2-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Tour from Amman
Walk Petra's ancient siq, sleep under Wadi Rum's clearest night sky, then float on mineral-rich water 1,300 feet below sea level.
This 2-day tour from Amman covers Jordan's three most visited sites (Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea) with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, one night in a Bedouin camp with dinner and breakfast, and a 4x4 Jeep adventure through the desert. Entry fees to the sites are not included, though the mid-size guided group option adds Dead Sea resort access with lunch and an extra breakfast stop. You choose between private, small-group, mid-size guided group, or transport-only options depending on how much company and guidance you want.
Options for this experience
4 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum
- Depart from Amman to Petra
- Walk through the Siq to Petra city
- See the Khazneh Treasury
- Travel to Wadi Rum in the afternoon
- Arrive at Wadi Rum 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 desert
- Travel to the Dead Sea
- Relax and float in the Dead Sea resort
- Return to Amman
What’s included
- Transportation from Amman and between all three sites with an English-speaking driver in an AC vehicle.
- hotel pickup.
- one night in a Bedouin camp with traditional dinner and breakfast.
- a 4x4 Jeep adventure through Wadi Rum.
- two hours at a Dead Sea resort (entry fees not included).
Times
- Every day except Thursday 06:30 07:00 08:00
- Thursday 07:00 08:00
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The experience
The drive south from Amman takes you 139 miles to Petra, a city carved into rose-colored stone more than 2,000 years ago to control ancient trade routes. You walk the narrow siq, the main entrance, and emerge at the Khazneh, a monumental facade believed to be a Nabatean royal tomb. The afternoon moves you toward Wadi Rum, the valley where Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian were filmed, and you arrive by evening to settle into a traditional Bedouin camp. Dinner is prepared over an open fire, and the night brings some of the world's clearest stargazing, with tea and silence in the desert.
Day two starts with breakfast at the camp, then a 4x4 Jeep tour through Wadi Rum's otherworldly landscape: towering sandstone mountains glowing gold and crimson, sweeping dunes, hidden canyons and natural rock arches. A local Bedouin driver navigates the terrain while you photograph the desert and absorb its scale. The route then heads north toward the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth at over 1,300 feet below sea level. You spend two hours at one of the resorts there, floating on water so mineral-dense that fish cannot survive in it. A sensation that takes no effort and leaves you buoyant.
Transportation between Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea is handled by your driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup is included. The Bedouin camp stay comes with one tent (up to three guests per tent) and both dinner and breakfast. If you book the transport-only option, the camp night and Jeep adventure must be arranged separately. Small-group tours require a 6:30am pickup window with a 30-minute allowance for collecting all travelers. A moderate amount of walking under the sun is involved, so bring sensible shoes, a hat and sunglasses.
Is this one for you?Choose the small-group or private option if you want a Bedouin camp night and the Jeep tour included with your transport. Pick the mid-size guided group option if you prefer a fully guided experience with Dead Sea resort lunch and an extra breakfast stop on the way to Petra. The transport-only option covers driving between sites but requires you to arrange the Wadi Rum camp stay and Jeep tour separately.
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Top questions
What is the Khazneh at Petra and why is it the first thing you see when you enter?
The Khazneh is a monumental carved facade believed to be a royal tomb of the Nabatean kings. It stands at the end of the siq, the narrow canyon path that is the main entrance to Petra, so it is the first major structure you encounter when you emerge from that passage.
What happens during the night at the Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum?
You settle into a traditional camp where dinner is prepared over an open fire and served Bedouin-style. As night falls, you have the chance to stargaze under one of the world's clearest night skies, sip tea by the fire, and experience the desert's silence and stillness.
Can I float in the Dead Sea, and what makes it possible?
Yes, you spend two hours at one of the Dead Sea resorts where you can float on the mineral-rich water. The water is so dense with salt and minerals that your body floats effortlessly without any effort on your part: a unique physical sensation.
What is included in the 2-day tour and what do I need to pay for separately?
All options include transportation from Amman and between sites, an English-speaking driver, AC vehicle and hotel pickup. Most options include one night at a Bedouin camp with dinner and breakfast, plus a 4x4 Jeep tour of Wadi Rum. Entry fees to Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea resorts are not included in any option. The mid-size guided group option adds Dead Sea resort access with lunch and an extra breakfast stop.
How much walking is involved, and what should I bring?
A moderate amount of walking under the sun is involved, particularly at Petra where you walk the siq and explore the carved city. Wear sensible shoes, bring a hat and sunglasses, and plan for sun exposure. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed.
What are the age limits and group size for this tour?
The minimum age to join is 12 years and the maximum is 69 years. Private and small-group options accommodate up to 7 guests, while the mid-size guided group option accommodates up to 17 guests. Each booking receives a separate tent, and only one medium-size bag per traveler is allowed.
2-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Tour from Amman
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