A private, five-day itinerary that threads Jordan’s signature highlights—Petra’s carved cliffs, Wadi Rum’s desert panoramas, Aqaba’s reefs, and the Dead Sea’s buoyant salt flats—balanced with comfort and local insight.
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You step out of Queen Alia International Airport into a wash of dry heat and the bright, clear light that defines Jordan. A private driver meets you with a nameboard, and within an hour the urban sprawl is replaced by ochre plains that seem to bend the sky. By the time dusk colors the sandstone, you’re in Petra — the facades of an ancient city cutting into the cliff like a slow-motion reveal. The tour moves at a deliberate pace: full days of exploration balanced with pockets of slow, restorative time — a Jeep through Wadi Rum’s sculpted rock, a glass-bottom boat over Aqaba’s coral gardens, and an afternoon of weightless floating at the Dead Sea.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; expect several hours of walking on uneven surfaces and short hikes in desert terrain
Wildlife
History
Jordan’s key sites reflect a layered past: Nabataean trade hubs in Petra, Roman roads and Byzantine churches, and centuries of Bedouin culture shaping desert life.
Conservation
Water scarcity and delicate desert and coral ecosystems require responsible tourism — stick to marked paths, minimize single-use plastics, and support local conservation groups when possible.
Reserve your spot on the 5-Day Private Jordan Tour: Discover Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a Jordan Pass
Buy the Jordan Pass before arrival to cover entry to Petra and other sites and avoid separate ticket lines.
Hydrate and pace in the desert
Carry at least 2–3 liters of water per day in warm months and take regular shade breaks during Wadi Rum excursions.
Footwear for uneven ground
Wear closed-toe hiking shoes with good tread for Petra’s cobbled paths and Wadi Rum’s rocky trails.
Protect your skin at the Dead Sea
Avoid shaving the day of your Dead Sea visit and rinse your eyes and any scratches immediately after floating.
Sturdy walking shoes
Support and traction for cobbled streets, carved steps, and rocky desert tracks.
Sun protection (hat, SPF 50 sunscreen)
Intense sun in desert and coastal areas makes high-SPF protection essential.
summer
Swimwear and microfibre towel
For Aqaba’s boat tour and floating in the Dead Sea; quick-dry fabric saves packing space.
summer
Light insulating layer
Evenings in Wadi Rum and nights at desert camps can be surprisingly cold.
winter