5 Days Private Jordan All Inclusive Tour

Jordan packs an astonishing amount into five days. This private route links Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea with smaller historic stops that are easy to miss when planning alone. You have one English-speaking driver for the whole trip, so you can ask questions, adjust the pace, and avoid the bother of changing transport at every stop.

I especially like the airport-to-airport setup and the fact that hotels, entrance fees, fuel, breakfasts, two dinners, and the Wadi Rum Jeep ride are included. Past visitors also praised drivers including Imad, Adnan, Emad Abed, Ali Khater, Alaa, and Alauddin for being courteous, helpful, and good sources of local advice. The tradeoff is a busy schedule, with several long drives and only about four hours at Petra.

Key points at a glance

• Private car from Queen Alia Airport and back: Your trip begins and ends with arranged transfers, with airport assistance on arrival.
• Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea: The route covers Jordan’s three biggest draws in one compact trip.
• A two-hour Wadi Rum Jeep tour: A Bedouin driver takes you through red and brown desert valleys and sandstone formations.
• Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Kerak: Smaller stops add mosaics, biblical connections, and Crusader-era ruins to the main sights.
• Hotels and major costs included: Accommodation, breakfasts, entrance fees, fuel, driver expenses, mineral water, and two dinners are covered.
• Best for a private first visit: You get help with arrival formalities and a flexible car-based trip without sharing the group with strangers.

A smart first look at Jordan in five days

At $870 per person, this is not a bare-bones sightseeing transfer. It is a packaged private trip with four nights of accommodation, a driver, airport assistance, entrance fees, a desert excursion, breakfasts, and two dinners. That makes the price easier to judge than a simple tour fee, since many major expenses are already settled before you arrive.

The private format matters most on the long road sections. You are not tied to a large coach or a fixed group schedule. Your driver stays with you throughout the trip, and the company provides 24/7 customer care. Drivers named in the feedback include Imad, Adnan, Emad Abed, Ali Khater, Alaa, and Alauddin. The strongest praise centers on polite service, safe driving, useful information, and help with last-minute changes.

There are limits. Lunches, drinks, tips, and dinners other than the two included meals are extra. The schedule also moves quickly. You will see a lot, but this is not a slow cultural stay with several free days in each town.

Arrival in Amman with the practical details handled

Your first day is deliberately light. A representative meets you at Queen Alia International Airport, assists with the visa procedure, and arranges your transfer to a hotel in Amman. The free tourist visa requires you to send passport copies in advance.

That airport welcome has real value after a flight. You do not need to work out a taxi, find the right driver, or handle the first steps alone. The tour also provides transportation back to the airport on Day 5, creating a clean beginning and ending.

The arrival service is especially useful for a first visit to Jordan. The published schedule allows about 30 minutes for the arrival assistance, though your actual airport time will depend on your flight and border formalities. After that, you have the evening in Amman, but no sightseeing is listed for the first day.

Madaba and Mount Nebo add meaning to the southern route

After breakfast on Day 2, you head south from Amman along the King’s Highway. The first major stop is Madaba, a town known for its mosaic work and fertile setting. You visit the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, where a famous floor mosaic remains in its original place.

You have about an hour in Madaba. That is enough for the church visit and a look at the mosaic, but it is not a long town exploration. I like this stop because it gives the day a human scale before the larger monuments arrive. You are seeing a working town and a specific piece of art, not only grand ruins.

Next comes Mount Nebo, about 10 kilometers west of Madaba. The site is traditionally linked with Moses and looks across the Jordan Valley. The visit lasts about an hour, and the admission fee is included.

Mount Nebo works well as a short stop because the view is the main event. It also adds religious context to the trip without requiring a long detour. Bring sun protection and water for exposed viewpoints, especially in warmer months. Mineral water is provided in the car, but you will still want to pace yourself during the sightseeing stops.

