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Private Excursion to Petra & Wadi Rum: Explore Jordan's UNESCO Heritage and Sand Dunes
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159 Ratings
Amman
Embark on a private excursion to Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra and the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum. Experience the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of these iconic destinations.
Embark on a private excursion to Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra and the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum. Experience the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of these iconic destinations.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Amman - Pickup from your hotel in Amman or the Airport then to Petra Via the desert highway
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Petra - Visit the Treasury: The Treasury is the most famous sight in Petra & is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is a massive temple carved into the face of a cliff.
See the Street of Facades: The Street of Facades is a long…
- Amman - Pickup from your hotel in Amman or the Airport then to Petra Via the desert highway
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Petra - Visit the Treasury: The Treasury is the most famous sight in Petra & is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is a massive temple carved into the face of a cliff.
See the Street of Facades: The Street of Facades is a long road lined with elaborate rock-cut tombs & temples.
Explore the Royal Tombs: The Royal Tombs are a group of tombs carved into the face of a cliff high above the city.
Take a camel or horse ride: Taking a camel or horse ride through Petra is a great way to see the city from a different perspective.
Visit a Bedouin camp: Bedouin camps are small villages where Bedouin people live. Visitors can learn about Bedouin culture & traditions at these camps.
In addition to these activities, travelers will also have the opportunity to walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge that leads to the city center, & explore the many other sights & attractions that Petra has to offer. -
Wadi Rum Protected Area - Seven Pillars of Wisdom: This group of seven sandstone pillars is one of the most iconic landmarks in Wadi Rum. The pillars are named after the book of the same name by T.E. Lawrence, who described them as “the seven most perfect pillars of rock in the world.”
Lawrence’s Spring: This natural spring is said to be the place where T.E. Lawrence camped during the Arab Revolt. The spring is surrounded by towering cliffs & offers stunning views of the surrounding desert.
Lawrence’s House: This small house is said to be the place where T.E. Lawrence stayed during the Arab Revolt. The house is located in a remote area of the desert & offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Khazali Canyon: This narrow canyon is home to a variety of ancient rock carvings, including petroglyphs & inscriptions.
Mushroom Rock: This unique rock formation is shaped like a mushroom. The rock is a popular spot for taking photos and is also a popular climbing spot. - Amman - Then back to your hotel in Amman or back to the airport directly from wadi rum or Petra
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private English Speaking Driver
- Transportation (hotel pickup and Drop-off, air-conditioned vehicle, on-board WiFi, Fuel Surcharge)
- 4x4 Ride at Wadi Rum 2 Hours (If Visiting Wadi Rum Option must be selected)
- Bedouin Tea
- Bottled water
- Private English Speaking Driver
- Transportation (hotel pickup and Drop-off, air-conditioned vehicle, on-board WiFi, Fuel Surcharge)
- 4x4 Ride at Wadi Rum 2 Hours (If Visiting Wadi Rum Option must be selected)
- Bedouin Tea
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Dinner at Wadi Rum (Optional)
- Gratuities
- Local Guides at sites
- Entrance fees
- Dinner at Wadi Rum (Optional)
- Gratuities
- Local Guides at sites
Additional Information
You will see two of Jordan’s most iconic and breathtaking destinations. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Wadi Rum is a vast desert landscape with towering sandstone mountains, red sand dunes, and ancient rock formations.
You will experience the history and culture of Jordan. Petra was an important trading…
You will see two of Jordan’s most iconic and breathtaking destinations. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Wadi Rum is a vast desert landscape with towering sandstone mountains, red sand dunes, and ancient rock formations.
You will experience the history and culture of Jordan. Petra was an important trading city for the Nabateans over 2,000 years ago. Wadi Rum was home to the Bedouin people for centuries. On your tour, you will learn about the history and culture of these two regions.
You will have the opportunity to go on a jeep tour of Wadi Rum. This is a great way to see the desert and its many attractions, such as the Lawrence of Arabia Spring and the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
- This tour/activity is private, meaning that only your group will participate. This allows you to have a more personalized experience, as the guide can tailor the tour to your interests and needs.
