Petra and Wadi Rum 2 Day Tour from Jerusalem

Highlights

  • Travel to Wadi Rum to check into Bedouin glamping style campsite. Enjoy optional activities such as hiking and camel rides

  • Explore Wadi Rum with a Jeep safari through this lunar desert landscape when the temperatures are cooler, this is the optimal time to take photos, at the magic hour

  • Overnight accommodation in a Bedouin campsite in Wadi Rum in Deluxe Tent with bed, electricity, private bathroom, heating and air conditioning

  • Enjoying the Bedouin hospitality and authentic meals including Zarb (Bedouin barbecue, salads, spreads, bread, and more)

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Petra's highlights, al Siq, the Treasury, the Obelisk Tomb, the Calligraphy, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), the Tombs, the Theater, and the Mountaintop Tombs

Summary

Embark on a captivating two-day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Jerusalem, featuring a drive through the Negev Desert, Aqaba exploration, an exciting Wadi Rum Jeep Safari, a starlit Bedouin camp stay, and a guided Petra archaeological tour

Tour info

Duration
2 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Our Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Jerusalem departs every day, offering two full days in Jordan and guaranteed departures. It begins with a stunning drive through the Negev Desert to the Jordanian Border. From here, travel to Aqaba and explore Jordan’s only Red Sea city, before continuing to the Wadi Rum Desert and checking into your Bedouin glamping style accommodation. Before sunset, enjoy an Jeep Safari tour with a local Bedouin and your guide, taking in the desert landscape and enjoying the best time to take photos, and the perfect afternoon temperature. Gaze at the starlit sky with an overnight stay in a Bedouin campsite. The next morning, enjoy optional morning activities at sunrise and after a leisurely breakfast, you will ride along the desert highway leading to Petra, one of the greatest UNESCO recognized archaeological sites. With an experienced guide, you will explore the wonders of this ancient city. Later, you will enjoy free time to explore more of Petra at your own pace.

What’s included?

  • All transportation from the centralized pick up location

  • Hand-picked expert tour guide

  • Accommodation in Bedouin campsite or hotel including dinner and breakfast

  • $70 worth of entry fees to Petra

  • Jeep safari tour in Wadi Rum led by a local Bedouin guide

  • Border assistance

  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Petra

  • Border crossing fee of US$65 which should be paid by credit card on the Israeli side and visa fee of $60 which should be paid in cash on the Jordanian side

  • Lunch

  • Drinks

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Gratuities

Frequently asked questions

Things to know

Before you go

  • Please note, border fees and visa fees are NOT included in the tour price and are paid directly at the border, in cash. Border fee is for departure tax from Israel, the departure tax for operated groups from Jordan, arrangement, and preparation of Jordan visa, assistance service from border representative on departure from Israel, assistance service from border representative on arrival in Jordan and assistance service from border representative on departure from Jordan

  • Israeli passport holders (or holders of dual passports with an Israeli passport) must use their Israeli passport at every border crossing

  • To properly arrange your visa, it is critical that you provide us with your passport details before your tour starts

  • Please note that religious items are not allowed in Jordan. Do not bring them with you to the tour as it may cause issues crossing the border.

  • We are able to arrange a visa for most nationalitie. Certain nationalities are required to arrange a visa in advance. Please contact us in case of questions

  • You can enhance your stay by adding a Camel ride and a Stargazing experience to your booking

Cancellation Policy

    For a 100% refund minus a 5% credit card processing fee, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

About operator:

Tourist Israel Tours offer daily and package tours across Israel and Jordan, as well as custom and private tours designed to your individual needs. Backed by Israel's largest travel information website, Tourist Israel Tours offer a wealth of custom tours which are designed around the individual customer, as well as offering a range of regular departure group tours from cities across Israel. We'll be happy to help with any enquiries you might have.

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