Dead SeaJordan/Israel
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Earth's lowest point (430m below sea level) where you float effortlessly in water ten times saltier than the ocean. The mineral-rich mud, surreal salt formations, and desert canyon hikes make this a geological wonder.
Best Time to Visit
October to April
Daily Budget
$50-150/day
mid-range tier
Weather
Desert. Hot year-round. Summers extreme (40-45°C). Winters pleasant (20-25°C). Almost zero rainfall. Dry heat.
Top Things to Do in Dead Sea
- Floating in the Dead Sea — the iconic buoyancy experience
- Mineral mud bath — coat yourself in therapeutic black mud
- Wadi Mujib — adventure canyon hike through a water-filled gorge (Jordan)
- Masada — Herod's fortress on a mesa overlooking the Dead Sea (Israel)
- Ein Gedi Nature Reserve — desert oasis with ibex and waterfalls
Travel Tips
- 1.Don't shave the morning of your Dead Sea swim — the salt burns any cut
- 2.Wear water shoes — the salt crystals on the shore are sharp
- 3.The Jordanian side has better public beaches; the Israeli side has more developed resorts