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Best Petra Day Tour from Aqaba

See Petra in one day from Aqaba with private hotel pickup, comfortable road transfers and a focused introduction to Jordan's UNESCO-listed archaeological city. Your English-speaking driver takes you from Aqaba to Petra, where the tour includes the Petra entrance fee and a 2–2.5-hour English-speaking spot guide.

Walk through the narrow Siq before reaching the Treasury, then continue through key parts of the ancient city, including the Street of Facades, Theater and Royal Tombs. After the guided section, you will have time to explore farther at your own pace. Depending on available time and your walking ability, this can include continuing deeper into Petra or tackling the uphill route toward the Monastery (Ad Deir).

At the end of your visit, meet your driver for the journey back to your hotel in Aqaba, completing the trip without an overnight stay or hotel change.

Tour Details

  • Availability Everyday
  • Duration 1 Day - 0 Night
  • Pickup / Drop-off Your Hotel in Aqaba
  • Location Petra - Jordan

Tour Itinerary

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  • Day-01 Aqaba to Petra – Guided Highlights, Free Exploration & Return to Aqaba
    View of Aqaba from the Bay, Jordan - Planet Travel Advisor

    Your day begins with pickup from your hotel in Aqaba, normally in the early morning. Meet your English-speaking driver and travel by private vehicle toward Petra, with the road journey taking approximately two hours under normal conditions.

    On arrival at the Petra Visitor Center, your included entrance arrangements allow you to begin exploring the archaeological site without the contradictory instruction currently telling travelers to purchase their own admission.

    Meet your English-speaking spot guide for approximately 2–2.5 hours. Follow Petra's classic approach through the Siq, the narrow sandstone passage that leads to the Treasury (Al-Khazneh). Continue into the ancient city past the Street of Facades, Theater and Royal Tombs while your guide explains the main features of Petra and its Nabataean heritage.

    After the guided portion, continue exploring independently. The current itinerary also identifies the Great Temple area as part of the day's sightseeing, although its exact placement within the guided or independent portion should be confirmed.

    Travelers with sufficient time and walking ability may continue toward the Monastery (Ad Deir). Because this requires a more demanding uphill walk and the included guide service lasts only 2–2.5 hours, it should not be marketed as a guaranteed guided visit until the operating team confirms the exact arrangement.

    Return to Petra's main entrance at the agreed time, where your driver will meet you for the approximately two-hour journey back to Aqaba and drop you at your hotel.

What to Pack

  • Hat.
  • Camera.
  • Umbrella.
  • Medication.
  • Comfortable Shoes.
  • Sunblock & Sunglasses.
  • Warm clothes in winter.
  • Cotton clothes in summer.
  • Valid Passport for 6 months.
  • Universal travel adapter.

Note: Check our blog about what to pack.

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  2. Receive a custom itinerary and quote

  3. Confirm with secure payment

  4. Travel with local support

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Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

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Children's Policy

  • 0- 2.99 years: Free of charge
  • 3 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price
  • 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 1 child in one room)

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Package Features List

What’s Included
  • Aqaba hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Private transportation between Aqaba and Petra.
  • English-speaking driver.
  • English-speaking spot guide in Petra for approximately 2–2.5 hours.
  • Petra entrance fee.
  • Complimentary bottled water in the vehicle.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in the vehicle.
Not Included
  • Meals and beverages.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Additional optional activities or services not stated in the itinerary.

What You Will Love About This Tour

  • Hotel-to-hotel private transport makes a full Petra sightseeing day easier from Aqaba.
  • The Siq-to-Treasury approach delivers Petra's signature first impression with useful guide context.
  • A focused guided section explains the essentials without taking away all your independent exploration time.
  • Free time lets you decide how far you want to continue into Petra.
  • Returning to Aqaba the same day avoids packing or arranging another hotel stay.

Good to Know Before Travel

1. How far in advance should I book my international tour?
For optimal availability, especially for private guides, boutique accommodations, and peak-season flights, we recommend booking your international tour 6 to 12 months in advance. If you are planning travel during high-demand periods (such as cherry blossom season in Japan, the dry wildlife migration season in East Africa, or winter holidays in Egypt and Southeast Asia), securing your itinerary a year early ensures the best choice of hotels and seamless logistics. Last-minute bookings (3 to 4 months prior) are possible, but choices for premium accommodations may be limited.
2. Are your tours fully private or group-based?
We specialize primarily in tailor-made, private tours designed exclusively for you, your family, or your private party. Traveling privately gives you complete flexibility over your daily sightseeing pace, hotel categories, vehicle transfers, and expert guide allocation. We also offer curated small-group departures for travelers who enjoy sharing the experience with like-minded explorers while maintaining a comfortable, uncrowded group size.
3. What level of physical fitness is required for your tours?
Physical requirements vary depending on your destination and chosen itinerary. Many cultural and historical sightseeing tours involve moderate walking over uneven terrain, cobblestones, or ancient archaeological sites (such as temple steps or historic city quarters). Active itineraries may include hiking, jungle trekking, or desert excursions. Every tour description lists an activity level (Easy, Moderate, or Active), and our travel specialists can fully customize daily schedules to match your comfort and mobility needs.
4. What is included in the tour package price?
While exact inclusions depend on your customized itinerary, our standard tour packages typically include: Professional private airport meet-and-greet services and all local ground transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles. Accommodations ranging from 4-star and 5-star hotels to boutique heritage properties and luxury tented camps. Expert English-speaking local guides and Egyptologists/naturalists for scheduled sightseeing. Admission tickets and entrance fees to major monuments, national parks, and scheduled activities as outlined in your itinerary. Selected meals (daily breakfast is standard; select lunches and dinners are included depending on the destination). International airfare, international travel insurance, visa fees, and personal gratuities are generally excluded unless specifically requested.
5. How do visas and entry requirements work for international travelers?
Visa regulations depend entirely on your nationality and your destination country. Many destinations offer e-visas or visa-on-arrival facilities for US, Canadian, UK, and European passport holders, while others require pre-arranged documentation through an embassy or official government portal. Your passport must also be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date and contain consecutive blank pages. We provide detailed, up-to-spec entry guidance during your planning process, though travelers are ultimately responsible for verifying current requirements with official government authorities.
6. What safety and health precautions should I take before traveling?
Prioritizing health and safety is a cornerstone of comfortable international travel. We recommend consulting a travel medicine physician or checking the CDC and WHO websites 4 to 6 weeks before departure to review recommended routine vaccines, destination-specific immunizations (such as yellow fever or typhoid where applicable), and routine medications. Comprehensive international travel insurance covering trip interruption, medical emergencies, and emergency evacuation is mandatory for all our travelers. Throughout your journey, our local operations team monitors safety conditions daily to ensure seamless, secure travel.
7. What is the standard tipping culture during international tours?
Tipping practices vary significantly around the world. In regions across Africa and Asia, tipping (breeks / baksheesh / tips) is an integral part of the local service economy and a customary way to express appreciation for exceptional service from private drivers, local guides, hotel staff, and cruise crews. Before your departure, we provide a clear, practical tipping guideline outlining recommended daily amounts in local currency or USD, helping you budget comfortably without guesswork.

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