Petra & Wadi Rum Tour
Petra & Wadi Rum Tour 4 Days / 3 Nights
Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum | Private Tour
Starting from
On request
Custom offer
4
Days
3
Nights
Petra
Main attraction
About Petra & Wadi Rum Tour
This fast private itinerary is designed for travellers with limited time who still want Wadi Rum's desert landscapes and Petra's ancient rose-red city.
This trip will cover: Amman, Wadi Rum and Petra.
Please click on any day of the itinerary below for more information!
Tour Itinerary:
Day One - Airport Pickup
Upon your arrival, one of our team members will be expecting you (with a sign) at Queen Alia International Airport arrivals hall.
After initial greetings, you will be driven to your designated hotel in Amman (the drive should take no more than 30 minutes).
After check-in at the hotel, we will leave you to rest, relax and freshen up so you can be ready for the next day to embark on your journey.
Day Two - Wadi Rum
After breakfast we will start by visiting the site furthest away, the majestic Wadi Rum. From Amman, it is around a four hour drive along the desert highway.
Once we reach Wadi Rum, our Bedouin friend Abu-Yosef will greet us at his home with traditional Bedouin tea (tea made with fresh sage and sugar). After your short time to refresh after the drive, you will be set to explore the immense area of Wadi Rum while in the back of an old 4x4 truck. You will discover a landscape that was once described by the British officer T. E. Lawrence as, "vast, echoing and Godlike." This description wonderfully summarises the Wadi Rum experience.
You will notice how the mountains of rock just seem to melt under the sun's energy, and the tracks of camels, foxes, and wild dogs sprinkled on the wind-swept sand. The incredible silence will engulf you, making you feel like part of the landscape around you.
Later, you will be taken to one of the highest points in all of Wadi Rum to witness a spectacular sunset. Abu-Yosef will prepare us some more Bedouin tea, right in the desert sand, and leave us to watch the descending sun. As we welcome the moon, a whole new view of the landscape around you emerges and as the darkness creeps in, the sky lights up with millions of stars to cast a silvery light upon the entire world.
Wadi Rum entrance fee: 5 Jordanian dinars.
Things to consider while in Wadi Rum
BBQ chicken lunch: it is a unique experience, which is as close to what the native Bedouins used to eat while in the desert (15 Jordanian dinars per person).*
Camel ride: who can resist trekking through the desert on the back of a camel? This is best done after sunset or during early sunrise. Don't miss out on this genuine experience in the desert (15 Jordanian dinars per person/per hour).*
Horse ride: want to experience Wadi Rum as T.E. Lawrence once did? Then horse riding is something that you cannot miss out on (35 Jordanian dinars per person/per hour).*
Hot air balloon: you've enjoyed the magic around you, but do you want to see more? Then the hot air balloon is exactly what you're looking for; you will have a bird's eye view of this beautiful landscape (from 45-90 minutes).
It starts at dawn every day but reservations usually need to be confirmed the day before. Also, please note that hot air balloon rides are subject to weather conditions (130 Jordanian dinars per person).**
Mountain hiking: want to experience the desert in a different way and feel every bit of it? Then hiking around Wadi Rum is a great way to truly immerse yourself in your surroundings. This trip usually takes a couple of days to allow you to see the entire desert (40 Jordanian dinars/2hrs flat, for the local guide).*
Extra night: Wadi Rum is a peaceful and seemingly limitless place, so an extra night might be worth considering. You can negotiate with your guide on the price of an extra night at the time of your decision.
*Payable directly to the Bedouin owner.
**Advance booking is required.
Day Three - Petra
The British Broadcasting Channel (BBC) has listed Petra as "one of the 40 places you have to see before you die," and indeed we agree.
Petra is a city that was lost for centuries until its discovery by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812. It is a city that inspired many a poet, John William Burgon being no different. Petra inspired him to write, "it seems no work of Man's creative hand, by labour wrought as wavering fancy planned; But from the rock as if by magic grown, eternal, silent, beautiful, alone!" The rocks seem to have a mind of their own, and you can sense something enchanting as you walk down the rock-lined corridor to the magnificence that awaits you.
