $50 option includes lunch, water, tea, and sandboarding. Upgrade for dinner, breakfast, and a traditional Bedouin tent or cave stay beneath the stars.

“This tour was amazing. Ali was the best guide - english speaking, great sense of humour. Thank you for all.”

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4x4 Full-Day Desert Tour - Lawrence Spring and the first desert views
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4×4 Full-Day Desert Tour

6.4×4 Full-Day Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $90

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Wadi Rum Protected Area by 4x4 with an English-speaking local guide such as Sarem or Kareem. Visit Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, Um Fruth Rock Bridge, red dunes, arches, and more. Lunch is cooked in the desert, and the day ends with Bedouin tea at sunset.

“The best camp in the whole Wadi Rum desert without a doubt! (The location, food, activities and most importantly the people!)”

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Full Day Jeep Tour with Overnight in beduin Camp Stay! (All Meals Included) - Lawrence Spring and the old desert routes
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Full Day Jeep Tour with Overnight in beduin Camp Stay! (All Meals Included)

7.Full Day Jeep Tour with Overnight in beduin Camp Stay! (All Meals Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $95

Meet guide Ahmad at Wadi Rum Rest House for a full day of 4WD exploration. Visit Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, red dunes, rock arches, canyons, and a sunset viewpoint, then eat Bedouin-style meals and sleep at a traditional desert camp. Groups can reach 19 people, though smaller groups may feel more personal.

“This was an awe-inspiring experience! I had so much fun with the breathtaking views, the very hearty and delicious meals as well as the chance to learn a bedouin dance. You get to share bedouin meals and drink tea with people from across the globe, ride camels and drive in the desert on the back of a jeep! The landscape, the stars by night were spectacular and is a once in a life time must !”

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Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba - The 35-minute reef stop and snorkeling time
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Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba

8.Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · from $30

Meet at Ayla Marina Village for a shared glass-bottom boat ride along Aqaba’s coast. Hamza and Ahmed may provide explanations, snorkeling gear, soft drinks, and help in the water. Expect coral, fish, a sunken ship, an airplane, and views toward the Royal Palace, Aqaba Castle, and Um Rash Rash.

“Hamza was a great host, the snorkelling was a lot of fun with lots of fish and coral. The glass bottom boat viewing was restricted because the water was somewhat cloudy. Good value for money, I would recommend this trip.”

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Full Day Desert Tour, Jeep & Hiking - Lawrence’s Spring and the first desert views
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Full Day Desert Tour, Jeep & Hiking

9.Full Day Desert Tour, Jeep & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $100

Set out from Wadi Rum Village at 10 a.m. for a 6 to 8-hour Jeep and hiking tour with a local Bedouin guide. Visit Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, rock bridges, inscriptions, dunes, Mushroom Rock, and Abu Khashaba Canyon, where you walk for about 40 minutes. Lunch and a sunset stop are included.

“Wadi Rum Magic Tours was fantastic. The tour and the guide were amazing. Wadi Rum is a beautiful place with much to see and the guide made sure we got to see everything. He would let you spend as much time as you wanted at each location. He was extremely flexible, helpful and courteous. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested.”

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Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba. - One guided session over coral and fish
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Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.

10.Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $150

Meet Aqaba Leaders at 9:00 am for a four-hour Red Sea boat outing from Ayla. You’ll receive scuba equipment, a wetsuit, instruction, a guided underwater session, digital photos and video, lunch, drinks, and snorkeling gear. Mosa and Moussa are named members of the team, with extra supervision available for beginners.

“We had an amazing experience. We were arriving from the Wadi Rum and driving in to Aqaba that morning for our dive. The owner communicated via whatsapp to work with us so we could still make our dive. Mosa (the dive master/owner) diRead more”

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2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba - Beginning at G2F4+GV in Aqaba
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2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba

11.2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $45

Meet at Aqaba or South Beach for a private two-hour scuba session with Aqaba Sea Horse Dive Center. You receive equipment, a safety briefing, supervised practice from shore, and time underwater among Red Sea coral and possible wreck sites. Photos and videos are provided afterward. Transport is not included.

“We are first time Diving, We feel so safe with the highly skilled professional. They have been very patient with us and guide us through a very enjoyable experience.”

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Private Scuba Diving Adventure in the Red Sea of Aqaba - The first stage: gear, signals, and shallow-water practice
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Private Scuba Diving Adventure in the Red Sea of Aqaba

12.Private Scuba Diving Adventure in the Red Sea of Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $52

Meet Aqaba Pro Divers at CXGJ+RGP for a private shore-based scuba outing lasting about two hours. Beginners learn basic skills in shallow water before visiting coral and wrecks. Certified divers can explore sites such as Cider Pride with a personal guide. Equipment, underwater photos, and videos are included.

“Highly recommended! We had Mikail as our dive instructor, he led us to beautiful corals and a sunken military tank! Showed us some beautiful fish too! It was my first time, and he took care of me and ensured I was doing great throughouRead more”

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Private Intro Scuba Dive – Aqaba Coral Reefs - The first breaths in shallow water
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Private Intro Scuba Dive – Aqaba Coral Reefs

13.Private Intro Scuba Dive – Aqaba Coral Reefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $49

At Arab Divers on Aqaba’s South Beach, your private group receives about 15 minutes of instruction before entering the Red Sea with a certified instructor. No license is needed. You will learn basic equipment use, breathe underwater in shallow water, then explore a coral reef to a maximum depth of 12 meters at sites such as Rainbow Reef, Japanese Garden, Seven Sisters, or the Tank.

“Highly recommend, the staff were extremely professional and patinet.”

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Snorkeling Trip with pick up ( beach) - What you see at the Japanese Garden
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Snorkeling Trip with pick up ( beach)

14.Snorkeling Trip with pick up ( beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $35

Snorkel Aqaba’s Red Sea reefs from the beach with Hammerhead Diving Center. You get equipment, safety guidance, an eco-system briefing, and time in the water at a leading local site such as the Japanese Garden. Meet at the center or request hotel pickup. Guides including Nebras may assist beginners.

“Hammerhead Dive Center has great guides and are great way to see the amazing dive sites in Aqaba, Jordan.”

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Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food - The seaside opening gives you your bearings
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Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food

15.Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $35

Join Mohammed for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Aqaba’s seaside, fish market, Mamluk Castle, Arab Revolution Plaza, Old Souk, spice shop, and bakery. Six people maximum keeps the outing personal. Tastings include Sayadieh rice, cookies, fries, baked treats, tea, and local drinks.

“So much fun! Mohammed was awesome! Tried lots of good foods that I would have never otherwise tried! Great option for vegetarians- loved the falafel and peta with fries.”

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