Aqaba Shore Excursion: Wadi Rum & Petra — 2 Days
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$334 per person
Easy to moderate — mostly sightseeing with some walking at sites
Varies by day — 2–10 km, with optional hikes
See the day-by-day itinerary for driving distances and times.
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.
Hotel pickup in Amman. Meet your driver at reception — your exact time is confirmed the day before.
Confirmed the day before — most day trips start between 07:00 and 09:00.
Return drop-off at your original pickup point (or another agreed location).
Tell us your hotel or accommodation name and address when booking. For airport or port pickup, share your arrival details.
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.
Breakfast is included on multi-day tours. Lunches and dinners are not included unless stated in "What’s included".
The order is flexible, and you choose your preferred start time when booking.
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.
Most day trips start between 07:00 and 09:00 from your Amman hotel. Your exact pickup time is confirmed the day before.
Check "What’s included" on each tour. The Jordan Pass covers most major site entrances and is usually the best value.
Yes — every private tour is flexible. Tell us your interests and pace and we will adjust the route.
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.
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.
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.
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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