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’Perhaps I can tell you something of what I’ve seen in these years of wandering; but I shall never be able to tell you the grandeur of these mountains’
John C. Van Dyke. The Desert 1901

All Petra & Wadi Rum Private tour options from Eilat- Israel or Jordan. 2 day Petra and Wadi Rum tour. Trips from Israel into Jordan, Wadi Rum & Petra from Eilat. All tours of Jordan can start and end in Amman or Aqaba

All tours can start or end in Israel or Jordan

One day to private Petra from Eilat or Aqaba:
Basic tour

4 other options for the 1 day Petra tour– Here

Basic tour: With so much to see in Petra it’s essential we make the very best of our time there. To ensure a successful tour we collect early from hotels, around 7.00am and accompany participants through the border procedures. We also send all passport details ahead to make sure we have no delays and that our groups are the very first at and through the border terminal.

Since our tours are exclusively Desert Eco Tours there is no waiting around for other companies to turn up and we also limit tour places to ensure our tours run smoothly and spend more time covering the sights in Petra, approx 4 –5 hours.

Once through the border and on route to Petra and you are provided with bottled mineral water. It is not formally permitted to take food or drink into Jordan but tucking a small snack into your bag doesn’t typically present a problem.

You now begin the two-hour drive to Petra that takes you by the famous Wadi Rum. Your specialist guide will give you an in-depth briefing on the history of Jordan and its culture, as well as the background on the remarkable sights you will see during your trip. As you reach the Wadi Rum the red desert scenery is particularly striking and we take a moment to enjoy the splendid views. This area was the base of TE Lawrence during the Arab revolt and the epic movie about him Lawrence of Arabia, was filmed here. Nearing Petra we stop once more at a viewpoint overlooking the town of Wadi Musa (Moses Valley) and on a hilltop in the distance we can see the shrine marking the grave of Moses’ brother, Aaron.

After arriving at Petra’s entrance we walk to the Siq Canyon. Horses are available for this walk but a tip is expected from the handlers of $5 minimum. We advise participants to walk with their tour guide to the Siq rather than use these horses.

On route into Petra we see our first points of interest; the ‘Silica Quarries, the ‘Jinn Blocks’ and the first large site the ‘Obelisk Tomb’. At the entrance to the Siq we see the stone dam that protects Petra from floods and the ancient drainage channels of the site. Over the Siq are the remains of the Arch that marked the entrance to Petra and the beginning of Petra’s ingenious water system that runs the whole length of the canyon. Within the Siq Canyon itself we find several deities and ancient carvings adorning its towering canyon walls. As the canyon ends we see Petra’s most renowned and astonishing monument ‘The Treasury’ (Khazneh). Here we take a few minutes for photographs before continuing our tour along the impressive Street of Facades towards the Nabataean Theater. We also get an impression of some of the most famous burial sites like the ‘Royal Tombs’. If time allows we also walk along the Colonnade Street and visit the Great Temple before heading back to the Siq Canyon and Petra’s entrance. Following the tour we take a late lunch at a restaurant in Wadi Musa, remember that drinks are not included in the tour price, which is standard practice. Following our late lunch we head back to Aqaba and Eilat, en route we see the sunset over Wadi Rum and if we have a spare few minutes we stop briefly at Aqaba’s colorful Arabian market (souq). After a brief drive through Jordan’s only port city we head to the border and back to Eilat by evening.
Note: El Deir (the Monastery) is available only on private tours due to limited time.

Cost: 2 people $880 in total. 3 people $390 each. 4 people $340 each. 5 people and more: $330 each.
Included: guide, transportation, 1 large bottle of water, lunch and entrance fees.
Not included: visa fee (60$), border taxes and handling fee ($65 per person) & tips (approx. $10-$15 per traveler per day min) drinks with meals in restaurants (as standard practice).

