Petra and Wadi Rum 2-Day Tour from Eilat: Bedouin Camp, Jeep Safari & Petra Highlights
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (approx. 48 hours)
Fitness Level
Basic to good walking fitness; must be able to manage several hours on foot with stairs and uneven ground.
Overview
Compress two of Jordan’s most dramatic places into a single weekend: a sunset jeep safari and Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, followed by a guided peek into Petra’s carved facades. This 2‑day tour from Eilat pairs intensive sightseeing with practical logistics like border QR codes and early pickups.
Petra and Wadi Rum 2-Day Tour from Eilat: Bedouin Camp, Jeep Safari & Petra Highlights
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Dawn in the Wadi Araba feels like a held breath—cool air sliding over red sandstone as the minibus threads toward the border. By late morning the landscape has already changed: Aqaba’s flat port is behind you, and the desert begins to tighten into folds, color and contour. On this compact two‑day itinerary you press into two of Jordan’s greatest landscapes: the lunar sweep of Wadi Rum and the carved rose city of Petra, stitched together by Bedouin hospitality and a couple of long, scenic drives.
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Adventure Tips
Carry your QR entry code
Complete Jordan’s online entry form ahead of time and have the QR code ready—the Wadi Araba crossing requires it on arrival.
Pack layers for desert nights
Temperatures drop after sunset in Wadi Rum; bring a warm midlayer even if the day is hot.
Wear grippy shoes for Petra
Paths in Petra are uneven and rocky—trail runners or hiking shoes with good tread make the 2–3 hour walk easier.
Bring cash (Jordanian dinar)
Small stalls, tips, and extra camp services are easiest to pay in dinar; cards aren’t always accepted in the desert.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert fox (fennec and local species)
- Migrating raptors seen in spring and autumn
History
Petra was the Nabataean capital, a trade hub that controlled caravan routes; Wadi Rum’s dunes and rock faces have been inhabited by Bedouin tribes for millennia and were traversed by Lawrence of Arabia.
Conservation
Both sites face visitor pressure—stay on marked paths in Petra to protect fragile sandstone and follow camp guidelines for waste to minimize impact in Wadi Rum.
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Recommended Gear
Daypack
Holds water, passport, layers and camera for long days at Petra and Wadi Rum.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Protects ankles and provides traction on Petra’s rocky walkways and desert tracks.
Sun protection (hat + SPF)
Wide‑brim hat and sunscreen guard against strong desert sun, especially in summer.
summer specific
Warm midlayer
Light insulated jacket for cold nights at the Bedouin camp and early mornings.
winter specific