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Self-Drive Jordan Classic — 8 Days

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A relaxed eight-day self-drive: Jerash and Ajloun, the Baptism Site and the Dead Sea, the King's Highway via Karak and Dana, two days around Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba.

  • Free cancellationCancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund
  • Reserve now & pay laterKeep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today
  • Duration 8 days · 7 nightsCheck availability to see starting times
  • Live tour guideEnglish, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, French
  • Pickup includedCheck availability for details
  • Private or small groupJust your group, up to 7 people

Itinerary

Overview

A relaxed eight-day self-drive: Jerash and Ajloun, the Baptism Site and the Dead Sea, the King's Highway via Karak and Dana, two days around Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba.

Day 1Arrive & Amman

  1. Collect your car; evening in Amman

Day 2Jerash & Ajloun

  1. Roman Jerash and Ajloun Castle; back to Amman

Day 3Baptism Site & the Dead Sea

  1. Bethany Beyond the Jordan

  2. Float in the Dead Sea; overnight at the Dead Sea

Day 4Madaba, Mount Nebo, Karak & Dana

  1. Madaba and Mount Nebo

  2. Karak Castle

  3. Overnight in Dana

Day 5Petra

  1. Short drive to Wadi Musa; afternoon in Petra

Day 6Petra & Little Petra

  1. Monastery trail in the morning

  2. Little Petra in the afternoon

Day 7Wadi Rum

  1. Drive to Wadi Rum; night at a Bedouin camp

Day 8Aqaba & return

  1. Morning by the Red Sea in Aqaba

  2. Drive north and return the car in Amman

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Jerash & Ajloun
  • Baptism Site & the Dead Sea
  • Madaba, Mount Nebo, Karak & Dana
  • Petra
  • Petra & Little Petra
  • Wadi Rum

Full description

Eight days gives you time to slow down. We book the car, hotels and desert camp and send you a day-by-day plan with every stop pinned, and our team is on WhatsApp the whole way.

Includes

  • Rental car for 8 days with comprehensive insurance (pick up and return at Amman airport)
  • 7 nights accommodation with breakfast (3★ unless you upgrade)
  • Day-by-day route notes and map pins for every stop
  • Local SIM card with data
  • 24/7 support from our team by WhatsApp
  • 1 night Bedouin camp with dinner and breakfast
  • Entrance fees — we recommend the Jordan Pass (jordanpass.jo)
  • Fuel and parking
  • Meals other than breakfast (and camp dinner)
  • Wadi Rum 4x4 jeep tour (optional add-on)
  • Licensed guides (available on request)
  • Traffic fines and car-rental excess
  • Travel insurance

Meeting point

Meeting point

Car handover at Queen Alia International Airport (or your Amman hotel). Full driving briefing before you set off.

Pickup time

Confirmed with you the day before.

Drop-off

Return drop-off at your original pickup point (or another agreed location).

Pickup areas

  • Amman hotels & residences
  • Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
  • Madaba
  • Dead Sea resorts
  • Aqaba (on request)

Important information

Group size

  • Private or small group: Just your group, up to 7 people

Know before you go

  • Tell us your hotel or accommodation name and address when booking. For airport or port pickup, share your arrival details.
  • Breakfast is included on multi-day tours. Lunches and dinners are not included unless stated in "What’s included".
  • Confirmation is received at the time of booking. A current passport or photo ID is required on the day of travel. Itineraries are flexible on private tours — tell us your interests and pace and we will adjust.
  • You will receive a booking confirmation by email immediately after payment. Final meeting-point details and pickup time are confirmed the day before your tour.
  • Mobile ticket accepted — show your confirmation on your phone.
  • Most day-trip sites involve some walking on uneven ground and gentle inclines. Tell us about any mobility considerations when you book and we will adjust the pace and route.
  • Light to moderate — some walking on uneven ground at sites. Suitable for most travelers in reasonable health.
  • Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions. Summer afternoons are hot across Jordan — start early. Winter is quiet and clear but cold in the desert and highlands.
  • Jordan is a safe, welcoming destination. Dress modestly at religious and cultural sites (shoulders and knees covered). Carry cash (JOD) for small purchases and gratuities. Hotels and desert camps across Jordan charge a compulsory New Year's Eve gala dinner of about $50–100 per person, paid on site. We will confirm the exact amount. Every tour group entering Jordan at the Arava / Wadi Araba (Eilat–Aqaba) border must be accompanied by a licensed Jordanian guide. If you are arriving at this border, we add a guiding fee of USD 175 per tour day for your whole group (not per person). Example: a 2-day tour adds USD 350.
  • Comfortable walking shoes; Sun hat, sunglasses & sunscreen; Water bottle; Light layers for the season; Cash (JOD) for small purchases & gratuities; Passport or ID

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the tour, or no-shows, are non-refundable. Exceptions apply only where agreed in writing by email from Jordan by Locals. Refunds (where applicable) are returned to your original payment method.

If you paid a 25% deposit, it is non-refundable within 48 hours of the tour. Exceptions apply only where agreed in writing by email from Jordan by Locals.

Read our full payment policy

Questions

What time do we start?

The default start time is 06:30, and you can choose a different time that suits you when you book. Your exact pickup time is confirmed the day before.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes — every private tour is flexible. Tell us your interests and pace and we will adjust the route.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your tour start time. Group and option pricing is confirmed by our team within 24 hours of your request.

What is the Jordan Pass, and is it required?

The Jordan Pass is an official package from the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities that bundles a tourist-visa fee waiver with entrance tickets to around 40 of Jordan’s leading sites. It is entirely optional — you do not need it to travel with us, and you are welcome to pay each entrance fee individually at the gate instead. You buy it online before you arrive, show it at each site entrance, and it also waives the tourist visa fee when you stay at least 2 nights (3 days) in Jordan.

When is the Jordan Pass worthwhile, and what entrance fees does it cover?

The Pass covers entrance to Petra (one, two or three days depending on the tier), Jerash, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea resorts, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak, Ajloun, Bethany Beyond the Jordan and many more sites. For most travelers it pays for itself with a single Petra visit plus the visa waiver, so any additional site is effectively free — making it the best value if you are visiting Petra and at least one other major site, or staying two or more nights. Entrance fees are not included on any of our tours, so the Pass usually saves you money. We are happy to recommend the right tier for your itinerary — just ask.

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