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Jordan Package Tours

Private 3 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Tel Aviv with Hot Air Balloon

3 days
Pickup: Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv (about, Eilat Central Bus Station
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration3 days
Starts06:30 AM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights and flights.

Overview

This private Petra Wadi Rum tour from Tel Aviv packs three of southern Jordan's best experiences into three days: a guided visit to Petra, a private 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum with a night in a desert tent, and an early morning hot air balloon flight over the red sands. Domestic flights replace the long drive from the center of Israel.

Private Petra Wadi Rum Tour from Tel Aviv: Route and Highlights

You fly from Ben Gurion Airport at about 06:30 to Ramon Airport, take a local shuttle, paid locally, to the Eilat central bus station, and meet your driver there at 08:30 for the Arava border. A Jordanian driver takes you on to Petra, where your guide meets you at the Visitor Center at around 11:30 for a tour of the Treasury, the Roman Theater, temples, tombs and caves. Day 2 brings a private two-hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum and a night in a tent. On day 3 you rise early for the balloon, then head back to the border and fly to Tel Aviv, landing at about 22:00.

Being private, the trip moves at your pace, with your own guide in Petra and your own jeep in the desert. It suits couples, honeymooners, families and small groups of friends who want something more memorable than a standard bus tour. Each place gets its own day, so this private Petra Wadi Rum tour from Tel Aviv never feels rushed, and there is usually time in Eilat for a swim or a meal before the flight home.

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels for your night in Petra, priced per person in a shared double room for 2 or more travelers with a lower child rate, or as a single room if you travel solo. Your second night is in a tent in Wadi Rum. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers. The tour departs on set days, so check the calendar for open dates. Because the flights and accommodation are pre-paid, this private Petra Wadi Rum tour from Tel Aviv is non-refundable. Short on time? Compare the private Petra day tour from Tel Aviv with flights, the Petra 2 day tour from Tel Aviv or the longer 7 day Israel and Jordan tour. Pick your date and book today.

Plan your visit: free travel guides

Highlights

Private tour with your own guide in Petra
Domestic flights between Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport
Help with the formalities at the Arava border
Guided tour of the Treasury, Roman Theater, temples and tombs
Private two-hour 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum
A night in a tent in the Wadi Rum desert
Hot air balloon flight over Wadi Rum with refreshments
Usually a couple of free hours in Eilat before the flight home
Hotel in Petra at 3-star, 4-star or 5-star level

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

Day 1Fly South and Tour Petra
1

06:30 AMFlight to Ramon Airport
Your private Petra Wadi Rum tour from Tel Aviv begins with a domestic flight at about 06:30 from Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv to Ramon Airport. After landing, take the local shuttle bus to the Eilat central bus station. The shuttle is paid locally and is not included.
2

08:30 AMDriver to the Arava border
At 08:30 a driver picks you up at the central bus station in Eilat and drives you to the Arava border, where he helps with the border procedures. A Jordanian driver waits on the other side to take you to Petra.
3

11:30 AMGuided tour of Petra
At around 11:30 you meet your guide at the Visitor Center of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site with more than 800 structures. The tour covers the famous Treasury, the Roman Theater, temples, tombs, caves and more. Your guide shows you as much as possible in the time you have.
4

EveningOvernight in Petra
After the tour you check in to your hotel in Petra at the level you booked and enjoy a free evening.
Day 2Private Jeep Tour and a Tent in Wadi Rum
5

10:00 AMDrive to Wadi Rum
After breakfast, at about 10:00, a driver takes you to Wadi Rum, a UNESCO-listed desert where Bedouins have lived for hundreds of years. They still live in tents of camel hair, and the community has built one school for boys and one for girls.
6

MiddayPrivate 4x4 jeep tour
Your private two-hour jeep tour shows you how the Bedouins live, the sandstone formations that pop out of the desert sand, and paintings on the mountainsides made by the Nabataeans thousands of years ago.
7

EveningNight in a Wadi Rum tent
Tonight you sleep in a tent in the Wadi Rum desert, surrounded by the quiet of the open sands.
Day 3Balloon Flight over Wadi Rum and Home
8

Early morningHot air balloon flight
Wake up early for the transfer to the balloon site. You are served refreshments while the crew readies the hot air balloon, then you spend about an hour in the air, seeing all of Wadi Rum from above. The whole experience takes 2 to 3 hours.
9

AfternoonBack to the border and free time in Eilat
After the flight you are driven back to the Arava border and on toward the airport. There is usually a couple of hours to walk around Eilat, swim in the Red Sea, do some shopping or have a bite to eat.
10

10:00 PMArrival in Tel Aviv
Your return flight lands in Tel Aviv at about 22:00, where the tour ends.

