Drive 275 km from Aqaba to float in the world’s lowest lake and enjoy hotel beach access, showers and optional Dead Sea spa treatments. This private full‑day tour combines comfortable transfers with ample time to swim, lounge and try mineral mud therapies.
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The morning sun flattens the desert as your private air-conditioned vehicle peels away from Aqaba, the Red Sea shrinking in the rearview while the road draws you north across 275 kilometres of ochre hills toward the Dead Sea. Arriving at the eastern shore around Sweimeh, the water sits lower than the land — the surface of the Dead Sea lies roughly 400 meters below sea level — and the shoreline feels otherworldly: mineral crusts sparkle, and the water’s density lifts bodies like a careful hand.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours (approx.)
Fitness Level
Light fitness; mostly seated time in vehicle with short walks on flat, sandy shorelines
Wildlife
History
The Dead Sea region appears in ancient texts and was long valued for its mineral-rich mud; the southern Jordanian shore has been a trade and pilgrimage corridor for millennia.
Conservation
Water diversion and mineral extraction have lowered the Dead Sea level; stick to managed beaches, avoid littering, and use hotel facilities to minimize local environmental impact.
Reserve your spot on the Private Full Day Tour to the Dead Sea from Aqaba today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate early and often
Salt water dehydrates—drink plain water before and after floating and carry at least 1–2 liters for the day.
Protect exposed skin
Bring high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and UV sunglasses; the air and reflection from the salt amplify sun exposure.
Avoid shaving before floating
Salt will sting freshly shaved or sunburned skin; allow 24 hours between shaving and Dead Sea bathing.
Bring a plastic bag and change of clothes
Wet, salty clothes and mineral mud are messy—seal them in a bag and change into fresh garments before the return drive.
Swimsuit
Required for floating and use of hotel pools and showers.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is essential in the desert heat and after salty immersion.
High-SPF sunscreen and sunglasses
Protects against intense sun reflected off the water and salt flats.
summer
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps valuables safe from salt spray and mineral mud.