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

Walk through Petra's 2,000-year-old carved city, then sleep under desert stars and float in the Dead Sea.

A 2-day private tour from Amman takes you south to Petra, the ancient Nabatean city carved into red stone, then to Wadi Rum's desert landscape where you spend the night in a Bedouin camp, and finally to the Dead Sea for a swim in mineral-rich water 1,300 feet below sea level. The tour includes an English-speaking driver, climate-controlled transport, one night's accommodation with dinner and breakfast, a 4x4 Jeep exploration of Wadi Rum, and entry to a private beach at the Dead Sea. Entrance fees to Petra and a private guide there are optional add-ons at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum

• Depart Amman to Petra
• Explore Petra's rock-cut architecture
• Walk along the narrow siq
• See the Khazneh and other monuments
• Travel to Wadi Rum
• Spend night at Bedouin camp
• Enjoy Bedouin dinner and evening activities

Day 2: Wadi Rum to Dead Sea and Amman

• Breakfast at Bedouin camp
• Short 4x4 Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• Travel to Dead Sea
• Swim and relax at Dead Sea
• Return to Amman

The experience

How do you fit three of Jordan's most famous sites into one trip without renting a car or navigating alone? This 2-day tour leaves Amman heading south 139 miles to Petra, the rock-cut city built over 2,000 years ago to control ancient trade routes. You walk the narrow siq (the main entrance carved into the stone), and emerge at the Khazneh, a monument the Nabateans carved as a tomb. The itinerary also takes in the Monastery and the Altar of Sacrifice, both carved into the same red cliffs. An English-speaking driver handles all the driving in a climate-controlled vehicle, so you focus on the ruins themselves.

In the afternoon you move toward Wadi Rum, the valley where Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian were filmed. The landscape is massive: towering cliffs in shades of brown, red and gold rising from rosy sand. You spend the night in a Bedouin camp inside the Wadi Rum Protected Area, where dinner is cooked in the traditional Bedouin style and the evening includes cultural activities. The camp offers a private bathroom and air conditioning, and breakfast is included the next morning.

Day two starts with a 2-hour 4x4 Jeep tour through Wadi Rum to see the desert formations up close, then you head to the Dead Sea. At 1,300 feet below sea level, it's one of the lowest points on Earth and known for its extreme salt and mineral concentration, so high that fish cannot survive in it. You get entry to a private beach and free time to swim. The water's density makes floating effortless, and the minerals are said to have therapeutic properties. After your time in the water, the driver returns you to your hotel in Amman.

What’s included

• Transport in a modern climate-controlled vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
• one night's accommodation at a Bedouin camp with a private bathroom and air conditioning.
• dinner and breakfast both days.
• a 2-hour 4x4 Jeep tour through Wadi Rum.
• and entry to a private beach at the Dead Sea.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private Transportation OnlyGuide in English · 07:00 and 08:00Transportation only: travelers arrange their own overnight stay and activities at Wadi Rum. Pickup is included.

Private 2-day tour of Jordan from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead SeaGuide in English · 07:00 and 08:00Wadi Rum accommodation includes one night in a luxury camp with a private bathroom and air conditioning. The jeep tour is a 2-hour trip in a 4x4 to see the highlights of Wadi Rum. The Dead Sea section includes entrance to the private beach there. Dinner is served on Day 1 at Wadi Rum and breakfast on Day 2 at Wadi Rum. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Going To Jordan

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle throughout rather than joining a group, and prefer sleeping in a desert camp over a hotel. Add the Petra guide option at checkout if you want expert commentary on the carved monuments.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Khazneh at Petra?

The Khazneh is a large monument carved directly into the red stone cliff face at Petra's entrance. The Nabateans carved it over 2,000 years ago, and it was believed to be a tomb for one of their kings. It's the first major structure you see when you walk through the siq, the narrow stone pathway that leads into the city.

Do I need to book entrance fees to Petra in advance, or can I add them at checkout?

Entrance fees to Petra are optional and can be added to your booking at checkout. A private guide at Petra is also optional if you want more detailed commentary at the site itself.

What happens during the night in Wadi Rum?

You stay overnight in a Bedouin camp inside the Wadi Rum Protected Area. Dinner is prepared in traditional Bedouin style, and the evening includes cultural activities. The camp has private bathrooms and air conditioning, and breakfast is served the next morning before your 4x4 Jeep tour.

Can I actually swim in the Dead Sea, or is it too salty?

You can swim in the Dead Sea. The extreme salt and mineral concentration makes your body float naturally without effort, creating a unique swimming experience. You have free time to enter the water at the private beach included with your tour.

How far is Petra from Amman, and how long is the drive?

Petra is 139 miles south of Amman. The drive takes several hours, but your English-speaking driver handles all the navigation and transport in a climate-controlled vehicle, so you can rest or take in the landscape along the way.