Your Complete Guide to a Petra Tour from Amman
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Petra Tours from Amman, Jordan
Start with the most-booked day tour. More multi-day options below, or browse all 11 tours in our catalog.
1-Day Petra Tour from Amman
Full-day Petra tour from Amman with all main highlights. Walk through the Siq, see the Treasury, explore the Royal Tombs. Pickup from hotel or Queen Alia Airport.
Multi-Day Petra Tours from Amman
Want more than a day trip? Combine Petra with Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Jerash, or Dana on a 2- to 5-day adventure. Six multi-day options below — see what’s included in each.
Bubble Tent
2 Days
Top Rated
2 Days
Premium
3 Days
3-Day Private Petra Tour
- 100% private — your group only
- 3-star hotel near Petra
- Petra + Wadi Rum + Dead Sea
- Unhurried full Petra day
- No Bubble Tent option
- 3 booking options
+ Jerash
3 Days
3-Day Jerash + Petra + WR + Dead Sea
- Jerash Roman ruins added
- Petra full day
- Wadi Rum + Dead Sea
- Fully private — your group
- No Bubble Tent option
- 3 booking options
9 Sights
5 Days
5-Day Jordan Highlights Tour
- 9 sights inc. Aqaba
- Biblical sites (Mt Nebo, Baptism)
- Toyota 4×4 — small group max 6
- Not bookable as private
- No accommodation in Petra/WR
- All ground transport included
All-Inclusive
4 Days
4-Day Dana + Petra + WR + Dead Sea
- Dana Biosphere hiking
- Petra unhurried
- Wadi Rum with bubble tent
- All meals + entry tickets bundled
- Fully private — your group
- 3 nights accommodation
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Browse All 11 Tours →Petra Tour from Amman Cost
Prices vary by package type. Below is a clear breakdown of what each package includes and how much you’ll pay.
Each tour offers different package types — group or private, with or without entry fees, and various accommodation options for multi-day trips. Below you’ll find every available package for each tour, with prices per person.
Petra entry alone is $70 per person, free with a Jordan Pass. All prices include hotel pickup, transport, and English-speaking driver. See all 11 tour options →
How to Get from Amman to Petra
Petra is 225 km south of Amman. There are 3 ways to get there — but only 1 gives you enough time to actually enjoy it.
Choose Your Transport
All three options take about 3 hours each way. The real difference is how much time you actually spend inside Petra.
Petra Tour from Amman Airport
Just landed at Queen Alia? You don’t need to first check into an Amman hotel — head straight to Petra.
Skip Amman — Go Straight to Petra
Most of our Petra tours from Amman include free pickup directly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Especially popular for travelers on tight schedules: fly in, see Petra, fly out the same day or next.
- Free AMM pickup
- No extra charge vs hotel
- Flight tracking included
- Available on most tours
When to Take Your Petra Tour
Spring and autumn are the sweet spots — mild temps, fewer crowds, great hiking weather.
Spring
Mild, blooming desert, perfect for hiking.
Summer
Very hot. Start early, drink lots of water.
Autumn
Warm days, cool evenings, ideal for camps.
Winter
Quietest. Cold desert nights — pack layers.
What You’ll See on a Petra Tour
From the dramatic Siq walk to floating in the Dead Sea — 6 unforgettable stops. Some are part of every Petra tour from Amman, others only on multi-day options.
The Siq — Walking Into the Lost City
A 1.2 km walk through a narrow sandstone gorge with walls up to 80 meters high. The dramatic Treasury reveal at the end is one of the most iconic moments in world travel.
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
Petra’s most famous monument — a 40-meter facade carved directly into rose-red rock around 2,000 years ago. Famous from Indiana Jones, but actually a royal tomb, not a treasury.
The Royal Tombs & Street of Facades
Past the Treasury lie the Royal Tombs — elaborate burial places of Nabataean kings cut high into the cliffs. The Street of Facades runs alongside, lined with over 40 rock-cut tombs.
Wadi Rum 4×4 Jeep Adventure
UNESCO desert with red dunes, towering rock formations, and ancient inscriptions. A 2-hour jeep tour visits Lawrence’s Spring, rock bridges, and viewpoints — ending with sunset.
Bedouin Camp Night Under the Stars
Sleep in a traditional Bedouin camp — Classic, Deluxe, or transparent Bubble Tent. Bedouin-style dinner, traditional music, and one of the darkest, starriest skies on Earth.
Floating in the Dead Sea
Float effortlessly in water 10× saltier than the ocean — the lowest point on Earth at 400 meters below sea level. Includes resort access with beach, showers, and lunch.
Ready to Book? Choose Your Tour Type
Select a tour that includes the stops you want to see
What You Get on a Petra Tour
Some items are included in every tour, others only in multi-day or all-inclusive packages.
Included in Your Tour
- Hotel pickup in Amman All
- Airport pickup (Queen Alia) All
- Air-conditioned vehicle All
- English-speaking driver All
- Onboard WiFi All
- Bottled water All
- Free cancellation 24h All
- Reserve now, pay later All
- 4×4 jeep tour Multi-Day
- Bedouin camp overnight Multi-Day
- Dinner & breakfast Multi-Day
- Wadi Rum entry fee Multi-Day
Not Included (or Optional)
- Petra entry fee ($70) Optional
- Local guide inside Petra Optional
- 3-star hotel near Petra 3-Day Only
- Dead Sea resort entry Optional
- Tent upgrade (Deluxe/Bubble) Optional
- Driver tips ($5–10)
- Guide tips ($5–10)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Drone fees (drones banned)
- Souvenir purchases
Optional items can be added when booking or bundled in “All-Inclusive” packages.
Tips Before You Book
Four things travelers wish they’d known before their Petra tour from Amman.
