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Aqaba Red Sea Break: 2 Days / 1 Night
Coral, sunshine and sunset by the Red Sea
- 2 days / 1 night
- Aqaba & the Red Sea
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Start
- Aqaba airport, hotel, cruise port or Wadi Araba border
- Group
- Private (the snorkelling boat is shared)
- Guide languages
- English, Arabic
Highlights
- Aqaba fort, Ayla ruins and the old market
- Sunset on the beach
- Snorkelling boat trip to two coral reefs (optional add-on)
- Barbecue lunch on board (optional add-on)
About this experience
Aqaba is Jordan's only seaside city, with coral reefs just a few metres from the beach and warm water all year. On the first day you discover the city – the Mamluk fort, the ruins of early Islamic Ayla and the old market – before sunset on the beach and a night in Aqaba at a hotel of your choice (not included in the price).
On the second day you can add a boat trip to two snorkelling spots in the Aqaba Marine Park, with gear, a lifeguard and a barbecue lunch on board, before your transfer to the airport, the border or your next stop.
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrival and Aqaba city
Pick-up at the airport, border, port or hotel. The Mamluk fort and museum, the ruins of Ayla, the Arab Revolt flagpole and the old market, then sunset on the beach. Overnight Aqaba.
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Day 2
Snorkelling boat trip (optional add-on)
Breakfast, then – if you add it – a 4–5 hour boat trip to two reefs in the Aqaba Marine Park with gear, lifeguard and a barbecue lunch. Transfer to the airport, border or your next hotel.
Times are a guide – on a private tour you can change the pace and the order.
Guides and meals described above are included only when “What's included” lists them; otherwise you can add them under “Add to your booking”.
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The detailed day-by-day programme with approximate timings, plus a guide to every place you will visit and useful travel tips – ready to print or share.
What's included
- Private air-conditioned transfers in Aqaba
- Pick-up and drop-off (airport, hotel, port or Wadi Araba border)
- Bottled water
- 24/7 local support on WhatsApp
What's not included
- Hotel nights – not included in the price; book your own, or ask us and we can suggest hotels on your route
- Licensed guide – add one under “Add to your booking”
- Meals – add lunch or dinner under “Add to your booking” (drinks not included)
- Optional activities (see “Add to your booking”)
- International flights and Jordan visa
- Aqaba fort ticket (free with the Jordan Pass)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
What to bring
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Swimwear, towel and reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Water shoes for the beach (optional)
- A light jacket for winter evenings
Good to know
- Buy the Jordan Pass online before you travel: it covers Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and more than 40 other sites, and, for eligible visitors, waives the tourist visa fee if you stay at least 2 consecutive nights (3 days).
- Hotels are not included: stay where you prefer, or ask us to suggest a hotel near the beach, in Tala Bay or in the city centre.
- Want more time? See the 3-day Aqaba holiday or our Wadi Rum & Aqaba programs.
Places you visit
Questions travellers ask
Do I need to know how to swim for the snorkelling trip?
It helps, but it is not essential: life jackets are provided, the crew includes a lifeguard, and you can stay on the boat and watch the reef from the deck.
Is Aqaba good for a holiday all year?
Yes. The Red Sea stays around 21–28 °C all year and winter days are usually sunny and warm. July and August are very hot, so activities are planned for the morning and late afternoon.
Is the price per person or per group?
Not per person: the price is for your private car with driver, for your group only – choose the vehicle that fits your group. Add-ons such as tickets, guides and meals are priced as shown next to each one, and the total updates live as you choose.
Can I change the pick-up time?
Yes. We suggest a time that avoids the heat and the crowds, and you can adjust it after booking by message or WhatsApp.
How do I pay?
Choose your payment method at checkout. You will receive an instant booking email, and our team confirms your driver (and guide, if you added one) within a few hours.
Cancellation policy
Multi-day packages
- 14 days or more before arrival Free – full refund
- Less than 14 days to 7 days before arrival 30% of the package price
- Less than 7 days to 72 hours before arrival 60% of the package price
- Less than 72 hours before arrival 100% of the package price
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