Two-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Tour — Jordan Highlights in 48 Hours
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
You should be comfortable walking 3–5 miles (5–8 km) over varied terrain and handling short stretches of uneven footing; no extreme fitness required.
Overview
In 48 hours you can move from the carved rose-red canyons of Petra to the wide red bowls of Wadi Rum and end floating on the mineral-rich Dead Sea. This private two-day tour pairs guided walks and a Bedouin Jeep safari with a night under stars and a luxury Dead Sea stop.
Two-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Tour — Jordan Highlights in 48 Hours
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The morning you drive south from Amman the highway opens like a map of time: flat plains, scrubby hills, then a slow climb toward the rose-colored cliffs of Petra. Walk through the Siq and the gorge narrows until the Treasury appears, carved directly from sandstone as if a city decided, all at once, to grow out of the rock. You spend hours moving between façades and tombs, the air dry and fragrant with stone dust and the roasted aroma of street coffee.
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Adventure Tips
Start Petra at first light
Arrive at opening to avoid crowds and harsh light; morning temperatures make a four-hour walking loop much more comfortable.
Hydrate for dryness
Carry 2–3 liters of water per person for the day; the desert and the Dead Sea are dehydrating even when temperatures feel mild.
Protect electronics from salt
Use a small dry bag for phones and cameras at the Dead Sea; the saline spray and mud will damage unprotected gear.
Respect Bedouin customs
Ask before photographing people and offer small tips to guides and camp staff to acknowledge hospitality.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert fox
- Raptors like the lanner falcon
History
Petra was the Nabataean capital and a major caravan hub between Arabia, Egypt, and the Levant; Wadi Rum has long been a Bedouin homeland and a route for trade and pilgrimage.
Conservation
Stay on marked paths in Petra to protect fragile sandstone carvings and avoid leaving litter in Wadi Rum camps; many camps use solar power and local guides support low-impact tourism.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Closed-toe shoes handle rocky Petra paths and dune edges in Wadi Rum.
Reusable water bottle (1.5–2L)
Keeps you hydrated in dry climates; refill at hotels or camp.
High-SPF sunscreen and sun hat
Protects skin from intense sun, especially across open desert and reflective Dead Sea surfaces.
summer specific
Light dry bag or ziplock
Protects electronics from Dead Sea salt and sand during Jeep rides.