Jordan · HALF-DAY
The 9 half-day tours below are the ones worth the hours, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top.
Explore Wadi Rum by private 4WD, with Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, rock bridges, desert views, and optional camel or sunset rides.
“Salem was geweldig, heeft ons de mooiste plekken laten zien, was ontzettend behulpzaam en vriendelijk. De tour eindigde bij zonsondergang met thee, koekjes en een vuurtje. Een onvergetelijke ervaring.”
Explore Aqaba’s Red Sea by boat on a guided one-tank scuba trip with gear, lunch, drinks, and underwater photos included.
“We arranged the trip with Moussa and he was very accompanying for our large group. They provided snorkel gear, food and drinks, and we saw two beautiful sights! This is a must do tour in Aqaba for snorkeling or diving!”
See Madaba’s ancient Holy Land mosaic and Mount Nebo’s sweeping views on a private, five-hour tour from Amman.
“My driver Bardaghawi went above and beyond to make me happy , including multiple stops for food and drink. Very knowledgeable and kind and and took the best photos for me!”
Explore Petra by a scenic back route with a local Bedouin guide, lunch in a family cave, and major sights from the Monastery to the Visitor Center.
“Abdullah was an amazing guide. He was constantly engaging and gave great information throughout the tour. Petra is gigantic and so much more than just the treasury. This is a great tour to really get to size and scope of Petra. Highly recommend.”
Review of a private Amman to Dead Sea tour with hotel beach access, floating, pools, mud treatments, transport, and practical booking tips.
“What an awesome experience! Everyone was absolutely fantastic! The floating on the Dead Sea was out-of-this-world!”
See Wadi Rum’s dunes, canyons, arches, and petroglyphs on a four-hour Jeep tour with tea, coffee, and free sandboarding.
“Great trip out in to see Wadi Rum, knowledgeable guide and well organised. I would recommend this tour if visiting Wadi Rum.”
Review of Wadi Rum Highlights, a 3 to 4 hour Jeep tour with Bedouin guides, desert sights, tea stops, sandboarding, and optional camel rides.
“This tour wad good however this activity is extreme. Anyone who is older or in peak health should not try this”
See Madaba’s 6th-century map and Mount Nebo’s sweeping views on a private half-day trip from Amman with hotel pickup.
“Great half day trip to Madaba (St George church) to see the mosaics and to Mont Nebo. Thanks to our driver that accepts to add a stop in Madaba archeological site.”
Explore Wadi Rum by 4x4 on a three-hour small-group tour with red dunes, canyons, rock bridges, carvings, and Bedouin tea.
“We easily established contact with Atallah by email from Bulgaria. Communication was quick and seamless and all questions were answered immediately. By the way, their site is very informative and everything described is followed exactly. We booked a 5 hour jeep toRead more”
Pick a stretch of the road south.
