24/7 support
No card fees

Excellent

Self Drive Jordan

8 days

PRIVATE SELF DRIVE TOUR: Grab the wheel and take control of your holiday on this 8 day self drive trip to Jordan. Enjoy the freedom to see sights at your own pace as you explore Amman and Petra, camp in the desert of Wadi Rum and relax at the Dead Sea.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Free cancellation
Free amends
Available on all departures booked at least 40 days in advance. Cancel or change your booking for FREE for up to 7 days after booking

Tour Overview

Duration

8 days

Starts

Amman

Ends

Amman

Range

Private

Tour Guide

No. This is a self drive holiday

Group Size

Min 2 / Max Unlimited

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year

Hotel Rating

Our rating: Superior

Countries

Jordan

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 7, Dinner: 1
1
of 4 pages
Per Person From
NZD$2,125.00
Deposit From
Final payment
NZD$1,276.00
$2,974.00

Tour Highlights

Touring of Jordan - Enjoy this self-drive holiday
Wadi Rum - Witness this vast red desert landscape with rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations
Take this suggested touring itinerary - Amman, UNESCO-listed Rose City of Petra and Dead Sea

Included

Breakfast daily and 1 dinner in Wadi Rum
1 night Wadi Rum desert camp - en suite tents with beds and bedding
7 nights Superior hotels. Standard and Deluxe hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
Wadi Rum 4x4 jeep safari through the desert
Entrance fees for Wadi Rum Desert
6 days car hire/rental based upon compact vehicle, Opel Classic 1400CC or similar. Includes sales tax, unlimited kms, CDW (USD $500 deductible) and TP insurance, 24-hour emergency road service/replacement
An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 8
Private air-conditioned transfers where applicable

Not Included

International flights and visa (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Amman

Welcome to Jordan and the start of your adventure! We will be at Amman Airport to meet you before your included transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is then free to head into the Jordanian capital to independently explore.

Overnight: Amman

Day 2 - Amman or Mt Nebo

Your rental car will be delivered at 10:00am. Spend the day exploring Jordan’s capital city or perhaps visit Madaba and Mt Nebo, the choice is yours. Madaba is famed for its Byzantine 6th century Mosaics, perhaps the most impressive of these is an enormous 6th-century map of the Holy Land, which is located in St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church. A short drive from Madaba is Mt Nebo, where it is said that Moses first viewed the Promised Land. Enjoy the same incredible views over the Dead Sea, Jericho, the Jordan Valley and even Jerusalem, if it's a clear day. After your busy day, return to the hotel in Amman.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast

Days 3-4 - The Rose City of Petra

Amman - Petra. Today you’ll drive to the ancient Rose City of Petra. You can stop en route to visit the impressive crusader castle of Karak if you wish. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra is the jewel in Jordan’s archaeological crown and you have two days to discover all of its hidden gems.

The entrance to the city is through a narrow and deep winding trail-like fissure in the rocks known as the Siq. The rocks give way to reveal the most awesome sight, that of the famous Kazneh - The Treasury of Petra. Explore the ancient Nabatean tombs and the Roman rock-carved streets lined with temples, royal tombs, staircases, arched gates, and public buildings. If you are feeling intrepid, ascend the numerous steep steps to Ad Deir, better known as the Monastery - the views from the top are spectacular. (Guided sightseeing is highly recommended and can be arranged upon request).

Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast x2

Day 5 - Spectacular Wadi Rum

Petra - Wadi Rum. Time for some exciting 4x4 action! On arrival in Wadi Rum, you’ll transfer to a jeep for a 4x4 safari across the stunning desertscape. The region is home to the semi nomadic Bedouin, living in goat’s hair tents, tending their herds of sheep and goat and preserving an ancient lifestyle that has been practised in the Arabian Desert for thousands of years. Spend the evening at a Bedouin camp, enjoy a traditional meal and sleep either in a tent or under a galaxy of stars! It’s a truly unforgettable experience.

Overnight: Bedouin Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Dead Sea

Wadi Rum - Dead Sea. Heading north, you descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. There's free time here to float in the mineral-rich water, a unique experience. The water is said to be very good for your skin, after all it is the oldest spa!

Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - R&R by the Dead Sea

Relax and enjoy your final day at the Dead Sea - perhaps treat yourself to a luxurious spa treatment, or head to Jerash. Your rental vehicle will be collected this evening at 18:00 hrs.

Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Amman

Dead Sea - Amman. Today marks the end of your holiday. There's an included departure transfer from the Dead Sea to Amman Airport to meet your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Al-Qasr Metropole
Amman

Recently refurbished, the Al Qasr Metropole is a modern and chic boutique hotel. Guest rooms are beautifully furnished and include free Wi-Fi connection and luxury en suite facilities. All guests at the Al Qasr gain free access to the on site Fitness First gym as well as a complimentary breakfast. The rooftop restaurant has fantastic panoramic views of Amman and is a great place to spend the evening. The hotel is well located in Shmeisani, one of Amman's most prestigious neighbourhoods.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Old Village Resort
Petra

Located above Wadi Mousa, Old Village Resort has a wonderfully traditional feel about it with open stonework and original architecture. Rooms are full of character, some with delightful archways and all directly accessed from the outside. The hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool and sauna and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. For dinner why not dine al fresco at the restaurant overlooking the mountains. Well located in forested wadis facing Petra’s mountains.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Holiday Inn Resort
Dead Sea

Graced with interconnecting palm fringed swimming pools leading to the Dead Sea, the Holiday Inn is an Arabesque style hotel. Guest rooms are elegantly furnished and benefit from complimentary high speed internet. The hotel also has an on site fitness centre and a fine choice of Spa facilities. The 24 hour sleek bar is the perfect place for a tipple at any time of the day or night. The accommodation is located on the shores of the world famous Dead Sea.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults.

Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel. Please bear this in mind if comparing prices as we always aim to deliver exceptional value. Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
7 Dec - 14 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
8 Dec - 15 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
9 Dec - 16 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
10 Dec - 17 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
11 Dec - 18 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
12 Dec - 19 Dec
$2,125
$3,055
13 Dec - 20 Dec
$2,125
$3,055
14 Dec - 21 Dec
$2,125
$3,055
2025
Twin/Double
Single
1 Jan - 8 Jan
$2,635
$4,045
2 Jan - 9 Jan
$2,635
$4,045
3 Jan - 10 Jan
$2,635
$4,045
4 Jan - 11 Jan
$2,635
$4,045
5 Jan - 12 Jan
$2,125
$3,055
6 Jan - 13 Jan
$2,125
$3,055
7 Jan - 14 Jan
$2,125
$3,055
8 Jan - 15 Jan
$2,125
$3,055
2026
Twin/Double
Single
1 Jan - 8 Jan
$2,785
$4,415
2 Jan - 9 Jan
$2,785
$4,415
3 Jan - 10 Jan
$2,785
$4,415
4 Jan - 11 Jan
$2,785
$4,415
5 Jan - 12 Jan
$2,125
$3,205
6 Jan - 13 Jan
$2,125
$3,205
7 Jan - 14 Jan
$2,125
$3,205
8 Jan - 15 Jan
$2,125
$3,205

Similar Tours

Explore more exciting tours in Jordan to discover even more unforgettable adventures!

4.4 out of 5 based on 277 reviews