Kerak gives Day 2 its most dramatic ruins

The drive continues to Kerak, about 150 kilometers south of Amman. Here you visit the Crusader fortress, a heavy stone complex with underground galleries, rooms, passageways, thick defensive walls, and narrow openings once used by archers.

The schedule allows two hours, the longest stop of the day. That extra time makes sense because Kerak is more than a quick photo stop. Its corridors and uneven spaces reward a slower look. You can picture the fortress as a military stronghold rather than simply viewing it from outside.

The tour description lists the admission here as free, while the overall package says entrance fees are included. Either way, you are not expected to arrange the ticket separately, but it is sensible to confirm current admission details before departure because site procedures can change.

After Kerak, you continue to Wadi Musa, the town beside Petra. The drive is listed at about two hours, followed by an overnight stay. Day 2 is a full road day, so you should expect much of your time to be spent in the car. The benefit is that the route connects several important sites without requiring you to plan separate transport.

Petra deserves your best energy on Day 3

Petra is the centerpiece of the trip. The ancient Nabatean city was carved into the mountains more than 2,000 years ago, and the approach from Wadi Musa leads you into a place where rock, architecture, and narrow passages work together in a way that photographs rarely capture.

The scheduled visit lasts about four hours. That gives you a solid introduction, but Petra can easily absorb much longer. If you want to see every major area or walk farther beyond the main route, four hours may feel short. Follow the timing set with your driver, and ask in advance if a longer Petra visit is possible.

The package includes the entrance fee, but the supplied information does not clearly state that a private Petra guide is included. Some arrangements described by past customers included a guide at Petra, but that should not be assumed for every booking. Ask specifically if you want a local site guide rather than relying only on the English-speaking driver.

Wear practical shoes. Petra involves walking over uneven ground, and the tour moves on to Wadi Rum later the same day. Carry only what you need, keep water close, and avoid spending your whole visit at the first famous viewpoint. The best use of limited time is to balance the main carved monuments with a little attention to the surrounding rock formations and passageways.

After Petra, the car continues to Wadi Rum. The transfer is listed at about two hours, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at a Bedouin camp. This change from archaeological site to desert camp gives the trip a welcome shift in mood, but it also makes Day 3 another demanding day.

Wadi Rum works best as an overnight experience

Wadi Rum is described as the desert valley of the Bedouins, framed by red and brown jagged mountains. It is also associated with Lawrence of Arabia and the filming of The Martian. The appeal is not one single building. It is the open desert, the changing color of the rock, and the feeling of moving through a very large, quiet place.

On Day 4, you take a two-hour Jeep tour with a Bedouin driver. The ride brings you among sandstone mountains and desert formations that a normal car cannot reach. This is a focused outing rather than a full-day expedition, but it gives you the essential Wadi Rum experience without adding another complicated booking.

Dinner and the camp overnight are included. The supplied information does not specify the exact camp category, room style, or bathroom arrangement, so ask for those details if comfort standards matter to you. A desert camp can be a memorable part of the trip, but it is not necessarily the same as a conventional hotel.

The film connections add a fun layer, but they should not overshadow the place itself. You are visiting a real desert environment, not a movie set. The Jeep ride and overnight stay give you more than a roadside stop and make Wadi Rum feel like a proper part of the journey.

Floating at the Dead Sea closes the sightseeing

After the morning Jeep tour, you drive to the Dead Sea region. The schedule allows about three hours, with the afternoon free, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea sits about 400 meters below sea level and is famous for its extremely salty water. The salt content is described as eight times that of most oceans, which is why you can float with very little effort. This is one of those travel experiences that feels strange in the best way. You are not swimming normally. You are letting the water hold you up.

Follow the site’s safety instructions and keep the water out of your eyes. The description promises the floating experience, but it does not identify a particular beach or hotel facility, so check what is available at your assigned property. The free afternoon is valuable after Petra, Kerak, and Wadi Rum. Use it to rest rather than trying to add another major sight.

