2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea

Jordan packs an astonishing amount into a small country, and this tour takes you from Nabataean tombs to red desert, the Red Sea, and the salty Dead Sea in only two days. Petra and Wadi Rum are the main prizes, while Aqaba and the Dead Sea add two very different water stops.

I like the small maximum group of six and the comfortable car with Wi-Fi, water, soft drinks, and a power bank. I also like the personal feel created by drivers such as Nidal, Hazim, Hassan, and Majed, who are described as calm, helpful, and good at explaining Jordan along the road. The trade-off is clear: this is a packed trip with long drives, not a slow, restful tour.

Key points at a glance

• Petra gets about six hours, enough for the Siq, Treasury, caves, rock-cut sites, and water channels, but not every distant trail.
• Wadi Rum includes an overnight camp, with a two-hour 4×4 tour and camel riding available at extra cost.
• Aqaba adds a Red Sea stop, with about two hours for optional swimming and snorkeling.
• The Dead Sea visit includes day-use lunch at a five-star hotel, but the floating activity itself is not included in the tour price.
• The group is limited to six people, and transport includes Wi-Fi, bottled water, soft drinks, and a power bank.
• The advertised schedule needs clarification, since the Day 1 and Day 2 Dead Sea timings overlap in the supplied plan.

The basic shape of this Jordan tour

The advertised price is $350 per person for roughly two days. Pickup is offered from your preferred location in Amman, with a scheduled start at 7:00 a.m. You ride in an air-conditioned luxury car with an English-speaking driver, then spend most of your time moving between major sights.

This is best understood as a transportation-heavy highlights tour. You are not simply visiting Petra and Wadi Rum. You are also crossing much of southern Jordan, spending a night in the desert, reaching Aqaba on the Red Sea, and ending at the Dead Sea before returning to Amman.

The maximum of six is important. A small group gives you more room in the car and makes it easier to ask the driver for advice or discuss a change in pace. It also does not turn the trip into a private tour. The driver is the central host, but a local Petra guide is not included.

The supplied schedule contains a practical problem. Day 1 places the Dead Sea after Wadi Rum, yet Day 2 also sends you from Aqaba to the Dead Sea. The listed times do not fit neatly together. Before paying, ask the operator to confirm the exact overnight arrangement, Dead Sea timing, and return plan.

Leaving Amman at 7:00 a.m.

Pickup begins from your chosen location in Amman. The first drive toward Petra takes about three hours, so the early start matters. You will spend a large part of the morning on the road, but the car has Wi-Fi, mineral water, soft drinks, and a power bank, useful comforts when the day is long.

The driver is more than a chauffeur, but you should not assume that your package includes a full guided tour at every site. The English-speaking driver provides local advice and explains Jordan during the journey. At Petra, a local guide is an extra service.

The people named in the tour’s customer feedback include Nidal, Hazim, Hassan, Majed, and Jawdat. The strongest praise centers on safe driving, clear English, calm manners, clean vehicles, and practical help with stops. Nidal is singled out for arranging a Petra guide and offering suggestions, while Hazim is praised for his English and understanding of Jordan. Your assigned driver may be different, so treat these names as examples of the company’s driver pool rather than a guarantee.

Six hours among Petra’s carved monuments

Arrival at Petra is planned for around 10:00 a.m., with about six hours at the archaeological site. That is a useful block of time for a first visit. You can walk through the Siq, reach the Treasury, examine caves and rock-cut buildings, and see parts of the Nabataean water system.

The Siq is the natural gateway to Petra, a narrow passage that builds anticipation before the Treasury appears ahead. The Treasury is the famous facade, but it is only the opening scene. Petra is a large ancient city, and your six hours will disappear quickly if you stop often for photographs.

The Nabataeans built Petra in the 3rd century BC and shaped much of the city from rose-colored sandstone. The site’s importance comes not only from its dramatic carvings, but also from the way the Nabataeans managed water in a dry region. Channels and cisterns helped support life and trade here.

