The 15 Day Trips in Wadi Rum That Earn Their Price

1.3 Day Trip – Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $499Our pick

Travel privately from Amman to Jordan’s great southern sights with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle, two nights of lodging, breakfast, and a Bedouin dinner. You’ll visit Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Entry fees, local guides, and the Dead Sea resort are extra.

“Thank you Ahmad for taking such good care of me on our quick journey around Jordan! You made the trip easy for this solo tourist. Overall this trip is a must! Three days gives you time to drive to Petra with out a big rush. Getting to Petra early is necessary for good pics Read more”

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2.Petra & Wadi Rum (1 Day Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews

Leave Amman at 6:30 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver such as Zaid, Yahia, or Esmat. Spend about three hours at Petra, then take a two-hour 4x4 ride through Wadi Rum. Entry fees and meals cost extra, and a Bedouin zarb dinner can be added for 20 JD per person.

“A lot of driving, but the sights were worth it. Very congenial driver. Worthwhile to read up ahead of time.”

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3.Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea Private 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $227

Travel privately from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea over two busy days. Your English or Arabic-speaking driver handles the long road stretches and offers local tips, while you explore Petra, sleep in a deluxe desert tent, add a 4x4 Jeep safari, and float in the Dead Sea. Drivers such as Safwat, Ramzi, Mustafa, and Mahmoud have been especially praised for care and flexibility.

“I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Ahmad was incredibly kind, always on time, and made sure I had the best time possible. Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea were all beautiful. I never felt rushed and got to explore all I wanted in one weekend. As a solo female traveler, I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable. Thank you so much, Ahmad for the life adventure!”

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4.One Day Tour Wadi Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $90Best value

Start at 10:00 am in Wadi Rum Village for about 7.5 hours among red cliffs, gorges, arches, caverns, petroglyphs, and old archaeological sites. A small group of up to 10 keeps the ride personal. You’ll have a traditional Bedouin lunch and a chance to sandboard, with guides such as Isam, Eissam, Kamal, or Nahje assigned according to availability.

“Great time experiencing the amazing Wadi Rum desert with this company. An authentic experience inside the desert park with an overnight stay in a comfortable bed in a tent, with musical entertainment in the evening and tasty food for diRead more”

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5.Petra, Wadi Rum, & Dead Sea 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $349

You travel by private air-conditioned car from Amman with an English-speaking driver, visiting Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea in two full days. Sleep in a Bedouin camp, take a two-hour Jeep ride, and choose between a deluxe private-bathroom tent or a simpler classic tent.

“Amazing trip, with a lot of places to visit, I totally recommend Oday, it’s a professional person, with a nice car and a lot of interesting stories to tell about the history of the places.”

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6.One Day Petra & Wadi Rum from Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $167

Leave Aqaba at 8:00 AM for Petra, where an English-speaking local guide leads you through the Siq to the Treasury and other major sights. After lunch, continue to Wadi Rum for a two-hour jeep ride, Bedouin tea, and sunset. Your private group can include up to six people.

“On the morning of the booking there was a technical issue at the port due to a change of vehicle/driver which in turn caused 30 min delay to departure. The driver ( who was fantastic ) spoke little English, being a 2 hour drive we expected to be given some key informatioRead more”

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7.Petra and Wadi Rum in One Day | The Jordanian Mappers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $335

Travel from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum with a private driver, a 2.5-hour Petra tour, lunch, and a two-hour 4x4 ride with an English-speaking Bedouin guide. Guides such as Ahmed, Mohammad, Sami, and Yusuf have been praised for keeping the day on time and making the long route comfortable.

“This was an amazing tour! We were picked up at our hotel at the time specified and our driver Ahmed was absolutely wonderful. He was very nice and patient throughout the entire drive. When we got to Petra we were given a guided tour by Sami who is the best! He is so knRead more”

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8.Private Full-Day Trip To Petra And Wadi Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $350

Leave Amman at 7:00 am for Petra by private, air-conditioned vehicle. A guide meets you at the Visitor Centre for the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theatre, and Qasr Al Bint. Ahmad and Hisham are names linked with the operator, but confirm whether Wadi Rum and Petra admission are included before booking.

