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Private Flexible Transportation from Amman to Jordan’s Cities .
5.0 (126)
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Private Flexible Transportation from Amman to Jordan’s Cities .

When Finn from the crew needed to bail out of Amman and hit Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, or Aqaba, we booked a private car transfer through Bayan. It's a straightforward door-to-door gig—you pick your destination city, the driver collects you and drops you wherever you need within that town. The cars are clean, air-conned, and the drivers speak English, which saves you the usual hassle of barking directions at someone who hasn't got a clue. Trip lengths run 1–6 hours depending on where you're headed. Round-trip? Negotiate it with the driver before you go; expect to pay an extra 30% for the return leg.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $176
Private Two Day Tour To Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman
5.0 (111)
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Private Two Day Tour To Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman

When Roo from the crew booked this two-day private tour, we drove south from Amman through Jordan's headline attractions in quick succession. Day one: three hours to Petra, where you walk the Siq and explore the rose-red Nabatean ruins on foot (guided option available), then another stint to Wadi Rum's desert camps for a traditional Bedouin dinner and overnight under stars. Day two: pre-dawn jeep tour through the otherworldly landscape, then a four-hour drive north to the Dead Sea, where you float in the mineral-rich water and slather yourself in the famous mud at a resort. It's a sprawling itinerary that packs a lot in, best suited to travellers who don't mind long drives and want the big-ticket sights ticked off.

2 daysfrom AUD $431
Petra & Dead Sea - One day Private tour
5.0 (93)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Petra & Dead Sea - One day Private tour

When Saskia from the crew did this private tour, she got a proper whirlwind of Jordan's big hitters in one go: Petra's rose-red carved facades, a scenic drive down the Namaleh Road with views of the Dead Sea sprawl below, and a few hours floating in the lowest point on Earth. It's a 10–12 hour push in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, starting from Amman or the airport. You'll pack in ancient ruins, mountain scenery, and resort time with lunch and access to pools and mud baths — the kind of day where your legs are tired but your phone's full of decent photos.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $184
From Amman: Private Dead Sea, Madaba and Mount Nebo Full day tour
5.0 (80)
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From Amman: Private Dead Sea, Madaba and Mount Nebo Full day tour

When Saskia from the Global Hobo crew did this full-day private tour from Amman, she threaded together three distinct stops that actually tell the story of Jordan without feeling rushed. Start in Madaba, where the 6th-century mosaic map at St. George's Church sits like an ancient puzzle of the Holy Land. Then climb to Mount Nebo for views across the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea that genuinely justify the hype. Cap it off floating in the Dead Sea itself — the world's lowest point — where the salt-heavy water does exactly what it says on the tin. Eight to nine hours door-to-door, with your own driver and vehicle, makes this a solid day for travellers who want breadth without the tour-coach crowds.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $107
2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba
5.0 (78)
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2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba

When Priya from the Global Hobo crew got underwater in Aqaba, she discovered why the Red Sea's dive sites punch above their weight. This 2-hour private scuba experience plunges you past shipwrecks, plane wreckage, and tank debris scattered across the seabed—remnants that tell their own stories. The marine life here is genuinely diverse, not the filtered Instagram version. You'll have a private guide shepherding you through, gear sorted, and the kind of focused attention that makes all the difference when you're 30 metres down. Aqaba draws a mix of serious divers and curious newcomers; the water's warm, the sites are accessible, and the underwater archaeology is real.

2 hoursfrom AUD $66
Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.
5.0 (71)
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Jordan

Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.

When Roo from the crew booked a half-day Red Sea dive out of Aqaba, Jordan, we got what we came for: wrecks, coral, and underwater footage to prove it. This 4-hour boat experience targets anyone from absolute beginners to seasoned divers keen to explore the Jordanian stretch of the Red Sea. The dive centre handles gear, guides, and lunch, so you just show up ready to get wet. It's a straightforward operation — professional enough to keep you safe, casual enough that you're not faffing about with unnecessary fuss.

4 hoursfrom AUD $220
Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations
5.0 (68)
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Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations

When Delphine from the crew landed at Queen Alia International Airport outside Amman, she ditched the taxi queue and booked a private transfer instead — no haggling, no surprises, just a driver holding her name at arrivals. You get a new air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking operator, and a direct run to your hotel (or the reverse on departure). It's not thrilling, but after a long flight it beats the stress of navigating Jordan's transport on your own. Trip length depends on where you're headed — anywhere from 30 minutes to nearly five hours if you're heading deep into the country.

