Private 5-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea & Jerash
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Good walking fitness—expect multiple 2–4 hour walking periods with stairs and uneven terrain; comfortable for travelers who can handle moderate hikes.
Overview
This five-day private loop through Jordan pairs intimate access with classic sights: the Roman ruins of Jerash, Petra’s cliff-carved masterpieces, the scarred moonscape of Wadi Rum, and the mineral-rich Dead Sea. Private transfers and customizable pacing let travelers trade crowds for a more measured, local experience.
Private 5-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea & Jerash
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The first light in Amman catches the limestone of the Citadel like a promise—pale, ancient, and patient. A private driver slips through morning traffic and the city falls away, leaving terraced hills and olive groves as the road heads north to Jerash. Here, colonnades still lean toward the sky and the Roman streets move the visitor through marble theatres and temples that remember a different empire. The tour, done in five days with a private car and guide, stitches together Jordan’s most cinematic places—Jerash’s stone order, Petra’s rose-red façades, Wadi Rum’s sculpted desert, and the peculiar buoyancy of the Dead Sea—into a compact, comfortable loop.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Beat the heat in Petra
Enter early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and midday sun; the Siq can be noticeably cooler at dawn.
Carry water and snacks
Long walking sections, especially in Petra and Wadi Rum, have limited shade—bring 1–2 liters per person and high-energy snacks.
Footwear for uneven surfaces
Wear sturdy, treaded shoes for stone steps and desert sand—flip-flops are not suitable for long exploratory days.
Jordan Pass and ID
Purchase the Jordan Pass in advance to cover multiple entry fees and keep passport/ID handy during museum and site access.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nubian ibex
- Desert fox
History
Jerash preserves Roman urban planning while Petra reflects Nabataean mastery of rock-cut architecture and water engineering.
Conservation
Wadi Rum’s delicate desert ecosystems and the Dead Sea’s shrinking shoreline demand low-impact travel—stick to marked routes and avoid removing rocks or plants.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Support and traction for cobbled Roman streets, carved stone steps in Petra, and loose desert sand.
Sun hat & high-SPF sunscreen
Crucial protection during midday heat in Wadi Rum and open sections of Petra.
summer specific
Light insulating layer
Desert nights and higher-elevation mornings can be cold—carry a fleece or light jacket.
winter specific
Swimwear & quick-dry towel
For floating at the Dead Sea and hotel pools—water repellant fabric dries quickly.
summer specific