Dead Sea One-Day Tour
Traveler rating
3.8/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Dead Sea One-Day Tour worth booking?
Dead Sea One-Day Tour is a 10-hour experience in Aqaba, Jordan, from $164 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (5)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $164 per person
Dead Sea TOURS, The lowest spot in the Earth 400 meters below sea level , with its rich salts minerals and dramatic, Beautiful landscape of great rift valley provide the life most amazing experience of relaxing and touring beside its medical great advantages. One of the most special relaxation sites in the world, where you swim in the silky water easily floating . Then you enjoy covering your body with Dead Sea salty mud with its medical and cosmetic advantages .
What you get
About this experience
Dead Sea TOURS, The lowest spot in the Earth 400 meters below sea level , with its rich salts minerals and dramatic, Beautiful landscape of great rift valley provide the life most amazing experience of relaxing and touring beside its medical great advantages. One of the most special relaxation sites in the world, where you swim in the silky water easily floating . Then you enjoy covering your body with Dead Sea salty mud with its medical and cosmetic advantages .
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Dead Sea Region
- After your breakfast at your hotel you will be picked by our driver around 7;30 am. - Driving about 4 hours along Wadi Araba enjoying the view of beautiful desert dunes of Araba , then Jordan farms and Dead Sea with a break in the middle of the way. - A few minuets stop at Wadi Mujib to look at the most beautiful canyon in Jordan with its dramatic rock formation and its flooding water - Arrival at the beach selected , orientation about swimming pools, restaurant and the beach. - Enjoying swimming at the Sea and swimming pools including lunch there with relaxation watching amazing beauty of the Dead Sea and the mountains around. - Optional time at the most specialized dead sea products stores . - Driving back to Aqaba
600 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jordan Echo Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Swimming dress required
- Make sure not to get Dead Sea water to your eyes
- Bring your towels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Dead Sea One-Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Just don't
We booked the „one day dead see tour“, however it was not a pleasant experience at all. First of all, the driver did not show up at 7:30 am as we booked it. Instead, we had to call the tour operator and the driver showed up at 9 am. It was not a ‚tour‘ as we imagined but rather just a very long drive. The driver did not talk to us at all! At the dead sea he escorted us to the beach, even tough we asked him to wait with the other drivers upstairs. He watched us the whole time while we undressed till our bikinis and floated in the sea. It was really awkward and we felt watched and annoyed. The promised bottle of water was not included either. As said in the description, we thought we will pass by Wadi Mujib. Unfortunately, the driver drove by and we had to tell him to bring us there even though it was said to be included. Overall, we did not spend the payed 10 hours but only 8. For this experience we were not willing to spend more than 300€. We talked to our local friends and they said that this „tour“ was not worth more than 130€ for the both of us. It was nothing more than a taxi drive with nice food and access to the sea the guide was no guide at all. Therefore, we demanded a refund of the remaining 180€. Luckily viator was really understanding and supported our demand. In total, it's kinda nice to experience the floating in the dead sea but not at all for this price - even 130€ were probably too much for the day we had to spend.
via Viator
Dead Sea but...
Unlike other trips booked through Viator we were disappointed with the overall experience this time. This, we think, was solely due to the local agent Viator booked with, Jordan Echo Tours. First, the good points. We were collected right at the bottom of the cruise ship gangway so didn't have to find the transport as we had been led to believe. The driver was very professional at all times and took care of us very well all day long. What wasn't so professional, however, was our guide who was barely able to speak English so therefore told us virtually nothing about what we driving past or what to do when we arrived. For what we paid we were expecting to be taken to a hotel with access to the Dead Sea but, unfortunately, we were taken to what appeared to be a public beach with access to the Dead Sea. We were pointed to the changing room and given a time to meet for lunch and left to fend for ourselves. The changing rooms were, to be generous, unhygienic, with no lockable lockers, no towels supplied, no seats and no chance of any of us using them. Amazingly lunch turned out to be delicious and reasonably well organised. In conclusion, Yes, we swam/floated in the Dead Sea which was the object of the exercise and the transport for a very long round trip was fine but it should have been so much better for the price we paid. Not good value for money. Come on Viator you have a responsibility to ensure we get good value for money on trips that you sell direct to us to be fulfilled by your suppliers.
via Viator
Great Day Out enhanced by having such a personanable, safe & user-friendly Driver!
My wife and myself are currently holidaying in Aqaba and earlier today went on a Dead Sea One-Day Tour arranged - through viator - Jordan Echo Tours. All started well with our driver Yasser picking us up on time (0730 hours) from our Hotel (Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay - Review to follow). We were quickly en route to the Dead Sea (270 kms North of Aqaba which - depending on traffic - takes some 3-4 hours) and - by the time we got to our first stop (Beir Matikour - nice place for a drink with good toilet facilities) it was clear that Yasser was not only a safe driver but full of interesting information. As such, we thoroughly enjoyed his company which - in turn - enhanced our day. The outward journey to the Dead Sea passed without incident and we duly arrived at the Amman Beach Resort (see separate Review) to access the waterfront. The property itself wasn’t great (indeed the buffet lunch was the only saving grace) with many of the facilities being sub-standard. Indeed both the route down and the entry into Dead Sea were haphazard and rocky. So much so that for any future visit to the Dead Sea we would - despite the additional cost - certainly opt to use the facilities of one of the many 4/5 Star Hotels which are now readily available. That said, this did not detract from the rest of our tour which - on the return journey to Aqaba - included brief stopovers at ‘Lot’s Wife Pillar of Salt’ & Beir Matikour - went equally well. It was rounded off with Yasser giving us an interesting tour around Aqaba en route back to our Hotel. All in all, this was a most enjoyable experience and, as such, I should certainly have no problem in recommending Jordan Echo Tours and - for those patrons fortunate to have Yasser as their Driver/Guide, you won’t be disappointed!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Jordan Echo Tours, who run 6 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.2.
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Dead Sea One-Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Aqaba.
How much does Dead Sea One-Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $164 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Aqaba usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dead Sea One-Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Aqaba is not rushed.
Is Dead Sea One-Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Aqaba, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dead Sea One-Day Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dead Sea One-Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dead Sea One-Day Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Aqaba can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Aqaba and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dead Sea One-Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Aqaba within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Aqaba?
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On Outty we rank every Aqaba experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 4x4 Full-Day Desert Tour, Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp, Diving, Snorkeling & Leisure Cruises by Boat. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Aqaba?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Dead Sea One-Day Tour?
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Included: Lunch; Bottled water; Round-trip private transfer; Driver/guide; and Hotel/port pickup and drop-off. Not included: Drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Dead Sea One-Day Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 9 listed pickup locations in and around Aqaba. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Dead Sea One-Day Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Dead Sea One-Day Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Dead Sea One-Day Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Dead Sea One-Day Tour?
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Across 5 reviews averaging 3.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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