In short
- The best-selling Jordan tour is the 2-day Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea loop from Amman.
- If you have a car or driver, you need few tours — a Petra guide and a Wadi Rum camp package cover the essentials.
- Ratings quoted are GetYourGuide ratings as of November 2026; we never list prices because they change daily.
- Products departing from Israel or Egypt are not included here.
Which kind of tour suits you?
| Top pick2-day loop from Amman | Petra day trip | Wadi Rum camp stay | North Jordan day | |
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| Duration | 2 days | ≈ 13–14 h | 1 night | ≈ 9–10 h |
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| Best for | Short trips | One free day in Amman | Everyone in the south | History lovers |
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2-day loop from Amman
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- 2 days
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Petra day trip
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- ≈ 13–14 h
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- One free day in Amman
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Wadi Rum camp stay
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- 1 night
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- Everyone in the south
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North Jordan day
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- ≈ 9–10 h
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- History lovers
Editorial judgement, as of November 2026.
Multi-day tours
Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 2-day tour
The classic short loop from Amman: a guided day in Petra, a night in a Wadi Rum camp and a float in the Dead Sea on the way back. Rated 4.9/5 from about 1,570 reviews on GetYourGuide (as of November 2026).
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Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 2-day tour
A second well-reviewed 2-day loop from Amman covering the big three, with a camp night in Wadi Rum. Compare inclusions with the tour above before you book.
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From Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 3-day trip
A slower version of the classic loop with more time in Petra and a night in Wadi Rum before the Dead Sea.
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Amman tour: Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 2 days with bubble camp
Two-day loop that books you into a domed 'bubble' tent in Wadi Rum for stargazing from bed.
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Ancient Wonders & Saltwater Secrets: 3-day Jordan journey
Three-day trip linking Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, popular with travellers starting in Aqaba.
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Petra
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From Amman: Petra and Wadi Rum day tour
A very long day (expect 15+ hours) that pairs Petra's Siq and Treasury with a short jeep drive in Wadi Rum. Private or small-group options. 4.9/5 from about 890 reviews (as of November 2026).
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Full-day tour to Petra from Amman
Return transport from Amman with time inside Petra for the Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs. Entry ticket or Jordan Pass needed — check what is included.
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Petra: 3-hour private guided tour with hotel pickup
A licensed guide for the main valley from your Wadi Musa hotel: the Siq, the Treasury and the Royal Tombs, with the stories behind them.
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Amman: Petra by Night tour with optional day visit
Transport to Petra timed for the candle-lit Petra by Night programme, with an optional daytime visit first.
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Wadi Rum
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Wadi Rum: Bedouin camp stay with full-day desert tour and 3 meals
One night in a Bedouin camp with a full day of jeep touring — Lawrence's Spring, Khazali Canyon, dunes and rock bridges — plus dinner, breakfast and lunch.
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Wadi Rum: 9-hour jeep tour with guide, meal and optional stay
A full day in the protected area by 4×4 with a Bedouin guide, lunch cooked in the desert and the option to stay overnight in camp.
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Wadi Rum: 2-hour morning or sunset jeep tour
Short jeep loop to the nearest highlights — ideal if you arrive from Petra or Aqaba in the afternoon and want the sunset.
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Amman, Jerash and the north
Private or shared Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais day tour
All three northern highlights in one day from Amman, with a choice of private car or a shared group. 4.9/5 from about 270 reviews (as of November 2026).
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Half-day tour to Jerash from Amman
Morning or afternoon trip to the Roman city of Gerasa with transport and time to walk the Cardo, Oval Plaza and theatres.
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Amman city tour
Guided overview of the capital: the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, downtown souks and a viewpoint over the seven hills.
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Dead Sea, Madaba and the Baptism Site
Amman day trip: Madaba, Mount Nebo, Baptism Site and Dead Sea
Four stops in one day from Amman, finishing with a float at a Dead Sea beach. 4.9/5 from about 115 reviews (as of November 2026).
