2-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Tour from Amman: Private Guide

You float in the Dead Sea because the salt holds you up.

A 2-day private tour from Amman visits three of Jordan's most famous sites: Petra's carved Nabataean ruins, Wadi Rum's desert landscape, and the Dead Sea's mineral-rich waters. Day one covers the three-hour drive south, exploration of Petra's Siq and Treasury, then an afternoon in Wadi Rum with dinner and overnight at a desert camp. Day two includes a morning desert tour in local off-road vehicles before the four-hour journey to the Dead Sea, where you float and experience the therapeutic mud.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Amman or Airport - Petra - Wadi Rum

• Drive from Amman or Airport to Petra
• Walk down the Siq to the Treasury
• Explore Petra's Street of Facades, Theater, Tombs
• Depart Petra for Wadi Rum desert
• Arrive at desert camp
• Enjoy traditional dinner at camp
• Overnight at Wadi Rum camp

Day 2: Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Amman

• Breakfast at desert camp
• Morning Wadi Rum tour in off-road vehicles
• Depart Wadi Rum for Dead Sea
• Arrive at Dead Sea resort beach
• Enjoy sun, sea, and mineral mud
• Transfer back to Amman

The experience

The tour departs from Amman or Queen Alia Airport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver. The three-hour drive south reaches Petra, where you walk the Siq, a long sandstone canyon, and explore the Rose-Red City's carved facades, Roman Theater and Royal Tombs. This UNESCO World Heritage site was hidden from the world until 1812, when a Swiss explorer disguised as an Arab scholar found it. It's now one of the New Seven Wonders.

After Petra, the route turns toward Wadi Rum, Jordan's largest desert and a UNESCO site shaped by Lawrence of Arabia's presence during the 1916 Arab Revolt. You arrive at a camp in the middle of the desert, where dinner is served. The next morning, a two to three-hour tour in local Bedouin-operated off-road vehicles covers the desert's highlights (rock formations, dunes and cultural sites) before the four-hour drive north to the Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea sits 408 meters below sea level, the lowest point on earth. Its water is so saline that floating is effortless. The mineral-rich mud along the shore is believed to have therapeutic benefits. You spend three to four hours at a resort beach enjoying the sun and water before returning to Amman. Breakfast is included on day two. Dinner on day one.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional English-speaking driver.
• dinner at Wadi Rum camp on day one.
• breakfast at camp on day two.

Options for this experience

5 options

Transportation only, basic optionGuide in 15 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Lasts 2 days, pickup is included

Deluxe TentGuide in 15 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Private jeep safari of 2 hours in Wadi Rum, with a deluxe private tent. The option lasts 2 days and includes dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp. A local English-speaking guide accompanies the jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Pickup is included.

MartianGuide in 15 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Private Martian jeep safari of 2 hours in Wadi Rum. The option lasts 2 days and includes dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp. A local English guide accompanies the jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Pickup is included.

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VIP MartianGuide in 15 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Private VIP Martian jeep safari of 2 hours in Wadi Rum. The option lasts 2 days and includes dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp. A local English guide accompanies the jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Pickup is included.

Top VIP MartianGuide in 15 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Private Top VIP Martian jeep safari of 2 hours in Wadi Rum. The option lasts 2 days and includes dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp. A local English guide accompanies the jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (5 to 8 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're visiting from Amman and want to see Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea as one continuous journey: the private vehicle and overnight desert camp mean you move between all three without backtracking to the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How long is the drive from Amman to Petra?

The drive south from Amman or Queen Alia Airport to Petra takes three hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with your private driver.

What happens at Wadi Rum overnight?

You stay at a desert camp in the middle of Wadi Rum, where dinner is provided. The next morning, a two to three-hour tour in local off-road vehicles explores the desert's rock formations and Bedouin cultural sites before departure for the Dead Sea.

Can I float in the Dead Sea?

Yes. The Dead Sea's high salinity makes floating effortless. You'll spend three to four hours at a resort beach where you can float in the warm water and apply the mineral-rich mud believed to have therapeutic properties.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, dinner on day one and breakfast on day two are included. Accommodation options at Wadi Rum vary by the package you choose at checkout.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, with accessible transportation and surfaces at all stops. Specialized infant seats are available if needed.