Tour Itinerary of Wadi Rum Shore Excursion from Aqaba Port – Private and Group Tours :
In the morning our representative meets you with a sign of your name outside the front of your cruise ship. You will be transferred approximately 01 hours to Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Meet our Bedouin representative. You will enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4x4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. Start the 04-05 hour 4x4 tour. The sites you are going to visit are : Nabatean Temple, Lawrence Spring, Sand Dunes, Khazali Canyon, Little Bridge, Um Frouth Rock Bridge, Lawrence House, Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch & more. Enjoy the Bedouin Lunch. On the way back 01 Hour Camel Riding is optional (15 JD/$21 USD per hour per camel). Meet our driver again and return transfer approximately 01 hour to the cruise ship in Aqaba with the memories of an exciting day.
Rate in USD$ per person / Based on number of travellers
| No. of People | Rate in USD$ |
Vehicle to be Used |
Guide Option |
| 01 Person | $355 | Car / Sedan 4 seats | Local Bedouin guide with 4 hrs Jeep |
| 02 People | $220 | Car / Sedan 4 seats | Local Bedouin guide with 4 hrs Jeep |
| 03 People | $185 | Car / Sedan 4 seats | Local Bedouin guide with 4 hrs Jeep |
| 04 People | $150 | Mini Van 06 seats | Local Bedouin guide with 4 hrs Jeep |
| 05 People | $130 | Mini Van 06 seats | Local Bedouin guide with 4 hrs Jeep |
| 06 People | $115 | Mini Van 06 seats | Local Bedouin guide with 4 hrs Jeep |
| 07 - 08 People | $180 | Van 12 Seats | Full guided tour |
| 09 - 10 People | $170 | Van 12 Seats | Full guided tour |
| 11 - 16 People | $160 | Coaster 18 seats / mini bus | Full guided tour |
| 17 - 24 People | $140 | Medium Bus 30 seats | Full guided tour |
| 25 - 29 People | $120 | Medium Bus 30 seats / Large Bus 48 seats | Full guided tour |
| 30 - 34 People | $110 | Large Bus 48 seats | Full guided tour |
| 35 - 45 People | $105 | Large Bus 48 seats | Full guided tour |
Rates updated on the 4th of April, 2023 (as per the new rates updated from the services of : Buses / transfers , guiding fees, Entrance fees , fuel …etc) , Please note that rates might increase or decrease but if confirmed by us at the time of confirmation , the rates will be applied at the time of confirmation .
Group size can be customized more than 7, to maximum 48 People. The number of people matches the bus size/capacity.
Please note that all prices for our tours are advised in United States Dollars (USD). They are based on tariffs at the time of printing. Jordan Horizons Torus (JHT) reserves the right to vary the cost of the tour if necessary by reason of currency fluctuation or cost increase (i.e Fuel rate ). Once full payment has been received by Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT) no surcharges in respect to currency fluctuations will be applied. So we update the rate from time to time based on the cost increase or decrease (Fuel, services , guides rates , entrance fees ....etc .
Rate includes the following :
- Meet & assist service at Aqaba Port.
- Transfers in private, A/C, new vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.
- 04-05 Hours jeep tour with local Bedouin who is the driver of the vehicle
- (For 07 persons & more as per the regulations & rules, there must be a licensed guide for the full day from pick up until drop off.)
- Entrance fee to Wadi Rum
- Bedouin Hospitality : Mineral Water, Bedouin Tea on the 4x4 tour
- Bedouin Lunch (drinks not included)
- Entry visa Jordan (for non-restricted nationalities free of charge)
- Mineral water on vehicle
Rate does not include :
- All kinds of tips for the guides & the driver
- Camel ride
- Drinks at lunch
- Travel insurance & Personal expenses
- Items not listed/mentioned above
Optional & Suggested Tours/activities at extra charges (Supplements) :
Camel Ride in Wadi Rum is optional for 15 JD / $21 USD per camel per hour. (This does not need to be booked in advance. Please ask your guide/Bedouin representative to help arrange it.)
You are required to provide your full passport details to us when you book this shore excursion.
In order to be authorized to pick guests up from the Port Area we are required to submit a visa manifest to the Border/Port Authority. The visa manifest requires the full passport details for all guests. This manifest is stamped and authorized which allows our guides and drivers with their vehicles to gain entry to the Port Area to pick up the guests from the front of the ship.
If you do not provide us with the full passport details of all guests, you will be required to catch the public shuttle bus from the Port area to the town centre. This can take from 1 – 2 hours and can cause significant delays for your tour.
This is why we ask for your full passport details when you submit your booking form for a Shore Excursion Tour with us.
Please note that Shore Excursions need to be booked a minimum of 72 hours in advance so that we are able to get an authorized and stamped copy of the Visa Manifest form the Border/Port Authority.
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING THE ELECTRIC GOLF CARTS :
1-Please, note that golf carts are owned by the PRA (Petra Region Authority) this is not a service we own/manage. As such since this is not a service we are responsible for, we can’t promise/guarantee it to our clients.
