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Petra Full Day Trip From Amman

Private full-day trip from Amman to Petra in a modern sedan (1–4 persons) or H1 van (5–7 persons). Pickup from your hotel at 06:30 (or another time of your choice) to avoid traffic and enjoy more daylight at the site. Spend 5–6 hours exploring Petra's wonders before returning comfortably to Amman in the afternoon.

Private full-day trip from Amman to Petra in a modern sedan (1–4 persons) or H1 van (5–7 persons). Pickup from your hotel at 06:30 (or another time of your choice) to avoid traffic and enjoy more daylight at the site. Spend 5–6 hours exploring Petra’s wonders before returning comfortably to Amman in the afternoon.

Highlights

  • Private door-to-door trip from your Amman hotel
  • Early 06:30 pickup to beat traffic and heat (another time on request)
  • 5–6 hours inside Petra to explore at your own pace
  • Modern air-conditioned sedan or H1 van
  • Flexible itinerary customizable to your group

What to expect

A long, memorable day on your feet in a spectacular desert setting. You will walk the narrow Siq canyon as the Treasury comes into view, then explore the Royal Tombs, the Street of Facades and the wider Nabataean city at your own pace. There is an optional climb of around 800 steps to the Monastery (Ad Deir) for a panoramic reward. The ground is sand and rock, so sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat and water are essential. Start times are adjusted seasonally to avoid the midday heat, and the pace is always yours to set.

Custom Jordan Journey — Design Your Own Private Tour

Can't find the exact itinerary you're looking for? Design your own private Jordan journey with a local specialist. Tell us your dates, group size, interests, pace and budget, and we'll build a tailor-made route across Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Amman, Jerash, Dana and beyond — with hand-picked hotels, private transport and an English-speaking driver (licensed guides available on request). Every custom journey is private, flexible and built around how you like to travel.

Can’t find the exact itinerary you’re looking for? Design your own private Jordan journey with a local specialist. Tell us your dates, group size, interests, pace and budget, and we’ll build a tailor-made route across Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Amman, Jerash, Dana and beyond — with hand-picked hotels, private transport and an English-speaking driver (licensed guides available on request). Every custom journey is private, flexible and built around how you like to travel.

Highlights

  • A fully tailor-made private itinerary built around your dates and interests
  • Hand-picked hotels and private transport, with licensed guides on request
  • Cover Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Jerash, Dana and more — your way
  • Choose your pace, hotel level and walking ability
  • Direct planning with a local Jordanian specialist

What to expect

A comfortable private day with a local driver, air-conditioned transport and a flexible itinerary. You will visit the sites on your route at your own pace, with a sensible lunch stop and time to take photographs. Expect some walking on uneven ground at the sites and a relaxed, unhurried rhythm. Tell us your interests when you book and the day can be tailored around them.

Dana Biosphere Reserve Hiking Adventure

Hike the Wadi Dana trail with a ranger-guide through sandstone canyons and Bedouin goat trails, spotting ibex and griffon vultures in Jordan's largest nature reserve.

Hike the Wadi Dana trail with a ranger-guide through sandstone canyons and Bedouin goat trails, spotting ibex and griffon vultures in Jordan’s largest nature reserve.

Highlights

  • Hike the Wadi Dana trail with an RSCN ranger-guide
  • Four bio-geographical zones in a single day
  • Spot Nubian ibex and griffon vultures
  • Picnic lunch in the canyon shade
  • Visit 15th-century Dana Village stone houses

What to expect

A hiking day in one of Jordan’s most underrated landscapes. The Dana Biosphere Reserve spans four ecosystems in a single descent, from sandstone cliffs to a green valley floor. You will walk canyon trails with an RSCN ranger-guide, watching for Nubian ibex and griffon vultures, with a picnic lunch in the shade. It is quieter and greener than the big-name sites — bring proper hiking shoes, plenty of water and a sense of adventure.

Aqaba Red Sea Snorkeling & Glass-Boat Experience

A relaxed half-day on the Red Sea in Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city. Cruise out on a glass-bottom boat over coral gardens, then snorkel in the clear, warm water among colorful fish and reef life — perfect for beginners and families. All snorkeling gear is provided and a guide is in the water with you. A great way to add a marine day to a Petra or Wadi Rum trip, or to unwind on a cruise stop in Aqaba.

