Cover Jordan’s headline sights in two days: walk the Siq into Petra’s rose-red façades, ride through Wadi Rum with Bedouin guides and float at the Dead Sea. This private, door‑to‑door option from Amman packs history, geology and desert nights into a well-paced short adventure.
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The day begins before the city wakes: an air-conditioned car eases out of Amman while the morning light flattens the hills, and a professional English-speaking driver takes the wheel for a 3‑hour drive south. The road unfurls through stubbled plains and limestone outcrops until the first hint of rose-red sandstone appears and the Siq narrows like a throat. Walking the Siq’s 1.2‑kilometer slot canyon, visitors feel the rock close in, the cool shadow daring them forward until the Treasury suddenly fills the view — an enormous carved façade that reads like a doorway to another civilization.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Travelers should be comfortable walking 3–6 miles on uneven, rocky or sandy terrain and able to climb short steep sections.
Wildlife
History
Petra was the Nabataean capital and a major caravan hub; Wadi Rum has been inhabited since prehistory and gained fame during the Arab Revolt and T.E. Lawrence’s travels.
Conservation
Tourism pressures and water scarcity are significant—stick to marked paths, avoid single-use plastics, and choose Bedouin-run camps that reinvest in local communities.
Reserve your spot on the Private Two Day Tour To Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start at first light
Arrive at Petra early to avoid midday heat and crowds; the Siq and Treasury are at their most dramatic in morning light.
Bring cash for tips and small purchases
Local vendors and Bedouin guides expect small cash payments; ATMs are limited outside Amman.
Layer for desert nights
Temperatures drop sharply after sunset in Wadi Rum—bring an insulated layer even if daytime is hot.
Dead Sea precautions
Avoid shaving before floating and rinse off thoroughly after using the mineral mud; stay hydrated as the salinity can be dehydrating.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides grip and ankle support on uneven stone steps, trails and sandy tracks.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects against intense sun on open desert and exposed archaeological sites.
summer
Warm insulated layer
Necessary for chilly desert nights and early mornings.
winter
Swimwear & quick-dry towel
Useful for floating and mud treatments at the Dead Sea.
summer