Wellness & Relaxation
Desert Silence & Healing
Typical "relaxation" add-ons in Jordan mean one afternoon at a Dead Sea resort bolted onto a sightseeing tour. This itinerary is built the other way around: slow travel through Jordan's three genuinely restorative landscapes — the mineral hot-spring waterfalls of Ma'in, the candlelit silence of the Dana Biosphere Reserve, and a private, low-density Wadi Rum camp chosen specifically for quiet over spectacle — with the Red Sea as a closing stretch of pure downtime.
- Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
- Best ForWellness & relaxation travelers, couples
- StylePrivate tour
- Starts / EndsAmman / Aqaba
- Group Size2–8 travelers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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01Day
Amman — Ma'in Hot Springs
Afternoon: Transfer to Hammamat Ma'in, a valley of mineral-rich hot-spring waterfalls cascading from 60°C thermal sources, for a soak and light spa treatment — an alternative to the Dead Sea that most itineraries skip entirely.
Evening: Quiet dinner overlooking the valley, no scheduled activity.
Overnight: Ma'in Hot Springs resort
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02Day
Ma'in — Dead Sea
Morning: Optional second spring soak or a slow, unguided walk; late check-out.
Afternoon: Transfer to the Dead Sea (45 min). Free afternoon: float, mineral mud treatment, private cabana.
Overnight: Dead Sea resort with full spa access
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03Day
Dead Sea — Dana Biosphere Reserve
Morning: Spa treatment of choice (included), then a scenic drive south along the King's Highway.
Afternoon: Arrival in Dana village; free time on the guesthouse terrace overlooking the reserve at golden hour.
Overnight: Dana Guesthouse
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04Day
Dana — Feynan Ecolodge
Morning: Optional short, easy nature walk with an RSCN ranger (no strenuous trekking) or simply remain at the guesthouse.
Afternoon: 4x4 transfer down into the reserve to Feynan Ecolodge, solar-powered and candlelit after dark, with no phone signal or road noise.
Evening: Rooftop stargazing session and a traditional Bedouin tea ceremony; all meals plant-forward and locally sourced.
Overnight: Feynan Ecolodge
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05Day
Feynan — Wadi Rum (Private Silence Camp)
Midday: Transfer to Wadi Rum. Rather than a shared jeep-tour camp, guests stay at a small, low-density private camp positioned away from generator-run sites, chosen specifically for night silence and dark skies.
Afternoon: Optional gentle sunset drive to a single viewpoint (Um Sabatah) — no multi-stop jeep circuit — followed by an open-air, candlelit dinner.
Overnight: Private Bedouin camp, en-suite tent
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06Day
Wadi Rum — Aqaba — Departure
Morning: Slow breakfast in camp, then transfer to Aqaba (1 hr) for a final Red Sea swim or snorkel session before departure via King Hussein International Airport, or onward transfer to Amman.
Accommodation Summary
| Night | Location | Property | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma'in | Ma'in Hot Springs Resort | Spa resort |
| 2 | Dead Sea | 5★ Dead Sea resort | Resort with spa |
| 3 | Dana | Dana Guesthouse | Cliff-edge guesthouse |
| 4 | Feynan | Feynan Ecolodge | Solar-powered ecolodge |
| 5 | Wadi Rum | Private low-density Bedouin camp | En-suite tent |
Pricing (per person, twin-share, group of 2–8)
| Tier | Price (JD) | Price (USD approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 725 JD | ≈ $1,020 | As listed above, standard spa package |
| Indulgent | 980 JD | ≈ $1,380 | 5★ Dead Sea resort suite, extended spa treatments, private guide throughout |
| Single Supplement | + 165 JD | + ≈ $235 | All 5 nights |
What's Included
Included
- 5 nights' accommodation as listed
- Daily breakfast, 4 dinners
- One spa treatment at Ma'in and one at the Dead Sea resort
- Private vehicle and driver throughout
- Dana/Feynan RSCN conservation fees and activities
- Wadi Rum Protected Area entry fee
Not Included
- International flights and visa / Jordan Pass
- Lunches
- Travel insurance
- Additional spa treatments beyond those listed
- Tips and personal expenses
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