2-Because there’s currently only a limited number of electric golf carts available for hire. It is not possible to pre-arrange/book this service. It’s made so that other groups who may be more in need of it get a fair chance upon their arrival at the site.
3-In our experience we can share that priority in allocation is typically given to groups with any elderly travelers, people with any physical disabilities & families with infants/children. Other travelers can request to get it as well, presuming it’s available on the time of their arrival at the visitor center (if not occupied by other groups).
4-JHT drivers/guides can assist you in requesting/arranging this service on spot if PRA confirm availability at your time of arrival at site.
5-Payment for this as per below schedule is to made directly to the PRA at the visitor center. So , we cannot book them , and we cannot accept payments .
There are a limited number of electric golf carts available for hire. The hire of these can be arranged through the Visitors Centre on the day of your arrival and are subject to availability. Each golf cart holds a maximum of 5 guests and the driver. The golf cart booking is for 1.5 hours maximum. This ride is not insured and is upon the guest’s own responsibility. Please note that your guide counts as 1 person so if you are on a private tour for 2 people with a guide then the rate for 3 people will be charged for the golf cart.
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Number of people |
Return trip to Treasury (Rate per Cart) |
Return trip to Basin Restaurant (Rate per Cart) |
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1 – 2 People |
90 JOD / $ 130 $USD |
180 JOD / $ 260 USD |
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3 – 4 People |
110 JOD / $ 155 USD |
220 JOD / $ 310 USD |
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5 people |
130 JOD / $ 185 USD |
260 JOD / $ 370 USD |
The rate for camel riding is 10-20 JD / $ 15 - $ 30 USD per camel per hour. This does not need to be booked in advance. Please ask your guide to help arrange it.
For group of 6 or less you will be accompanied on your tour by a JHT English Speaking Driver (other languages available on request and subject to availability). Whilst not an official licensed Ministry of Tourism guide, your driver is extremely knowledgeable about the area and its history, and is able to point out sites of interest and provide you with information as you travel. Your driver will assist you during your tour but is unable to enter the sites with you. Your driver transfers you according to your itinerary (destination to destination).
For groups of 7 or more the driver will be an employee of the transport company through which the vehicle is provided.
The Local guides (who are at the visitor’s center of Petra site) are assigned at the visitor's center of the site . Travel Agencies cannot guarantee the quality of their services.
*We endeavour to utilise the guiding services of a licensed guide who is known to our agency. During peak times we might provide you with a guide from the Petra Visitors centre. As these guides are not known to our agency we can not guarantee the level of their service. Any complaints about problems encountered with the guides from the Petra Visitors centre should be directed to the Petra Visitors Centre directly at the conclusion of your guided tour.
Your driver and/or guide (if you have a guide for the duration of your shore excursion) will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it at the front of the ship. It will be easy to find them.
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Horse and Carriage ride in Petra
Horse Carriage in Petra are no longer used since Feb. 2021
Horse ride in Petra
Included in your entry ticket for Petra is a horse ride from the main gate to the top of the Siq. It is not compulsory to take this horse ride. If you wish to take this horse ride the horse handler will expect a tip of approximately 5JD per horse. This ride is not insured and is upon the guest’s own responsibility.
If you are not satisfied and are unhappy with a certain aspect of our services/tour you should immediately inform your driver and/or guide or ask to be in contact your trip consultant (whilst you are on tour), as the majority of such problems can usually be solved on the spot. If not you should inform the general director of the agency. In case of complaints you should inform the agency in writing within 15 days after the end of your trip. A letter of reclamation should include the justified proof. JHT is not responsible for all the reclamations submitted after 15 days after the end of the trip. In the unlikely event that you are disappointed with your hotel accommodation, transportation and any other service you can easily contact our team (whilst your are on tour), and we will take it in consideration.
Cruise Ship Passengers are provided with a free and automatic visa to Jordan when taking a tour in Jordan (providing they are from a non-restricted nationality). For a list of countries that are restricted and non-restricted please see here : http://in.visitjordan.com/generalinformation/entryintojordan.aspx
Restricted nationalities need to apply for a visa in advance.
In order to be authorized to pick guests up from the Port Area we are required to submit a visa manifest to the Border/Port Authority. The visa manifest requires the full passport details for all guests. This manifest is stamped and authorized which allows our guides and drivers with their vehicles to gain entry to the Port Area to pick up the guests from the front of the ship.
If you do not provide us with the full passport details of all guests, you will be required to catch the public shuttle bus from the Port area to the town centre. This can take from 1 – 2 hours and can cause significant delays for your tour.
This is why we ask for your full passport details when you submit your booking form for a Shore Excursion Tour with us.
Please note that Shore Excursions need to be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance so that we are able to get an authorized and stamped copy of the Visa Manifest from the Border/Port Authority.
