An eight-day loop from Aqaba that links the Red Sea, Wadi Rum’s desert panoramas, Nabatean Petra and the Dead Sea. Expect multi-hour jeep runs, guided Petra walks, Crusader castles and two nights in Amman.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step out of the car in Aqaba and the air taste of salt and sun; in eight days that same sun will scorch the Dead Sea shore, soften the sandstone of Petra and silhouette the jagged mountains of Wadi Rum at sunset.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness — able to walk 2–4 km on uneven terrain and tolerate several hours of vehicle travel between sites
Wildlife
History
Jordan’s routes link Nabatean Petra, Roman Jerash and Crusader castles along ancient trade and pilgrimage corridors that shaped Levantine history.
Conservation
Water scarcity and fragile sandstone require low-impact travel: stick to marked paths, avoid trampling cryptobiotic soil in desert areas and minimize single‑use plastics.
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Hydrate for desert drives
Carry 2–3 liters per person and sip throughout long jeep sections; bottled water is provided on transfers but refillable bottles save plastic.
Footwear for varied ground
Wear sturdy hiking shoes with firm tread—Petra and Wadi Rum mix sandstone steps, sand and uneven paving.
Time your Petra visit
Start at first light or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds; guided tours last ~2.5–3 hours covering the Siq to the Treasury and back.
Respect local customs
Dress modestly in towns and religious sites; avoid loud behavior and ask before photographing people in rural areas.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Protects ankles and provides traction on sandstone steps, gravel and sand.
Refillable water bottle (2–3L capacity)
Necessary for long desert drives and hikes; water is available but distances between sources are long.
summer
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Crucial for midday desert and open-site exposure, especially at the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum.
summer
Light insulating layer
Desert nights and higher elevations like Petra can be cool; a packable fleece or windbreaker is useful.
spring