1.5 day to Petra only option from Eilat, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Aqaba

The tour begins with the one day tour from Eilat, when the tour finishes in Petra you continue independently. Visiting any of the major sites that the one day tour does not cover. We book you into a comfortable 3 star hotel next to Petra or a Bedouin camp . The following morning you are picked up from your hotel and driven back to Eilat by our tour representatives.
Climbing to the Monastery (For all overnight tours):
Our tour guide accompanies the group for four hours which enough time to cover a lot of ground and information about the site. Before he departs, he joins the group for lunch at a nearby restaurant, close to the path to the Monastery. The ascent to the monastery is done indecently after lunch and our vehicle meets the guests at the exit of Petra. Guides may be booked for the walk to the monastery for an additional $60, but since the route is straightforward there is little point in using a tour guide for this section.

Price: 2 people $1060 in total, 3 people $505 per person, 4 people or more $479 each.
Under 12: 50$ less.
Included: guide, transportation, bottles of water, lunch and one entrance to Petra, night in Hotel.
Not included: visa fee $60 per person. border tax, handling fees $65 per person and tips.

Optional: Petra by night- every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

1.5 day private tour to Petra & Wadi Rum from Eilat

This tour can start in Jordan as well.
1.5 day to Petra with Wadi Rum option
This tour is similar to the previous 1.5 day tour but includes a drive into the famous Wadi Rum area on a local Bedouin jeep tour.
Instead of heading straight back to Eilat after visiting Petra we spend a couple of hours taking in the spectacular Wadi Rum desert scenery in 4X4 jeeps. Driven by professional Bedouin drivers we visit The Seven Pillars, Lawrence’s spring and the Haz Ali Canyon . It was in this area that T E Lawrence lead the Arab Revolt and the epic movie that followed ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ was filmed here. The area boasts Jordan’s most impressive desert scenery which became quite renowned following the success of the film and it is now a UNESCO protected area. Following the tour a one hour drive takes us back to the border and Eilat.
Includes: guide, transportation, bottles of water, lunch and entrances to Petra, overnight in Hotel at half board, jeep tour in Wadi Rum.
Optional: Petra by night- every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Incl: guide, transportation, bottles of water, lunch and one entrance to Petra, night in Hotel.
Not included: visa fee (60$), border taxes and handling fee ($65 per person) & tips (approx. $10 per traveler per day min) drinks with meals in restaurants (as standard practice).

*Please note that private tours of up to 3 people may have additional 2-3 people added to the them for the Wadi Rum section of the tour (no more than 3). It is not always necessary but sometimes it is required to ensure the quality of the tour within the Wadi Rum area, where the number of the best guides is limited.

Price: 2 people $1300 in total. 3 people $583 each. 4 people or more $560 each.
Under 12: 50$ less.
Single supplement: $55
Incl: guide, transportation, bottles of water, lunch and one entrance to Petra, night in Hotel.
Not incl: Visa to Jordan, border handling, border tax and tips, Bedouin camp $10 supplement p.p.

Two Day private tour to Petra only form Israel or Jordan

With optional Monastery and/or High place of Sacrifice and/or Aaron tomb

This two day tour is entirely focused on Petra and is particularly aimed at people who are keen to cover as much as they can of the Petra. It is a pocket friendly tour for the more independent type of traveler. The first part of the tour is with a group and our specialist tour guide and the rest of it is free time inside Petra to cover all the sites of interest that the guided tour groups do not cover. We set off together with the one day tour from Eilat and cover all the sites of the one day tour with them, when the tour group finishes its visit inside Petra and heads out, you have the rest of the day to continue through Petra at your leisure. After the first day exploring Petra you are driven to your hotel or Bedouin camp in the nearby Wadi Musa.

2 days Petra with the Monastery, Hig Place of Secrifice and Aaron’s Tomb
This breathtaking tour is for experienced hikers only and covers some of the most incredible scenery and mountain trails in the Petra area.

The first day is spent with the one-day tour and when the tour group heads back to Eilat with the guide you continue on to explore independently more of Petra’s highlights including a hike up to the ‘High Place of Sacrifice’ with or without a local scout to lead the way ($80). After exploring Petra, you head back to our office near Petra’s entrance and are driven to a local hotel by one of our staff.

Day 2; Beginning with a tour of ‘Little Petra’ we then head over to a dramatic hiking trail that leads us over a stunning mountain trail that leads us to the Monastery along a rarely trodden but fabulous mountain route. We descend from the Monastery into Petra where we board a local Bedouin 4×4 pick-up for the off-road drive to Mount Aaron. We leave the vehicle where the jeep trail ends and begin the half hour ascent to its summit on foot. On the mountain peak we find Aarons shrine and enjoy the astonishing panoramic views from the summit. From here we head down and make our way to Petra’s entrance for the return journey to Eilat.