Petra admission is not included. The supplied price lists the entry fee as $40, while other fees and taxes are also excluded. Confirm the current amount and accepted payment method before departure, since site charges can change.

You should also prepare for walking. The tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness, and Petra involves an extended route on foot. Wear firm shoes, carry water, and avoid treating the six-hour stop as six hours of nonstop walking. Your driver can tell you how much time remains, but you will need to manage your own energy.

A local guide can add useful context, especially if you want more than photographs of the Treasury. Since that guide is not included, ask about the price before the tour starts. If you prefer exploring independently, the driver’s orientation and your own map may be enough.

Wadi Rum after Petra

The plan sends you onward to Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon. You reach the desert area at about 5:00 p.m., after a full day that began in Amman. The red sand, huge sandstone formations, and changing evening light offer a sharp contrast to Petra’s carved city.

The included dinner and breakfast relate to the overnight desert stay, but camping itself is listed as not included. That distinction matters. Your $350 covers the transport and stated meals, but you should confirm the camp type, sleeping arrangement, and total overnight cost before booking.

A two-hour 4×4 tour is available at extra cost. The route is described as including Lawrence Spring, Little Bridge, Khazali, and sand mounts. An English-speaking desert driver explains the main sites and their historical importance. Camel riding is also extra.

A sunset yoga session with a wide desert view is offered at $18 per hour. It may suit you if you want quiet time after Petra, but it is an optional add-on rather than part of the core tour.

Wadi Rum is where the tour can feel most memorable, yet it is also where expectations need care. The schedule gives you only an evening and the next morning before leaving at 8:00 a.m. You can sample the desert, eat dinner, sleep at camp, and choose an activity, but you will not have time for every possible route.

Ask whether the 4×4 fee, camel ride, and camp fee are payable directly or added to your booking. Wadi Rum entry is listed separately at 5 Jordanian dinars. Small costs can add up when several optional activities are attractive.

Aqaba and two hours beside the Red Sea

After breakfast, you check out of the Wadi Rum camp at 8:00 a.m. and head toward Aqaba, Jordan’s coastal city. The plan allows about two hours for swimming and snorkeling from the Red Sea beaches.

This stop changes the mood again. After ancient stone and desert silence, you get salt water and a chance to cool off. The schedule calls the activity optional, so you can skip it and reach the Dead Sea earlier, with an estimated arrival around 1:00 p.m.

The tour does not specify equipment rental, a particular beach, or admission arrangements. Ask what is included before counting on a full snorkeling setup. If you want to swim, bring suitable clothing and a towel, and confirm whether the beach stop provides changing facilities.

The Aqaba section is useful for variety, not depth. Two hours is enough for a short swim or snorkel, but not for a full coastal day. If Petra and Wadi Rum are your priorities, skipping Aqaba may reduce pressure. If you want to see several sides of Jordan in one trip, keep the stop.

Floating at the Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is described as the lowest point on Earth, and its mineral-rich water is the final major stop. The tour provides about two hours at a five-star hotel, with day-use access and lunch included according to the supplied plan. The floating activity itself is not included.

You do not swim normally in the Dead Sea. The high salt content helps you float, but you should keep the water away from your eyes and avoid entering with open cuts. The tour information does not provide detailed safety instructions, so listen to the hotel staff and follow posted guidance.

The five-star hotel setting gives you a place to change, eat, and take a break after the long road journey. It also explains why the tour can cost more than a basic point-to-point transfer. You are paying for comfort, arranged access, and a planned meal, not just transport.

A stop at a Dead Sea product market is also included on the route back. Products made with Dead Sea minerals and mud are sold for their possible skin and wellness benefits. You may enjoy browsing, but plan your spending. A market stop can be interesting, yet it is also a shopping pause in an already tight schedule.

The plan says that if you skip the hotel activity, you receive only about five minutes for a sea view before returning to Amman. That makes the choice important. If you are not interested in floating or using the hotel facilities, tell the operator in advance and confirm how the timing changes.