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Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, Madaba and Baptism Site tour
The holy-land day south-west of Amman: Madaba's mosaic map, the Moses view from Mount Nebo, the Baptism Site on the Jordan River and a swim in the Dead Sea.
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Half-day tour to the Dead Sea from Amman
Simple return trip from Amman to a Dead Sea beach with time to float and wash off the mud.
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Aqaba and the Red Sea
Aqaba: private diving tour with optional transfer
Shore or boat dives on Aqaba's southern reefs and wrecks with a private instructor; beginners can do a try-dive. 4.9/5 from about 260 reviews (as of November 2026).
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Aqaba: glass-boat snorkelling with Berenice beach-club day use
Glass-bottom boat ride over the coral with a snorkelling stop, then the rest of the day at the Berenice beach club.
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Wadi Mujib
Wadi Mujib Siq Trail hiking experience from Amman
Transport and a guide for the wet Siq Trail (open roughly April to October), with the Dead Sea nearby for afterwards.
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Wadi al-Mujib and Dead Sea full-day panoramic tour
Scenic day along the Dead Sea Highway with stops at the Mujib gorge viewpoints and a Dead Sea beach.
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How we chose these tours
Every product on this page comes from a list checked on GetYourGuide's own location pages in November 2026, keeping only tours with at least 15 reviews and good ratings. We left out tours that start in Israel or Egypt (unless you are crossing a border, they are not relevant) and weak or unclear products. We do not publish prices because they change daily; you see the live price, inclusions and cancellation terms on each listing.
Tips before you book
- Check whether entrance fees are included — most tours do not include Petra or Jerash tickets, which the Jordan Pass covers.
- Look at the pickup area: tours from Amman usually collect from hotels in the city, sometimes from the Dead Sea resorts for a supplement.
- Private tours cost more per booking but often little more per person for three or four travellers.
- Free cancellation is common up to 24 hours before — useful given the regional situation and weather.
- Tip your guide and driver if they did a good job (see travel tips).
Which tour is right for you?
| Your trip | Best tour type | Our pick |
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| Short stay based in Amman | Day trips | Private Petra day trip from Amman |
| Petra + desert in two days | Multi-day loop | Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 2-day |
| Three days, no car | Multi-day loop | Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 3-day trip |
| Arriving via Aqaba | Multi-day from the coast | 3-day Jordan journey from Aqaba |
| Staying in Wadi Musa | Guide inside Petra | 3-hour private Petra guide |
| Northern ruins | Day tour | Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais |
| Faith sites and the Dead Sea | Day tour | Madaba, Mount Nebo, Baptism Site and Dead Sea |
| Red Sea | Water activity | Private diving tour in Aqaba |
Private, small-group or self-guided?
Jordan suits independent travel: sites are well signposted, roads are good and people are helpful. Tours earn their keep where transport is awkward — the Dead Sea and the Baptism Site, the desert castles, the northern sites and long Petra day trips from Amman — and where a guide adds real context, as in Petra and Jerash. Private tours are common and reasonably priced in Jordan, especially for couples and families: you choose the pickup time and the pace. Small-group tours suit solo travellers. Self-guided travel is easiest with a rental car or with JETT coaches between Amman, Petra and Aqaba.
A good compromise for many first-timers: rent a car or use buses for most of the trip, book one multi-day loop for Petra and Wadi Rum if you are not driving, and hire local guides on the spot in Petra and Jerash.
Cancellations and the regional situation
Given the tense regional situation in 2026, flexibility matters. Prefer tours with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, keep your operator's WhatsApp number, and check your government's travel advice before each long day trip. Operators may change routes at short notice — for example if a border crossing closes or if rain closes Wadi Mujib — and good ones offer alternatives or refunds.
Transfers worth booking
Late-night arrivals at Queen Alia often prefer a pre-booked airport transfer to Amman so a driver is waiting with a sign. A Petra airport transfer solves the long gap between the airport and Wadi Musa if you are heading south straight away. Within the south, Wadi Rum camps arrange transfers from Petra and Aqaba.
