Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: 2-Day Tour from Amman with Camp Stay

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Duration2d

GroupUp to 7

PickupAt your hotel

Walk Petra’s carved canyons, camp in Wadi Rum’s desert silence, float in mineral-rich Dead Sea waters

You’ll walk through Petra’s narrow Siq as sunlight glows on ancient stone, climb desert rocks in Wadi Rum before sharing dinner by firelight, then float weightless in the salty Dead Sea. With hotel pickup from Amman and a local driver guiding each leg, this tour packs Jordan’s wild contrasts into two honest days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum

Depart from Amman to Petra
Walk along the narrow Siq entrance
See the Khazneh monument
Visit the Monastery and Altar of Sacrifice
Travel to Wadi Rum
Overnight at Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum

Day 2 — Wadi Rum to Dead Sea and Amman

Explore Wadi Rum desert landscape
Drive to the Dead Sea
Swim and relax in the Dead Sea
Return to hotel in Amman

The Experience

The road south from Amman to Petra is long but not dull — our driver, Khaled, pointed out every odd hill and tiny village along the way. I half-dozed until we stopped for cardamom coffee at a roadside shack (the owner insisted I try it black). Petra’s first real moment hits you in the Siq — that hush when the pink stone walls close in and you can only hear your own footsteps. The Treasury appears all at once, not slowly. It’s bigger than I thought, almost intimidating. A few Bedouin guides offered camel rides; I just shook my head and grinned. My legs were already jelly from climbing up to the Monastery — worth it for that wind at the top and the view over empty hills. I still think about that silence.

By late afternoon we were winding into Wadi Rum. The sand here isn’t just red; it changes color with every shadow. Dinner was cooked by our camp host over an open fire — smoky chicken and flatbread you tear with your hands. There was a moment after dinner when everyone went quiet, looking up at more stars than I’ve ever seen in my life. Someone tried telling a story but trailed off because honestly, what do you say? The tent was simple but warm (bring socks), and I woke up to cold air and distant camel bells. Not exactly my usual morning routine.

The last stop was the Dead Sea, which is so bright it almost hurts your eyes. Floating is weird — like being held up by something invisible — and I got salt in my mouth (don’t recommend). We had just enough time to let the mud dry on our arms before heading back to Amman. It felt like three different worlds crammed into two days, with Khaled always waiting patiently even when we lost track of time at lunch or wandered off for photos.

What’s included

Your two days include hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman with an English-speaking driver escorting you between sites in a modern vehicle with AC and bottled water provided. Depending on your selected option, you’ll also get one night in a Bedouin camp deep inside Wadi Rum plus dinner and breakfast before heading out again toward the Dead Sea for free swim time before returning home.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Jordan Private Tours and Travel