2 full days Petra: Day 1- private tour with overnight in Petra,

Day 2- Free day touring Petra independently.

Cost: 2 people $1230 in total. 3 people $557 each. 4 people or more $539 each.
Under 12: 50$ less.

Incl: guide, transportation, bottles of water, 2 lunches and 2 entrances to Petra, overnight in hotel or camp with half board.
Not incl: Visa to Jordan, border handling, border tax and tips, Bedouin camp $15 supplement per person

Additional option for a jeep to climb Mt. Aaron (Aaron tomb)
Cost: $190 inclusive up to 3 participants 4 people and more $75 each.
$80 supplement for Bedouin scout on the 1st day to climb to the High Places, if required.

Two Day Petra & Wadi Rum tour from Eilat Israel:
Day 1 Petra private tour, overnight in Petra hotel or Bedouin camp in Rum, Day 2 Wadi Rum by jeep

This tour can start from Jordan as well.
Our most popular Jordan tour remains this two day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour, it covers both Petra and Wadi Rum in greater depth than shorter tours. It has long been considered the very best option for a high quality Petra tour and authentic Wadi Rum desert experience.

First Day – Departing Eilat early morning we cross into Jordan and head straight to the ancient city of Petra. The tour takes in the highlights of Petra beginning with the Treasury and the Siq Canyon, it heads right through the main centre of Petra taking in all the major sights along the way with our specialist guide. After lunch at a restaurant inside Petra you enjoy some free-time. You may choose to take an optional hike up to ‘The Monastery’ on Jebel A-Deir, or visit the High Place of Sacrifice, but prior notice is required for these options. Following the tour and when you have finished enjoying your extra time at the site a short walk from Petra takes you to our offices near the entrance, from here we drive you to your hotel, or to a Bedouin camp in the desert. Several types of accommodation options are available.

Day 2 – This day covers the highlights of Wadi Rum. Having arrived at the village of Rum inside the Wadi Rum nature reserve, we board 4X4 jeeps, driven by professional Bedouin drivers and journey into the spectacular sandstone area of Wadi Rum. Here we go off-road into its unique landscape and get right off the beaten track to explore rarely travelled ancient merchant routes. The enchanting Wadi Rum is an area almost surreal in its distinctive beauty. We cross red sand dunes and explore the beautifully eroded pillars of sandstone rock. It was this area of Wadi Rum that so inspired T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) while he was based here during the first world war. Wadi Rums beauty remains intact and its breathtaking scenery is still an inspiration for those who travel there. Lunch is enjoyed en route in the great outdoors. The tour includes the Seven Pillars, Khaz Ali canyon and Jabel Um Asharin. Returning by evening to Eilat.
For more information of this tour please contact us again.

Includes: guide, transportation, bottles of water, 2 lunches, entrance to Petra and Wadi Rum, Hotel at half board.
Optional: Petra by night- every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Not included: visa fee (60$), border taxes and handling fee ($65 per person) & tips (approx. $10 per traveler per day min) drinks with meals in restaurants (as standard practice).

*Please note that private tours of up to 3 people may have additional people added to the group for the Wadi Rum section of the tour (no more than 3). It is not always necessary but sometimes it is required to ensure the quality of the tour within the Wadi Rum area, where the number of the best guides is limited.

Optional extra night in Rum– Guests wishing to spend an additional night in Wadi Rum at the end of the tour choose among a regular Wadi Rum camp, 4* camp or a luxury one. We collect the following morning for the return drive to Eilat.

Price: 2 people – $700 per person, 3 people $619 per person 4 people or more $595 per person
Children under 12- $50 less.
Incl: guide, transportation, bottles of water, 2 lunches, entrance to Petra and Wadi Rum, Hotel at half board.
Not incl: Visa to Jordan, border handling, border tax and tips, Bedouin camp $12 supplement p.p.

