From Tel Aviv: Petra & Wadi Rum 2-Day Tour with Bedouin Tent
Aqaba Governorate, Tel Aviv
Discover Petra and Wadi Rum on this 2-day trip from Tel Aviv. See Aqaba city and the Red Sea, spend the night under the stars in a comfortable Bedouin tent, and explore the lost city of Petra.
Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Tel Aviv
This two-day tour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem visits Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan, ideal for history and desert adventure enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Stay at an authentic Bedouin glamping campsite in Wadi Rum
- Explore Petra’s main sites: the Siq, Treasury, Calligraphy, Jabal Madbach, and more
- Experience a sunset Jeep Safari through the Wadi Rum desert
- Learn about Bedouin culture with a local guide
Description
Depart daily from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, starting with a scenic drive through the Negev Desert to the Jordanian border. After crossing, continue to Aqaba city by the Red Sea for lunch and shopping.
Then proceed to the Wadi Rum Desert for overnight accommodation at a Bedouin camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a Jeep Safari tour guided by a local Bedouin, followed by an authentic Jordanian dinner under the stars.
The next morning, after breakfast at the campsite, visit Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site. An English-speaking guide introduces the key attractions, with additional free time to explore independently. Return via the border to Eilat and then back to Tel Aviv.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from Tel Aviv
- Transportation to all sites in Jordan
- Accommodation in Bedouin campsite or hotel including dinner and breakfast
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- $70 worth of Petra entry fees
- Jeep Safari tour in Wadi Rum with a local Bedouin guide
- Border assistance
Excludes
- Border crossing fee of 230 NIS (approx. $80), payable in USD or NIS by cash or credit card
- Visa fee of US$60, paid in cash (USD or JOD) at the border
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Border fees include 230 NIS (approx. $80) and visa fee of $60, both paid in cash at the Jordanian side
- Modest clothing is required: no short skirts, low-cut tops, or midriff-baring garments; headscarves are not mandatory
- Suggested tipping is $5 per person per day for the driver and guide
- Bring your passport, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, scarf, suitable walking shoes, and cash or cards for incidentals and tips
- Be ready at your hotel 15 minutes before pickup time
- Small delays may occur at the border or other stops
- Tour itinerary may change during Ramadan due to earlier border closures
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available if canceled up to 24 hours before the tour.
Book early to secure your spot. The best time to visit is spring or autumn for milder weather.
