3-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Tour from Amman

Walk through Al-Siq into the Treasury, then sleep under Wadi Rum stars and float in the Dead Sea.

A 3-day private tour from Amman connects Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea with a dedicated English-speaking driver and your choice of accommodations and meals. Day one takes you 225 kilometers south to Petra, where you walk the narrow Al-Siq passage and stand before the 40-meter Treasury carved into the mountainside. Day two moves into Wadi Rum's desert landscape for a jeep safari with a local Bedouin guide and an overnight stay. Day three ends at the Dead Sea, where you float in the hyper-saline water and apply natural mud before returning to Amman or the airport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and Explore Petra

• Pickup from Amman or airport
• Drive to Wadi Musa (Petra)
• Walk through Al-Siq to Petra Treasury
• Visit Petra monuments and lunch
• Overnight in Wadi Musa

Day 2: Wadi Rum Desert Adventure

• Travel to Wadi Rum desert
• Hike through gorges and desert plains
• Jeep safari with Bedouin driver
• Optional camel ride
• Enjoy Arabic tea or coffee
• Watch sunset over desert
• Relax under stars near tents

Day 3: Dead Sea Relaxation and Departure

• Travel to Dead Sea resort
• Relax at resort facilities
• Walk along Dead Sea shore
• Float in mineral-rich waters
• Apply Dead Sea mud
• Shop for Dead Sea products
• Meet driver for drop-off
• Optional stop in Aqaba
• Drop-off at Amman hotel or airport

The experience

The route runs south from Amman along the desert highway to Wadi Musa, the town that serves Petra. Your driver picks you up from your hotel or Queen Alia International Airport and handles the full 225-kilometer drive. Petra itself sits 400 meters above sea level. The opposite of where you'll end up three days later. The walk through Al-Siq, a narrow gorge carved by the Nabataeans, opens onto the Treasury, an almost 40-meter-high facade entirely carved into the rock face and decorated with Corinthian capitals and friezes. After lunch in Petra, you can explore the Monastery, the Royal Tombs, the Street of Facades, and the Roman Theater at your own pace. An optional night show runs every day except Friday and Saturday if you want to return after dark.

Day two takes you from Petra into Wadi Rum, a vast desert landscape of pink sand and towering rock formations that has stood in for Mars in The Martian and other films. A local Bedouin driver leads a two-hour jeep safari through narrow gorges and past natural rock bridges. You can add a camel ride if you want, or sit with locals over traditional Arabic tea and watch the sunset from the desert floor. As night falls, the starlit sky opens above the camp. This is where you sleep, not in a hotel. The silence and scale of Wadi Rum are the point. The landscape does the work.

The Dead Sea on day three is Earth's lowest point, roughly 400 meters below sea level, and its water is so mineral-rich that floating happens without effort. You arrive at a resort with pools, restaurants, and a spa, and you have access to the shoreline where salt crystals line the beach. The water itself is warm and buoyant. The real experience is covering yourself in the natural mud along the shore, which locals and visitors have used for centuries. You can buy Dead Sea skincare products before your driver takes you to your final destination: your Amman hotel, Queen Alia International Airport, or a Dead Sea resort if you want to extend your stay. Water is provided on board throughout the three days.

What’s included

• Private transportation with an English-speaking driver.
• water on board throughout the three days.
• a local guide at Petra.
• a two-hour jeep safari in Wadi Rum with a Bedouin driver. Accommodation at Wadi Rum, lunch at the Dead Sea, and full access to Dead Sea resort facilities (pools, towels, showers, beach mud) are available depending on which option you select at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Travelers with a Jordan PassGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeAccommodation is not part of the tour package. Entry fees are not part of the tour package. Local guides are not included, but you can hire them at each site. Duration: 3 days. Water is available on board. The 4x4 safari ride in Wadi Rum is not included while on site; hiring one at the location is always an option. Transportation comes in a range of options, from economy sedans to larger vans, to suit different needs. Purchase the Jordan Pass in advance for discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions (recommended). Pickup is included.

3 days with Jerash and city tourGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeJerash and city tour: this option includes a first-day visit to Jerash and a city tour of Amman before continuing directly to Petra. Entry fees are not part of the tour package. Local guides are not included, but you can hire them at each site. Duration: 3 days. Water is available on board. The 4x4 safari ride in Wadi Rum is not included while on site; hiring one at the location is always an option. Accommodation is not part of the tour package. Purchase the Jordan Pass in advance for discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions (recommended). Pickup is included.

All InclusiveGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeThe tour package includes private classic tent accommodation at Wadi Rum, with dinner and breakfast. Entry fees are included for all sites. A local guide is included for 2 hours at Petra. Duration: 3 days. Lunch is included at the Dead Sea, with a full meal served at either the Crowne Plaza or Holiday Inn, subject to availability. Dead Sea: a full day of access to all resort amenities, including the beach, pool and towels, at either the Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza. Transportation ranges from economy sedans to a larger van, to suit different needs. During the on-site visit to Wadi Rum, a 4x4 safari ride is included as a 2-hour desert tour. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish and Arabic

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 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

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Is this one for you?The three-day length lets you move through three distinct landscapes (carved stone, open desert, and mineral water) without rushing any of them or spending time in a car between stops. If you want to add Jerash and an Amman city tour, or if you already hold a Jordan Pass, choose the option that matches your needs at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

What exactly is the Treasury at Petra, and how do you reach it?

The Treasury is a 40-meter-high facade carved entirely into the mountainside by the Nabataeans, decorated with Corinthian capitals and friezes. You reach it by walking through Al-Siq, a long, narrow gorge that serves as the main entrance to Petra and opens directly onto the Treasury at its end.

Where do you stay in Wadi Rum, and what is a typical evening like?

You sleep in a camp in Wadi Rum itself, not in a town hotel. In the evening, you can enjoy traditional Arabic tea or coffee with locals, watch the sunset over the desert plains, and then experience the starlit sky from your relaxation area around the tents.

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

Yes, the Dead Sea's extreme salinity makes floating effortless and automatic. The water is so mineral-rich that your body rises to the surface without any effort on your part, and the experience is therapeutic and relaxing.

What happens on the last day after you leave the Dead Sea?

After you finish at the Dead Sea resort and the shoreline, your driver meets you in the lobby and takes you to your chosen drop-off: your hotel in Amman, Queen Alia International Airport, or a Dead Sea resort if you want to stay longer. An optional stop in Aqaba is possible if time allows.

Do I need a visa for Jordan, or is there a way around that?

The operator recommends purchasing the Jordan Pass online before your trip. It covers the visa fee and grants access to Petra, Wadi Rum, and other attractions included in this tour.