JORDAN · HALF-DAY
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These are the 15 half-day tours in Jordan worth giving a day to, with what each costs, how long it runs, and the sort of traveller it suits. Start at the top.
Half-day 4WD tour of Wadi Rum: Lawrence's Spring, Khazali petroglyphs, rock bridges, tea. Optional camel ride or sunset view.
“Fantastic sceneries and a one of a lifetime experience. The wady ram , tha sand , the view was fabulous. The man who was with us, treat us very good and he was very kind.”
Half-day one-tank scuba in Aqaba’s Red Sea with gear, lunch, and high-resolution underwater photos and video from a comfy boat.
“Wow it was fantastic we were totally amazed . Had a great time. The weather was fab the boat was pristine the food was fab . Location perfect snorkelling wonderful .”
Private Amman tour to Madaba mosaics and Mount Nebo. Comfort, Christian sites, and sweeping views, guided by an English-speaking driver.
“muy buena y muy interesante. vistas impresionantes y Madaba una ciudad mucho más pequeña y tranquila que la capital. Hubiese sido ideal quedarse una horas más allí. Adman fue nuestro guía y estuvo siempre muy atento y servicial. Hasta nos invitó a visitar una iglesia católica en Madaba siendo él un religioso musulmán, eso no habla sólo bien de él como buena persona sino también de los jordanos, un país que vive en paz sin importar su credo, como debe ser; respeto y tolerancia. !juntos estarán siempre mejor, inshallah!”
Private Petra tour with a Bedouin guide, a hike past Little Petra to the monastery, plus a cave lunch with a family.
“Abdullah is the best. The route he takes is great. You see way more of Petra than you would the other tours. He’s so knowledgeable. Definitely recomment.”
Private half-day Dead Sea tour from Amman with hotel beach access, pools, floating time, optional mud spa, and easy return transfer.
“An enjoyable trip. Swimming in the dead sea was a great experience and I enjoyed the outdoor pool at the beach house. I have to say however that the trip was a bit expensive for what it was and they could have provided a driver with a higher knowledge of English and mRead more”
Half-day Wadi Rum 4WD jeep tour with top sights, coffee and tea stops, and free sandboarding tips, plus Lawrence sites and rock arches.
“Great trip out in to see Wadi Rum, knowledgeable guide and well organised. I would recommend this tour if visiting Wadi Rum.”
Half-day Wadi Rum jeep safari with a professional Bedouin guide from Aqaba. See key sights fast, with water, tea stops, camel add-on.
“This tour wad good however this activity is extreme. Anyone who is older or in peak health should not try this”
Private half-day tour from Amman: Madaba Mosaic Map, St George mosaics, and Mount Nebo’s Moses view with pickup.
“Very short, we couldn't stay 2,5 or 3 hours in Madaba - only 1,5 hour. You can arrange private taxi in similar price or even cheaper, so this trip is not very competitive.”
Half-day 4x4 Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba with Lawrence sites, red dunes, canyon carvings, and optional sandboarding, small group, 3 hours.
“We easily established contact with Atallah by email from Bulgaria. Communication was quick and seamless and all questions were answered immediately. By the way, their site is very informative and everything described is followed exactly. We booked a 5 hour jeep toRead more”
Private half-day from Amman to the Dead Sea for floating, mud, resort lunch, Jerash ruins, and a medieval castle plus a mini-Petra stop.
“We were taken to the Crown Plaza, which was excellent and a very good 5 star experience. The drive was easy. Our driver offered to add a stop at the Bethany Baptismal site - only a short detour - and said it would cost an extra JD35 and take 1.5 hours. We didn’t realise the tour itself wasn’t included in this price and it cost JD12 per person more at the visitor’s centre, so for two of us it was JD59 in total. The Baptismal tour was also slower than expected and took over 2 hours. I definitely recommend the Dead Sea experience.”
Private half-day from Amman to Jerash, with hotel pickup and a guided walk through Roman Decapolis ruins and key plazas.
“Highly recommend this half day trip to Jerash. The ruins are stunning!”
Half-day private ride from Amman to float in the Dead Sea, then relax at Crystal Beach, with an English-speaking driver.
“I had a great experience! Yuones was an excellent driver ,very professional, kind, and attentive. I was traveling alone, and he really made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout the trip. The Dead Sea and Crystal Beach were beautiful. Highly recommend! 🌊✨”
Half-day private Dead Sea tour from Amman with hotel pickup, mud, floating, Wi-Fi, water, English driver, optional 5-star lunch.
“We enjoyed our trip to the Dead Sea. Our driver Abdullah was lovely. He was friendly, and knowledgeable about the local area and sites, and he had us laughing throughout. He provided helpful advice so we could make the best of our trip. A big thank you and hug to Abdullah. You made our trip.”
Half-day Dead Sea tour from Amman: hotel pickup, private hotel beach, showers and towels, plus time to float at the lowest point.
“The trip was nice but short. Only spend 1-1.5 hours at Dead Sea. Location at club is great with sandy area, pool and decent facilities to shower/change. Nice driver. Just not enough time at Dead Sea.”
Half-day Wadi Rum 4x4 with camel ride and sandboarding from Aqaba. See Lawrence’s Spring, Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon and more.
“Great day out, our guide Jalel was great and offered to take loads of photos! The views were spectacular, and the camel ride was fun! We would recommend..... just make sure you have something to protect you from the sun!!”
