Petra & Wadi Rum Bivouac

Amman · Petra · Wadi Rum · 7 nights

Seven nights from Amman to Wadi Rum, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Seven nights across three stops: Amman for three nights, Petra for two and Wadi Rum for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Citadel, Theatre and Downtown; The Siq and the Treasury; Desert by 4x4 and Camel; and Jerash and the North. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: petra by Night, the Siq and Treasury lit by candles. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Petra by Night, the Siq and Treasury lit by candles
Citadel, Theatre and Downtown, Amman
Jerash and the North, Amman
The Siq and the Treasury, Petra
Desert by 4x4 and Camel, Wadi Rum

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · Amman
Arrival in Amman
Arrive at Queen Alia International, about 45 minutes by road into the city and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk downtown to the Roman theatre and up to Rainbow Street.
- Private transfer via Queen Alia International
- Walk downtown to the Roman theatre and up to Rainbow Street
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Amman
Citadel, Theatre and Downtown
The Amman Citadel with the Temple of Hercules and Umayyad palace, the Roman theatre below, the Jordan Museum's Dead Sea Scrolls, and downtown's food.
- Amman Citadel
- Roman Theatre
- Jordan Museum
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Amman
Jerash and the North
Forty-five minutes north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities anywhere, with its oval forum and colonnaded street, plus Ajloun castle.
- Jerash oval forum and cardo
- Hadrian's Arch
- Ajloun Castle
Meals:
BL
04
Day 4 · Petra
Amman to Petra
Drive south from Amman, ideally along the King's Highway. On arrival, settle in Wadi Musa and rest before an early start at the gate.
- Drive south from Amman, ideally along the King's Highway
- Settle in Wadi Musa and rest before an early start at the gate
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Petra
The Siq and the Treasury
Through the 1.2-kilometre Siq at opening to Al-Khazneh, then the Street of Facades, the theatre and the Royal Tombs, walked slowly with a guide.
- The Siq at opening
- Al-Khazneh, the Treasury
- Royal Tombs and Roman street
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Wadi Rum
Petra to Wadi Rum
Drive south from Petra and change to 4x4 at the village. On arrival, transfer by 4x4 into the protected area and reach camp for sunset.
- Drive south from Petra and change to 4x4 at the village
- Transfer by 4x4 into the protected area and reach camp for sunset
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
07
Day 7 · Wadi Rum
Desert by 4x4 and Camel
Lawrence's Spring, the Khazali canyon's Nabataean and Thamudic inscriptions, the natural arch at Umm Fruth and the red dunes, closing with sunset from a ridge.
- Khazali canyon inscriptions
- Umm Fruth rock bridge
- Sunset from a sandstone ridge
Meals:
BLD
08
Day 8 · Wadi Rum
Departure from Wadi Rum
A sunrise over the sandstone before the drive out. Private transfer to Aqaba's King Hussein airport, about an hour away, or Amman, about four hours north, in good time for your onward flight.
- A sunrise over the sandstone before the drive out
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Jordan?+

A visa is needed, and the Jordan Pass, bought online before travel, can include the visa fee as well as entry to Petra for stays of three nights or more.

How much walking is there at Petra?+

A lot. The walk from the visitor centre through the Siq to the Treasury is about 2 km, and the Monastery adds around 800 steps. Comfortable shoes are essential.

When does Petra by Night run?+

Usually on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, weather permitting. We plan your nights in Petra around it.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.