2-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Private Tour from Amman
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (approx. 48 hours)
Fitness Level
Basic to moderate fitness—able to walk 1–3 miles on uneven ground and manage some stairs; not technically strenuous.
Overview
See Jordan’s highlights in two packed days: walk the Siq to Petra’s Treasury, sleep under Wadi Rum’s constellation-studded sky, then float in the Dead Sea’s buoyant waters. This private tour stitches geology, history and Bedouin hospitality into a tightly timed adventure.
2-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Private Tour from Amman
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The first light slips into the Siq like a deliberate guest—slow, exacting, revealing. Walkers in the canyon feel the sandstone breathe; the corridor tightens, then opens, and the Treasury appears, carved and cavernous, its façade catching the desert sun. On this two-day private loop from Amman, the past announces itself in stone and sky: Nabataean facades, wind-sculpted rock, Bedouin tracks that still map the routes across a living desert.
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Adventure Tips
Start Petra at first light
Begin your Petra visit early to avoid heat and crowds—first light enhances the Siq’s textures and makes the climb to the Monastery more comfortable.
Footwear for uneven stone
Wear sturdy, grippy hiking shoes—Petra’s carved steps and loose gravel demand traction more than style.
Hydrate and carry cash
Bring at least 2–3 liters of water per person and small JD notes for tips, snacks, and optional extras like a camel ride.
Dead Sea health caution
Do not float with open cuts or recent shaving; keep water out of eyes and mouth and rinse thoroughly afterward.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert fox (Vulpes rueppellii)
- Various larks and wheatears that patrol Wadi Rum’s canyon rims
History
Petra was the Nabataean capital and an influential caravan hub; Wadi Rum has historic Bedouin routes and associations with T.E. Lawrence during the Arab Revolt.
Conservation
Wadi Rum is a UNESCO site with active management programs—stick to marked routes and support local Bedouin operators to minimize impact.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction and ankle support for Petra’s rocky paths and carved steps.
Sun protection (hat, SPF 30+, sunglasses)
Jordan sun is intense—protect skin and eyes during daytime drives and canyon walks.
summer specific
Refillable water bottle with filter or stash
Keeps you hydrated between stops—tap water is fine in towns but bring enough for long drives.
summer specific
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
For floating in the Dead Sea and rinsing off after the mud treatment.