The plan at a glance
| Day | Programme | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amman (citadel, Roman theatre), drive to Petra | Wadi Musa |
| 2 | Petra all day, optional Petra by Night | Wadi Musa or Wadi Rum |
| 3 | Wadi Rum by 4x4, then return | Amman or Aqaba |
Day 1: Amman then the road to Petra
Arrive as early as possible: if your flight lands in the morning, from Queen Alia airport to Amman takes about 45 minutes. Visit Amman in 2 to 3 hours (the citadel and the Roman theatre) then leave for Petra: about 3 hours by the Desert Highway, quicker than the Kings Highway. Sleep in Wadi Musa, Petra's town.
Day 2: Petra
Arrive at opening. From 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027, the site opens from 6:30 to 17:00. The basic route: the Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the royal tombs. If you have the energy: the Monastery, about 800 steps. Details in how to visit Petra. In the evening, Petra by Night (30 JD, Sunday to Thursday) is an option.
Day 3: Wadi Rum
From Petra, allow about 1 hour 30 to 2 hours by road. Take a 3 to 5 hour 4x4 tour (the 4x4 tour), about 50 to 75 JD per vehicle according to unofficial readings. Finish in Aqaba if you leave from Aqaba airport, or go back to Amman (about 4 hours from Wadi Rum) for a flight the next day. To sleep in the desert, see the bubble camp.
Budget and Jordan Pass
| Item | Without Jordan Pass | With Jordan Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 40 JD | Included |
| Petra, 1 day | 50 JD | Included (70 JD version) |
| Wadi Rum entry | about 5 JD | Included |
| 4x4 tour | 50 to 75 JD per vehicle | Not included |
The Jordan Pass (70, 75 or 80 JD) includes the visa if you stay at least 2 consecutive nights and buy it before arriving. For the other costs, see the travel budget for Jordan.
If you have more time
Add a day for the Dead Sea or move to Jordan in 7 days. An organised tour saves you driving.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do Petra and Wadi Rum in 3 days? Yes, with one night in Wadi Musa and day 3 in the desert, by car or with a driver.
Do you need a Jordan Pass for 3 days? Yes, it pays off as soon as you see Petra and stay 2 nights: it covers the visa and the entry.
Where to sleep? See where to stay in Jordan.
La rédaction Jordan Authority, 23/10/2026.
