Petra & Wadi Rum 2 Day Tour from Eilat
Our overnight tour to Petra & Wadi Rum will provide you with an unforgettable experience to explore Jordan’s two most iconic sights, with two full days in Jordan. Leaving Eilat, you’ll cross into Jordan, traveling towards Aqaba, where you can explore the markets, enjoy a coffee and lunch-break and relax at your own pace before heading towards Wadi Rum. Once in Wadi Rum, you will check into the Bedouin Camp and enjoy optional activities in the area such as hiking or camel rides, or simply take in the surroundings. Optional activities can be arranged on the spot, locally. In the afternoon, head out on a sunset Jeep Safari tour in the Wadi Rum desert. This is one of the most breathtaking sunsets where desert magic comes to life. The next morning, after breakfast, we’ll transfer to the lost city of Petra and enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site and see the main highlights including the Siq, the Petra Treasury, the Obelisk Tomb, and more. Enjoy free time in Petra to explore on your own, and take in the beautiful surroundings. During your free time, hike to the Monastery or visit other sites in Petra. After a day of sightseeing and exploring, travel back to the border and cross back into Eilat, with drop off at your hotel, and endless memories of Jordan.
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“I enjoyed the Petra and Wadi Rum Tour. The guides were helpful and nice, and I really appreciate the flexibility of your services (including pick-up, which was very important to me).” -Synthia, France
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“The 2-day tour was marvelous! I would recommend it to all my friends. Special thanks to Nizar, the guide we had in Petra. He is the most caring, funny, smart guide we’ve ever met. We’ve been traveling around the world and he is by far the best.” -Daniela, Romania
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“We had an amazing time. The guide was really nice and Petra was amazing. I will definitely recommend this tour. Thanks a lot.” -Evelina, Germany
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Petra Tour Highlights
- Pickup from Eilat, cross the border and transfer to Petra.
- Arrive in Aqaba and take some time to explore the market, have coffee or taste the local cuisine at your own pace.
- Explore Wadi Rum and its magical landscape with a sunset Jeep Safari tour
- Enjoy free time in Wadi Rum to explore further, or for other activities such as hiking, camel rides, or even hot air balloon
- Stay overnight in a Bedouin campsite in Wadi Rum including dinner and breakfast (option to upgrade to chalets or Martian-style tents are available).
- Travel to Petra, with a view en route of Mt Haroun (Aaron’s Tomb)
- Experience a comprehensive guided tour of the ‘lost city of Petra’, one of the Seven Wonders of the World including the Siq, the Petra Treasury, Obelisk Tomb, Calligraphy, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater, Mountaintop Tombs. The tour will be led by our English language guide.
- During free time at Petra, explore more, including the option to hike to the Monastery.
- Return to Eilat
Tour Itinerary
- Day 1 – 07:00-07:30 – Pick up from 4 centralized pickup locations in Eilat. Centralized pickups reduce time and make for the earliest arrival to the border, maximizing the time spent in Jordan. Eilat is a small city and our locations are within 5 min. walk from almost all hotels.
- Day 1 – 08:00 – Border crossing into Jordan with assistance.
- Day 1 – 09:15 – Head towards Aqaba from the border for free time to enjoy the city, explore the market or have lunch.
- Day 1 – 12:15 – Transfer to Wadi Rum.
- Day 1 – 13:00 – Check in to Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum. Enjoy free time in Wadi Rum. Optional activities can be arranged on the spot include camel rides, hiking and more.
- Day 1 – 15:00 – Jeep Safari tour in Wadi Rum at sunset, led by a local Bedouin and your tour guide. By enjoying the Jeep tour at this time, the temperatures are cooler, more comfortable and allow for the best photos.
- Day 1 – 19:00 – Authentic Jordanian Dinner at the Bedouin Camp including traditional Zarb (Bedouin barbeque), spreads, salads, bread and more.
- Day 1 – Overnight in Bedouin Camp (or in 3 star hotel in Aqaba during the winter season), upgrades possible.
- Day 2 – Optional early morning hike at sunrise or hot air balloon (To be arranged locally during the tour, subject to weather conditions).
- Day 2 – 07:00 – Breakfast at leisure in the Bedouin campsite.
- Day 2 – 08:00 – Transfer to Petra including a view of Mount Haroun.
- Day 2 – 9:30 – Arrive in Petra and begin your guided tour of the famous sites such as the Siq, the Petra Treasury, Obelisk Tomb, Calligraphy, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater, Mountaintop Tombs; the guided tour will be approximately 2 hours
- Day 2 – 12:00 – Free time in Petra including the time to explore the Monastery
- Day 2 – 16:30 – Meet at the exit of Petra
- Day 2 – 16:45 – Return journey back to the border
- Day 2 – 18:30 – Arrive at the border crossing
- Day 2 – 19:30 – Return to Eilat side of the border, drop off in Eilat at hotels
NB: All times are approximate, although we strive to stay on schedule. However, small delays can sometimes occur at the border, or other points on the tour.
Tour Details
- Price includes: Pickup and transportation to all sites, entrance fees, accommodation in Bedouin campsite or hotel, all guiding, and meals outlined above (day 1 – Dinner, day 2 – Breakfast, 1 bottle of water per day.
- Price excludes: Border fees (US$65 approx. paid in cash at the border), Jordanian visa fee of $60 for those who have not pre-arranged a visa, lunch, tips.
- Single travelers will pay a $25 single supplement.
- Pickup from 4 centralized pickup points in Eilat in order to reduce pickup time, arrive at the border early and maximize time spent in Jordan.
- Maximum of 25 passengers per guided group (in Petra). Please note that while in transportation, groups may be larger. We find that larger buses are more comfortable and accommodating. However, the time spent guided in Petra will be a maximum of 25 passengers per group.
- Tour is available every day.
- From November to March, the standard overnight accommodation is a 3-star hotel in Aqaba and dinner will be at the hotel. Hotel upgrades are available upon arrival in Aqaba. For travelers who still wish to stay in the Bedouin camp please notify our reservation team via email when booking. We suggest upgrading to Chalet or Martian Dome as the regular tents have no heating and it gets very cold at night in the desert.
- Bedouin Camp accommodation includes basic tent for 2 people (Single Supplement applies for solo travelers) shared bathroom (with hot water), no a/c.
- Bedouin Camp Chalet upgrade with air conditioning and en suite bathroom – $60 pp.
- Bedouin Camp upgrade to “Martian dome tents”- subject to availability, extra $240 per tent ($120 pp for double). Must be booked in advance at time of booking. Please contact us after you book to confirm your Martian tent upgrade.
- Upgrade to luxury camp, subject to availability, usually Sun City Camp, Mazyaen Camp, Hazan Zawehah Camp, Memories Aicha Camp or similar.
- Our tour includes approx 7 hours in Petra, approximately 2.5 hours with a guide, and 4.5 hours of free time.
Languages
- Tour language is English every day.
- Guiding in other languages (Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Romanian, Bulgarian) is available. Please contact us for pricing.
Important Information
- 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.
- Please note that the order of the tour can be subject to change.
- Some nationalities are required to arrange a visa in advance. Please read more to see if this applies to you before booking your tour.
- Please note that during Ramadan the tour will cross to Israel by 18:00, due to earlier closure of the border.
- Cancelation policy: You may cancel via email up to 48 hours in advance of the tour departure time for a 95% refund. If you cancel within 48 hours of the tour start time, no refund will be given.