What the $350 price really covers

At $350 per person, this tour is not a low-cost bus outing. Its value comes from combining several distant places with door-to-door transport, a small group, an English-speaking driver, Wi-Fi, drinks, a power bank, dinner, breakfast, and stated lunch at the Dead Sea.

The price does not include Petra admission, Wadi Rum entry, camping, local guiding, optional desert activities, other meals, or fees and taxes. Add those costs before comparing it with a larger group tour or a private car.

I see the strongest value for a first-time visitor with only two days. Planning Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea independently would require several transfers and careful timing. Here, the driver handles the long road sections and helps you keep moving.

The price is less attractive if you want long walks in Petra, a full Wadi Rum desert program, or a relaxed beach day. Those interests need more time than this plan allows. You may pay for several stops and still leave each one wishing you had another day.

The pace, comfort, and physical effort

The car is a real part of the experience. Wi-Fi helps during long drives, while water, soft drinks, and a power bank remove a few small travel worries. The group limit of six should also make the ride easier than a large coach.

Still, comfort in the vehicle does not make the schedule easy. Day 1 begins at 7:00 a.m., includes the drive to Petra, six hours at the site, and the onward trip to Wadi Rum. Day 2 starts after breakfast, includes Aqaba, the Dead Sea, and the drive back to Amman.

Expect heat, dust, walking, and changing conditions. The tour asks for moderate physical fitness, and Petra is the toughest section on foot. Comfortable shoes matter more than fashionable ones.

The company offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that period are not accepted for a refund. The activity also depends on good weather and a minimum number of people, so a cancellation by the operator may result in a different date, another experience, or a full refund.

Who should book this two-day route?

I would choose this tour if you have limited time in Jordan and want to see the country’s best-known southern sights without arranging each transfer yourself. It suits first-time visitors, couples, friends, and families who value a small group and personal driver service.

It is also a good fit if you enjoy road travel. The drives are not dead time when you use them to ask about Jordanian culture, geography, and daily life. The strongest feedback about the company centers on drivers who make the road sections comfortable and offer useful suggestions.

I would hesitate if you dislike early starts, long car rides, or tightly timed stops. Petra deserves more than a rushed visit, and Wadi Rum deserves more than a quick overnight if desert activities are your main reason for coming.

Families should also check the walking demands and sleeping arrangements before booking. The supplied information does not spell out the camp setup, child pricing, or age limits, so ask directly.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if your goal is a fast, organized introduction to southern Jordan. Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea make a powerful combination, and the small group, comfortable car, and personal driver are useful advantages.

Before booking, get the schedule in writing. Ask exactly where you sleep, which Dead Sea stop belongs to which day, what camping costs, and whether your package includes any Petra or Wadi Rum guide. If the answers are clear and you accept the pace, the $350 price can be sensible for a two-day overview.

If you have three or more days, I would spread the same route out. You would gain more time at Petra, a fuller desert experience, and less rushing between Jordan’s major sights.

FAQ

What is the price of the two-day Jordan tour?

The listed price is $350 per person. Fees and taxes, Petra admission, Wadi Rum entry, camping, local guiding, and optional activities are not included.

Where does the tour start?

Pickup is offered from your preferred location in Amman. The scheduled start time is 7:00 a.m.

How many people can join the tour?

The experience has a maximum of six people.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Transport is provided in an air-conditioned luxury car with Wi-Fi, soft drinks, mineral water, and a power bank.

Is a driver included?

Yes. An English-speaking driver accompanies the tour. A separate local Petra guide is not included.

How much time is planned at Petra?

The Petra stop is scheduled for about six hours, with arrival planned around 10:00 a.m. Entry is not included.

Are Wadi Rum activities included?

No. The two-hour 4×4 tour, camel riding, and sunset yoga are optional activities with additional costs. Wadi Rum entry is listed separately at 5 Jordanian dinars.

Is the Dead Sea activity included?

The plan includes about two hours of day use at a five-star hotel and lunch, but the floating activity is not included. A Dead Sea product market stop is also planned.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not accepted for a refund.