Daytrips in Aqaba
Most destinations that are not north of Amman can be reached on a day trip. You can set up your own flexible day trips by hiring a taxi for the day. Make sure when you set up the trip that you have agreed on the destinations to be included in the trip (or you may need to discuss your price while on the road and do not have other options that your current driver).
Kerak ? site of a once-mighty Crusader castle
Madaba ? known for its mosaic map of Jerusalem
Petra ? Jordan's top attraction, an ancient city carved out of sandstone and one of the new 7 Wonders.
Wadi Rum ? barren, isolated and beautiful, granite cliffs contrasting with desert sand
Dead Sea ? The lowest point on earth and the most saline sea
Dana Nature Reserve ? Stay in a village little changed since the 15th century, enjoy unforgettable hiking in an offshoot of the Great Rift.
Aqaba is relatively close to both Wadi Rum and Petra. Public buses go to both. Alternatively, there are a lot of tour companies around town who would happily arrange excursions, in particular to Wadi Rum. Petra will take 2.5 hours by car.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Aqaba