30 min – 4h 40mfrom AUD $35
Private Transportation-Nayl-fdool
5.0 (66)
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Private Transportation-Nayl-fdool

When Roo from the crew needed a reliable lift around Jordan, we tried this private transportation service — and it's a solid choice if you're after comfort without the hassle of navigating local traffic or haggling with taxis. You get a newer vehicle (think 2024 Sonata or Mercedes), a professional driver who knows the roads, air-con that actually works, and Wi-Fi to stay connected. It's a 4-hour-to-full-day affair depending on your itinerary, and the whole vibe is geared toward smooth transfers rather than the white-knuckle minibus experience. Suits business types, families, or anyone who'd rather relax than stress about directions.

4 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $132
Jordan Joyride Tours & Transportation
5.0 (61)
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Jordan Joyride Tours & Transportation

When Saskia from the crew needed to get from point A to point B across Jordan without the hassle of dodgy minibuses or haggling with random taxi drivers, Jordan Joyride sorted us out with straightforward private transfers. They handle airport pickups, runs to Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Jerash — basically anywhere you'd actually want to go in the country. The vibe is no-frills reliability: air-conditioned vehicles, local drivers who know the roads, and enough flexibility to swing by that roadside café you spotted. Tours range from quick airport hops to longer customized routes, depending on what you've got planned.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $117
Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel
5.0 (57)
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Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel

When Maz from the crew landed at Queen Alia International Airport outside Amman, a private driver was already tracking the flight and waiting in arrivals with a sign. No scrambling for a taxi rank or negotiating with touts — just a straightforward walk to an air-conditioned car and a clean 40-minute drive into the city. The vehicle comes stocked with WiFi and bottled water, so you can charge your phone, message ahead to your hotel, or simply zone out after a long flight. It's the kind of no-fuss transfer that buys you peace of mind when you're knackered and want to avoid the usual airport chaos.

40 minfrom AUD $33
5-hours Jeep Tours + Free sunset
5.0 (55)
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5-hours Jeep Tours + Free sunset

When Priya from the crew took this 5-hour Jeep tour through Wadi Rum, she got the full desert theatre — rust-coloured dunes, narrow slot canyons, towering rock formations that look like they've been there since forever, and carvings left by people who were around when the world was much emptier. Your driver knows the terrain and where to stop for the best light, including a natural rock bridge and Lawrence Spring. It's the kind of tour that lets you cover serious ground without melting into the sand on foot, and you get a free sunset thrown in at the end.

5 hoursfrom AUD $161
From Amman : 2 days Private Tour Petra, Wadi rum and Dead sea
5.0 (51)
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From Amman : 2 days Private Tour Petra, Wadi rum and Dead sea

When Tomás from the crew tackled this 2-day private tour, he hit the heavy hitters: Petra's rose-red canyons, the otherworldly expanse of Wadi Rum, and a float in the Dead Sea. You're collected from Amman (or the airport) in a clean, modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver who knows the terrain. It's a proper road trip across Jordan's most famous sights, pitched at independent travellers who want comfort without the group-tour hassle. The private setup means you set the pace — ideal if you're tired of herding.

2 daysfrom AUD $316
3Day Private tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea
5.0 (50)
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3Day Private tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea

When Finn from the crew booked this private 3-day loop, he got a proper taste of Jordan's heavy hitters without fighting coach-trip crowds. You're driven in an air-conditioned car from Amman through Dana Biosphere Reserve and the Crusader ruins of Shobak Castle, then into Petra—that jaw-dropping rose-carved UNESCO site—before a night roughing it in Wadi Rum's desert landscape (camel rides, 4x4 jeep time included). The finale is a float in the Dead Sea. It's a sprint through Jordan's classics, with your own English-speaking driver handling the logistics while you soak it all in.

