By DeadSea.com Editorial
The Jordan Pass does not include Dead Sea beach entry, hotel day access, hotel facilities, transport, or spa access. Buy it for a wider Jordan trip only when the attractions you plan to visit justify the 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 agree that the visa-fee waiver requires purchase before arrival and a stay of at least two whole nights, or 3 days. Nationality and entry point still affect eligibility, so check the current rules for your trip before counting that saving.
Quick decision
- Dead Sea only: skip the Jordan Pass because beach and hotel access are separate.
- Petra plus other included attractions: compare the matching Petra ticket with the pass tier, then add only the admissions you will genuinely use.
- Entry-fee waiver: count it only after confirming eligibility for your passport, arrival point, and stay.
- Unsure which tier to buy: choose by the number of consecutive Petra days, because the broader attraction list is the same across the three tiers.
Use the Jordan trip-planning guide to list your real stops before doing the calculation.
Jordan Pass prices and Petra access
| Tier | Current price | Petra access | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wanderer | 70 JOD | 1 day | One Petra day plus enough other included sites to justify the difference |
| Jordan Explorer | 75 JOD | 2 consecutive days | Two Petra days plus other included sites |
| Jordan Expert | 80 JOD | 3 consecutive days | Three Petra days plus other included sites |
The separate Petra prices for visitors staying in Jordan are currently 50 JOD for one day, 55 JOD for two days, and 60 JOD for three days. Each Jordan Pass tier therefore costs 20 JOD more than the matching Petra ticket. Without counting an entry-fee waiver, the pass starts saving money when your other covered-site tickets total more than 20 JOD.
Two-day and three-day Petra visits must be on consecutive days. If your itinerary cannot support that sequence, do not pay for unused Petra time.
What the Jordan Pass covers
The Jordan Pass is a prepaid sightseeing package with entry to more than 40 listed attractions. Standard use allows one entry to each included attraction. Petra is the exception when you buy the Explorer or Expert tier for consecutive multi-day access.
For a trip based near the Dead Sea, included sites can help on days spent elsewhere in Jordan. The current list includes 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. See how these stops fit together in the Madaba visitor guide.
The wider list includes Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum, and Amman Citadel. The Jerash day-trip guide helps you judge whether the northern ruins fit your route and available travel time. For a southern extension, compare the timing and transport in the Dead Sea to Petra route with the Dead Sea to Wadi Rum route.
Ground transport is not included. Guides, temporary exhibitions, and separately ticketed experiences may also sit outside standard admission.
What it does not cover at the Dead Sea
The Jordan Pass does not pay for a beach entrance, hotel day product, pool, spa, or transport. Each requires a separate booking or payment. Compare the current choices in the public beach and hotel day-pass guide, then confirm the exact product with the operator before travelling.
Wadi Mujib requires separate reserve access. The official Jordan Pass itinerary also marks Mount Nebo as outside the programme. Confirm the current ticket and operating conditions for each site separately.
Bethany Beyond the Jordan is not part of standard coverage. The programme FAQ currently offers it as an 8 JOD add-on during the initial purchase, compared with 12 JOD for separate admission. If Bethany is part of your route, add it while buying the pass and verify that it appears in the order.
Do not assume a nearby site is covered because it is archaeological, religious, or close to the Dead Sea. Check the current included-attractions list before using any admission in the calculation.
Is the Jordan Pass worth it?
Use attraction costs first. The entry-fee exemption can improve the value, but only for travellers who meet the current immigration and stay conditions.
| Your actual plan | Admission-only result |
|---|---|
| Dead Sea beach or resort day only | Skip the pass. These activities are not included. |
| One Petra day only | A separate 50 JOD Petra ticket costs 20 JOD less than Wanderer. |
| Petra plus less than 20 JOD of other covered tickets | Separate tickets cost less. |
| Petra plus exactly 20 JOD of other covered tickets | The matching pass and separate tickets break even. |
| Petra plus more than 20 JOD of other covered tickets | The matching pass costs less on attraction admission alone. |
This calculation works for all three tiers because the difference between each pass and its matching Petra ticket is 20 JOD. Include only places you expect to enter. A closed site, free-entry day, route change, or skipped stop removes that value.
Small theoretical savings should not control the itinerary. Choose the route first, check current admission and opening information, then compare the total.
Visa and entry conditions to confirm
The official Packages, FAQ, and Terms pages currently use the same minimum for the fee waiver: buy the Jordan Pass before arrival and stay at least two whole nights, or 3 days, in Jordan. Buying it after arrival does not qualify.
The programme FAQ says the sightseeing pass is not itself a visa. The current Buy Now page separately says an electronic entry visa is issued with the unified ticket. Nationality and border conditions still vary, so confirm the process for your passport and entry point instead of treating the pass as universal permission to enter Jordan.
Use the Jordan visa and entry guide to identify the questions, then check the current official rule for your journey. If you are not eligible for the waiver, enter zero for that part of the calculation.
How to buy and use it
Buy through jordanpass.jo before arrival if you may use the entry-fee exemption. The current process asks for trip and accommodation information, then sends the pass by email as a PDF and an image. Its FAQ recommends carrying a printed copy because a phone may not display the QR code clearly enough for scanning.
Keep the relevant passport or identification with the pass. The FAQ says identification is required at participating sites, and repeat entry is not allowed except for the multi-day Petra access included with Explorer and Expert.
The pass cannot be upgraded or downgraded after purchase. The Terms describe it as non-refundable and non-transferable, and closures do not create a refund. Check each planned attraction’s current opening status before the day of travel.
Choose the Jordan Pass when the matching Petra tier plus more than 20 JOD of other covered tickets fits your real route. Skip it for a Dead Sea-only visit. Count the immigration saving only after your nationality, entry point, purchase timing, and minimum stay are confirmed.
Details checked: 5 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Jordan Pass include Dead Sea beach access?
No. It does not include a Dead Sea beach entrance, resort day product, hotel pool, or spa. Choose and pay for that access separately.
Is the Jordan Pass worth buying if I only visit the Dead Sea?
No, not on attraction admission. A float, resort day, hotel stay, pool, and spa do not use the pass’s included-attraction value, while the least expensive tier costs 70 JOD.
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.
Does the Jordan Pass work at Wadi Mujib?
No. Wadi Mujib requires separate reserve access. Confirm the current trail, eligibility rules, operating status, and price directly before travel.
Does the Jordan Pass include Mount Nebo?
No. The official Jordan Pass Biblical Trail marks Mount Nebo as outside the programme, with its ticket purchased separately.
Can I add Bethany to the Jordan Pass?
Yes, during the initial purchase. The programme FAQ currently lists an 8 JOD add-on instead of the 12 JOD separate admission. Verify that the add-on appears in your order.
Can I buy the Jordan Pass at the airport?
Do not rely on buying it at the airport. The official purchase process is online, and a pass bought after arrival does not qualify for the fee exemption. Buy through jordanpass.jo before travel.
Where do I buy the Jordan Pass?
Use jordanpass.jo. Save the emailed PDF and image, carry the printed copy recommended by the programme FAQ, and avoid similarly named unofficial purchase sites.