A relaxed half-day on the Red Sea in Aqaba, Jordan’s only coastal city. Cruise out on a glass-bottom boat over coral gardens, then snorkel in the clear, warm water among colorful fish and reef life — perfect for beginners and families. All snorkeling gear is provided and a guide is in the water with you. A great way to add a marine day to a Petra or Wadi Rum trip, or to unwind on a cruise stop in Aqaba.

Highlights

  • Glass-bottom boat cruise over Aqaba’s coral gardens
  • Guided snorkeling in clear, warm Red Sea water
  • All snorkeling gear provided
  • Perfect for beginners and families
  • A relaxing marine day on Jordan’s only coast

What to expect

Jordan’s Red Sea gateway, where the desert meets the water. Aqaba tours typically start or end here for cruise passengers and beach lovers, with time to swim, snorkel or simply relax on the coast. The town is compact and walkable, with relaxed cafes and duty-free shopping. It is most often a stop within a longer Jordan loop rather than a standalone sightseeing day, pairing naturally with Wadi Rum and Petra.

From Aqaba: Petra & Little Petra Private Day Trip

Drive about 2 hours north to Petra and spend about 5 hours exploring: the Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Theatre and the Royal Tombs; fit walkers can climb to the Monastery. On the way back, stop at Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), a small Nabataean caravan station with a painted ceiling and almost no crowds. Back in Aqaba in the evening. Cruise passengers: tell us your all-aboard time and we plan around it.

Drive about 2 hours north to Petra and spend about 5 hours exploring: the Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Theatre and the Royal Tombs; fit walkers can climb to the Monastery. On the way back, stop at Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), a small Nabataean caravan station with a painted ceiling and almost no crowds. Back in Aqaba in the evening. Cruise passengers: tell us your all-aboard time and we plan around it.

Highlights

  • Licensed guide available on request
  • Small-group experience
  • Flexible cancellation

What to expect

A comfortable private day with a local driver, air-conditioned transport and a flexible itinerary. You will visit the sites on your route at your own pace, with a sensible lunch stop and time to take photographs. Expect some walking on uneven ground at the sites and a relaxed, unhurried rhythm. Tell us your interests when you book and the day can be tailored around them.

Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) Half-Day Tour

A half-day private visit to Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), the Nabataean caravan outpost and suburb of Petra, with carved facades, triclinium banquet halls and the famous Painted House — a quieter, intimate companion to the main city.

A half-day private visit to Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), the Nabataean caravan outpost and suburb of Petra, with carved facades, triclinium banquet halls and the famous Painted House — a quieter, intimate companion to the main city.

Highlights

  • Explore Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), the Nabataean caravan outpost
  • Carved facades, triclinium banquet halls and the Painted House
  • A quieter, intimate companion to the main city of Petra
  • A licensed local guide can be added on request to bring the Nabataean trade world to life
  • Easy pairing with a main Petra visit or a relaxed half-day from Wadi Musa

What to expect

A long, memorable day on your feet in a spectacular desert setting. You will walk the narrow Siq canyon as the Treasury comes into view, then explore the Royal Tombs, the Street of Facades and the wider Nabataean city at your own pace. There is an optional climb of around 800 steps to the Monastery (Ad Deir) for a panoramic reward. The ground is sand and rock, so sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat and water are essential. Start times are adjusted seasonally to avoid the midday heat, and the pace is always yours to set.

Petra by Night — Candlelit Siq & Treasury

Walk the Siq by candlelight to the Treasury, where Bedouin music and stories unfold under the stars — Petra's unforgettable after-dark spectacle.

Walk the Siq by candlelight to the Treasury, where Bedouin music and stories unfold under the stars — Petra’s unforgettable after-dark spectacle.

Highlights

  • Walk the 1.2 km Siq guided by the light of 1,500 candles
  • The Treasury revealed in candlelight with Bedouin music
  • A haunting flute and rababa performance at the Treasury plaza
  • A magical, crowd-free side of Petra most visitors never see
  • Private return transport from your Wadi Musa hotel

What to expect

A long, memorable day on your feet in a spectacular desert setting. You will walk the narrow Siq canyon as the Treasury comes into view, then explore the Royal Tombs, the Street of Facades and the wider Nabataean city at your own pace. There is an optional climb of around 800 steps to the Monastery (Ad Deir) for a panoramic reward. The ground is sand and rock, so sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat and water are essential. Start times are adjusted seasonally to avoid the midday heat, and the pace is always yours to set.