3 daysfrom AUD $587
Amman to Petra round trip
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Amman to Petra round trip

When Ngaio from the Global Hobo crew did this Amman-to-Petra return, it was pure logistics done right — three hours each way in a private, air-conditioned car with a chatty English-speaking driver who drops you at the gate and buggers off. Petra itself is the main event: that salmon-pink ancient Nabatean city carved into cliffs, and you're free to wander it solo at your own pace. No guide fees, no strict itinerary, just you, the rock formations, and however long you want to spend gawping at rose-coloured facades. It's a solid day trip from the capital for anyone after something genuinely spectacular without the tour-bus crowds.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $186
3 Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead sea
5.0 (44)
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3 Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead sea

When Finn from the crew booked this three-day loop from Amman, he got a proper sweep of Jordan's headline acts: the Roman ruins at Jerash, the rose-red carved city of Petra, the otherworldly desert valleys of Wadi Rum, and a float in the Dead Sea. You're sleeping one night in Amman, then trading a hotel bed for a Bedouin camp deep in Wadi Rum (8km from the nearest road), with a two-hour jeep tour thrown in. It works as either a private trip or small group depending on your budget and vibe, and covers 1–7 travellers.

3 daysfrom AUD $733
Private Jordan Transportation
5.0 (43)
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Private Jordan Transportation

When Priya from the crew needed to move around Jordan without the faff of public buses, she booked a private driver for a few hours. It's a straightforward transfer service — no frills, no tour commentary, just reliable point-to-point transport in an air-conditioned car. Useful if you're bouncing between Amman and Petra, dodging Wadi Rum heat, or simply want to skip the local minibus lottery. Runs anywhere from an hour to a full day's worth of driving, depending on your itinerary.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $213
2-Day Private Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman
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2-Day Private Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman

When Maz from the crew tackled this two-day private tour, we got a proper taste of Jordan's heavyweight attractions in one push. You're collected from Amman and driven out to Petra—a carved limestone city that genuinely stops you mid-breath—before heading into Wadi Rum for a night under canvas at a Bedouin camp. A 4x4 Jeep rip through rust-coloured desert dunes, dinner cooked on site, and a sunrise finish round it out. The whole thing's built for small groups (up to seven), so it doesn't feel like you're herded with a coach full of tourists.

2 daysfrom AUD $551
Wadi Rum Jeep Tour & optional night stay
5.0 (40)
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Wadi Rum Jeep Tour & optional night stay

When Roo from the crew headed out to Wadi Rum, they went full desert mode: a Jeep ride through rust-red dunes with a Bedouin guide who knows every hidden canyon and spring. You can do a quick 2-hour sunset blast, a full-day marathon hitting all the major landmarks, or — the real deal — stay overnight in a traditional camp, trade stories around the fire, and wake to desert silence. This is Jordan's showstopper landscape: towering sandstone formations, silence that's almost loud, and the kind of light that makes photographers weep. Groups are small, guides are locals who've lived here forever, and the whole thing feels authentically Bedouin, not theme-park tourism.

2 daysfrom AUD $84
4h Jeep Tour + Bedouin Night (Dinner & Breakfast)
5.0 (39)
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4h Jeep Tour + Bedouin Night (Dinner & Breakfast)

When Tomás from the crew did this Wadi Rum tour, we rolled out in a Jeep for four hours of proper desert exploration, then pitched up at a Bedouin camp for the night. You're talking red sandstone cliffs, hidden canyons, and a local guide who actually knows the place—not just the tourist circuit. The camp's straightforward: a private tent, a fire, home-cooked dinner, stars that'll mess with your head, and breakfast before you head out. Eight hours total, but it feels like you've properly stayed somewhere instead of just ticked a box.

8 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $95
Petra Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Two days private tour
5.0 (38)
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Petra Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Two days private tour

When Delphine from our Global Hobo crew booked this two-day private tour, she got a straightforward hit of Jordan's headline sights: Petra's rose-red carved facades, the otherworldly rust-coloured dunes of Wadi Rum, and a float in the Dead Sea where the salt does the holding for you. You're driven between spots in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, which means no shared-minibus faff and the flexibility to linger where it clicks. The route covers serious ground — think early starts and decent driving hours — so it's built for travellers who can handle a bit of physical graft and aren't nursing a dodgy back.