- Personalized attention and service
- Flexible itinerary
- Pick one site to visit or both of them
Location
Amman
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(159 Ratings)
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Myriamysabelr
Dec 30, 2024
Amazing Adventure! - This trip was one of a kind! We are 2 female friend travelers, and we were so lucky to get to know Ahmed Khader, our amazing driver. Ahmed waited for us so patiently at our hotel in Amman, he was courteous, respectful, friendly and knowledgeable. It is a full day's trip, we did the walking through the Siq and got to the marvelous Treasury! What a view!! so be prepared to get tired and to love every minute of it. After pics, tea and souvenirs, we decided to go back via cart, which was bumpy but very convenient when tired. Ahmed took us to our Wadi Rum n met with our 2nd pickup truck 4x4 driver, we sat at the back and had blast! Saw the dunes, 7 pillars mountain and the sunset. Ahmed took us back to our hotel in Amman, trip was about 4 hrs. I would highly recommend Ahmed Khater, as a driver for a safe journey.
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O1388gcmarym
Dec 28, 2024
Super Journée à Petra et Wadi Rum - Great experience! Very enriching day, Thanks to our guide Abou Anas who was incredible and patient! We will come back without hesitation!
Maryam
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E8731olstevenk
Dec 23, 2024
Petra and Wadi Rum - Indescribable Experience Beyond My Imagination - Amazing trip! From sunrise to sunset, the trip was just magical seeing two incredibly beautiful and amazing sites! It was a bucket list item of mine so it made the day just that more extra special!
Moreover, Anas was an amazing driver and amazing guide in getting me around from place to place! He took the time as well to go on routes others don't normally go on (like on the way to Petra) and to show and stop at places that weren't on the itinerary! More importantly, he was helpful in navigating the sites and was an amazing person to talk to about the sites and about goings on in Jordan in general.
5 stars, cannot speak more highly about this tour group and about Anas. Must book if you are visiting Jordan especially for the first time!
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693viktoriial
Dec 20, 2024
Amazing Petra and Wadi rum - It was an amazing full day trip with Anas to Petra and Wadi Rum. Anas made this trip super comfortable. We started at 6:30am I asked to stop on the way to grab some breakfast and we headed to Petra. I had 3 hours by myself to walk and explore the area around. It was amazing. At this time of the year it is very a few people in Petra , so I really enjoyed the time in quiet. And after that we went to Wadi rum jeep tour. I really loved the area and hope to come back when it is a little warmer :)
If you considering going there in winter , make sure you have a proper shoes , gloves, scarf or a hat and warm clothes as it get very cold closer to the sunset and the wind can be strong.
Thank you sooo much for the trip it was unforgettable and everything was very smooth
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Donnalee_f
Dec 18, 2024
Absolutely Stellar Experience in Jordan - What an amazing tour! Make sure to pack good shoes because you'll be on the go.
Definitely a bucketlist dream come true. Petra was incredible and with the help of our driver, Anas, it was even better. He was so knowledgable and very accommodating to us the entire day. He can speak French & English so we had fun practicing and sharing languages with him throughout the day. He made sure we were comfortable always, would answer our questions and gave us tips that helped us.
Wadi Rum was also so much fun. We had a Bedouin driver who was kind and good humored to us. Learned a lot, saw amazing places, enjoyed the people we met and had a once-in-a-lifetime experience the entire day.
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Anneajourneyaway
Dec 7, 2024
Amazing, do it and have memories for life! - Bardaghawi was FANTASTIC. He took excellent care of me for an entire day and took such AMAZING photos! I received over 100 photos and videos in total, especially from Wadi Rum and the jeep tour. Zaid at Petra was EXCELLENT - he took really great photos, was informative, and gave me a beautifully curated treasure trove of information. I had a lot of time to explore and felt this was great as a first timer to Jordan. Never felt rushed. Lots of time for photo stops (Bardaghawi knows how to stop for you to get photos you are interested in)! We drove past the highest points, beautiful desert landscapes, ate great food, and it was so peaceful. I highly recommend this trip. There was also wifi throughout the trip, and lots of chances to go souvenir shopping. Got to sample nice coffee and tea. Did I mention the photos? Great photos! It's a long day trip, but so worth it - do it!
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Dean
Dec 3, 2024
Ask for Abu Anas. - Abu was great and made our trip to Petra and Wadi Rum fun and easy. He was on time to pick us up at our hotel and explained what our day we be like to make sure we understood how long we had at each destination so we could ensure not to miss anything. He also asked us what we were interested and made suggestions for other sites that could add into our schedule. Be kept us on time, was a safe driver, and just a very nice person.
