4-Day Private Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash & Dead Sea Itinerary
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers who can walk several kilometers over uneven ground and manage short hikes or stairs.
Overview
A private four‑day loop through Jordan’s essentials—Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra, and Wadi Rum—delivered with private transfers, handpicked stays, and flexible pacing. Ideal for travelers who want depth and comfort without the crowds.
4-Day Private Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash & Dead Sea Itinerary
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You arrive at Queen Alia as the late afternoon light softens Amman’s concrete edges. A driver waits with a nameboard, and the highway opens into a landscape that shifts from olive groves to ochre desert. By evening you’re floating at the Dead Sea, weightless and absurdly buoyant, the horizon low and blue; by the next day you press through the Siq and feel Petra’s Treasury reveal itself like an impossible façade cut from living stone.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Get the Jordan Pass before arrival
Purchase the Jordan Pass online to cover entry fees to Petra and other sites and avoid long ticket lines on arrival.
Protect cuts before Dead Sea dips
The Dead Sea’s salt will sting open cuts—cover any scrapes and rinse off in fresh water immediately after floating.
Start Petra early
Enter at first light to avoid heat and crowds; the Siq is cooler and the Treasury looks best with soft morning light.
Carry cash and small bills
ATMs are in major towns but not at every site; have Jordanian dinar for tips, tea, and small purchases in Petra and Wadi Rum.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nubian ibex spotted on rocky slopes
- Desert fox and various migratory birds in wadis
History
Petra was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and a hub of trade routes; Jerash preserves some of the most intact Roman urban planning outside Italy.
Conservation
The Dead Sea is receding due to regional water use—visit responsibly by using hotel facilities for showers and avoiding single‑use plastics; support responsible Bedouin camps to sustain local livelihoods.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Essential for Petra’s cobbled lanes, the Siq, and uneven desert rock in Wadi Rum.
Refillable water bottle with filter or 1.5L capacity
Hydration is crucial—tap water is safe in hotels but sites can be dehydrating and hot.
summer specific
Wide-brim sun hat and sunscreen
Protects against strong sun in the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum where shade is limited.
summer specific
Light layers and a wind shell
Desert temperatures swing—mornings and nights can be cool, even when days are warm.
spring specific