Full-Day Tour Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman — Private Petra Visit & Wadi Rum Jeep Safari
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
12–14 hours
Fitness Level
Should be comfortable walking on uneven ground for several hours and able to manage a long day of travel.
Overview
Spend a long, immersive day tracing Jordan’s most dramatic landscapes: a guided exploration of Petra’s rock-cut wonders followed by a high-octane Jeep safari through Wadi Rum’s red dunes. This private, full-day tour from Amman blends Nabatean history, desert geology, and Bedouin culture into one seamless expedition.
Full-Day Tour Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman — Private Petra Visit & Wadi Rum Jeep Safari
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Morning light finds the minivan easing out of Amman, coffee cups clutched, windows opening to a landscape that first flirts with olive groves and then becomes raw, red rock. By mid-morning the road drops into a gorge of rust-colored cliffs and the guide’s voice softens: Petra is ahead. Walking through the Siq, the narrow sandstone squeeze that funnels visitors toward the Treasury, you feel the history compress and then explode into sight — a façade cut out of living rock that still feels like a private discovery.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Start before sunrise
Leaving Amman early lightens traffic and gives you cooler, quieter access to Petra’s Siq and the Treasury.
Bring at least 2–3 liters of water
Long walking stretches and desert heat make hydration critical; bottled water is provided but bring a refillable bottle.
Wear grippy, broken-in shoes
Petra’s uneven carved steps and the Wadi Rum sand demand supportive footwear with good traction.
Carry small cash
Entrance fees, tips, and Bedouin camp purchases often require local currency in small bills.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nubian ibex in rocky outcrops
- Desert foxes and various lizards in Wadi Rum
History
Petra was the Nabatean capital and a key trade hub; Wadi Rum has been inhabited by Bedouin people for millennia and was a base for T.E. Lawrence during World War I.
Conservation
Both sites are vulnerable to erosion and visitor impact; stick to marked trails, avoid climbing fragile carvings, and support local Bedouin-run services to fund preservation.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Protects feet on uneven stone steps in Petra and coarse desert surfaces in Wadi Rum.
3L hydration system or water bottles
Keeps you hydrated through long walks and the desert sections of the day.
summer specific
Sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
Essential for mid-day desert exposure and long drives with window glare.
summer specific
Light insulated layer or windbreaker
Useful for chilly mornings and windy sunset stops in Wadi Rum.
winter specific