Petra and Wadi Rum 3-Day Self-Launched Adventure from Tel Aviv
3 days · Jordan (Petra & Wadi Rum) from Tel Aviv
Abraham Tlalim Tours charges £615
No-markup version: ~£250 per person
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
A self-launched version of Abraham Tlalim Tours' 3-day Petra & Wadi Rum trip, crossing the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge independently. You'll travel by shared/public transport into Jordan, ride a Bedouin jeep through Wadi Rum, sleep in a desert camp, spend a full day exploring Petra, and loop back via Madaba and Mt. Nebo. All transport, accommodation and activities are self-bookable — estimated at roughly £300 per person versus the operator's US$782 (~£615).
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Tel Aviv to Wadi Rum via Allenby/King Hussein Bridge
Tel Aviv → Wadi Rum
Start early (leave ~05:00) for the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing. Take a shared sherut (service taxi) or bus from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (~£6, 1hr), then the #444 bus or a shared taxi from Jerusalem to the Allenby Bridge (~£5). Cross the border on foot (buy the Jordanian visa-on-arrival or Jordan Pass in advance — the Jordan Pass ~£60 covers your Petra entry and waives the visa fee if you stay 3+ nights). On the Jordanian side, take a shared taxi to Amman (~£10) then a JETT or Trust bus to Aqaba, getting off at Wadi Rum (~£8, 3.5hrs). Check into a Bedouin camp in the desert. In the afternoon, join a 2-hour Bedouin jeep tour (~£25-30) to see Lawrence's Spring, sand dunes and rock bridges. Dinner and overnight under the stars.
🚌Sherut Tel Aviv–Jerusalem (~£6); bus/shared taxi to Allenby Bridge (~£5); border crossing on foot; shared taxi to Amman (~£10); JETT bus to Wadi Rum (~£8)
🛏Bedouin desert camp (shared tent), ~£12-20
- →Allenby/King Hussein Bridge border crossing
- →Bedouin jeep tour in Wadi Rum (2hrs, ~£25-30)
Wadi Rum to Petra — Guided Petra Visit
Wadi Rum → Petra
Sunrise over the desert, then transfer from Wadi Rum to Petra by shared minibus or taxi (~£12, 2hrs). Check into a hostel or guesthouse in Wadi Musa (from ~£15). Buy your Petra one-day ticket — best value is the Jordan Pass (Jordan Wanderer, ~£60, which also includes Wadi Rum and other sites) or a standalone Petra day ticket (~£45). Enter through the Siq and walk to the Treasury (Al-Khazneh); hiring a local Bedouin guide at the gate or a licensed guide via GetYourGuide costs ~£25-40 split between a few people. Explore the Royal Tombs, the Monastery (an 800-step climb) and the theatre at your own pace, staying for the Petra by Night candlelit show if it runs that evening (~£15). Dinner in Wadi Musa town.
🚌Shared minibus/taxi Wadi Rum–Petra (~£12)
🛏Hostel/guesthouse in Wadi Musa, ~£15-25
- →Full-day Petra exploration (Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Monastery)
- →Optional Petra by Night (~£15); optional guide (~£25-40 shared)
Petra to Madaba & Mt. Nebo, return to Tel Aviv
Petra → Madaba → Mt. Nebo → Tel Aviv
Early transfer north from Wadi Musa to Madaba (~£15, 3hrs by shared taxi or JETT bus). Visit St. George's Church with its famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land (~£2) and browse the Mosaic School. Take a local taxi up to Mt. Nebo, the viewpoint where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land (~£8 return, ~£2 entry). Continue to the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge (~£8) and cross on foot back into Israel — allow 2-3 hours as the process can be slow. Reconnect via shared taxi to Jerusalem (~£5) then sherut/bus back to Tel Aviv (~£6). Trip ends late afternoon/evening — the operator's own version returns to Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv by 17:30-18:30.
🚌Shared taxi/JETT bus Petra–Madaba (~£15); local taxi to Mt. Nebo (~£8); shared taxi to Allenby Bridge (~£8); bus to Jerusalem (~£5); sherut to Tel Aviv (~£6)
🛏N/A (return day)
- →St. George's Church & Madaba mosaics (~£2)
- →Mt. Nebo viewpoint & Moses Memorial (~£2)
- →Allenby Bridge return crossing
Self-launched vs. Abraham Tlalim Tours
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Abraham Tlalim Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£250 | £615 |
| Duration | 3 days | 3 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £365 per person (59%) | |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Petra and Wadi Rum 3-Day Self-Launched Adventure from Tel Aviv cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £250 per person for 3 days in Jordan (Petra & Wadi Rum) from Tel Aviv. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with Abraham Tlalim Tours?+
Yes — Abraham Tlalim Tours charges around £615 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £250 — a saving of roughly £365 (59%) per person.
How long is the Jordan (Petra & Wadi Rum) from Tel Aviv trip?+
This itinerary runs 3 days, covering 3 day-by-day stops through Jordan (Petra & Wadi Rum) from Tel Aviv.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a adventure, culture, budget trip through Jordan (Petra & Wadi Rum) from Tel Aviv, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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