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Aqaba · Jordan

Shore Excursion: Private Alternative Tour of Wadi Rum and Petra

Starting From From $1,071.79 per person Current Project Expedition rate
2 Days 3.97 / 5 0 reviews Moderate activity level Private Multiday Trip Operated by Jordan Horizons Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

This 2 days 1-night tour of Wadi Rum and Petra is ideal for those who have visited Petra and Wadi Rum before. In Wadi Rum you will explore another area known as Al Kharazah which has spectacular rock bridges and formations. Enter Petra from the “back road” starting your guided trial from the Little Petra region to the Monastery.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Enjoy exploring a different area of Wadi Rum by 4h jeep tour
  • 01 Hour Camel Riding is optional from Rum Village to Lawrence Spring
  • Visit Petra from the alternative entrance known as the Back Road to Monastery
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

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In the morning, our representative will meet you out the front of your ship with a sign with your name on it. You will be transferred 01 hour to Wadi Rum, meet our Bedouin Representative at Wadi Rum Village, and enjoy the Real Bedouin Hospitality (Bedouin Tea, Coffee, etc).

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Sightseeing at Wadi Rum. Enjoy exploring a different area of Wadi Rum today known as Al Kharazah. The sites you will see on a 04-hour jeep tour are Al Qatar Spring, The White desert, and the rock bridges in this area, -Al Nogra canyon, Harab Antar (Mogher Antar: Caves in the mountains), Sand Dunes in the deserts of Dessi.

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Camel Ride. 01 Hour Camel Riding is optional from Rum Village to Lawrence Spring (10 JD/15 USD per hour per camel)

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If you are staying in Wadi Rum you will be taken to the Bedouin Camp overnight. Marvel at the stars in the sky and enjoy the legendary hospitality of the Bedouin with a traditional dinner. Overnight Bedouin camp with dinner and breakfast. Or/ At the end of the jeep tour, you will be taken back to Wadi Rum Village where you will meet our driver again, and drive you 1.5 hours to Petra. Overnight 3* hotel in Petra including breakfast (dinner not included)

Day 2

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Breakfast at the hotel or Camp.

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Sightseeing at Petra. Transfer to Petra if you stayed overnight in Wadi Rum. Today you will visit Petra from the alternative entrance known as the “Back Road to Monastery”. You will be picked up by 4x4 vehicle and taken to the Little Petra area where the start of the trial is. This is the alternative entrance to walking into Petra and offers spectacular views over Wadi Arava and finishes at the Monastery. You will then have time to explore Petra further yourself and walk out via the main trail to the Visitors Centre.

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Lunch at a local restaurant in Wadi Musa or you can choose to have a box lunch to enjoy as a picnic in the site of Petra.

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Meet our driver again at the main gate of Petra, and drive you 02 hours back to Aqaba Port.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Meet and assist by our representative at the front of your cruise ship Free visa on arrival (for non-restricted nationalities) All transfers by modern vehicle with English Speaking Driver (assistant driver) All Entrance fees and tickets to Petra & Wadi Rum 04-5 Hrs Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum with English Speaking Bedouin who is your driver Guide for the Back road to Monastery for Petra 4x4 transfer from Petra to start of Back road hike

Not Included

Tips for Driver and Guides Travel insurance Meals and beverages not stated Horse-drawn carriage or camel ride in Petra Personal expenses

Meeting & Pickup

Cruise Port pick up. Your driver will meet you as you disembark the ship. The driver will be holding a sign with your name.

Planning Notes

Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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