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

Walk the Siq to Petra's Treasury, sleep under the desert, float the Dead Sea

A 2-day private guided tour from Amman covers three of Jordan's most visited sites: Petra, the rose-red Nabataean city carved into sandstone; Wadi Rum, a UNESCO desert landscape where you overnight in camp; and the Dead Sea, where high salinity lets you float. The itinerary includes a 3-hour drive south, exploration of Petra's monuments, a traditional dinner and breakfast, a morning desert safari in local vehicles, and 3–4 hours at a Dead Sea beach before the return to Amman.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum

• Depart Amman to Petra
• Walk through the Siq to Treasury
• Explore Petra's main sites
• Drive from Petra to Wadi Rum
• Arrive at desert camp
• Enjoy traditional dinner
• Overnight at Wadi Rum camp

Day 2: Wadi Rum to Dead Sea and Amman

• Breakfast at desert camp
• Morning jeep tour of Wadi Rum
• Depart Wadi Rum to Dead Sea
• Relax at Dead Sea beach
• Experience Dead Sea mud
• Return to Amman

The experience

Petra, Jordan's most famous attraction and a New Seven Wonder, opens with the Siq: a narrow, winding sandstone canyon that emerges into the Treasury, the city's iconic carved facade. From there, you walk the Street of Facades, the Roman Theater, and the Royal Tombs, exploring the remains of the Nabataean kingdom that lay hidden until a Swiss explorer found it in 1812. The morning drive from Amman takes three hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver. You arrive with time to walk the main monuments before afternoon departure.

After Petra, the route turns east into Wadi Rum, a UNESCO World Heritage desert landscape and one of the world's most striking arid regions. The camp sits in the middle of the desert. You eat a traditional dinner and sleep overnight in your chosen tent option. The next morning, a 2–3 hour safari in local Bedouin-operated off-road vehicles covers the desert's highlights (rock formations, cultural sites, and the terrain Lawrence of Arabia crossed during the 1916 Arab Revolt) before a 4-hour drive north to the Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea, at 408 meters below sea level, is the lowest point on earth. Its mineral-rich mud lines the shore and is believed to have therapeutic benefits. The water's high salinity makes floating effortless. You spend 3–4 hours at a tourist beach in the sun before returning to Amman by late afternoon. Breakfast is included on day two. Dinner on day one is part of the package.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation with a professional driver.
• dinner on day one and breakfast on day two.
• overnight accommodation in Wadi Rum (tent type varies by option).
• morning desert safari in local off-road vehicles.

Options for this experience

5 options

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

Deluxe tent and jeep safariGuide in 15 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Deluxe tent: private deluxe tent. Jeep safari: 2-hour jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Duration: 2 days. Meals: dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp are included. Guide: local English-speaking guide during the Wadi Rum jeep safari. Pickup is included.

MartianGuide in 15 languages · 13 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 12:00Martian: private Martian jeep safari. Jeep safari: 2 hours in Wadi Rum. Duration: 2 days. Meals: dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp are included. Guide: local English-speaking guide during the Wadi Rum jeep safari. Pickup is included.

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VIP MartianGuide in 15 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00VIP Martian: private VIP Martian jeep safari. Jeep safari: 2 hours in Wadi Rum. Duration: 2 days. Meals: dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp are included. Guide: local English-speaking guide during the Wadi Rum jeep safari. Pickup is included.

Top VIP MartianGuide in 15 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Top VIP Martian: private Top VIP Martian jeep safari. Jeep safari: 2 hours in Wadi Rum. Duration: 2 days. Meals: dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp are included. Guide: local English-speaking guide during the Wadi Rum jeep safari. Pickup is included.

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Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 06:00, 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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Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Choose the Deluxe Tent or Martian option if you want a straightforward overnight in the desert with meals and transport handled. The VIP and Top VIP tents add comfort and amenities for those prioritizing a more spacious or upgraded camp experience. The Basic option covers transport and sightseeing only, without accommodation or meals, if you prefer to arrange your own lodging in Wadi Rum.

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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.

What do I actually see when I walk through Petra?

Petra reveals the Treasury first (a 40-meter carved facade at the Siq's end), then the Street of Facades (rows of tomb entrances), the Roman Theater built into the rock, and the Royal Tombs cut high into the cliff face. All are remains of the Nabataean capital, carved from rose-red sandstone over two thousand years ago.

Where do I sleep in Wadi Rum, and what is it like?

You overnight in a desert camp in the middle of Wadi Rum, choosing from Deluxe Tent, Martian, VIP Martian, or Top VIP Martian depending on your option. The camp sits in the landscape itself. Dinner and breakfast are provided, and a morning jeep safari with Bedouin drivers covers the desert's main sites before departure.

Can I actually float in the Dead Sea, or is that just a story?

Yes, the Dead Sea's salinity is so high that floating happens without effort. You spend 3–4 hours at a beach, and the mineral-rich mud along the shore is available to use. Many visitors apply it for the experience.

How much driving is involved over the two days?

Day one includes a 3-hour drive from Amman to Petra, then an afternoon drive to Wadi Rum. Day two starts with a 2–3 hour desert safari in local vehicles, then a 4-hour drive to the Dead Sea and back to Amman, so expect roughly 9–10 hours of travel across the two days.