The 10 Best Day Trips from in Aqaba, Al Aqabah Governorate

November 16, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Aqaba (English: /ˈækəbə/; Arabic: العقبة‎) is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative centre of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi). Today, Aqaba plays a major role in the development of the Jordanian economy, through the vibrant trade and tourism sectors. The Port of Aqaba also serves other countries in the region.
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1. Petra Tour from Aqaba port

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Are you looking for Petra Tour from Aqaba? Have a blissful Petra Day Tour during your stay in Aqaba. Petra is one of the fantastic sights in Jordan which attracts tourists from all over the world.

Inclusions: Pick up services from Aqaba and return, All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking driver, Short horse ride in Petra 700 meter, Service charges and taxes, Lunch

Exclusions: Any extras not mentioned above, Any Meals or Drinks, Tipping

2. One Day Wadi Rum from Aqaba - Guided Tour

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Our Target : Enjoy 2 hours of jeep safari in the desert of Wadi Rum where is ' The Martian ' movie filmed and discover the beauty of this site Out Slogan : Discover the Beauty of Jordan

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottle of Water Per Person in the transportation only, 2 Hours Jeep Safari in the desert , Guided Tour for Minimum of 06 Person

Exclusions: drinks during meal, Tips, any other expenses,

Reviewed By Charles_Orlando

What an amazing experience...I did not know what to expect from Jordan, but have been pleasantly surprised by the warmth and hospitality of the Jordanian people. Our guide, Kamel made our trip worthwhile. He tended to every detail and we did not have to worry about anything, especially with the COVID-19 testing. Jordan is very safe and welcoming to Americans. I cannot thank Bridge Travel and our guide Kamel, enough for making this a trip of a lifetime. Do not hesitate to come to Jordan. You will not regret it.

3. Petra Day Tour from Eilat (Aravah border)

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we picked up all , , start by crossing the border into Jordan with full assistance, and driving through the unique desert landscape of Wadi Rum. On arrival to Petra, you’ll enjoy a tour of the magical site, Walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge one kilometre long filled with interesting niches, shrines and carvings. Running alongside the length of the Siq are water channels carved by the Nabateans to provide water supply for their people. From here, the ancient city awaits. Sites you’ll discover along the way include The Obelisk Tomb, Treasury, Jabal Madbach (the sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater and Mountaintop Tombs. After exploring Petra we’ll have lunch at an Arabic style restaurant, with authentic local cuisine. From here we head south towards Aqaba where we’ll tour the city, passing en route through the incredible landscape of Wadi Rum, stopping for a short while, before returning to the border in Eilat.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Border fee of 65 USD per person and visa fee of 60 USD per person

Reviewed By sleepybexhill

An easy company to communicate with and the owner is eager to please. We organised our trip via email and it went smoothly, apart from a grumpy taxi driver on the way. Taxi pickup from central Aqaba followed by a guided tour of Wadi Rum with a local Bedouin, who was good. We spent two hours in the desert, but it was barely enough. Three would have been better.

4. Private Petra tour from Aqaba port

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Live your dream and enjoy our day tour to Petra from Aqaba. Start your tour from Aqaba port, and then move to enjoy visiting the most exciting places in Petra Discover Petra which is one of the new seven wonders of the world. See the Treasury, Roman Theater, Royal Tombs and more.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Pick up services from Aqaba Port and return, Local English speaking guide in Petra from the entrance to the Treasury ( 2- 3 ) hours ., Entrance fees to Petra

Exclusions: Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary, Tipping Kitty

Reviewed By emmcity

Dahab provided a great day tour from Aqaba and were extremely accomodating when my flight to Aqaba was cancelled and I needed to move the tour back an hour. Our lovely driver was early and efficient, happy to stop for snacks on the long drive to Petra (as we had an early flight and missed breakfast) and found us a brilliant guide on sight. We had a fantastic day and a great experience seeing the spectacular Lost City and I'd recommend Dahab Safari Day Tours to anyone, especially for the price in comparison to competitors.

5. Aqaba Shore Excursions - Wadi Rum Day Tour

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- Lawrence’s spring: where Lawrence of Arabia reputedly washed during the Arab Revolt. Has an attractive rock inscriptions on nearby rocks. Khazali canyon-: deep, narrow fissure in the mountain side, containing many rock inscriptions. - Sand dunes: large area of sand dunes piled up against the mountains. - Rock bridge: spectacular natural rock arch, with great views. - Burrah canyon: long, deep canyon between dramatic mountains. - Seven Pillars of Wisdom: famous landmark, named after the book by T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Local Guide, 4X4 car

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Reviewed By AL-Nawras T

Driver was very good guy, helpful The car was So clean and modern, we had good time Bathing on the salty water and use the Mud,

6. Dead Sea - One Day Tour from Aqaba

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The Dead Sea is 75 kilometers long and from 6 to 16 kilometers wide. It is fed by the Jordan River, but it has no outlet. As its name suggests, the Dead Sea is entirely devoid of plant and animal life. This is due to an extremely high content of salt and other minerals—350 grams of salt per kilogram of water, as compared to about 40 grams in the world’s oceans. This concentration is caused by a rapid rate of evaporation. These natural elements give the waters of the Dead Sea certain curative properties, recognized since the days of Herod the Great over 2000 years ago.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By vickyfot

Thank you all guys!! You made our trip unforgettable!! The trip to Petra was awesome and the Wadi Ra tour so funny! Abdullah was with us every moment taking care of everything. Thank you one more time!!!