2 daysfrom AUD $161
Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers
5.0 (38)
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Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers

When Maz from the crew needed to move around Jordan without the hassle of dodgy minibuses or negotiating with taxi drivers, The Jordanian Mappers' private car service sorted us out. You get a full-size sedan, air con that actually works, cold water, and WiFi to sort your plans mid-journey. Runs anywhere from an hour's airport run to a full six-hour route — basically whatever you need to get from A to B in comfort without the stress.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $81
Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour - Stargazing Overnight in a Cave - Traditional Food
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Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour - Stargazing Overnight in a Cave - Traditional Food

When Finn from the Global Hobo crew did this Wadi Rum full-day jeep tour, they got the real desert goods — a wild drive through Jordan's signature red rock landscape, fire-cooked lunch and dinner, and a night sleeping under stars in a Bedouin cave with zero light pollution. It's two days of proper Wadi Rum immersion: you're bouncing across sand between Lawrence Spring, rock bridges, and hidden canyons, stopping to chat with locals and sip free tea at roadside tents, then settling into the silence of the desert at night with your guide cooking traditional Bedouin food and the Milky Way blazing overhead. Not a resort experience — this is the raw version.

2 daysfrom AUD $178
Trip to Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais
5.0 (35)
🛕 Culture & History
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Trip to Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais

When Finn from the crew did this three-site loop through northern Jordan, he covered serious historical ground in a single day. You're talking Jerash — one of the Mediterranean's best-preserved Roman cities with its columned streets and Temple of Artemis still standing — then up to Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Crusader stronghold with views that stretch for miles, and finally Um Qais perched above the Sea of Galilee with ruins scattered across a ridge. It's a packed 8–12 hours depending on how long you linger, and you'll need your own transport or this organised tour to stitch it together.

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $338
From Amman: Full Day Petra Or Petra & Wadi Rum
5.0 (35)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Jordan

From Amman: Full Day Petra Or Petra & Wadi Rum

When Ngaio from the Global Hobo crew did this full-day mission from Amman, we clocked up 13–14 hours hitting Petra, Jordan's rose-red archaeological heavyweight, and optionally pushing into Wadi Rum's otherworldly desert. You get a private air-conditioned ride from the capital with an English-speaking driver, a couple of hours bouncing across Wadi Rum's rust-coloured landscape in a 4x4, and plenty of time to wander Petra's carved facades and the Treasury. It's a solid logistics play for solo travellers or small groups who want to cram history and scenery without renting a car.

13 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $128
Full Day Jeep Tour and Overnight in Wadi Rum
5.0 (34)
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Full Day Jeep Tour and Overnight in Wadi Rum

When Priya from the crew did this 23-hour Wadi Rum jeep tour, she spent a full day bouncing across rust-coloured desert in a 4x4, spotting rock bridges, petroglyphs, and sand dunes before settling into a small Bedouin-style camp 11km south of the village. The guides—locals who actually know the place—move at your pace, cook lunch over a fire, and leave you free to explore and shoot photos at each stop. You'll arrive just before sunset, spend the night under stars so thick you'll spot shooting streaks, then head back with breakfast and the kind of quiet that's hard to find anywhere.

23h 30mfrom AUD $184
Boat Dive 2 Guided Dives with Lunch Included wreck dive&reef dive
5.0 (33)
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Jordan

Boat Dive 2 Guided Dives with Lunch Included wreck dive&reef dive

When Maz from the crew tried this two-dive boat day in Jordan's Gulf of Aqaba, we got the full spread: wreck and reef dives, all kit included, plus lunch and drinks onboard. Aqaba's one of the Middle East's best dive spots — warm, clear water, fish-choked reefs and actual shipwrecks to explore, with easygoing conditions that suit beginners through to experienced divers. The crew here treats you like mates, not tourist numbers. Six hours start to finish, instructor-led, underwater camera to grab shots, and they've thought about the details: tea, towels, proper tucker.

6 hoursfrom AUD $250
Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea
5.0 (32)
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Jordan

Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea

When Finn from the Global Hobo crew booked this day tour from Amman, we were after a proper sampler of Jordan's heavy hitters. Six to eight hours gets you north to Jerash—genuinely stunning Roman ruins with temples and theatres that don't feel like museum pieces—then up to Ajloun Castle, a medieval fortress with proper history baked in, and finally down to the Dead Sea itself. The route's a bit of a zigzag across the landscape, but that's what makes it work: you're not just ticking boxes, you're actually moving through Jordan's layers. Mixed crowds, mostly tourists doing the logical trail.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $144
Full Day 4x4 Classic Desert Tour with overnight in private tent
5.0 (32)
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Full Day 4x4 Classic Desert Tour with overnight in private tent

When Delphine from the crew booked this full-day 4x4 run through Wadi Rum, she got the proper desert experience — bouncing across rust-red sand, hunting down rock bridges and canyons, then kipping overnight in a private Bedouin tent under stars that'll mess with your head. You're in Jordan's most dramatic landscape, where the sandstone towers feel like a film set and your guide actually lives here. The whole thing runs from morning through to the next day's return, so you're not rushing the light or missing the good bits.