What's included

Included

Domestic flights between Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport, both ways
Driver from the Eilat central bus station to the Arava border, with help at the crossing
Jordanian drivers for transfers in Jordan
Private guided tour of Petra
1 hotel night in Petra at your chosen level
Private two-hour 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum
1 night in a tent in Wadi Rum
Hot air balloon flight with refreshments
Return transfer to the Arava border and the airport

Not included

Local shuttle from Ramon Airport to the Eilat central bus station (paid locally)
Jordan visa and border fees (can be pre-paid on the booking form)
Meals and Petra entrance tickets unless confirmed by us
Drop-off at your Tel Aviv hotel (available as an extra)
Tips and personal expenses
Travel and health insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv (about 06:30 flight)No pickup fee
Eilat Central Bus Station 08:30No pickup fee

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Arrival in Tel Aviv

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

The tour starts with a domestic flight at about 06:30 from Ben Gurion Airport, and flight details are confirmed after booking. From Ramon Airport you take a local shuttle, paid locally, to the Eilat central bus station, where your driver picks you up at 08:30. You land back in Tel Aviv at about 22:00 on day 3. The tour departs on set days, so check the calendar for open dates.

Accommodation

Night 1 at a hotel in Petra at the level you choose. Night 2 in a tent in the Wadi Rum desert.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels for your night in Petra. Prices are per person in a shared double room for 2 or more travelers, or for a single room if you travel solo. Children pay a lower rate on the shared room options. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

Border and Visa

Bring a valid passport. Visa rules depend on your nationality. You can pre-pay your Jordan visa and border fees on the booking form, so you skip the cash payment at the border. Otherwise you pay them in cash at the border. Border formalities can take some time, so patience helps.

What to Bring

Valid passport
Good walking shoes
Warm layers for the desert night and the balloon flight
Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Swimsuit if you want a swim in Eilat
Cash for the local shuttle and tips

Physical Requirements

A few hours of walking on uneven ground in Petra and a bumpy jeep ride in Wadi Rum. A normal level of fitness is enough.

Age and Children

Children are welcome and pay a lower rate on the shared room options. Contact us before booking if you travel with young children, so we can check the balloon flight for them.

Language

The tour is guided in English. In Petra, a local Spanish or French-speaking guide is available at no extra charge, and a local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide is available for a small flat fee per booking, not per person. Choose your language on the booking form.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the tour includes pre-paid flights and accommodation. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
Any time after booking, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the private Petra Wadi Rum tour from Tel Aviv include?

The program includes round-trip domestic flights between Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport, a driver from the Eilat central bus station to the Arava border with help at the crossing, Jordanian drivers for your transfers, a private guided tour of Petra, one hotel night in Petra, a private two-hour 4x4 jeep tour, a night in a tent in Wadi Rum and a hot air balloon flight with refreshments. The local shuttle from Ramon Airport to the bus station is paid locally. The program does not list meals or Petra entrance tickets, so contact us before booking if you want to confirm them.

Do I need a visa for Jordan, and how do I pay the border fees?

Bring a valid passport. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so check them before you travel. You can pre-pay your Jordan visa and border fees on the booking form, so you skip the cash payment at the border. Otherwise you pay them in cash at the border. Our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains how the crossing works.

How does the start of day 1 work?

You fly from Ben Gurion Airport at about 06:30. After landing at Ramon Airport you take a local shuttle bus, paid locally, to the Eilat central bus station, where your driver picks you up at 08:30 for the Arava border. Flight details are confirmed after booking.

What is the hot air balloon flight like?

Early on day 3 you are taken to the balloon site and served refreshments while the balloon is prepared. You fly for about an hour over Wadi Rum, and the whole experience takes 2 to 3 hours.

Which booking options can I choose?

The booking form shows 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels for your night in Petra, either in a shared double room for 2 or more travelers or in a single room if you travel solo. Your second night is in a tent in Wadi Rum. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

Can children join?

Children are welcome and pay a lower rate on the shared room options, shown on the booking form. The days start early and end late, so contact us before booking if you travel with young children, and we will check the balloon flight for them.

How fit do I need to be?

Expect a few hours of walking in Petra on sand, gravel and uneven stone, plus a bumpy jeep ride in Wadi Rum. A normal level of fitness and good walking shoes are enough.

Can I book the tour in another language?

Yes. The tour is guided in English. In Petra, a local Spanish or French-speaking guide is available at no extra charge, and a local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide is available for a small flat fee per booking, not per person. Choose your language on the booking form.

When is the best time for Petra and Wadi Rum?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons. Summer days are hot, and desert nights and early balloon mornings can be cold in winter, so bring warm layers. Our travel guide has more tips for planning your trip.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

This tour is non-refundable, because the flights and accommodation are paid in advance as soon as you book. Contact us if your plans change, and we will try to help with a date change, subject to availability. See our booking terms for details.

Why book with Booking-Tours

Local operator in Eilat since 2008Our own office and team on the ground, not a call center abroad.
Licensed local guidesSmall details, good pacing and real stories at every stop.
Real people on WhatsAppHelp in English, Russian and Hebrew before and during your trip.
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