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8 Day Aqaba to Aqaba Jordan Tour

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From$1,158per person Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your tour start time.
Red Sea Start
  • 8 Days · 7 Nights
  • Private tour
  • Pickup offered
  • Private or small group
  • Mobile ticket
  • English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian

From $1,158 per person

Travelers2 guests

Adults

Age 18+

Children

Age 3–17 · 50% off

Infants

Age 0–2 · Free

Maximum 7 guests per booking — larger groups, use Group Request.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your tour start time.

No payment required at this stage

Overview

Difficulty

Easy to moderate — mostly sightseeing with some walking at sites

Walking

Varies by day — 2–10 km, with optional hikes

Driving

See the day-by-day itinerary for driving distances and times.

An eight-day Jordan tour starting and ending at Aqaba Airport: Aqaba, Wadi Rum 4x4, Petra, Crusader castles, Jerash and the Dead Sea, with breathtaking nature stops.

Highlights

  • Start and end at Aqaba Airport — ideal for Red Sea cruise passengers
  • Wadi Rum 4x4 safari and Petra over two days
  • Crusader castles of Karak and Shobak
  • Roman Jerash and the Dead Sea
  • Breathtaking nature stops along the King’s Highway

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.

What’s Included

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation (3 to 4-star hotels & desert camp)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Licensed guide in Petra and Jerash
  • Wadi Rum 4x4 safari
  • Private air-conditioned transport

Not included

  • Entrance fees not included — we recommend the Jordan Pass (jordanpass.jo)
  • International flights
  • Lunches & most dinners
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Amman. Meet your driver at reception — your exact time is confirmed the day before.

Pickup time

Confirmed the day before — most day trips start between 07:00 and 09:00.

Drop-off

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

Special instructions

Tell us your hotel or accommodation name and address when booking. For airport or port pickup, share your arrival details.

Pickup areas

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

Accommodation

Overnight tours include a night in a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp with dinner and breakfast, plus hotel nights in Wadi Musa or Amman. Standard camps offer shared tents and shared bathrooms; luxury camps offer private en-suite tents. Hotel upgrades are available on request.

Meals

Breakfast is included on multi-day tours. Lunches and dinners are not included unless stated in "What’s included".

Day-by-day Itinerary

The order is flexible, and you choose your preferred start time when booking.

Day 1

Arrive Aqaba

  1. Arrive Aqaba

Day 2

Wadi Rum

  1. Wadi Rum

Day 3

Little Petra & Petra

  1. Little Petra & Petra

Day 4

Petra free morning & Crusader castles

  1. Petra free morning & Crusader castles

Day 5

Karak & Dead Sea

  1. Karak & Dead Sea

Day 6

Jerash & Amman

  1. Jerash & Amman

Day 7

Dana & return to Aqaba

  1. Dana & return to Aqaba

Day 8

Departure

  1. Departure

Additional Info

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.

Confirmation

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

Mobile ticket accepted — show your confirmation on your phone.

Accessibility & physical requirements

Accessibility

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.

Physical requirements

Light to moderate — some walking on uneven ground at sites. Suitable for most travelers in reasonable health.

Seasonal considerations

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.

Important notes

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.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Light layers for the season
  • Cash (JOD) for small purchases & gratuities
  • Passport or ID

Frequently asked questions

What time do we start?

Most day trips start between 07:00 and 09:00 from your Amman hotel. Your exact pickup time is confirmed the day before.

Are entrance fees included?

Check "What’s included" on each tour. The Jordan Pass covers most major site entrances and is usually the best value.

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 three nights 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. If your tour already includes entrance fees (check “What’s included”), you may not need the Pass at all. We are happy to recommend the right tier for your itinerary — just ask.

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.

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