By DeadSea.com Editorial
The Jordan Pass does not include Dead Sea beach entry, resort day use, hotel facilities, transport or spa access. Buy it for a wider Jordan trip only when the included attractions you will actually enter justify its 70, 75 or 80 JOD price. For a standalone float and mud visit, skip it and choose a Jordan Dead Sea day pass instead.
Official Jordan Pass pages currently give two different minimum stays for the visa-fee waiver: the Packages, FAQ and Terms pages say at least two nights, or 3 days, while another official Jordan Pass page says three nights, or 4 days. Confirm the requirement for your nationality and entry point before counting the waiver as savings.
Key takeaways
- Jordan Wanderer costs 70 JOD. It includes one Petra day; Jordan Explorer costs 75 JOD for two consecutive Petra days, while Jordan Expert costs 80 JOD for three consecutive Petra days.
- Every tier costs 20 JOD more than the matching separate Petra ticket for an accommodated visitor, so other included admissions must exceed 20 JOD before the pass saves money on attraction entry alone.
- Dead Sea beaches, resort day use, Wadi Mujib and Mount Nebo sit outside standard Jordan Pass coverage; Bethany Beyond the Jordan is an optional 8 JOD add-on during purchase.
- Treat the possible visa-fee waiver as 0 JOD in your calculation until you confirm eligibility and the stay rule for your passport and entry point.
Use the Jordan trip-planning guide to list the attractions you will genuinely visit before doing the arithmetic.
What is the Jordan Pass, and what does it cover?
The Jordan Pass is a prepaid sightseeing pass sold in three versions. Each version includes single admission to more than 40 listed attractions, with the exception of the longer Petra access supplied by the Explorer and Expert tiers. It is not a visa, and it does not include ground transport.
| Jordan Pass tier | Price | Petra access | Attraction-only break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderer | 70 JOD | 1 day | More than 20 JOD in other included admissions |
| Explorer | 75 JOD | 2 consecutive days | More than 20 JOD in other included admissions |
| Expert | 80 JOD | 3 consecutive days | More than 20 JOD in other included admissions |
Every Jordan Pass tier costs 20 JOD more than the comparable Petra ticket for an accommodated visitor: 70 versus 50, 75 versus 55, and 80 versus 60 JOD. Without counting a visa waiver, the pass starts saving money only after your other included admissions exceed 20 JOD.
For a Dead Sea-based trip, the included list names Madaba Archaeological Museum, Madaba Archaeological Park, the Church of the Apostles, the Burnt Palace in Madaba, the Museum of the Lowest Place on Earth and Mukawir. Check the Madaba visitor guide.
The wider list also includes Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum and Amman Citadel. Use the Jerash day-trip guide for northern ruins. For a southern route, compare the Dead Sea to Petra plan with the Dead Sea to Wadi Rum plan.
What does the Jordan Pass not cover at the Dead Sea?
The Jordan Pass does not pay for a beach entrance, resort day product, hotel pool, spa or transport. Each needs separate payment. Compare the actual access choices in the public beach and resort day-pass guide, then price the option you will use.
Coverage follows the current included-attractions list. Do not assume that a nearby archaeological, religious, natural or commercial site is included because of its location or operator.
Wadi Mujib requires separate reserve access. Current official price surfaces conflict, so keep its admission outside the Jordan Pass calculation and confirm the selected trail or reserve product before booking. Mount Nebo is also separate, with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities listing 3 JOD foreign admission as of 1 September 2026.
The official Jordan Pass FAQ lists Bethany Beyond the Jordan as an 8 JOD add-on during the initial pass purchase, compared with the 12 JOD separate admission listed by Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities; standard coverage excludes Bethany. The included-attractions list does not name Ma’in Hot Springs or the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex, so budget those independently unless the official list changes.
The Jordan Pass attraction list does not include Dead Sea beach entry, resort day use, Wadi Mujib or Mount Nebo, and the official FAQ treats Bethany Beyond the Jordan as an 8 JOD add-on instead of standard coverage. Keep every one of those costs outside the pass total unless your purchase states otherwise.
Is the Jordan Pass worth it for Dead Sea visitors?
It depends on the wider itinerary. Use attraction admission alone for the decision until the visa-waiver rule is confirmed for you.
The official foreign-visitor prices checked on 1 September 2026 use the accommodated-visitor Petra rate, and every example assumes you will enter each named site.
| Itinerary used in the calculation | Separate admission | Pass comparison | Admission-only verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Sea float or resort day only | 0 JOD in covered attractions | Wanderer costs 70 JOD | Skip |
| 1 Petra day only | 50 JOD | Wanderer costs 70 JOD | Skip, separate admission is 20 JOD less |
| 1 Petra day, Jerash, Wadi Rum, Amman Citadel and Madaba Archaeological Park | 71 JOD | Wanderer costs 70 JOD | Go only if you will enter all five, saving 1 JOD |
| 2 Petra days plus the same four other sites | 76 JOD | Explorer costs 75 JOD | Go only if you will enter all five, saving 1 JOD |
| 3 Petra days plus the same four other sites | 81 JOD | Expert costs 80 JOD | Go only if you will enter all five, saving 1 JOD |
The shortcut is simple. Subtract the matching separate Petra ticket from the pass price; the difference is 20 JOD for all three tiers. Add the separate admission prices for the other included attractions you will use. More than 20 JOD produces an attraction-only saving, exactly 20 JOD breaks even, and less than 20 JOD makes separate attraction tickets cheaper.