7. Jordan Horizons Tours : Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port (01 Day)

King Hussein Street, K. Hussein St., Aqaba, Jordan Jordan Horizons Tours
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Passing by the majestic of Wadi Rum desert and the Sharah Mountains direct transfer about 2 hours to the rose red rock city Petra, a must-see in the Middle East. The legendary capital of the Nabatean is famous for its grandeur and marvelous architecture, and you have the opportunity to see a part of it today. Upon arrival at the Visitor's Centre start with your guided tour to the Siq, a narrow gorge, until you reach the beautiful Treasury, Al Khazneh, the most famous monument of Petra. From here continue along the Street of Facades and if time permits to the Royal Tombs. Walk on your own back to the Visitor Centre. After buffet lunch at a restaurant return transfer to the cruise ship in Aqaba with the memories of an exciting day. English speaking and knowledgeable driver, English speaking guide in the spot , lunch is included, Entrance fee is included, all are included and no hidden extras except the tips for the guide and the driver

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Petra Entrance Fees, English Speaking driver, 700 meters horse ride in Petra from the main gate (not mandatory, horse handler expects a tip), English Speaking Guide in the spot at Petra for 2:30 hrs , Mineral water on board of the vehicle

Exclusions: All kinds of tips for the guides & the driver, Horse drawn carriage or camel ride, Travel insurance & Personal expenses, beverage

Reviewed By wildjoy

Thank you so much Jordan Horizons Tours for your prompt and unquestioned refund of the full deposit paid for our planned trip. We were so disappointed to miss this trip - but the pandemic changed so many plans for so many people. Our shore excursion from Aqaba for 12 people ( 6 couples) had been meticulously planned with Andrea by email. We definitely would like the opportunity to visit Jordan in the future - perhaps a longer trip, not just a shore excursion. Absolutely recommend Jordan Horizons Tours and would book with them again

8. Full-Day Wadi Rum from Aqaba

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"Rum the magnificent vast… echoing and Godlike"  Lawrence of Arabia The most spectacular desert scenery in the Middle East, Wadi Rum is located in the south of Jordan. Dramatic beauty of wonderful sand stone mountains with different colours, from white to pink and even red, will provide that unique experience of ideal sites for trekking, combined with local Bedouin experience of travelling and camping. The high red sand dunes, narrow canyons, low valleys and a high mountain were created by hundred million years of erosion and volcanic activities. Wadi Rum is the home of Bedouins, the soul of the Jordanian culture, who have lived there for hundred years continually preserving the same values and traditions of many nomadic Arabian tribes. Jordan Echo Tours invite you to live that great experience by special tours run all the year long.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Local bedouin guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Discerningdiner964

We booked with Oxford travel from the Movenpick Hotel at Tala Bay. It was a terrific day, our driver, Atsi was brilliant, nothing was too much trouble, the stay at Wadi Rum and meal there was magical.... would definitely recommend. Just check how cold it is likely to be at Petra - it's high up and windy - shorts and T-shirt not recommended!

9. One Day Petra & Wadi Rum from Aqaba

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Our Target : Enjoy with us during this tour to have memorable trip to the most famous sites in Jordan ' Petra & Wadi Rum ' Our Slogan, : Discover the Beauty of Jordan

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Entrance Fee to Petra & Wadi Rum , 2 Hours jeep Safari in Wadi Rum , Full Day English Speaking Guided Tour for Minimum of 06 person , Bottled water

Exclusions: Drinks during meal , Tips

Reviewed By Charles_Orlando

What an amazing experience...I did not know what to expect from Jordan, but have been pleasantly surprised by the warmth and hospitality of the Jordanian people. Our guide, Kamel made our trip worthwhile. He tended to every detail and we did not have to worry about anything, especially with the COVID-19 testing. Jordan is very safe and welcoming to Americans. I cannot thank Bridge Travel and our guide Kamel, enough for making this a trip of a lifetime. Do not hesitate to come to Jordan. You will not regret it.

10. Wadi Rum Half Day From Aqaba Private Tour

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Wadi Rum is the unique desert of Jordan the Middle East best described Lawrence of Arabia "Vast and echoing as God made" Red sand dunes with tall sand and Granite Mountains that cannot be described by any words unless you will have the experience. A tour of Rum could give this kind of experience with taste of culture and adventure. Where the experience of places and faces met together as you are guided by the people of the desert, The Bedouins.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Small-group private tour, Transport by modern air-conditioned car or van, Wadi Rum protected area tour Disah or Rum tours, 2 hour jeep tour with local Bedouin driver, Optional traditional dinner

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Reviewed By Discerningdiner964

We booked with Oxford travel from the Movenpick Hotel at Tala Bay. It was a terrific day, our driver, Atsi was brilliant, nothing was too much trouble, the stay at Wadi Rum and meal there was magical.... would definitely recommend. Just check how cold it is likely to be at Petra - it's high up and windy - shorts and T-shirt not recommended!

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