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Jordan Package Tours

Private Petra and Wadi Rum 2 Day VIP Tour from Eilat

2 days
Pickup: Your hotel in Eilat
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration2 days
Starts08:00 AM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights.

Overview

This private Petra and Wadi Rum tour takes you from your Eilat hotel into southern Jordan for two days with your own guide. You ride a 4x4 through the red sand and sandstone peaks of Wadi Rum, spend the night at a hotel in Petra, and explore the Nabataean city at your own pace the next morning. Border assistance, entrance fees, two lunches and a hotel night with breakfast are included.

Private Petra and Wadi Rum Tour: Route and Highlights

Day 1 starts with an 08:00 pickup in Eilat. After the border crossing you drive through Aqaba, Jordan's only seaport, and on to Wadi Rum for two hours of touring by 4x4 in Bedouin country, past rock paintings made thousands of years ago. A late lunch follows, then you continue to your hotel in Petra. On day 2 you walk through the Siq to the Treasury, the royal tombs and the Roman theater, with about three hours of walking and stories about Nabataean history, art and gods. After lunch you drive back via Aqaba and reach the border at around 19:00.

Because the tour is private, nobody else sets the pace, which suits couples, families, photographers and anyone who wants more time at each stop. Two days is the right length for this route: Wadi Rum gets a proper visit instead of a quick photo stop, and Petra gets a full morning after a good night's rest. If you want the two big highlights of southern Jordan in one short trip from Eilat, this private Petra and Wadi Rum tour covers both without rushing.

Pickup is from your hotel in Eilat at 08:00. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, priced per person in a shared double room for 2 or more travelers, or as a single room if you travel solo. Children and infants pay lower rates on the shared room options, and the booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers. The tour departs daily, subject to availability. Because the hotel night is pre-paid, this private Petra and Wadi Rum tour is non-refundable. Want a different pace? Compare the private VIP Petra 2 day tour from Eilat, the Petra and Wadi Rum 3 day tour from Eilat or our Petra day tour from Eilat. Pick your date and book today.

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Highlights

Private tour with your own guide, starting in Eilat
Hotel pickup in Eilat at 08:00
Meeting and assistance at the border
Drive through Aqaba, Jordan's only seaport
Two hours by 4x4 in the Wadi Rum desert
Guided walk through the Siq to the Treasury
Royal tombs and the Roman theater of Petra
Hotel night in Petra with breakfast, 3-star to 5-star
Two lunches and entrance fees included

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 1Aqaba and a 4x4 Tour of Wadi Rum
1

08:00 AMHotel pickup in Eilat
Your private Petra and Wadi Rum tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Eilat at 08:00. Eat breakfast before you leave, because lunch is served late. Keep your passport close for the border.
2

08:30 AMBorder crossing and Aqaba
At around 08:30 you cross into Jordan with help from our team at the border. You then drive through Aqaba, Jordan's only seaport, a resort town known for its beaches, diving and snorkeling.
3

11:30 AM4x4 tour of Wadi Rum
You reach Wadi Rum at around 11:30 for two hours of touring by 4x4. Bedouins have lived in this desert for hundreds of years, and the sandstone mountains that rise out of the sand carry rock paintings made thousands of years ago. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
03:00 PMLate lunch and the drive to Petra
Lunch is at around 15:00, and at 16:00 you continue north to your hotel in Petra.
4

EveningOvernight at your Petra hotel
Check in to your hotel in Petra at the level you booked and enjoy a free evening. Breakfast is served at the hotel at 08:00 the next morning.
Day 2Petra and the Return to Eilat
5

09:00 AMInto the Siq
Your guided visit to Petra starts at 09:00. You walk through the Siq, the narrow canyon of red rock that leads into the city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
6

Late morningTreasury, royal tombs and the Roman theater
Your guide shows you the Treasury, the royal tombs cut into the mountain like steps, and the Roman theater, which could seat more than 4,000 people. Along the way you learn about the Nabataeans, their history, their art and their gods. Our Petra visit guide has tips to help you prepare.
AfternoonLunch and the drive back via Aqaba
After about three hours of walking you stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then start the drive south. You arrive in Aqaba at around 18:30.
7

07:00 PMBorder and passport control
At around 19:00 you drive to the border for passport control and cross back into Israel, where the tour ends.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup in Eilat
Meeting and assistance at the border
Private tour guide
Two-hour 4x4 tour in Wadi Rum
Entrance fees
2 lunches
1 hotel night in Petra with breakfast at your chosen level

Not included

Jordan visa and border fees (can be pre-paid on the booking form)
Departure tax
Dinner and drinks
Tips and personal expenses
Private and health insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Your hotel in Eilat 08:00No 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: Border and passport control

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup is from your hotel in Eilat at 08:00 on day 1, and exact pickup details are confirmed after booking. Eat breakfast before you leave, because lunch is served late. The tour ends at the border at around 19:00 on day 2. The tour departs daily, subject to availability.

Accommodation

One night at a hotel in Petra with breakfast, at the hotel level you choose. Hotel details are sent with your confirmation.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels. Prices are per person in a shared double room for 2 or more travelers, or for a single room if you travel solo. Children and infants pay lower rates 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 and landing card. We need your nationality, passport number, date of issue, expiry date and date of birth for the reservation. Certain nationalities must get a Jordan visa in advance. 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. Cash at the border is accepted in US dollars, euros, pounds sterling or Israeli shekels, and border fees may change with exchange rates.

What to Bring

Valid passport and landing card
Good walking shoes
Very warm clothing in winter
Cool, comfortable clothing and a head covering in summer
Cash for tips
Snacks for the late lunch on day 1

Physical Requirements

About three hours of walking in Petra on uneven ground and a bumpy 4x4 ride in Wadi Rum. A normal level of fitness is enough. No insurance company covers accidents involving horses or other animals.

Age and Children

Children are welcome. Children and infants pay lower rates on the shared room options, shown on the booking form.

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 a pre-paid hotel night. 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 and Wadi Rum tour include?

The price includes hotel pickup in Eilat, meeting and assistance at the border, your tour guide, a two-hour 4x4 tour in Wadi Rum, entrance fees, two lunches and one hotel night in Petra with breakfast at the level you choose. The Jordan visa and border fees, departure tax, tips, personal expenses and insurance are not included.

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

Bring a valid passport and landing card. Certain nationalities must get a Jordan visa in advance, so check the rules for your passport before you book. 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 what happens at the crossing.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is from your Eilat hotel at 08:00 on day 1. On day 2 you reach Aqaba at around 18:30 and the border at around 19:00, where you complete passport control and cross back into Israel.

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. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

What does private mean on this tour?

You tour with your own personal guide instead of joining a group, so you explore Wadi Rum and Petra at your own pace and can stop for photos whenever you like.

Can children join?

Yes. Children and infants pay lower rates on the shared room options, shown on the booking form. Lunch is late on day 1, so bring snacks for younger kids.

How fit do I need to be?

Expect about three hours of walking in Petra on sand, gravel and uneven stone, plus a bumpy 4x4 ride in Wadi Rum. A normal level of fitness and good walking shoes are enough. Note that no insurance company covers accidents involving horses or other animals.

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 this trip?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for Petra and Wadi Rum. Summer days are hot, so bring light clothes and a head covering, and winter nights can be very cold, so pack warm layers. Our travel guide has more planning tips.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

This tour is non-refundable, because the hotel night is 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.
Secure online paymentPay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe.