Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: 2-Day Group Tour, Bedouin Camp

Summary

Petra’s colors, desert silence and floating in the Dead Sea

You’ll walk through Petra’s ancient Siq with a local guide, share tea under desert stars at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, bounce across red sands by Jeep, and float weightless in the Dead Sea—with meals and transport sorted so you can actually relax into each moment.

What’s the experience like?

“You know you’re not in Kansas anymore,” someone joked as we shuffled off the bus at Petra, rubbing sleep from our eyes. The air was cool but already tinged with dust and something sweet—maybe wild herbs? Our guide (I think his name was Khaled) had this way of pausing just long enough for us to catch up before dropping some wild fact about Nabateans or pointing out tiny carvings I’d never have spotted. Walking through the Siq felt like slipping into a secret—pink stone glowing above us, everyone kind of hushed except for one guy from Brazil humming quietly. When the Treasury finally appeared, it wasn’t dramatic like Instagram—it was just… quiet. I still think about that silence.

We made it to Wadi Rum by dusk, sand turning gold and then purple as we bumped along in the back of a pickup. The Bedouin camp wasn’t fancy but it felt real—tea by the fire tasted smoky and sweet, and dinner came out of the ground (literally; they cook it buried under sand). I tried to say “shukran” right and got a big laugh from Li, who’d been practicing too. Stars everywhere—so many that you almost forget how cold it gets at night until your nose starts running. My tent was simple but warm enough; I slept better than expected.

The next morning was all red rocks and wind on my face during the Jeep ride—our driver barely said a word but grinned every time we hit a bump. Then suddenly we were at the Dead Sea resort, trading sandy shoes for flip-flops. Floating is weird—I kept laughing because you really can’t sink no matter how hard you try. Lunch was decent (I went back for more olives), and there was this salty tang on my lips that stuck around even after showering off. By then everyone on our mid-size group tour felt like old friends—maybe it’s all that bus time together or maybe Jordan just does that to people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Petra and overnight in Wadi Rum

• Drive from Amman to Petra
• Walk through the Siq to Treasury
• Visit Royal Tombs and Great Temple
• Travel to Wadi Rum desert
• Settle in Bedouin camp
• Enjoy Bedouin-style dinner and stargazing

Day 2 — Wadi Rum Jeep tour and Dead Sea

• Breakfast at Bedouin camp
• 4x4 Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• Drive to Dead Sea
• Relax and float in Dead Sea
• Return to Amman

Top questions

How long is the drive from Amman to Petra?

About 3 hours by coach from Amman to Petra (around 225 km).

Is pickup included for this Petra Wadi Rum Dead Sea tour?

Yes, pickup is included from Olive Tree Amman hotel at 7:00 am sharp.

What kind of accommodation is provided in Wadi Rum?

You’ll stay overnight at a traditional Bedouin camp inside Wadi Rum reserve with private tents (not shared).

Are meals included during the tour?

The tour includes two breakfasts, one Bedouin dinner at camp, and lunch at a Dead Sea resort.

Is entry to Petra and Wadi Rum covered?

You need to buy the Jordan Pass online before arrival—it covers visa fees plus entry to major sites including Petra and Wadi Rum.

How many people are on this group tour?

This mid-size group tour accommodates up to 17 travelers.

What should I pack for the overnight in Wadi Rum?

Bring personal items like toothbrush, sunglasses, sensible shoes, and warm clothes—it gets cold at night in winter.

Is there an age limit for participants?

Yes—travelers must be between 12 and 70 years old.

What’s included

Your two-day trip includes pickup from central Amman early morning, comfortable coach travel with an English-speaking guide throughout Jordan’s highlights, overnight stay in your own tent at a Bedouin camp (with dinner and breakfast), a Jeep ride across Wadi Rum’s landscapes with local drivers, full access to a Dead Sea beach resort including lunch—and plenty of time for floating or just staring out over those wild desert views before heading back.