The Treasury carved into sandstone in Petra, JordanPhoto: Alex Vasey / Unsplash

Petra & Wadi Rum

A rose-red city and a red desert.

Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Door to door
~24hfrom · 1 stop
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
Under $600per night, typical
Ideal stay
5 nightsJordan

Walk the Siq at opening time to have the Treasury almost to yourself, then sleep under the stars in Wadi Rum. Float in the Dead Sea on the way back.

Don’t miss

  • 01Petra at opening, then the Monastery climb
  • 02Jeep and camel day in Wadi Rum
  • 03Overnight in a desert camp

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

March: Wildflowers in the desert.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Wadi Rum

Desert camps in Wadi Rum

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 5-night stay that’s worth about $400.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into AMM. Private driver from Amman, about 3 hours.
US passport
Visa required, available on arrival. The Jordan Pass bundles the visa with Petra entry. State Department country info ↗
Money
Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Plugs
Mixed: C, D, F, G and J · 230 V
Language
Arabic; English widely

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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