15 3-Day Experiences in Jordan That Are Worth the Drive

1.3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $349Our pick

Travel privately from Amman through Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking driver handles the road, while you choose the pace and tour options. Accommodation and Jeep touring depend on the package you book.

“Great trip, never rushed, with a friendly and knowledgeable driver who explained everything along the way, great support at all the accomodation and tours, and tips for all the best locations.”

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2.Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews

Travel from Amman with an English-speaking driver such as Murad, Ahmad, Nidal, or Mohammed. Visit Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana Reserve, Shobak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea, with one hotel night, one Bedouin camp night, and a two-hour jeep safari.

“Trip of a lifetime for us. Jordan is amazing and this tour was a great way to see all our bucket list items. Our guide, Murad, was the best!!!!”

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3.3 Day Trip – Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $499

Travel south from Amman with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. You get two nights with breakfast, a Bedouin dinner, and a private air-conditioned vehicle, but site fees, guides, and Dead Sea resort entry cost extra.

“My family and I had a lovely time in Jordan! Our tour operators and driver Ismat made our journey so comfortable and incredibly memorable. He took care of each one of us so well that we can never forgot his hospitality. I would I like to recommend him strongly for people who are planning to visit Jordan and enjoy the unbeatable beauty of the country.”

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4.From Eilat, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv: Petra & Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 107 reviews · 3 days · from $399

Cross from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Eilat into Jordan for Wadi Rum’s sunset jeep safari and a Bedouin camp stay, then visit Petra with guides such as Nizar or Ahmed. You get a guided introduction to Petra plus a full extra day to hike to the Monastery and explore on your own.

“The Jordan side of the trip was excellent! Our guide Nezar was also top notch. And all of the accommodations exceeded my expectations. I went with my boyfriend and two other friends (so four of us). We also made some friends in the group over the 3 days. Details: starting out on the Israel side, you do not really have a guide, which is ok. We had a bus driver that spoke mainly Russian and used google translate. But once you reach the border, there are people there (in our case some British people) to help you cross into Jordan by foot to meet your guide and get onto your…”

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5.Petra and Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 3 days · from $759

Travel from Tel Aviv into Jordan for three full days of desert scenery, Petra, Madaba, and Mount Nebo. Your English-speaking guide leads the main visits, while a 4x4 jeep ride crosses Wadi Rum. Sleep two nights at a Bedouin camp, eat traditional dinners, and allow extra time for border formalities.

“Mahdi was such a great guide. We had a great experience— it was a little colder than we expected but well worth the trip!”

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6.Petra and Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 3 days · from $759

Travel from Jerusalem to Jordan for three guided days covering Wadi Rum, Petra, Madaba, and Mount Nebo. Ride a 4x4 jeep across red desert valleys, sleep two nights in a Bedouin camp, and explore Petra with free time for the Monastery. English-speaking guides may include Mahtin.

“excelente tour! nuestro guia Mahtin fue el mejor, amable gentil y muy preparado! el campamento es super!!! Petra increíble...Las comida fueron muy completas. suficiente equilibrio entre el tiempo libre y el tiempo con el tour. El paseo en el desierto super divertido! una experiencia unica!”

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7.3Day Private Tour: Petra Mount Nebo & Al Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red and Dead Seas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $499

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver to Mount Nebo, Karak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. You get a Petra hotel, Bedouin camp, meals, and a 2-hour jeep safari. Drivers such as Ahmad, Nidal, Mohammed Abu Hamdah, and Saad Nator are associated with the tour.

“Experience an extraordinary 3-day tour immersing yourself in the rich history and captivating allure of southern Jordan. Traverse through time as you explore the timeless landscapes of Mount Nebo, an ancient biblical town boasting breathtaRead more”

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8.3-Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $499

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver, visiting Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. You get a hotel night, a Bedouin camp night, desert Jeep time, Wi-Fi, water, and flexible help from guides such as Nidal or Jaffa.

“Jaffa was our guide and he was amazing. Ask him anything and he knows the answer! Great fun trip. Would do it again.”

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9.3Day Private tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $553

Travel from Amman in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. The tour includes breakfast, dinner, Wi-Fi, water, and Little Petra admission, but not hotels or several site fees.

“Upon arrival I was warmly welcomed by Jawdat. My 5 day tour was very fun and full of adventures, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. I had a lot of special requests and questions before and during the trip and he was patient with me thRead more”

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10.3-Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, Karak, Mujib, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $559

Travel from Amman through Madaba, Mount Nebo, Karak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. You get private A/C transport with Wi-Fi, a two-hour Bedouin Jeep ride, one Petra hotel night, one desert camp night, and help from guides such as Mo, Moh'd Ibrahim, or Hasan.

“Mo, our guide, was terrific.. very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly. Took care of everything. Had a great time.”

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11.3 Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $499

Travel from Amman to Jordan’s Roman ruins, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea in three days. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, sleep at a Bedouin camp, and take a two-hour Jeep trip. Drivers such as Zakarias and Mohammed add local stories and practical help along the way.

“We did a 3-day trip in Ajloun, Jerash, Petra, and Wadi Rum. Highlights were: Roman ruins in Jerash and the haunting beauty of the Wadi Rum desert. Our driver, Zakarias, was fantastic. He was prompt, polite, friendly, and funny. He regaled us with stories about Jordan's local traditions. Also shared with me a 0% alcohol beer (I think it was Heineken). We were lucky to have him as our driver!”

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12.Private 3 Days Tour to Jordan’s South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $420

Travel south from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur. See Mount Nebo, Madaba, Wadi Al-Mujib, Kerak Castle, Petra, and Wadi Rum, including a 2.5 to 3-hour Bedouin-led 4WD ride. Hotels, site fees, and meals cost extra.

“I would like to say thank you to PN Tours, my guide Freddy (Mohammed), and my driver Shadi for this wonderful Jordan experience I had in April 2025. They picked me up at my hotel in Amman and took me to Mt Nebo and from there via MadRead more”

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13.Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $269Best value

Travel privately from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Shobak Castle, Petra, Little Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba and the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking driver handles the long road days, while add-ons can include Petra entry, a local guide, a jeep safari, desert lodging and Dead Sea lunch.

“Great 3 days private experience (no group tours, just us and the driverer) that allowed us to do a round trip from Amman and the surrounding cities to the legendary Petra, the Wadi Rum protected area and a final relaxing day at the Dead Sea! The experience is balanced, well organized in every details, with no many long driving times and our driver Mahmuod Awad was great: funny, attentious, caring and give us lot of tips and informations! Totally reccomanded, but is better contact the organizators because some details are not mentioned (you have to arrange your stay at Petra by yourself and for swimming in the Dead Sea you…”

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14.3-Day Open Water Scuba Diving Course in Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $500

Spend three days earning your PADI Open Water qualification in Aqaba with Waves Diving Center. You’ll complete nine practical sessions, five in confined water and four in the Red Sea, supported by instructors including Naseem, Sally, Thaer, and Yusef. Theory is completed online or from a manual.

“Awesome experience, waves diving centre was very professional and spoke very good English. A all round gratifying course.”

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15.3 Days Tour Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $307

Travel privately from Amman or the airport to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle, onboard Wi-Fi, water, and a two-hour 4WD safari. Your driver may be Adnan, Mustafa, Hasan, Mohammad, or another member of the team. Entry fees, meals, and lodging are extra.

“Our excursion through Jordan with Mr.Mint was a fantastic experience! From the moment we were picked up, Mr.Mint ensured we felt welcomed and at ease. His warm personality and expert knowledge of the area made the trip not only infRead more”

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