Jordan 5-Day Discovery: Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra & Wadi Rum
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to walk several hours on uneven ground and climb stairs; comfortable with long vehicle transfers.
Overview
In five days this private loop threads Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum into a compact, immersive Jordanian experience. Expect long drives, significant walking in ancient sites, and unique moments: floating at the Dead Sea and sipping Bedouin tea beneath desert stars.
Jordan 5-Day Discovery: Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra & Wadi Rum
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The van eases out of Amman before dawn and the city’s concrete ridges blur into the undulating ochre of northern Jordan. By midmorning you’re stepping across a Roman oval plaza in Jerash where columns still stand like an argument with time, their shadows running long across the marble. Later, the Dead Sea unfurls below the road—an impossible, mirror-flat expanse where visitors float weightless and salt crystals insistently lace the shoreline. Days later, the Siq squeezes you through stone until the Treasury blooms ahead—Petra’s carved façade appears like a stage prop brought to life. Then Wadi Rum waits, a red-sand ocean with cliffs that lean in to listen.
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Adventure Tips
Buy the Jordan Pass before you arrive
The Jordan Pass covers Petra entry and speeds border paperwork—purchase it online to avoid lines and save on admissions.
Pace your Petra day
Plan at least 4–6 hours in Petra; take breaks and choose either the High Place of Sacrifice or the Monastery if your group prefers shorter hikes.
Manage desert sun and sand
Wadi Rum’s sun is relentless by day; wear a wide-brim hat, sunglasses, and closed shoes to keep sand out of your footwear.
Float safely at the Dead Sea
Avoid shaving or open wounds before entering, rinse off immediately after floating, and keep water away from your eyes.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nubian ibex
- Red fox (desert fox)
History
Jerash preserves one of the largest and best-preserved Roman provincial cities, while Petra was the Nabataeans’ trade hub, later influenced by Rome.
Conservation
Visitor fees and the Jordan Pass help fund site preservation; stick to marked paths, avoid touching fragile carvings, and minimize plastic use in desert camps.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Support and grip for Petra’s rocky trails and short desert hikes.
Sun hat and sunglasses
Essential protection for long daytime exposure at the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum.
summer specific
Lightweight layers
Temperatures swing from cool mornings to hot afternoons—layers help you adapt.
fall specific
Refillable water bottle with filter
Keeps you hydrated during long transfers; refill where safe or use provided bottled water.
summer specific