How much does a Jordan tour package cost?

A fully guided 7-day Jordan package with accommodation, transport, and entrance fees typically runs US$1,200–2,500 per person depending on group size and hotel tier. Budget self-guided trips using public transport cost significantly less — around US$600–900 for the same duration, excluding flights. The Jordan Pass (approximately JOD 70–80 depending on Petra days) saves roughly US$120–130 on combined visa and entrance fees and is worth buying regardless of whether you join a guided package.

Is Jordan easy to visit independently or do I need a guide?

Jordan is straightforward for independent travel — public minibuses cover Amman, Jerash, and the Dead Sea, and a shared taxi system runs to Petra and Wadi Rum. The advantage of a packaged or partially guided tour is logistics: private transfers between sites are faster, guides at Petra and Jerash add significant context, and overnight camps in Wadi Rum are easier to book in advance through a tour operator. A hybrid approach — a few pre-booked day tours alongside independent travel — suits most visitors.

What is included in a typical Jordan tour package?

Most mid-range Jordan packages include accommodation (usually 3-star hotels or Bedouin camps in Wadi Rum), private air-conditioned transport between sites, guided entrance to Petra, a Wadi Rum jeep safari, and a Dead Sea afternoon. They typically do not include international flights, the Jordan Pass / visa fee, most meals beyond breakfast, or personal expenses. Always check whether Petra requires one or two days in the itinerary — one day is rushed; two days is standard on quality packages.

When is the best time to take a Jordan tour?

March to May and September to November are the peak seasons for Jordan tours — warm days, mild desert nights, and manageable crowds at Petra. July and August are very hot (Petra reaches 35°C+) and require early starts. Winter (December to February) is cold in Petra and occasionally wet; Wadi Rum is at its photographic best in winter light. Ramadan affects restaurant availability and some operating hours but does not close major sites.

What is the minimum number of days needed for a Jordan tour package?

Three days covers Jordan's southern circuit — one full day in Petra plus half a day in Wadi Rum — and is the shortest package that gives meaningful time at both headline sites. Five days adds Amman, Jerash, and the Dead Sea. Seven days is the most popular tour length: it covers every major site without a single rushed day, and is the benchmark for most internationally packaged tours.

Jordan Tour Packages | The Jordan Guide

Jordan compresses an enormous amount into a small country — a Nabataean rock-cut city, a red sand desert, a hypersaline sea 430 metres below sea level, Roman colonnades, and a modern capital with a strong food scene. The challenge is not finding things to do; it is deciding how many days to allocate and which sites to prioritise.

This page maps Jordan tour packages by trip length, from a quick three-day southern loop to a ten-day full-country circuit. Each section links to the matching day-by-day itinerary, verified tour products on GetYourGuide, and practical notes on what you actually get for the time.

3-Day Jordan Tour Packages: The Southern Circuit

Three days is the shortest practical Jordan tour. The focus is the south: Petra and Wadi Rum. These two sites are Jordan’s most iconic and work well together — Petra on day two (full day), Wadi Rum jeep safari on day three. Day one is travel and arrival, usually overnight in Wadi Musa (the town at Petra’s entrance).

What’s included in a 3-day package:

One full day at Petra (Treasury, Siq, High Place of Sacrifice, Monastery with an early start)
Wadi Rum 4-hour or full-day jeep safari with a Bedouin guide
Accommodation in Wadi Musa and a desert camp
Transfer from Amman or Aqaba on day one

Our pick for Petra: Petra Private Day Trip from Amman — works well as a standalone if you’re spending two further days independently, or use Petra Full-Day Group Tour from Amman for a lower per-person cost.

Our pick for Wadi Rum: Wadi Rum Jeep Tour with Overnight Camp — combines the jeep safari and desert camping in a single booking, which is the most efficient way to do Wadi Rum if you’re tight on time.

Full day-by-day plan: 3 Days Petra & Wadi Rum Itinerary

Browse all available southern Jordan tours: Tours in Petra | Tours in Wadi Rum

5-Day Jordan Tour Packages: North to South

Five days is enough to add Amman and Jerash to the southern loop — and to fit in the Dead Sea, which is a natural stop on the Amman–Petra road. This is the most popular package length for travellers on a tight schedule who want to go beyond just Petra.

Typical 5-day routing:

Day 1: Arrive Amman, explore downtown (Roman Theatre, Citadel, Hashem restaurant)
Day 2: Jerash (half-day) + Dead Sea (afternoon float) — both on the same day-trip route
Day 3: Drive south to Petra; evening in Wadi Musa
Day 4: Full day in Petra
Day 5: Wadi Rum jeep safari; fly or connect to Aqaba or Amman

What a packaged tour adds at this length: a guide at Jerash makes the ruins readable — the site is large and under-labelled. At Petra, a licensed guide for the first two hours is worth the cost and can be arranged on-site independently from around JOD 50.

