Dead Sea & Ma'in Hot Springs tour from Amman: Float and mud

Float weightless in the Dead Sea, then soak in Ma'in's hot mineral springs

A one-day tour from Amman to the Dead Sea and Ma'in Hot Springs combines two natural wonders in a single outing. You float in the buoyant, mineral-saturated waters at the world's lowest point, coat yourself in therapeutic mud, then travel to Ma'in to soak in thermal pools fed by springs that have drawn visitors since biblical times. A licensed driver handles the route. The itinerary adjusts to your pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dead Sea and Ma'in Hot Springs tour

• Depart from Amman
• Visit Karak Castle
• Relax at Dead Sea resort
• Float and apply mineral mud
• Enjoy free time at Dead Sea
• Visit Ma'in Hot Springs
• Experience thermal mineral pools
• Return to Amman

The experience

The Dead Sea sits 1,410 feet below sea level, and its extreme salinity makes floating effortless: the classic pose of lying back with a book or newspaper while suspended in the water is not a myth. On arrival at the resort, you have free time to move at your own pace: slip into the mineral-rich waters, apply the free mud supplied on-site for a natural spa treatment, relax on the mineral beaches, and use the provided towels. The water's high salt concentration is what makes the buoyancy possible. It also leaves behind the mineral deposits that give the mud its therapeutic reputation. A complimentary bottle of water keeps you hydrated between swims.

Ma'in Hot Springs, fed by thermal water infused with minerals including sodium, calcium, chloride, potassium, hydrogen sulfide and radon, has been a wellness destination since antiquity. King Herod the Great visited for relief from ailments, and the Romans built large bathhouses here that still mark the site's enduring legacy. The water is traditionally used to treat skin and circulatory diseases, bone and joint pain, and rheumatic conditions, though the primary draw for most visitors is simply the warmth and the mineral content that soothes tired muscles. You spend time soaking in the pools at your own pace before the return journey to Amman, which takes about an hour.

Your driver is licensed and English-speaking, prioritizing safety and comfort throughout the day. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total. If you choose the all-inclusive option, entry fees to both sites and lunch are covered. The transportation-only option gives you the route and the driver without those additions. WiFi is available on board, and the service includes door-to-door pickup from your Amman hotel.

What’s included

• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• door-to-door hotel pickup and return.
• entry fees to the Dead Sea and Ma'in Hot Springs (all-inclusive option).
• lunch (all-inclusive option).
• free mud and towels at the Dead Sea.
• a licensed English-speaking driver.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transportation OnlyGuide in English, Arabic or Russian · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:30Entry fees are not part of the tour package. Duration: 8 hours. Transportation type: choose from economy sedans to larger vans to suit different needs. Private tour with door-to-door pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included.

All InclusiveGuide in English, Arabic or Russian · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:30This option covers entry fees to all sites, along with swimming and lunch at the Dead Sea. Duration: 8 hours. Lunch: full open buffet at the Dead Sea, offered at Crowne Plaza or Holiday Inn, subject to availability. Transportation type: choose from economy sedans to larger vans to suit different needs. Private tour with door-to-door pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Russian

Audio guideEnglish, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

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Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive option if you want entry, meals and logistics settled in one booking. Pick transportation only if you prefer to pay for entry and food separately or have your own plans for lunch. Either way, the fixed route and experienced driver let you spend your time in the water and springs rather than figuring out how to get there.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic and Russian.

What makes floating in the Dead Sea actually possible?

The Dead Sea's extreme salinity, far higher than any ocean, creates natural buoyancy that holds your body at the surface without effort. The mineral concentration is what prevents you from sinking, and it also leaves behind the therapeutic mud you can apply to your skin.

How much time do you spend in the water at each location?

The itinerary builds in free time at both the Dead Sea resort and Ma'in Hot Springs so you can spend as long as you want in the water, on the beaches, or resting. The pace is yours to set. The full day runs 8 to 9 hours from pickup to return.

What's included in the all-inclusive option versus transportation only?

The all-inclusive option covers entry fees to both the Dead Sea and Ma'in, plus lunch. Transportation only includes the driver, vehicle, and route without those additions. Both options include hotel pickup, WiFi on board, bottled water, and free mud and towels at the Dead Sea.

What minerals are in Ma'in's thermal water, and why do people visit?

Ma'in's springs contain sodium, calcium, chloride, potassium, hydrogen sulfide and radon, dissolved from surrounding rocks. The water is traditionally used to treat skin conditions, circulatory issues, joint and bone pain, and rheumatic ailments, though many visitors simply come for the warmth and the soothing soak after a day of travel.

Do you need to arrange your own transportation to the Dead Sea from Amman?

No, door-to-door pickup from your Amman hotel is included, and your licensed driver handles the full route. You're picked up, driven to both sites, and returned to your hotel without arranging separate transport.