The Dead Sea stop also gives the trip a softer ending. Instead of finishing with one more ruin and a late drive, you have time to relax before the airport transfer the next morning.

What the $870 price really covers

The $870 per person price is strongest for someone who values convenience and wants the main costs bundled together. The package includes:

• Four nights of accommodation in the selected hotel category or a similar property
• An English-speaking driver in a modern air-conditioned car
• Fuel and the driver’s expenses
• Airport pickup and return transfer
• Arrival assistance and a free tourist visa, with passport copies provided in advance
• Entrance fees listed in the program
• A two-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• Breakfast on all four mornings
• Two dinners
• Mineral water in the car
• 24/7 customer care

You still pay for lunches, drinks, tips, and dinners not listed as included. Those costs can add up, so do not treat $870 as the final amount for every part of the holiday.

I see the best value in the private transport. Jordan’s major sights are spread across the country, and arranging each transfer yourself takes time. Here, the same driver carries the trip from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and back toward Amman Airport.

Who will get the most from this tour

This trip suits a first-time visitor who wants Jordan’s major sights without handling every reservation. It is also a good fit for families and couples who prefer their own car and want help at the airport. The private format means only your group participates.

You should be comfortable with road time and a brisk pace. Petra gets only about four hours, and Day 2 includes Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, and the drive to Wadi Musa. If you want long walks, slow meals, or several days in Amman, this plan may feel compressed.

The trip can also suit solo visitors who want a private driver and organized support. The published feedback includes praise for last-minute assistance and for drivers who helped passengers feel safe and comfortable. Still, driver names are assigned rather than guaranteed, so request your preferences but expect the company to confirm the actual driver.

Useful planning notes before you book

The tour operates daily, with stated hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Confirmation is provided at booking. Most people can participate, and the tour is near public transportation, though the main transport for the experience is the private car.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made later are not accepted for a refund under the stated policy.

Before paying, confirm the hotel category, the exact Petra guiding arrangement, the number of people in your group, and where the two included dinners are served. Also ask how much time you will have at Petra based on your flight and travel dates.

Should you book this five-day Jordan tour?

I would choose this tour if you want a well-organized first look at Jordan and care more about covering the country than lingering in one place. The airport support, private driver, included fees, and Wadi Rum Jeep ride remove much of the trip’s friction. The strongest service pattern is the driver support, with names such as Imad, Adnan, Emad Abed, Ali Khater, Alaa, and Alauddin receiving specific praise for courtesy, safe driving, and helpful advice.

I would look elsewhere if Petra is your sole priority or if you want a slower journey. Four hours at Petra is useful but limited, and lunches, drinks, tips, and extra dinners are not included. For a first visit that combines ancient sites, desert scenery, and the Dead Sea in five days, though, this is a practical and good-value package.

FAQ

What is included in the five-day Jordan tour?

The tour includes accommodation, an English-speaking driver, fuel, driver expenses, airport transfers, arrival assistance, a free tourist visa with passport copies supplied in advance, entrance fees listed in the program, a two-hour Wadi Rum Jeep tour, four breakfasts, two dinners, mineral water, and 24/7 customer care.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity, and transportation is provided in a modern air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts with assistance at Queen Alia International Airport near Amman and finishes with a transfer back to Amman Airport for departure.

Is the tourist visa included?

Yes. A free tourist visa can be arranged, and you must send passport copies to the operator in advance.

Which places are visited?

The route includes Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea region.

How long is the Petra visit?

The planned Petra visit lasts about four hours.

Is the Wadi Rum Jeep ride included?

Yes. A two-hour Jeep tour with a Bedouin driver is included.

Are meals included?

Four breakfasts and two dinners are included. Lunches, drinks, tips, and dinners not listed in the package are not included.

Are hotels included?

Yes. Accommodation is included in the selected hotel category or a similar property. The tour includes overnight stays in Amman, Wadi Musa near Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea region.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.