9-Day Private Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea — Customizable Itinerary
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers who can walk 4–6 km on uneven terrain and climb short stone stair sections; not technically demanding.
Overview
Trace Nabataean streets in Petra, sleep beneath Wadi Rum’s stars and float at the Dead Sea on this private nine-day Jordan tour. Fully customizable with a private driver-guide, the route pairs deep history with desert and coastal relaxation.
9-Day Private Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea — Customizable Itinerary
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You step from the plane into Amman's dry night and the driver holds up a small printed sign with your name — the first quiet proof that this is a private tour, tailored and unhurried. Over nine days the car becomes your observatory: the skyline of Amman gives way to olive-clad hills, grazing goats, then to the ochre plates of Wadi Rum and the rose-red cliffs that hide Petra. The itinerary moves with a measured confidence, alternating full days of archaeological immersion and desert stillness with softer hours at the Dead Sea and Aqaba.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Buy the Jordan Pass in advance
Get the Jordan Pass before you travel to combine visa and main-site entry fees and skip ticket queues at places like Petra.
Start Petra early
Enter Petra with first light to avoid midday heat and the biggest crowds; the Siq is cooler before 08:00.
Hydrate for long desert days
Carry 3–4 liters for long walking or jeep days in Wadi Rum and Petra — bottled water is offered in the vehicle but refill when you can.
Pack layers for night camps
Desert temperatures drop after sunset; bring a warm mid-layer for Wadi Rum camps and cool mornings at the Dead Sea.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert fox (fennec-like sightings in Wadi Rum)
- Migratory birds over the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea
History
Jordan’s landscape holds layers from Roman provincial towns like Jerash to Nabataean Petra and Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, reflecting continuous habitation and trade.
Conservation
Visitor impact is concentrated at fragile sites and desert camps; stick to trails, avoid climbing fragile rock art, and use local guides who support conservation-minded practices.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Grip and ankle support for uneven stone paths in Petra and sandy, rocky tracks in Wadi Rum.
Sun protection (hat+SPF50 sunscreen)
High-elevation sun and reflective desert surfaces increase UV exposure.
summer specific
Light layering jacket
Cool nights in the desert and early mornings require an insulating mid-layer.
winter specific
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
For floating in the Dead Sea and swimming or snorkeling off Aqaba.
summer specific