Jordan · Desert Adventure

5-Day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Amman with Back Road Hike

5 Days Round trip from Amman Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the highlights of the UNESCO-renowned Petra
  • 02 Take a jeep ride through the stunning terrains of Wadi Rum
  • 03 Camp at a panoramic Bedouin campsite
  • 04 Float in the saltiest seawater in the world at the Dead Sea

Sign up for this 5-day vacation to explore the gorgeous Wadi Rum and Petra, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Enjoy an adventurous hike in Petra and stroll along the famous El-Khabthah path. Go on an exciting jeep safari through the stunning terrains of picturesque Wadi Rum and spend a night there in a traditional camp. The tour also includes time at the Dead Sea for the unique experience of floating in the saltiest seawater in the world.

You have 6 hours to walk, heading to the Monastery, then following the El-Khabthah path before being transferred by your driver to your camp.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea (Jordan)
Languages Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Amman and Transfer to Petra

  • Meet and assist at Queen Alia Airport by our representative, then transfer to your Petra hotel for an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Guided Petra Visit Along the Classical Trail

  • After breakfast, head to Petra and start your visit from the visitor center. Then, with an English-speaking local guide (other languages available), spend 2 hours walking the classical trail to reach the Basin restaurant. Petra, the home of the Nabataeans, is a complete city carved into the mountain with huge colourful rocks, known as the "red rose city." The tour starts by crossing the "Siq," lined with mountains in multiple colours, up to the Treasury, the pride of all Jordanians, as well as the royal tombs, theatre, the High Place of Sacrifice, and Roman soldier tombs.
  • Then enjoy your night at Petra Hotel.
  • After the Petra visit, you can choose to have lunch at the Basin restaurant inside the Petra site (optional), or continue without a guide to the Monastery (optional/hard).

You can also enjoy the following optional activities:

  • Petra by night = 25 USD per person
  • Turkish bath
  • Petra Kitchen to cook and dine on local food, such as Makloubeh or Mansaf = 42 USD per person
  • In downtown, try many types of traditional dishes such as falafel and Kunafah sweet.
3
Day 03

Little Petra and the Back Road Hike to Wadi Rum

  • After breakfast, transfer to Little Petra for a visit, then start the Back Road trail and hike with a private English-speaking guide for a full day.
  • You have 6 hours to walk, heading to the Monastery, then following the El-Khabthah path before being transferred by your driver to your camp. Enjoy a folklore evening and a local Zarb or Maklubah dinner, then overnight under a lovely, well-prepared traditional tent.
4
Day 04

Wadi Rum Jeep Tour, Dead Sea Visit and Transfer to Amman

  • After breakfast, enjoy a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour in the desert, following the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia with a local Bedouin driver-guide.
  • Then transfer to the Dead Sea to experience free floating in the saltiest seawater in the world. Afterward, transfer to your Amman hotel for an overnight stay.
5
Day 05

Departure Transfer to QAIA

  • After breakfast, transfer to QAIA for departure.
Siq, the Treasury, Little Petra, Wadi Rum 4x4 jeep tour

Where this trip takes you

Siq, the Treasury, Little Petra, Wadi Rum 4x4 jeep tour

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Amman 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Assistance services at QAIA Airport
  • Accommodation
  • 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour
  • English-speaking driver
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned car during 5 days with an English-speaking driver
  • Water in the vehicle
  • Local English-speaking guide in Petra
  • Private English-speaking guide for the Back Road trail
  • Entrance fees to the sites indicated in the program
  • Visa

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets are not included in the total price indicated
  • Health insurance for travelling
  • Extra food and beverages not indicated in the program
  • Extra transportation or extra services
  • Tips
  • All optional activities are not included

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen cream
  • Private towel for the Dead Sea free beach
  • Back bag
  • Sunglasses
  • Swimming suit
  • Cotton clothes

Know before you go

  • Visa permission for tourist nationality.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Amman, Jordan
Tour start
Amman, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Amman.

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