Dead Sea day trip from Petra: Float in the lowest point on earth

Float in water so salty you cannot sink

A round-trip day tour from Petra to the Dead Sea with private transportation, buffet lunch and entrance fees included. The Dead Sea sits 431 meters below sea level, the lowest point on earth, and its extreme salinity makes swimming a matter of bobbing rather than stroking. The northeast coast holds resort facilities where you can rinse off and watch the sunset across the water toward the West Bank.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dead Sea round trip from Petra

• Travel from Petra to Dead Sea
• Float in the salt-rich Dead Sea waters
• Enjoy buffet lunch at Dead Sea beach
• Relax and explore luxury resorts
• Return to Petra

The experience

The Dead Sea's salinity is what makes floating effortless. The extreme salt content holds you up without effort, though the buoyancy takes adjustment: traditional swimming motions don't work the way they do in ordinary water. The minerals in the water have a reputation for skin benefits, but they also sting if they reach your eyes, so plan accordingly. The northeast coast where this tour stops is lined with resort facilities, so you have access to showers, changing rooms and spa treatments if you want them.

Private round-trip transportation from Petra is included, along with a buffet lunch at the Amman Tourist Beach facility and all entrance fees. The drive itself covers the distance between Petra and the Dead Sea, giving you time to settle in before you reach the water. WiFi is available on board during the journey.

The Dead Sea Museum is also accessible during the tour, so you can learn about the salts and minerals that make the water what it is before or after you float. The resort setting on the northeast coast means you can watch the sunset across the water and look toward the distant lights of Jerusalem across the West Bank if the timing works out.

What’s included

• Private round-trip transportation from Petra.
• buffet lunch at the Amman Tourist Beach facility.
• entrance fees to the Dead Sea.
• WiFi on board.
• access to resort facilities including showers and changing rooms.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 42 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by The Jordanian Mappers

Is this one for you?The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and involves wading into the water to float, so plan for a full day away from Petra and bring a swimsuit and towel. The buoyancy does the work, but you'll want to rinse off afterward at the resort facilities included.

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Top questions

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 should I know before getting in the Dead Sea water?

The extreme salinity stings if water gets in your eyes, so avoid shaving beforehand and bring goggles or keep your face out of the water. The buoyancy is so strong that traditional swimming strokes don't work. You'll bob rather than swim, which takes a moment to adjust to but is the whole point.

Is there time to relax at the resort, or is this just a quick dip?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours from Petra, so you have time to float, rinse off at the facility, and use the resort amenities. Lunch is included at the Amman Tourist Beach facility, and the northeast coast setting gives you access to changing rooms and showers.

What's included in the price?

Private round-trip transportation from Petra, buffet lunch, entrance fees to the Dead Sea facility, and WiFi on board are all included. Personal expenses like spa treatments or additional food are separate.

Can I visit the Dead Sea Museum on this tour?

The Dead Sea Museum is accessible during the tour, so you can visit it before or after you float in the water if you want to learn about the minerals and salts that make the Dead Sea unique.