Private 5-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Adventure
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required for walking up to several hours in Petra and brief hikes or scrambling in Wadi Rum; most transport is by vehicle.
Overview
A private five-day circuit through Jordan that stitches Petra's carved cityscapes, Wadi Rum's desert cathedrals, and the Dead Sea's buoyant salt flats into a single, flexible journey. Expect long drives, sunrise hikes, and plenty of time to float, photograph, and learn from local guides.
Private 5-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Adventure
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You arrive at Queen Alia International with the heat already pooling over Amman's limestone roofs, and a driver waits with your name on a sign. The first morning feels like a slow breath before the country opens up: mosaics in Madaba, a wind-scoured promontory at Mount Nebo, then the first silhouette of Petra's canyon mouth hours later. Walking the Siq is a transition in scale as much as time — a 1.2 km ribbon of stone that funnels you toward the Treasury, where the cliff seems to release its carved jaw and the past steps into the present.
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Adventure Tips
Buy the Jordan Pass before arrival
The Jordan Pass covers entry to Petra and many archaeological sites and saves money and time at the ticket windows.
Wear sturdy, closed shoes in Petra
The Siq and stone stairways are uneven; ankle-supporting footwear makes long exploration days comfortable and safer.
Protect skin and gear at the Dead Sea
Bring reef-style shoes and a waterproof pouch for electronics; avoid shaving before floating and rinse off mineral residue afterward.
Bring cash in JOD for tips and small purchases
Smaller vendors, Bedouin guides, and local services often expect cash rather than cards.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert fox (Vulpes rueppellii)
- Nubian ibex in limestone outcrops
History
Petra was carved by the Nabataeans around the 3rd century BCE and became a major caravan hub linking Arabia, Egypt, and the Levant.
Conservation
Petra and Wadi Rum are sensitive to erosion and visitor pressure; visitors are encouraged to stick to paths, avoid climbing fragile facades, and minimize single-use plastics to reduce impact.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Support and traction for cobbled paths, rocky trails, and the Siq approach to the Treasury.
Sun protection (hat, SPF 30+, sunglasses)
Jordan is sunny and dry; long exposures on desert plains and at the Dead Sea increase UV risk.
summer specific
Lightweight layers and a warm jacket for nights
Desert nights and high-elevation mornings can be cold, even after hot days.
spring specific
Waterproof phone pouch and microfibre towel
Protect electronics from salt at the Dead Sea and dry off quickly after floating.
summer specific