About this tour
When Delphine from our Global Hobo crew booked this two-day private tour, she got a straightforward hit of Jordan's headline sights: Petra's rose-red carved facades, the otherworldly rust-coloured dunes of Wadi Rum, and a float in the Dead Sea where the salt does the holding for you. You're driven between spots in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, which means no shared-minibus faff and the flexibility to linger where it clicks. The route covers serious ground — think early starts and decent driving hours — so it's built for travellers who can handle a bit of physical graft and aren't nursing a dodgy back.
Highlights
- Pink sandstone Petra carved into cliffsides, one of the seven wonders
- Sunrise or sunset over Wadi Rum's desert landscape and towering rock formations
- Effortless floating in the Dead Sea at Earth's lowest point
- Private vehicle means no waiting for other groups or tour-bus schedules
- English-speaking driver handles navigation; you just show up
- Cold water included throughout — essential in that heat
- Flexible pacing to spend longer at spots that grab you
What to expect
This tour is logistics-heavy and rewards early risers. You'll spend your first day driving to Petra, exploring the carved tombs and facades (Petra entry and guides are separate costs — that's on you), then heading toward your overnight stop. Day two flips between Wadi Rum's otherworldly desert and a salty float in the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea bit is genuinely odd: you wade in, lean back, and buoyancy does the work. No swimming, no sinking — it's more lounge than activity. Delphine found the private driver setup took the stress out of timing and navigation, though the driving hours are real. You're moving between three very different landscapes in 48 hours, which is ambitious but doable if you're not knackered by long days in a vehicle.
Weather matters here. Petra in peak heat can be brutal; Wadi Rum's stunning at sunrise and sunset but scorching midday. The Dead Sea float is glorious in any season, though winter can feel chilly for lounging around afterwards. Ground condition varies — Petra involves uneven stone paths and stairs, Wadi Rum is rocky desert terrain, and the Dead Sea is just wading. Pack sunscreen, hat, and proper walking shoes.
What travellers say
- Private vehicle and driver removes minibus hassle and scheduling constraints
- Covers three iconic Jordan landscapes in a compact two days
- Dead Sea float is a genuinely surreal, buoyant experience
- English-speaking driver handles all navigation and logistics
- Flexible pacing — linger at Petra or Wadi Rum as long as you want
- Complimentary bottled water throughout the journey
- Petra and Wadi Rum entry fees not included; adds significant cost
- Extended vehicle time suits some travellers but can feel repetitive
- Not suitable for people with spinal injuries or limited mobility
- Peak summer heat makes midday exploration exhausting
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Private touring means no herding crowds or waiting for stragglers. Your driver sticks with you, so you're not juggling logistics or group timings. The Dead Sea float is surreal and worth the trip alone — you literally cannot sink. Petra and Wadi Rum are showstoppers that justify the drive.
Petra and Wadi Rum entries aren't included, so budget extra on top. This tour is a lot of sitting in a vehicle; if you're not keen on long drives, it might feel repetitive. The physical demand is moderate but real — uneven paths, some stairs, rocky terrain. It's not recommended if you've got spinal issues. Peak summer heat (May–September) can be intense. Water and driver are covered, but meals aren't, so you'll eat out or bring snacks. Group size is typically just you and your driver, which is brilliant for flexibility but means no shared-cost splitting. Best suited to independent travellers who want sights without group-tour faff.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.