Petra from Aqaba — Private Shore Excursion & Day Trip

A private full-day trip to Petra from Aqaba, ideal for cruise passengers docking at Aqaba Port and Red Sea-based travelers. Early pickup from the port or your Aqaba hotel, a 2-hour scenic drive to Petra, and 5–6 hours inside the rose-red city at your own pace (a licensed guide can be added on request). Cruise-aware timing means we track your ship's schedule and guarantee your return to port with time to spare. Walk the Siq to the Treasury, explore the Royal Tombs and the Street of Facades, with the option to climb to the Monastery.

A private full-day trip to Petra from Aqaba, ideal for cruise passengers docking at Aqaba Port and Red Sea-based travelers. Early pickup from the port or your Aqaba hotel, a 2-hour scenic drive to Petra, and 5–6 hours inside the rose-red city at your own pace (a licensed guide can be added on request). Cruise-aware timing means we track your ship’s schedule and guarantee your return to port with time to spare. Walk the Siq to the Treasury, explore the Royal Tombs and the Street of Facades, with the option to climb to the Monastery.

Highlights

  • Private pickup from Aqaba Port or your Aqaba hotel
  • Cruise-aware timing — we track your ship and guarantee your return
  • 2-hour scenic drive to Petra with 5–6 hours inside the site
  • Explore the Treasury, Royal Tombs and Street of Facades at your own pace
  • Optional Monastery climb for energetic travelers

What to expect

A long, memorable day on your feet in a spectacular desert setting. You will walk the narrow Siq canyon as the Treasury comes into view, then explore the Royal Tombs, the Street of Facades and the wider Nabataean city at your own pace. There is an optional climb of around 800 steps to the Monastery (Ad Deir) for a panoramic reward. The ground is sand and rock, so sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat and water are essential. Start times are adjusted seasonally to avoid the midday heat, and the pace is always yours to set.

Petra Sunrise Tour — Treasury at Dawn

Enter Petra before the crowds to walk the Siq at first light and watch the Treasury glow rose-red at dawn — a private, peaceful start to your Petra day.

Enter Petra before the crowds to walk the Siq at first light and watch the Treasury glow rose-red at dawn — a private, peaceful start to your Petra day.

Highlights

  • Enter Petra before the crowds at first light
  • Walk the Siq as the dawn light filters through the canyon
  • Watch the Treasury glow rose-red at dawn
  • A peaceful, crowd-free start to your Petra day
  • Private transport from your Wadi Musa hotel

What to expect

A long, memorable day on your feet in a spectacular desert setting. You will walk the narrow Siq canyon as the Treasury comes into view, then explore the Royal Tombs, the Street of Facades and the wider Nabataean city at your own pace. There is an optional climb of around 800 steps to the Monastery (Ad Deir) for a panoramic reward. The ground is sand and rock, so sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat and water are essential. Start times are adjusted seasonally to avoid the midday heat, and the pace is always yours to set.

8 Day 7 Night Jordan Highlights Tour

An eight-day loop of Jordan's highlights: Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba and the Dead Sea, with scenic desert drives.

An eight-day loop of Jordan’s highlights: Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba and the Dead Sea, with scenic desert drives.

Highlights

  • Eight days covering Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba and the Dead Sea
  • Petra visit with free time to explore
  • Wadi Rum 4×4 adventure and Red Sea stop in Aqaba
  • Scenic desert drives with a private driver
  • Float in the Dead Sea to finish the loop

What to expect

A walkable introduction to Jordan’s capital. You will explore the Amman Citadel and its Temple of Hercules overlooking the old downtown, then descend to the 6,000-seat Roman Theatre cut into the hillside. The downtown souks are busy, fragrant and full of life — falafel, hummus, fresh juice and Arabic coffee among them. Expect some hills and stairs, comfortable shoes and modest dress at cultural stops. The pace is relaxed and the route is flexible on a private tour.