1 dayfrom AUD $161
Petra Wadi Rum & Dead Sea - Three days private tour
5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Jordan

Petra Wadi Rum & Dead Sea - Three days private tour

When Ngaio from the Global Hobo crew did this three-day private tour, she threaded together Jordan's heavyweight sights — Petra's rose-red cliffs, Wadi Rum's rust-coloured dunes, and the Dead Sea's surreal buoyancy. You're driven in a climate-controlled 4×4 between ancient cities and desert camps, with nights bedded down in Wadi Rum and near Petra. It's a proper sweep of the country's main attractions without the hassle of public transport or piecing together your own logistics. Meals and a five-star Dead Sea resort lunch are sorted.

3 daysfrom AUD $529
Full-Day Private Tour in Petra with Hotel Pick-Up
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Jordan

Full-Day Private Tour in Petra with Hotel Pick-Up

When Maz from the Global Hobo crew did this full-day private tour, we rolled out from our Dead Sea resort at 7am in a chilled air-conditioned car and drove three hours south to Petra, Jordan's showstopper. A local guide met us at the gates and walked us through the dramatic Siq canyon, past the carved Treasury (yes, that's the real thing), and along the Street of Facades, Roman Theatre, and Royal Tombs to Qasr Al Bint. The whole guided stretch runs about two hours, leaving the afternoon free to wander, rest, or squeeze in a horse ride through the rose-red rock. It's proper tiring but completely worth the hype.

9 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $209
Full day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum desert
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Full day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum desert

When Saskia from the crew took a full-day Jeep tour through Wadi Rum, she found herself bouncing across one of Earth's most otherworldly landscapes — towering rust-red rock formations, dunes that shift between crimson and white sand, and Bedouin guides who've navigated this desert for generations. The tour mixes genuine adventure (sandboarding down dunes, hiking rocky outcrops, spotting wild camels) with downtime: a campfire meal of roasted vegetables and strong Arabic coffee as the light turns golden, then pink, then purple. It's eight to nine hours of non-stop scenery punctuated by moments of actual quiet. You're sharing the experience with a local Bedouin who reads the desert like others read a map.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $126
Private Full-Day Trip to Petra from Amman
5.0 (29)
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Jordan

Private Full-Day Trip to Petra from Amman

When Tomás from the crew did this private full-day run from Amman to Petra, we found ourselves walking through one of the world's most jaw-dropping archaeological sites without the usual tourist horde. You get picked up from your hotel, driven into the desert, and spend hours exploring the rose-red city carved into canyon walls — threading through the Siq gorge, gawking at the Treasury, clambering up to the High Place of Sacrifice, and soaking in views across barren, sculpted rock. It's a 12-hour day, small group (max seven), and you're moving on foot, so fitness matters. Private transport means no coach-full of package tourists, which changes the whole vibe.

12 hoursfrom AUD $198
Full-Day 4x4 Wild Desert Expedition with night in private tent
5.0 (29)
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Full-Day 4x4 Wild Desert Expedition with night in private tent

When Roo from the crew did this full-day desert expedition, we were bouncing across Wadi Rum in a 4x4 with a Bedouin guide, hitting remote spots most tourists never see — Al Kashkasheh, Wadi Nuqra, Wadi Sabet, and the Al Daghdagh mountain range. The crew stays overnight in a private Bedouin camp under the stars, well away from the main tourist camps and their crowds. It's proper desert immersion: eight-wheel drive, red sand, silence, and real hospitality. Duration is roughly 24 hours from pickup to drop-off the next morning.