The main tour types explained
Petra day trips from Amman or the Dead Sea leave early (6–7 AM), reach the Visitor Centre around 10 AM and return in the evening — a long day of roughly 13–14 hours with four to six hours inside Petra. They suit travellers with only one free day; a night in Wadi Musa is much better if you can manage it. Private versions let you set the start time.
Multi-day loops from Amman typically combine Petra, a night in a Wadi Rum camp and the Dead Sea in two or three days. They include transport, accommodation and usually a Petra guide, and are the most efficient option without a car. Entry fees are often extra — the Jordan Pass covers Petra and Wadi Rum.
Wadi Rum jeep tours and camp packages range from 2-hour sunset drives to full-day safaris to the remote south, often bundled with a camp night, dinner and breakfast. Camel rides, sandboarding and guided scrambles are common add-ons.
Northern and central day trips from Amman cover Jerash with Ajloun and Umm Qais, or Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Baptism Site and the Dead Sea. They are good value because public transport to these sites is slow.
Water tours in Aqaba include try-dives, guided dives for certified divers and snorkelling or glass-bottom boat trips; the Wadi Mujib Siq Trail is offered with transport from Amman in season.
How to read a tour listing
- Pickup: which hotels or areas are covered, and at what time? Dead Sea pickups cost more time than Amman ones.
- Time at the site: look for the hours inside Petra or Jerash, not just the total duration.
- Guide: is a licensed guide included at the site, and for how long? A driver-guide is not the same as a site guide.
- Tickets: are Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum, the Baptism Site or beach entries included? Do not pay twice if you have a Jordan Pass.
- Group size: private, small group or large coach?
- Meals: is lunch included, and is it a set menu?
- Cancellation: free cancellation windows matter more than usual in 2026.
Transfers
Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman transfer
Pre-booked private transfer between the airport and your Amman hotel — useful after a late arrival when taxis and buses are thin.
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Airport transfer to and from Petra
Private transfer between Queen Alia Airport (or Aqaba) and your Wadi Musa hotel.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a tour to visit Jordan?
No — Jordan is easy to travel independently with a car, driver or JETT buses. Tours help with transport for day trips and with Wadi Rum, where you need a local 4×4 anyway.
Are entrance fees included in tours?
Often not. The Jordan Pass covers most of them; check each listing.
Are Jordan tours safe given the regional situation?
Established operators continue to run tours, and Jordan has remained stable. Follow your government's travel advice, choose tours with flexible cancellation and keep up with local news.
Can I book tours in Jordan on arrival?
Yes, through hotels and at sites such as the Petra Visitor Centre. Booking ahead is wise for spring and autumn, private tours and Wadi Rum camps.
Should I tip tour guides in Jordan?
Yes, tipping is customary: around JD 5–10 per person per day for a guide on a group tour, more for a private guide, and a few dinars for drivers. See travel tips.
Are GetYourGuide tours in Jordan run by local operators?
Yes — the products we list are run by Jordan-based operators and were checked on GetYourGuide's Jordan location pages in November 2026; we excluded trips departing from Israel or Egypt unless a page discusses crossing borders.
Can I combine a tour with independent travel?
Yes — many travellers drive or use buses for most of the trip and book one or two tours, for example a Petra–Wadi Rum loop or a Dead Sea and Baptism Site day.
What is the best 2-day tour from Amman?
A Petra and Wadi Rum loop with a camp night, such as the Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 2-day tour, is the most popular choice.
Can I book a private guide for my whole trip?
Yes — many Jordanian operators offer private driver-guides for multi-day trips; licensed guides are required inside some sites. Book through a reputable operator listed by the Jordan Tourism Board.
Do tours run during Ramadan?
Yes, tours operate normally; lunch arrangements may change, and drivers who are fasting appreciate discretion when you eat in the car.
Do I need my passport on tours?
Yes — carry it at all times for police checkpoints and to show with your Jordan Pass at sites.
Sources and official information
Facts were checked against these official sources in November 2026. Opening hours, prices and timetables change, so confirm before you go.
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