Private Jordan Tours: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea

Five to eight days suits a first trip. That gives you at least one full day at Petra, a night in Wadi Rum, time at the Dead Sea and a day for Amman or Jerash. Three days can cover Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, but it is fast. Our tours run from 2 to 6 days and can be adjusted.

March to May and September to November. Petra and Wadi Rum are most comfortable in April, May and October. Summer is hot, and winter is cold with some rain, but Petra is quieter. Spring is the busiest season.

Many nationalities get a visa on arrival for 40 JOD, but rules depend on your passport. The Jordan Pass includes Petra entry and more than 40 other sites, and it waives the visa fee if you buy it before arrival and stay at least three nights. A one-day Petra ticket alone costs 50 JOD for overnight visitors, so the pass usually pays off. It does not cover Petra by Night. Prices change, so confirm on the official Jordan Pass site.

Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Amman are open to visitors, and Jordan's tourism board says the main risks at Petra are heat and tiredness rather than crime. Government travel advice differs by country and changes over time, so check your own government's current advisory before you book, and ask us about your route and dates.

Yes, but it is a long day. The drive is about three hours each way, so expect 10 to 12 hours in total. Two days, with a night near Petra, lets you start early and walk further, for example to the Monastery.