Tipping in Jordan
Many Travelers view tipping as a difficult subject, though this need not be the case. The first thing to remember is that tipping is not compulsory, nor are there any fixed amounts. The bottom line in determining whether and how much to tip is to ask yourself how much the individual did to make your travels more enjoyable. It is with this in mind that we offer the following information.
Tipping is a practiced social custom in Jordan. Tipping by definition is voluntary – at the discretion of the customer. In tours services, tour guides and drivers are providing you with services, offering knowledge about Jordan history, traditions, artifacts, sites, food and others.
A gratuity (also called a tip) is a sum of money customarily given by a client or customer to certain service sector for the service they have performed, in addition to the basic price of the service. It may or may not be customary to tip in other sectors, but this depends on the country or location.
Tips and their amount are a matter of social custom and etiquette, and the custom varies between countries and between settings. In some locations tipping is discouraged and considered insulting, while in some other locations tipping is expected from customers. The customary amount of a tip can be a specific range of monetary amounts or a certain percentage of the bill based on the perceived quality of the service given.
How Much to Tip in Jordan?
Tips of 10% are generally expected in better restaurants. Elsewhere, rounding up the bill to the nearest 250 fils or with loose change is appreciated by underpaid staff, including taxi drivers. Hotels and restaurants in the midrange and, especially, top-end categories generally add on an automatic 10% service charge, although whether this actually returns to the staff who served you is another question.
Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included in the price of your tour so we offer the following tipping guidelines.
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Tour Type |
Tips Suggestion |
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From 01 person to 06 persons : Private & Individual Tours |
Driver : $ 20 - $ 40 USD per day from all group Spot Guide at sites, Bedouin driver in Wadi Rum etc : $ 25 - $ 50 USD per guide for all group Service staff at hotels, restaurants etc : $ 2 - $5 USD from all the group |
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From 07 persons up to 20 persons |
Driver : $ 3- 5 USD per person per day Guide : $ 7 - 10 USD per person per day Service staff at hotels, restaurants etc : $ 1 USD per person |
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From 21 persons up to 29 persons |
Driver : $ 3 USD per person per day Guide : $ 5 - 8 USD per person per day Service staff at hotels, restaurants etc : $ 1 USD per person |
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From 30 persons and more |
Driver : $ 2 USD per person per day Guide : $ 3 - 5 USD per person per day Service staff at hotels, restaurants etc : $ 1 USD per person |
Pleae check the below link :
https://johtt.com/travel-advices/17-travel-advices/63-how-to-book-with-us-if-arrival-from-aqaba-port
Al Qantarah Restaurant :
https://johtt.com/about-jordan/jordan-restaurants/25-petra-restaurants/112-al-qantara-restaurant
My Mom Recipe:
Sajiat Al Janoob Restaurant - Petra :
*Or Similar Restaurants
Restaurants we offer to upgrade at extra / supplement charges :
Basin Restaurant inside the site of Petra managed by Petra Guest House & IHG : Extra is $ 15 USD per person extra :
Movenpick Hotel main Restaurant ( Al Saraya Restaurant ) : Extra is $ 25 USD per person extra
Petra Marriott Hotel main Restaurant ( Dushara Restaurant ) : Extra is $ 25 USD per person extra
Old Village Resort in it's main restaurant (Sehteen Restaurant) : Extra is $ 10 USD per person extra
Please advise us if you have limited mobility or will acquire assistance and we will try to accommodate you as best we can.
From the Visitors Centre to the Treasury is approximately 2kms one way. It is a downhill walk to the Treasury which means that it is uphill all the way back. The first part of the walk from the Visitors Centre to the entrance of the Siq is a gravel track. Through the Siq it is a paved surface with a few rough sections of Roman cobblestones. There is one section at the entrance to the Siq that is a more significant gradient. The route can be suitable for wheelchairs (with assistance in sections). Beyond the Treasury the track is a rough sandy and gravel surface. It is not suitable for wheelchairs or recommended for those with mobility issues.
From the Treasury to the end of the Main Trail and the Basin Restaruant is approximately 2kms. From the Basin Restaurant to the top of the mountain where the Monastery is located is approximately 800 steps. It is a step climb and takes approximately 45 mins. You will require a moderate degree of fitness to be able to visit the Monastery.
In Wadi Rum the 4x4 tours are provided by the local Bedouin community. They are the only ones that are authorized to operate tours inside the protected area. We have a contract with two operators in Wadi Rum that provide our guests with a great experience.
Your 4x4 tour will be conducted by a local Bedouin who is your driver. The local Bedouin speak varying degrees of English and are not a licensed guide. We cannot guarantee the quality of the English spoken or the degree of knowledge that your Bedouin driver will have.
Please note that the Bedouin drivers do not speak languages other than English and Arabic.
4x4s in Wadi Rum are generally old vehicles (no a/c and in poor condition) and belong to the local Bedouin association. Given that we don't have any other choice when it comes to transportation in Wadi Rum, we can only advise our clients about their state. Tours in Wadi Rum are to support the local community of Wadi Rum Protected Area and Natural Reserve.