Buy a Jordan Pass Before You Arrive
The Jordan Pass ($99–$117) covers your visa fee ($56) + Petra entry ($70) + 40 other sites. Save ~$50 if you stay 3+ nights. Must be purchased before arrival.
Money & Tipping
- CurrencyJordanian Dinar (JOD)
- Driver Tip$5–10 USD per person
- Guide Tip$5–10 USD per person
- ATMsAvailable in Wadi Musa
- CardsHotels yes, vendors rarely
What to Bring
- FootwearWalking shoes — Petra is 6–8 km
- SunHat, sunscreen SPF 30+, sunglasses
- WaterRefillable 1L+ bottle
- ClothingLight layers, modest (knees covered)
- TechPower bank, camera
Rules in Petra
- No DronesStrictly banned — confiscated
- No PetsNot allowed at the site
- No ClimbingOn monuments or façades
- TripodsLarge tripods restricted
- TrashPack it out — no littering
Practical Info
- SIM CardZain or Umniah, ~$10 for 10GB
- WiFiIncluded in all tour vehicles
- Plug TypeUK-style Type G (3-pin)
- WaterTap safe for teeth, drink bottled
- LanguageEnglish widely spoken
What Is Petra?
Petra is Jordan’s most famous archaeological site and one of the most visited destinations in the Middle East. Here are the key things every traveler should know before booking a Petra tour from Amman:
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Ancient Nabataean City Carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans, a wealthy trading civilization that controlled the Silk and Spice routes.
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Built Over 2,000 Years Ago Construction began around the 4th century BC. At its peak, Petra was home to about 20,000 people.
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New 7 Wonders of the World Voted in 2007 — alongside Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, and Chichen Itza.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site Listed since 1985 for its outstanding universal cultural value to humanity.
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Featured in Indiana Jones The Treasury starred as the Holy Grail temple in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).
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Rediscovered in 1812 Forgotten by the outside world for ~600 years until Swiss explorer Johann Burckhardt found it.
Petra Tour from Amman Reviews
2,500+ verified reviews on GetYourGuide — consistently rated 4.7 to 5.0 stars across all 11 tours.
“What a splendid activity, very complete and enjoyable. Iza was simply lovely, very helpful and kind the whole trip — explaining everything we saw, sharing local history, making jokes. The best guide I’ve ever had on any trip, full stop. The pace was just right, plenty of time at every stop, and the van was super comfortable. Honestly the highlight of our whole Jordan visit.”
“Mohammed was a brilliant driver — on time, polite, super engaging throughout the whole drive. He dropped us off at the entrance, gave us a recommended route, and made sure we had his number in case anything came up. When we were done he was already waiting at the meeting point. Smooth, professional, fairly priced. Highly recommend if you’re nervous about doing it alone.”
“Fantastic tour — Zayad was attentive, respectful, great driver with a real sense of humor that kept us laughing across the long drives. My sister and I were traveling alone and we felt very safe the entire time. The Bedouin camp at Wadi Rum was magical — stars like I’ve never seen — and the Dead Sea floating part was hilarious. Worth every penny, would absolutely book again.”
Petra Tour from Amman — FAQ
About 225 km and around 3 hours each way via the Desert Highway. A single day means roughly 6 hours of driving for 5–6 hours inside Petra — which is why many travelers prefer a multi-day Petra tour from Amman.
One day is enough for the main highlights — Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs. You won’t have time for the Monastery (Ad-Deir), which requires an extra 2–3 hours, or quieter back trails. For the complete experience, a multi-day Petra tour from Amman is recommended.
The Jordan Pass is highly recommended — it covers your visa fee + Petra entry + 40 other sites. Save significant money if your tour doesn’t include entry fees.
Important: to qualify for the visa waiver, stay 3+ nights in Jordan and buy the pass before arrival.
Yes — several tours, including our most popular 1-Day Petra Tour, offer free pickup directly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Fly in, head straight to Petra. Just provide your flight details when booking. For just transport (no sightseeing), see our airport transfer option.
Depends on your time and budget:
- 1-Day Petra Tour ($84+) — short visits, layovers
- 2-Day Bubble Tent ($205+) — adventure with stargazing
- 2-Day + Dead Sea ($249+) — most-booked option, all three wonders
- 3-Day Private ($257+) — Petra in depth + hotel comfort
- 4-Day Dana All-Inclusive ($669+) — everything bundled
From $15 per person (Jordan Day Tours hub — short city options) up to $1,173 per person (fully-inclusive 3-day private). Petra-specific tours start at $84 (1-day group). Cost factors: private vs group, entry fees included or not, accommodation type for multi-day tours.
Yes — most travelers do. The 2-Day Petra & Wadi Rum tours combine Petra with desert camping. The 2-Day + Dead Sea, 3-Day Private, 3-Day Jerash, and 4-Day Dana tours add the Dead Sea, giving you all three of Jordan’s famous destinations.
Depends on the package — look for “All-Inclusive” or “Entry Fees Included” options. Petra entry alone is $70 per person. Free if you have a Jordan Pass. The 2-Day Top Rated tour (Mid-Size Group packages) and the 4-Day Dana tour always include entry fees.
Not always. Standard tours include a driver, but a licensed local guide inside Petra is usually an optional add-on or bundled in “All-Inclusive” packages. Highly recommended for first-time visitors.
Classic Tents — traditional Bedouin-style with shared bathrooms. Most authentic, most budget-friendly.
Deluxe Tents — private en-suite bathrooms + air conditioning.
Bubble Tents — transparent dome tents for stargazing. Private bath + AC. Most unique and Instagram-worthy. Available on the 2-Day Bubble Tent tour and the 4-Day Dana tour.
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