1 dayfrom AUD $161
One Day Trip Petra Wadi Rum
5.0 (29)
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Jordan

One Day Trip Petra Wadi Rum

When Ngaio from the Global Hobo crew booked this 12–16 hour jaunt, she got a private driver and a proper look at two of Jordan's showstoppers in one hit: the rose-red cliffs of Petra and the rust-coloured desert sprawl of Wadi Rum. You're whisked from your base (wherever that is) in an air-con vehicle to both sites, with bottled water on tap and WiFi to bore your mates back home with photos. It's marketed as a tailored experience, which in practice means a private car rather than a crowded bus — a genuine perk if your budget stretches. The Petra entrance fee isn't included, so factor that in. Suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to tick two iconic boxes without the group-tour circus.

12 hours – 16 hoursfrom AUD $330
4 days private tour in Jordan with pick up
5.0 (28)
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Jordan

4 days private tour in Jordan with pick up

When Roo from the crew booked this 4-day private tour, we knew we'd cover serious ground across Jordan. You're picked up and driven north to south—Roman ruins, mosaic towns, two legendary castles, Petra (the rose-red city and one of the seven wonders), and the Dead Sea at Earth's lowest point. It's a sprawling itinerary that demands decent stamina, but the payoff is seeing what makes Jordan genuinely spectacular without the coach-tour crowds. Four days sounds tight, but it's enough to reset your sense of scale.

4 daysfrom AUD $1233
From Amman: Petra and Dead Sea Full day tour
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From Amman: Petra and Dead Sea Full day tour

When Finn from the crew booked this Amman day trip, we were after a proper look at Petra and the Dead Sea without the usual tour-group hassle. You get a private driver who actually knows their stuff—picking you up from your hotel and steering you toward two unmissable Jordanian landmarks. Petra's an ancient Nabatean carved city that's genuinely stunning; the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth and bizarrely floaty. The whole thing runs 12–14 hours, so it's a full day but doable. You'll see the Siq, the Treasury, Royal Tombs, and get time to bob about in that salty water.

12 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $201
Private Full Day Tour from Amman to Petra
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Jordan

Private Full Day Tour from Amman to Petra

When Priya from the Global Hobo crew took this private driver tour from Amman to Petra, she got the full theatrical experience of Jordan's most famous archaeological site without the tour-group shuffle. You're collected from your hotel or airport, settled into an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, and driven roughly three hours south through desert scrubland to the rose-red sandstone cliffs of Petra — one of the Seven Wonders. It's a 10–12 hour round trip that trades the bustle of group tours for solo traveller flexibility, though you'll need to book a local guide separately once you arrive at the site itself.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $139
Private Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Amman or Dead Sea
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Jordan

Private Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Amman or Dead Sea

When Priya from the crew did this private tour, she covered two of Jordan's heavyweight attractions in one long day: Petra, the 2,000-year-old Nabatean city carved into rose-red cliffs, and Wadi Rum, a desert landscape of towering sandstone and rust-coloured dunes. Picked up from Amman or the Dead Sea, you're driven straight to Petra for an introductory walk through its famous facades and carved tombs, then pushed on to Wadi Rum for a couple of hours dune-bashing before sunset. It's a full-on 12–14 hour day, but crammed with the kind of scenery that justifies the effort.

12 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $257
Petra Wadi Rum & Dead Sea - two Days private tour
5.0 (26)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Jordan

Petra Wadi Rum & Dead Sea - two Days private tour

When Maz from the Global Hobo crew did this two-day private tour, it hit all of Jordan's headline acts in one go: Petra's carved facades, a proper desert bash in Wadi Rum with Bedouin camp and starry nights, then a float in the Dead Sea's salty embrace. It's the trifecta for first-timers wanting history, landscape, and a bit of pampering without the group-tour vibe. You'll have your own driver and vehicle throughout, which means flexibility and no waiting around for slowpokes.

2 daysfrom AUD $382
From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city and desert castles
5.0 (25)
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Jordan

From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city and desert castles

When Delphine from the crew took this full-day loop from Amman, she spent the morning poking around the Roman amphitheatre (still standing dead centre of the capital), the Citadel, and the souks—then pushed east into the desert to clock three Umayyad-era palaces strung across empty scrubland. It's a sprawling 10–12 hour haul that pairs city grit with architectural history and genuinely remote landscape. You'll see where serious empires left their marks, mostly alone, with long drives between stops.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $131
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