On this day, a special guide will take you along the same route many have travelled before and you will feel as if you've journeyed into another world. You get to explore a city carved into stone, walk through a dim, narrow gorge called The Siq (a holy path filled with old and ancient relics of gods); a sophisticated water system has been placed on both sides of the gorge. Much more will be revealed to you as you walk until you reach The Treasury. And just like Indiana Jones in The Last Crusade, you will be mesmerised by what you see.
A whole city, carved from stone, will open up before you once you leave The Treasury. Everything is built from the rock face: houses, theatres, tombs, and facades. As the sun casts its rays onto these places and you watch other tourists stroll along discovering the hidden secrets of Petra, you will understand what life must have been like for the people living here: tranquil, bustling, and exquisite.
Things to consider:
The Monastery (Al-Dair)
This monastery is a one hour climb up 800 rock steps from the basin restaurant/museum area. Don't be intimidated by the ascent though; donkeys are available, but the essence of the experience for many people is in the walk itself.
While it is not as famous as the Treasury, the Monastery is considered one of the most impressive views at Petra. It is similar to the Treasury yet only larger (50m high x 45m wide). While containing much less decoration, it is still beautifully carved and worth every one of the 800 steps you took to reach it.
Wadi Araba Vantage Point
If you are a lover of scenic landscapes and breath-taking views, another part of your day should include this location. With just an extra ten minute walk from the Monastery, you will be happy you took the extra time. Here you will enjoy panoramic views of the Wadi Araba Valley. This walk can be extra rewarding for the bird watchers among the group as eagles populate this area in abundance.
High Places of Sacrifices
This is another place that is offered that provides the opportunity for both a close look into the faith of the Nabatean priests as it was used for animal sacrifice, and also provides a very spectacular view of the city below. Get yourself ready for 700 steps into the mountain (again donkeys can be hired for those looking for a ride up). Your trek up will begin in the area by the theatre near the Treasury.
Petra entrance fee: 50 Jordanian dinars.
Things to consider while in Wadi Musa town/Petra:
Petra night tours
What better way of viewing the Treasury than to see it lit up by hundreds of candles? Imagine the rose-coloured rock sparkling with hundreds of tiny dancing flames lighting your way throughout. You will enjoy drinking traditional Bedouin tea while traditional Bedouin music plays softly in the background.
The journey starts at the visitor centre, with candles lining the way to the Treasury. The candles give the journey a whimsical effect, while the only sound you hear is that of your own breath echoing in the Siq (gorge).
Petra by Night runs three times a week. Tours start at 8:30 pm and finish at 10:00 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Ticket: 30 Jordanian dinars.
Turkish bath
Whether you are tired after a long day of exploring the city of Petra, or if you are preparing for your night tour, a Turkish bath is a must for a true visitor's experience. Trust us, every muscle in your body will thank you. A renowned local family owns the baths where we will be taking you so you are guaranteed an authentic Turkish bath experience. Feel free to bring your suit with you, or if you have forgotten yours, one can be provided.
As you enter the first chamber, your masseur will greet you. You will then be cleaned with warm soapy water, and rinsed off by pouring warm water over your head. Next it's off to the steam room. The steam is mixed with a special blend of local herbs that will aid your breathing and also break down those sore muscles. It's a unisex bath so you and your friends can enjoy each other's company while in the steam room.
Afterwards, we're off to the hot stones where you can put your tired feet up, aiding your blood circulation (definitely needed after all those steps!). Once you're ready you can head back into the steam room to prepare for your massage. We conclude our time at the Turkish baths with a cool down, followed by some local herbal tea, before we head back to your hotel or off to dinner. This experience will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated like never before!
Price: 24 Jordanian dinars for the full works.
Day Four - Departure
After breakfast, you will be driven to the airport where we will bid you farewell; a staff member will take your luggage inside for you and wish you a safe and pleasant trip home.