Jordan Trekking Holidays and Tours
Our trekking programs involve walking several days with vehicle support for luggage and food. Examples of these programs in Jordan would be the trek from Petra to Rum, or the trek from Dana to Petra, as well as multi day hiking in Wadi Rum. These trips give you the opportunity to traverse dramatic scenery of varied rock and desert terrain, as well as giving you panoramic views. You will often follow ancient routes from the eras of the Nabateans, Romans and others. Today these routes are still used by the Bedouin for shepherding or as shortcuts. Along the way you will experience the diverse flora and fauna of the desert, the rich geological rocks, hidden springs, ancient remains, Bedouin life, and much more.
Below are a couple of sample programs. We have many more programs or we can customise an itinerary to your specific requirements. Contact us for details.
Petra to Rum Trek
Sample Program:
From the site of Petra this trek heads south to Wadi Rum. It traverses the area of Jebal Mas’uda soon to be added to Jordan’s Nature Reserves. Along the way are signs of ancient habitation as well as contemporary Bedouin life. For arid desert treks, it cannot get any better.
Day 1: Arrival
Amman and transfer to Petra for overnight.
Day 2: Hiking in Petra
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Red Rose city of Petra. Walk through the dramatic "siq" or canyon. See the Treasury, carved in the pink stone, and continue past the Roman theatre, the Corinthian Tomb and Palace Tomb to the Roman road. Continue to the Monastery were you will be rewarded with one of the best sites in Petra. We return to the entrance siq by the way of the High Place of Sacrifice.
Day 3 to 9: Trek to Jebel Haroun, Wadi Sabra, Petra and then to Wadi Rum
Head south from Petra to Jebel Haroun - a seven hour trip with an ascent of about 500 meters. Jebel Haroun, also known as Aaron’s Mountain, has modest shrine commemorating the death of Aaron, brother of Moses.. We visit the shrine at the top and enjoy the panoramic views before to continuing to Wadi Sabra to camp near the Roman remains – ruins of buildings and amphitheatre carved in the rock. Continue trekking the wadis towards to Araba valley in the Jebal Mas’uda area. This area has dramatic carved sandstone canyons with multi-coloured rocks. We follow Bedouin routes that were once used by Nabateans and today are used by shepherds. We come across the primitive but effective Bedu “escalator” a series of steps and bridges for a shortcut through the ravine. We stop at a couple of the springs and oasis in the arid area. We climb up to the Rock Bridge of Khorma with its views across to the Jordan Valley. At the foot of the rock bridge are thousands of Nabatean pottery shards and signs of ancient life. Our nights will be spent camping wild along the route. We then ascend to Ghweirah from where we have a final transfer to Wadi Rum.
Day 10: Wadi Rum
Spend the day hiking in Rum described by T.E. Lawrence as “Vast, echoing and God-like”. Hike through canyons, climb sand dunes and enjoy the desert silence and scenery. At the end of the day transfer to Madeba for overnight.
Day 11: Depart
Dana to Petra Trek
Sample Program:
This trek takes you into the rugged mountainous landscape of the south and introduces you to the harsh but beautiful desert of the orient; while at the same time including Jordan’s most famous sites of Petra and Wadi Rum. You will visit the best of Jordan’s Nature Reserves full of dramatic gorges, fresh water springs, and abundant vegetation.
Day 01: Arrival
Amman and transfer to Dana Nature Reserve. Overnight at the reserve ecolodge.
Day 02-05: Trek Dana to Petra
Spend the next four days trekking through beautiful landscapes of rugged desert with hidden oases. Hike from the Dana Reserve to Feynan. Stay the night at the Feynan Eco lodge.
Continue from Finan to Tlilat Sufar enjoying the rich countryside. Camp under the stars. Wake with the sun and proceed from Tlilat Sufar to Skirt Musid. Enjoy the evening sunset, campfire dinner and sleeping with the sounds of nature. Finish the trek at Biehda or “Little Petra” and overnight in the Bedu camp.
Day 06-08: Petra
Spend two days visiting the Nabatean city of Petra. Walk through the “Siq”, a windy rock corridor leading to the Nabatean city carved into the sheer rock face. Enjoy the many ornate classical façade carvings and the timeless beauty of the hidden treasure. The city is rich in rock colored tombs, temple facades, and rock reliefs. Also there are many Roman remains such as the amphitheater carved in the rock and the paved colonnaded street. Spend night six and seven in either a hotel or in a Petra camp. On day eight, transfer from Petra to Rum via bus.
Day 09: Hiking in Wadi Rum
Spend the day hiking in Wadi Rum through the reddish colored sand and admiring the spectacular natural environment of giant basalt, granite and sandstone mountains. Visit beautiful rock carvings and enjoy the boundless empty spaces. Visit with local Bedu at their desert camps and enjoy the regions sights and sounds. Overnight in a desert camp.
Day 10: Aqaba, Dead Sea
Travel from Wadi Rum to Aqaba. After a short visit, make your way back to Amman stopping at the Dead Sea where you will have the opportunity to sunbath and float in the gentle lapping waters and cover yourself in the Dead Sea Mud known for its therapeutic properties. Overnight in Amman.
Day 11: Amman, Jerash
Spend the day on a city tour of Amman visiting the famous citadel. Continue to Jerash, known as one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns. Once hidden in sand, Jerash had now been restored and reveals the grand splendor of Roman urbanism including colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, fountains and more. Overnight in Amman
Day 12: Depart