Our picks:

Jerash Half-Day Tour from Amman — verifiable guide, small group, includes hotel pickup
Dead Sea Half-Day Tour from Amman — includes transport to a beach with facilities, avoiding the overpriced resort day-pass trap
Wadi Rum 4-Hour Jeep Tour — morning or sunset timing; morning is cooler and better for photography

Full day-by-day plan: 5-Day Jordan Itinerary — includes per-day budgets at three tiers and named hotel options.

Browse all available Dead Sea experiences: Dead Sea Tours

7-Day Jordan Tour Packages: The Classic Route

Seven days is the benchmark for a thorough Jordan tour. It is the most commonly sold package length internationally, and for good reason — you can cover every major site without a single rushed day, build in a rest afternoon at the Dead Sea, and still have a morning free in Amman at the end.

Classic 7-day routing:

Day 1–2: Amman (Citadel, Roman Theatre, downtown, day trip to Jerash or Ajloun)
Day 3: Dead Sea (half or full day) + drive south to Madaba or Karak
Day 4: King’s Highway — Karak Castle, Wadi Mujib gorge, arrive Wadi Musa
Day 5: Petra (full day — Treasury, Siq, Monastery, High Place of Sacrifice)
Day 6: Petra again (for slower walkers or second-day sites) or drive to Wadi Rum; sunset jeep
Day 7: Wadi Rum morning; drive back to Amman or connect to Aqaba for a flight

Why 7 days works: the King’s Highway on day 3–4 is what separates a 7-day package from a 5-day one. The Crusader castle at Karak and the Byzantine mosaics at Madaba are genuinely worth the stop — and breaking the Amman–Petra drive into two days is far more comfortable than the single-day marathon.

Tour options:

Full Jordan Tours (browse all) — multi-day guided packages available from operators on GetYourGuide
Amman Downtown Walking & Food Tour — good for day one to orient yourself before heading south
Wadi Rum Flexible Jeep Tour (2–9 hours) — adjustable duration; useful if you’re booking Wadi Rum as an add-on to an otherwise independent trip

Full day-by-day plan: 7-Day Jordan Itinerary — with per-night hotel picks at budget, mid-range, and boutique tiers.

10-Day Jordan Tour Packages: The Complete Country

Ten days covers everything. The standard 7-day circuit plus Ajloun Castle and forest (the north), Dana Nature Reserve (the central highlands), and proper beach time in Aqaba on the Red Sea. It is the right length if you want to see Jordan beyond the headline sites, or if you’re combining Jordan with a neighbouring country.

What 10 days adds over 7 days:

Ajloun Castle and forest: a 12th-century Arab castle in green hillside country — completely different landscape from the south. Worth a half-day detour from Amman.
Dana Nature Reserve: Jordan’s largest nature reserve, running from highland plateaux to the Wadi Araba rift valley. Hiking, wildlife, and a genuinely remote feel.
Aqaba: Red Sea diving and snorkelling at one of the few easily accessible and affordable dive destinations in the region. Two to three days here makes a natural end to a southern circuit.

Tour options for these additions:

Full day-by-day plan: 10-Day Jordan Itinerary — includes the King’s Highway, Dana, and the Aqaba end — the complete country in sequence.

Jordan–Egypt Packages

Jordan and Egypt share ferry access across the Gulf of Aqaba, making a combined trip genuinely practical. The Nuweiba–Aqaba ferry (approximately 1 hour fast ferry or 3 hours slow) connects the two countries without a flight. Most combined tours run 10–14 days total: Amman, Petra, and Wadi Rum in Jordan (5–6 days), then Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh, or Luxor in Egypt.

Full routing guide: Jordan and Egypt Combined Itinerary — covers the ferry crossing, visa requirements for both countries, and suggested hotel stops.

Booking a Jordan Tour Package: What to Know

Jordan Pass vs. package inclusion: Most third-party packages do not include the Jordan Pass. Buy it yourself before travelling — it bundles the visa fee (approximately JOD 40) with Petra entry (JOD 50 for one day, JOD 55 for two days) and 40+ other sites. It pays for itself immediately when combined with Petra and saves significant hassle at the border.

Private vs. group tours: Private tours cost more but allow flexible timing — this matters at Petra, where starting at 06:00 (before the main groups arrive) is significantly better than the standard 08:00–09:00 arrival. Budget group tours are fine for Jerash and the Dead Sea where timing flexibility matters less.

Transport between sites: Jordan’s public transport is limited south of Amman. A rental car gives maximum flexibility and is straightforward to arrange from Amman — see Car Hire in Jordan. If you prefer not to drive, private transfers between Petra and Wadi Rum are widely available and inexpensive relative to the alternatives.

Browse all Jordan tours and experiences: GetYourGuide — Jordan

Jordan Tour Packages: Multi-Day Trips by Length

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