Small savings are fragile. If you remove one planned site, choose a free-admission day or reach a closed attraction, the 1 JOD example disappears. Use only your real route.
What must you confirm about the visa-fee waiver?
Confirm both your eligibility and the required stay before assigning any visa saving to the Jordan Pass. The pass is not a visa. The official FAQ says nationality and entry point affect visa-on-arrival access, while Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities says some nationalities need a visa before travel and advises checking with a Jordanian diplomatic mission before departure.
The stay wording is also inconsistent. Three active official surfaces, Packages, FAQ and Terms, state at least two nights, or 3 days, while a separate official Jordan Pass price page states three nights, or 4 days; because those conditions differ, enter 0 JOD for visa savings until the rule is confirmed. The official Ministry visa page lists a 40 JOD one-time airport visa, but that amount does not prove that the same fee, waiver or arrival process applies to your passport and border.
Use the Jordan visa and entry guide to frame the question, then confirm it for your nationality and planned entry point. If eligibility is confirmed, rerun the calculation with the fee that would otherwise apply to your exact entry.
How do you choose the right Jordan Pass tier?
Choose by Petra days. Wanderer includes one day, Explorer includes two consecutive days and Expert includes three consecutive days. All three use the same broader included-attractions list.
The official FAQ says the pass cannot be upgraded or downgraded after purchase, and the Terms describe it as non-refundable and non-transferable. Fix your Petra plan first, especially because the two-day and three-day options require consecutive visits.
Single entry is standard. Petra is the exception only when the selected tier includes two or three consecutive days. If your itinerary repeats another included site, count only the first admission as covered.
How do you buy and use the Jordan Pass?
Buy online at jordanpass.jo. If a visa-fee waiver may apply, purchase before arriving in Jordan; the official Terms say a pass bought after arrival does not qualify for that exemption, and the Packages page also makes purchase before arrival a condition of the possible waiver.
The pass is delivered by email as a PDF and an image. The official FAQ recommends carrying a printed copy because a phone may not display the QR code clearly enough for scanning. It also says visitors may be asked for identification at each attraction, so keep the relevant passport or ID with the pass.
Transport remains separate. Check each included attraction’s current opening status before the day of travel because a closed site does not generate a refund under the Jordan Pass Terms.
Go with the Jordan Pass when your chosen Petra tier plus more than 20 JOD of other included admissions fits the route. Skip Dead Sea-only visits. Count the visa waiver only after the nationality, entry point and minimum-stay conditions are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy the Jordan Pass at the airport?
Do not rely on buying the Jordan Pass at the airport. The official process is online, and the Terms say a pass bought after arrival does not qualify for the visa-fee exemption; buy through jordanpass.jo before travel, then save the emailed PDF and image and carry the printed copy recommended by the official FAQ.
Does the Jordan Pass work at Wadi Mujib?
No. Wadi Mujib is not on the Jordan Pass included-attractions list and requires separate reserve access. Current official price surfaces do not agree, so do not build a fixed Mujib amount into the pass comparison; confirm the selected trail or reserve product and its total separately before booking.
Can I add Bethany to the Jordan Pass?
Yes, during the initial purchase. The official Jordan Pass FAQ says Bethany Beyond the Jordan can be added for 8 JOD instead of the listed 12 JOD separate admission. Treat the add-on as an extra cost, because Bethany is not part of the pass’s standard included-attractions list.
Does the Jordan Pass include Dead Sea beach access?
No. The Jordan Pass does not include a Dead Sea beach entrance, resort day product, hotel pool or spa access. Choose and pay for a public beach, resort day product or overnight hotel separately; the pass can still be useful for covered attractions elsewhere in the same Jordan itinerary.
How much does the Jordan Pass cost?
Jordan Wanderer costs 70 JOD for one Petra day, Explorer costs 75 JOD for two consecutive Petra days, and Expert costs 80 JOD for three consecutive Petra days. Each tier includes the same wider attraction list, so choose by the Petra time you will actually use.
Where do I buy the Jordan Pass?
Use the official Jordan Pass website at jordanpass.jo. The official process delivers the pass by email as a PDF and image, and the FAQ recommends printing it in case the QR code is hard to read on a phone. Do not add any visa saving until your eligibility and entry conditions are confirmed.
Is the Jordan Pass worth buying if I only visit the Dead Sea?
No, not on attraction admission alone. A Dead Sea float, resort day product, hotel stay, pool or spa does not use the pass’s included-attraction value, while the least expensive tier costs 70 JOD. Buy separate Dead Sea access and skip the pass unless your wider Jordan route adds enough covered sites.
Does the Jordan Pass include Mount Nebo?
No. Mount Nebo is not part of the Jordan Pass included-attractions list, and Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities listed foreign admission at 3 JOD on 1 September 2026; keep that amount outside the pass total and recheck it before visiting because admission prices can change.