Accommodation options- Petra
The tour price includes 3* hotel

3* hotels like La Maison, Tetra hotel or similar: Low season – no supplement, High season supplement – 10$ per person, single supplement– $50.
Hayat Zamman resort 5* (Built on the ruins of old Arab village): Low Season Supplement – 95$ per person, High Season – 135$ per person. Single Supplement: low season – 70$per person, high season – $100 per person.
5* Deluxe Movenpick Petra – Low Season Supplement – $155 per person, High Season – $240 per person. Single Supplement: low season – $135 per person, high season – $175 per person.

Camps:
7 wonders Bedouin Camp/Little Petra Camp (Recommended): Low Season Supplement – $15 per person, High Season – $25 per person. Single Supplement– 55$pp
Little Petra Luxury Camp – Tent(with private bathroom): Low Season Supplement – $60 per person, High Season – $72 per person. Single Supplement – 55$pp
7 wonders Luxury Camp – Dome (with private bathroom): Low Season Supplement – $94 per person, High Season – $105 per person. Single Supplement – 80$
5*Petra Bubble Luxotel camp – Low Season Supplement – $190per person, High Season – $220 per person. Single Supplement – $180.

Optional extra night in Wadi Rum– Guests wishing to spend an additional night in Wadi Rum at the end of the tour choose among a regular Wadi Rum camp, 4* camp or a luxury one. We collect the following morning for the return drive to Eilat.

Planet camp basic rooms – $125 per person in double room (shared facilities), single supplement $30.
Planet camp luxury rooms includes private facilities (toilet and bathroom) supplement $165 per person in double, Single supplement $35.
Wadi Rum Camp 4* (no WIFI) supplement of $195 per person in double. Single supplement $75
Al Sultana Camp 4* standard tent includes private facilities (toilet and bathroom) supplement of $220 per person in double. Single supplement $50 – including WIFI and A/C
UFO camp bubble supplement of $265 per person in double, single supplement $125 Luxotel Bubble camp supplement of $315 per person in double, single supplement $180
Aicha Memories camp: Junior Suite $268 per person in double, single supplement $115.
Executive luxury $305 per person in double, single supplement $150.
Panoramic suite $345 per person in double, single supplement $250.

Incl: Bedouin camp, 2 meals, transfer back on the next morning to Eilat

Aqaba overnight options for the night before the Petra tour:

We encourage visitors to Petra to spend an additional night in Aqaba before their tour. Apart from the $60 savings at Petra, people staying two nights also get the $60 visa for free. On top of that hotels in Aqaba are cheaper than those in Eilat and the later morning pickup times mean guests get to enjoy breakfast in their hotel before the tour begins.

People who choose to spend a night in Aqaba before their tour will receive transportation right to their hotel, including help crossing the border.
We offer a wide selection of hotels just minutes away from Eilat in the town of Aqaba on the Red Sea. Visitors who choose to stay in Aqaba benefit from lower room rates than those staying in Eilat in addition to the advantages mentioned. In Aqaba in order to have a good level of hotel and sea front location you will have to reserve 5* hotel.

Selection of hotels to stay for min of 2 people:
4* City Tower or Jordan Seasons– recently opened: low season $105 per person in double room, High season $115 per person in double room. single supplement $65
4* La Costa: sea view: low season $113 per person in double room High season $125 per person in double room. single supplement $72
5* Hilton Doubletree (recommended) 5* hotel in city center – low season $159 per person in double room, High season $170 per person in double room. single room supplement $53.
5* DLX like Movenpick Aqaba Resort, Kempinski, Intercontinental, Al Manara and more: contact us about the price.
Include: 1 night based on 2 people sharing a room, 2 meals (HB), transfer from Eilat to the border and to hotel in Aqaba.
The price has to be added to the price of your tour to Petra.

Golf carts inside Petra

You may choose to book a Golf cart in Petra for the Siq canyon either on site or through us which is preferable. The Gulf cart can be booked for either one or both directions. We advise people considering a Golf cart if needed to book for the return journey only as there are several interesting sights during the initial walk in and since it’s at the beginning of the tour, you probably won’t feel you require one at this stage.

From The visitor center to the Treasury: 1 way $35 per person. 2 ways $55 per person

Private golf cart: From entrance to the Treasury $300
2 ways incl stops in the way (5 places – 4 tourist + 1 guide)