“Ahmed and Alladin were the BEST guides you can ever get for Jordan. From the hotels that were booked to the local food the made us have were TOP TIER. The whole tour was customised as per our needs, they are the best in the country and Read more”

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9.One Day Wadi Rum from Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $122

Leave Aqaba at 1 pm for a private afternoon visit to Wadi Rum. Your air-conditioned transfer reaches the protected area, where a local Jeep driver such as Musa or Hajji leads a two-hour ride past red sand, towering rock walls, and desert landmarks. Entry fees and bottled water are included, but meals and drinks are not.

“Lovely Tour Guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. He took pictures of us and let us take our time at the sites. No rush and very professional.”

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10.Petra and Wadi Rum Day Trip from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $374

Leave Amman early for Petra’s Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, and Street of Facades with an English-speaking guide. After lunch, continue to Wadi Rum for a 1.5 to 2-hour jeep ride with a Bedouin guide, stopping at Khazali Canyon and other key sites. Private transfers, entrance fees, water, and refreshments are included.

“Ahmad was a great driver and even better person. The entire experience was phenomenal, defined by efficiency, communication, and kindness which in sum, led to a great day that I would recommend to anybody.”

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11.Private Full Day Trip to Wadi Rum Valley of Moon Martian Desert from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $166

Travel from Amman to Wadi Rum in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then explore the Valley of the Moon by 4x4 with a Bedouin guide. See red dunes, rock bridges, ancient inscriptions, Lawrence’s Spring, and film locations. Optional extras include lunch, a camel ride, and a longer jeep tour.

“As we were also going to Petra, the driver suggested that the visits be combined. Great idea otherwise we would have travelled over much of the same desert road two days in a row. Wadi Rum was terrific, and would love to see more of it sometime.”

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12.FROM AMMAN | Petra & Wadi Rum in one day | The Jordanian Mappers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $370

Travel from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum in a private vehicle, with a 2.5-hour Petra tour, free time among the tombs, lunch, and a two-hour Bedouin-led jeep ride. Drivers such as Hisham have handled the long route with care, while guides including Sami have led Petra tours in clear English.

“Jordanian Mappers were excellent organized, communication was very easy and driving very aafe and comfortable. Driver was very polite and knowledgable and accommodated all our family needs.”

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13.One Day Tour to Wadi Rum From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $148

Leave Amman early for Wadi Rum in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Add a Bedouin-led 4x4 safari to see the Seven Pillars, Hanging Arch, Khaza’ali spring, red dunes, canyons, and ancient inscriptions. Camel rides, sand-dune climbs, lunch, and tea are available at extra cost.

“The tour to Wadi Rum from Amman was the best part of an unforgettable trip to Jordan. Our driver Moe was very friendly and was an excellent road trip companion. Wadi Rum turned out to be even more stunning than we expected. The rain actually enhanced our experieRead more”

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14.Day Trip to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Shobak Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $170

Travel from Amman to Petra, Shobak Castle, and Wadi Rum in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Bardaghawi. Walk the Siq and see Petra’s Treasury, explore a Crusader fortress, then ride by 4x4 through Wadi Rum. Entry fees, local guides, and dinner are separate or optional.

“Amazing experience! Bardaghawi was an incredible driver and guide. They took great care to explain everything and make sure we saw all the sites. Everything was smooth and easy. Couldn’t recommend more.”

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15.Private Day Trip to Petra and Wadi Rum with Lunch from Aqaba City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $325

Start with a private, air-conditioned transfer from Aqaba to Petra, where an English-speaking guide leads you through the Siq to the Treasury and Roman Theatre. After lunch, continue to Wadi Rum for a two-hour jeep ride to Lawrence Springs, sand dunes, Khazali Canyon, and Little Bridge before returning to Aqaba.

“Super expérience le guide chauffeur étaient super je recommande, on a inversé l’ordre on a fait d’abord le désert puis petra ça nous a permis de visiter petra sans la foule”

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