Self-Launched Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea in 2 Days from Amman
2 days · Jordan
Jordan Private Tours and Travel charges £275
No-markup version: ~£235 per person
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
Hit Jordan's three most iconic destinations in two packed days — entirely on your own terms. This self-launched version follows the same Amman → Petra → Wadi Rum → Dead Sea → Amman route as the private operator tour, but replaces the private driver with public/shared transport and self-booked experiences. You'll explore the rose-red city of Petra at your own pace, sleep under the stars at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, join a shared jeep safari at dawn, and float in the hypnotic Dead Sea before heading back to Amman — all for a fraction of the operator price. Costs below are approximate estimates per person.
Day-by-day
Amman to Petra to Wadi Rum
Petra & Wadi Rum, Jordan
Make an early start from Amman. Take the JETT public bus from Amman's 7th Circle bus station to Aqaba (departures typically 07:00–08:00, ~£8–10, book at the JETT office or online). Ask to be dropped at the Petra turn-off (Wadi Musa junction) or take the bus to Aqaba and change — alternatively, catch a shared minibus from Wadi Musa station in central Amman direct to Wadi Musa/Petra (~£5–7, departs when full, roughly 3 hrs). Arrive Wadi Musa, drop your bag at your guesthouse and head straight to Petra. Buy your entry ticket at the gate (1-day pass ~£35 for foreigners; the Jordan Pass, ~£75 total, covers Petra + visa and is better value if you're touring Jordan for 3+ days). Walk the Siq, take in the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and the Monastery if energy allows — allow 4–6 hours. In the late afternoon, arrange shared transport or a pre-booked shuttle (ask your guesthouse, ~£8–12 per person) from Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum Village (~1.5 hrs). At Wadi Rum Village, meet your pre-booked Bedouin camp — book direct via GetYourGuide or directly with camps such as Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp or Rahayeb Desert Camp (~£25–40 per person including dinner and breakfast). Spend the evening around the campfire under one of the world's most spectacular starry skies.
🚌Shared minibus Amman → Wadi Musa (~£5–7, ~3 hrs) or JETT bus to Aqaba with drop-off. Shared shuttle Wadi Musa → Wadi Rum (~£8–12). No private driver needed.
🛏Wadi Rum Bedouin camp — options include Rahayeb Desert Camp, Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel, or similar (~£25–40 per person, dinner & breakfast typically included). Book direct or via GetYourGuide.
- →Public bus or shared minibus from Amman to Wadi Musa (~£5–10)
- →Self-guided exploration of Petra — Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Monastery (~£35 entry, or covered by Jordan Pass)
- →Shared shuttle transfer from Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum Village (~£8–12)
- →Check in to Bedouin desert camp, dinner included (~£25–40)
Wadi Rum Jeep Safari → Aqaba → Dead Sea → Amman
Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea & Amman, Jordan
Wake early for breakfast at camp, then join a shared 2-hour morning jeep safari through Wadi Rum's alien landscape of red sand dunes, towering sandstone arches and Lawrence of Arabia film locations. Book a shared group jeep tour at the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre or via your camp (~£15–20 per person for 2 hrs). After the safari, arrange shared transport (ask camp or visitor centre) north towards Aqaba (~£6–10, 1 hr). If time allows, grab a cheap lunch in Aqaba's town centre — local falafel and shawarma spots are plentiful for £3–5. From Aqaba, take the JETT bus or a shared minibus north towards the Dead Sea/Amman direction (~£8–10). Ask to be dropped at the Dead Sea public beach area near the resort zone; the free/low-cost public beach (Amman Beach or similar public access point, ~£8–12 entry) lets you float and apply the famous mineral mud without splashing out on a resort day pass. After 1–2 hours at the Dead Sea, catch a shared taxi or minibus the final stretch back into Amman (~£5–8, ~1 hr). Arrive Amman evening.
🚌Shared jeep safari within Wadi Rum. Shared minibus/taxi Wadi Rum → Aqaba (~£6–10). JETT bus or shared minibus Aqaba → Dead Sea area (~£8–10). Shared taxi Dead Sea → Amman (~£5–8).
🛏Return to your Amman accommodation (not included in this itinerary cost).
- →Breakfast at Bedouin camp (included)
- →Shared 2-hour jeep safari in Wadi Rum (~£15–20 per person, book at Visitor Centre or via camp)
- →Shared transport Wadi Rum → Aqaba (~£6–10)
- →Lunch in Aqaba — local shawarma/falafel (~£3–5, own arrangement)
- →Shared bus/minibus Aqaba → Dead Sea public beach (~£8–10)
- →Dead Sea float and mud experience — public beach entry (~£8–12)
- →Shared taxi/minibus Dead Sea → Amman (~£5–8)
Self-launched vs. Jordan Private Tours and Travel
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Jordan Private Tours and Travel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£235 | £275 |
| Duration | 2 days | 2 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £40 per person (15%) | |
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Self-Launched Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea in 2 Days from Amman cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £235 per person for 2 days in Jordan. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with Jordan Private Tours and Travel?+
Yes — Jordan Private Tours and Travel charges around £275 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £235 — a saving of roughly £40 (15%) per person.
How long is the Jordan trip?+
This itinerary runs 2 days, covering 2 day-by-day stops through Jordan.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a adventure, culture, hiking trip through Jordan, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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