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

Walk through Petra's carved facades, then sleep under stars in Wadi Rum's desert

A 3-day group tour from Amman visits Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World), Wadi Rum's sandstone mountains, and the Dead Sea, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, English-speaking driver, breakfast and dinner included. Day one covers Dana Biosphere Reserve and Shobak Castle before reaching Little Petra; day two explores Petra's Treasury and Siq, then moves to Wadi Rum for a night in a Bedouin camp; day three floats in the Dead Sea before returning to Amman.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Dana and Shobak Castle

• Pick up from Amman hotel
• Visit Dana Biosphere Reserve
• Explore Shobak Castle
• Visit Little Petra
• Check in at Edom Hotel Petra

Day 2: Discover Petra and Wadi Rum

• Travel to Petra
• Explore Petra's main sites
• Drive to Wadi Rum
• Enjoy optional activities in Wadi Rum
• Overnight in Bedouin camp

Day 3: Dead Sea visit and return

• Check out from Wadi Rum
• Travel via Aqaba to Dead Sea
• Float in Dead Sea and visit Saltstone
• Return to Amman
• Drop off at Amman hotel

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Amman hotel at 7 AM and heads south through Jordan's largest nature reserve, Dana Biosphere Reserve, where you get 15 minutes to breathe the air from Dana Mount before moving on to Shobak Castle. Built by Crusaders in 1115, the castle sits on a dramatic hill. You walk inside its chambers and walls to see the landscape from above. By 1 PM you reach Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), a quieter counterpart to the famous site where you wander through Nabatean rock-cut tombs and intricate carvings before the driver takes you to your hotel in Petra City, a three-minute walk from the visitor center.

On day two, you start at 7 AM heading to Petra itself: a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 3rd century BC. You explore the Treasury (Al Khazna), almost 40 meters high and carved with Corinthian capitals and friezes; the Djinn blocks, three enormous monuments standing beside the path; the famous Siq canyon and its water canals; and other sites the guide points out. By 5 PM you arrive in Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon, where towering sandstone mountains rise from the desert floor. You spend the night in a Bedouin-style camp and eat an open buffet dinner featuring Zarb, meat cooked in an underground oven. The camp offers star gazing and optional sunset yoga. Jeep tours and camel rides are available but cost extra.

On day three you leave Wadi Rum at 8 AM, cross through Aqaba, and reach the Dead Sea by 1 PM. You float for two hours, stop to see the Saltstone formations and view Jerusalem Mount across the water, then head back to Amman, arriving by 5:30 PM for hotel drop-off. The car stays air-conditioned throughout, with Wi-Fi, soft drinks and mineral water provided. A power bank charges your phone during the drive.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned luxury car with Wi-Fi, soft drinks and mineral water.
• English-speaking driver for all three days.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman.
• breakfast and dinner.
• Little Petra admission.
• power bank for charging your phone.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transportation only07:00 and 08:00Without reserved hotels: We carry guests in a very comfortable 2023 Hyundai van to every site on the itinerary, and pickup from their hotel is included

Hotel accommodation (3 stars) with a deluxe tent07:00 and 08:00A deluxe tent and 3-star hotel stay, with pickup included

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

Before you book

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

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 27 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Yes Jordan Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're visiting multiple sites across Jordan and want transport included: the shared group format and fixed itinerary cover Dana Biosphere Reserve, Shobak Castle, and Petra in one trip, while shorter versions skip some stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Petra like when you first walk through the Siq?

The Siq is a narrow canyon carved by the Nabataeans that leads to the Treasury, the site's most famous monument. You walk through the canyon walls before emerging to see the Treasury facade, almost 40 meters high and decorated with Corinthian capitals and carved figures.

Can you do activities in Wadi Rum, or is it just a place to sleep?

Wadi Rum offers several activities during your evening and night there. Star gazing happens after dark. Sunset yoga with panoramic desert views is optional and runs without an instructor. Jeep tours with an English-speaking driver and camel rides are available but cost extra and are not included in the tour price.

What happens at the Dead Sea? Do you just float, or is there more to see?

You float for two hours in the Dead Sea's salt water, which naturally keeps you buoyant. The tour also stops at the Saltstone formations and points out Jerusalem Mount visible across the water before heading back to Amman.

What is Shobak Castle and why stop there?

Shobak Castle was built by Crusaders in 1115 and sits on a dramatic hilltop in southern Jordan. You explore inside the castle's chambers and walls and see the landscape views from above, learning about its historical significance on the way to Petra.

Does the tour include meals, and what kind of food do you eat?

Breakfast and dinner are included. On day two in Wadi Rum, dinner is an open buffet featuring Zarb, a traditional Bedouin dish of meat cooked in an underground oven. Other meals are not included in the tour price.

What is Little Petra, and how is it different from Petra?

Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) is a smaller archaeological site north of Petra, also built by the Nabataeans. It has rock-cut tombs and intricate carvings but offers a more intimate, quieter experience than the famous Petra site you visit on day two.