Category Aqaba and the Red Sea

JORDAN · AQABA AND THE RED SEA

Aqaba and the Red Sea: The 15 Best Tours

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Jordan gets a short stretch of Red Sea coast and puts everything into it. Here are the 15 best Aqaba bookings: reef dives and snorkel trips, glass-bottom boats for people who would rather stay dry, the city walk, and the day trips that run up to Petra and back.

3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea - Day 1: Dana Nature Reserve, Shobak Castle photo stop, and Little Petra

1.3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $349Our pick

Private 3-day Jordan tour from Amman featuring Petra, Wadi Rum Jeep, Dana, Dead Sea, plus pickup and AC transport.

“This three day tour of Jordan’s sites including Petra and the Wadi Rum desert was a highlight of our trip to Jordan. Our driver, Ahmed Habibi was friendly, knowledgeable and provided excellent recommendations. We would highly recommend this tour and driver to fellow travellers looking to experience the best of what Jordan has to offer.”

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Aqaba: Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced

Aqaba: Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced - Private Tour = More Focus, Less Waiting, Better Nerves

2.Aqaba: Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 230 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Private Red Sea scuba session in Aqaba with your instructor, full gear, two underwater stops, and WeTransfer photos. Beginner friendly.

“First thing is the diving itself - wonderful experience with well qualified coaches. Thanks to good care, training and safety rules you are able to admire the stunning underwater landscapes, even if you never dive before (my case). Max 2 persons for one coach always. There is a few locations you can discover like tank, plane or ship wreck and also coral reefs. If you have enough time you can make also the certification there. After the dove you get the pictures from your experiences. All coaches are certified. Transfer services available. Drinking water provided. Besides the services what makes this place special are people. Thank you one more time…”

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Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba

Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba - The Red Sea under glass: what you’ll see from below

3.Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · from $30Best value

Ayla Marina glass-bottom boat in Aqaba: see coral, fish, and a sunken tank and airplane, then snorkel with free gear and soft drinks.

“Bad start as tour was planned by Viator for 2pm but was not until 4pm so hanging around for 2hrs.Trip was good but lasted 3hrs not 2 as programed,but amazing view of coral and other items. Crew member gave me a lift to my hotel due to extended tour time.”

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From Aqaba: Petra 1 Day Tour

From Aqaba: Petra 1 Day Tour - The guided 3 hours: Treasury, temples, and the Roman theater

4.From Aqaba: Petra 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · 10 hours · from $231

Petra day trip from Aqaba with skip-the-line entry, expert English guide, Roman sights, and included lunch, back by 7 PM.

“The trip was amazing. I just wish I had more time. I would have started earlier to spend more time at the site. Ebrahim, my driver was fantastic and helpful. My guide Kamahl was great and knowledgeable.”

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

Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba. - Meeting at 9:00 am and Getting to the Ayla Boat Spots

2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba

2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba - How the first minutes underwater should feel

6.2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $45

A 2-hour private scuba experience in Aqaba with shore practice, Red Sea wrecks, and professional photo and video after your session.

“We are first time Diving, We feel so safe with the highly skilled professional. They have been very patient with us and guide us through a very enjoyable experience.”

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Private Scuba Diving Adventure in the Red Sea of Aqaba

Private Scuba Diving Adventure in the Red Sea of Aqaba - For certified scuba users: choosing your site, with a guide

7.Private Scuba Diving Adventure in the Red Sea of Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $52

Private shore scuba in Aqaba’s Red Sea. Beginner training or certified site choice, gear included, plus underwater photos and videos.

“Highly recommended! We had Mikail as our dive instructor, he led us to beautiful corals and a sunken military tank! Showed us some beautiful fish too! It was my first time, and he took care of me and ensured I was doing great throughouRead more”

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Private Intro Scuba Dive – Aqaba Coral Reefs

Private Intro Scuba Dive – Aqaba Coral Reefs - How the 12-meter maximum works in real terms

Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food

Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food - From the sea to the fish market: snack logic and what it teaches

9.Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $35

Evening walking food tour in Aqaba with markets, Mamluk Fort, souk spice stops, and Sayadieh rice, fries, tea, cookies, plus more.

“The walking and food tasting tour with Mohammed ticks many boxes at once. He seems to be the only person offering walking tours of Aqaba of any kind and supper is included along the way while tasting many different Arabian/Jordanian specialities and meeting many difRead more”

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Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch - The drive from Aqaba: comfort first, then the scenery

10.Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $239

Private Petra shore excursion from Aqaba: air-conditioned ride past Wadi Rum, Siq canyon highlights, 2-hour local guide, and buffet lunch.

“Our driver Firsas was excellent. Friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour of The Lost City … incredible. Our tour guide at the Lost City cut the tour short…kept alluding to our group being “too tired”. We were not but he may have been. After Petra our driver offered to take us to Wadi Rum on the way back to the ship. A bonus!”

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2 Day private tour from Amman to Petra_ Wadi Rum_ Aqaba Dead Sea

2 Day private tour from Amman to Petra_ Wadi Rum_ Aqaba Dead Sea - Day 1: The 7:00 AM push from Amman to Petra

11.2 Day private tour from Amman to Petra_ Wadi Rum_ Aqaba Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $399

A tight private 2-day route from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea, with Wi-Fi in the car and optional camp upgrade.

“The places we visited were excellent and the tour was well organized and planned. Our driver Mr Hasan was very helpful and went above and beyond to make the trip special. Only one feedback - quality of the sedan that was provided: week AC, cramped for space and one would have atleast expected tinted car windows while travelling in that terrain.”

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Aqaba Private Scuba Diving Activity with Pick Up

Aqaba Private Scuba Diving Activity with Pick Up - How the 3-hour schedule actually feels

3Day Private tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea

3Day Private tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea - Dana Biosphere Reserve: a short stop with big variety

13.3Day Private tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $553

Private 3 days from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea, with Dana and Shobak, plus a comfortable car and local help.

“Upon arrival I was warmly welcomed by Jawdat. My 5 day tour was very fun and full of adventures, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. I had a lot of special requests and questions before and during the trip and he was patient with me thRead more”

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From Aqaba: Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum Desert

From Aqaba: Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum Desert - The Valley of the Moon Name, and Why the Rock Formations Command Attention

14.From Aqaba: Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 5 hours · from $109

Aqaba to Wadi Rum by jeep, with pickup, a 2-hour desert ride through the Valley of the Moon, caravan routes, and Bedouin stories.

“Our driver wasn’t great. He disn’t know where to meet the guide. The guide was really poor. He spent most of his time taking pics of himself on his phone and when we got to places. He just say ‘this is lawrence canyon 20 minutes maximum.’”

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Aqaba: Red Sea Snorkeling Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch

Aqaba: Red Sea Snorkeling Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch - Two snorkeling stops in Aqaba: what you’ll actually see