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Lprynne
Nov 30, 2024
Outstanding Tour of Two Amazing Sites - We had an amazing day with Anas. He picked us up on time and during the long drive to Petra he gave us a lot of great information about Jordan and Petra. We stopped off at a Jordanian workshop/gallery that has a lot of beautiful hand made items ranging from ceramics to pottery to intricate rugs and metal items. The items are beautiful, but also spendy.
It's a nearly 4 hour drive (with a couple of rest stops) to Petra. Anas advised us how to get the most out of our time in Petra. We decided not to hire a guide (saves us 30 JOD) and we're able to leisurely walk to the Royal Tombs and back in about 2.5 hours. We then had a great lunch (Dawood Basha and Mansaf...at the 'Queen's Table') outside Petra. Then it was another long drive to Wadi Rum where we left Anas and jumped in the back of a Bedouin pickup truck (there are padded benches) for a tour of Wadi Rum. We climbed a dune, had Bedouin tea, learned a lot about our guide and his life, and saw the sun set in Wadi Rum. After that we rejoined Anas for the nearly 4 hour return to Amman in the dark.
Jordan tourism is still down due to the war, but Jordan is very safe, very beautiful, and full of very nice people who want you to enjoy their wonderful country. We are so happy we visited Jordan and appreciate the amazing job Anas did to make our visit a special one.
Note: Be sure to purchase the Jordan Pass before booking this tour as the entrance tickets are not included. The Jordan Pass covers the entrance fees for Petra and Wadi Rum (as well as your Jordan visa costs if you stay at least 3 nights in Jordan). Also: this is a long day. We left Amman at 6am and returned to our hotel around 10pm. Of the 14 hours, you will spend most of it in the car or in the back of a pickup (in Wadi Rum). If you go in the fall/winter be aware that it gets cold in both Petra and Wadi Rum (where you are in a moving, open air vehicle). Be sure to bring layers so you don't get too cold. I was concerned about being pestered by vendors, horse/donkey ride offers, and tour guide offers. This did happen, but it was pretty low-stress. A simple 'no thank you' worked every time.
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Lawrence_p
Nov 30, 2024
Outstanding Tour of Two Amazing Sites - We had an amazing day with Anas. He picked us up on time and during the long drive to Petra he gave us a lot of great information about Jordan and Petra. We stopped off at a Jordanian workshop/gallery that has a lot of beautiful hand made items ranging from ceramics to pottery to intricate rugs and metal items. The items are beautiful, but also spendy.
It's a nearly 4 hour drive (with a couple of rest stops) to Petra. Anas advised us how to get the most out of our time in Petra. We decided not to hire a guide (saves us 30 JOD) and we're able to leisurely walk to the Royal Tombs and back in about 2.5 hours. We then had a great lunch (Dawood Basha and Mansaf...at the 'Queen's Table') outside Petra. Then it was another long drive to Wadi Rum where we left Anas and jumped in the back of a Bedouin pickup truck (there are padded benches) for a tour of Wadi Rum. We climbed a dune, had Bedouin tea, learned a lot about our guide and his life, and saw the sun set in Wadi Rum. After that we rejoined Anas for the nearly 4 hour return to Amman in the dark.
Jordan tourism is still down due to the war, but Jordan is very safe, very beautiful, and full of very nice people who want you to enjoy their wonderful country. We are so happy we visited Jordan and appreciate the amazing job Anas did to make our visit a special one.
Note: Be sure to purchase the Jordan Pass before booking this tour as the entrance tickets are not included. The Jordan Pass covers the entrance fees for Petra and Wadi Rum (as well as your Jordan visa costs if you stay at least 3 nights in Jordan). Also: this is a long day. We left Amman at 6am and returned to our hotel around 10pm. Of the 14 hours, you will spend most of it in the car or in the back of a pickup (in Wadi Rum). If you go in the fall/winter be aware that it gets cold in both Petra and Wadi Rum (where you are in a moving, open air vehicle). Be sure to bring layers so you don't get too cold. I was concerned about being pestered by vendors, horse/donkey ride offers, and tour guide offers. This did happen, but it was pretty low-stress. A simple 'no thank you' worked every time.
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Linhfu
Nov 15, 2024
Bardaghawi is the best! - Bardaghawi was my driver and he did a fantastic job with his hospitality and jovial nature. I truly felt welcomed here in Jordan and I would recommend him as a driver anytime!
Petra and wadi rum were both fantastic with unforgettable sites. Petra is a marvel and wadi rum was very relaxing and beautiful.
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