True Spirit of Adventure

Print Email

Detailed Trip Description

Trek through a unique landscape of desert, wadis and jagged mountains to the stunning city of Petra. Experience ancient archaeological sites which are among the oldest in the Middle East.

Print Email
 

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Amman, Jordan

 
Arrival in Amman.
Airport Transfers

Amman. Arrive and transfer to hotel in the centre of town, approx 45 minutes away.

Amman, Jordan Airport Transfers picture

Day 2 - Jordan

 
Dana - Feinan Ruins.
Hiking

After an early breakfast and detailed trip briefing we leave for the start of our trek. Our drive takes us south through a diverse desert landscape to the small village of Dana. The village is also within a relatively new 320km square nature reserve of the same name. The landscape within the park is very diverse, encompassing plateau, mountain, valley and desert environments. Our trek starts from the village, where we begin our descent along a twisting track to the desert floor (approx 250m above sea level). We pass through different eco-systems with varying flora and fauna, eventually reaching our campsite on the desert floor next to the ruins of Feinan. These are the remains of the ancient Byzantine church dating back to 4000BC. (13km, 7/8hrs trekking)

Jordan Hiking picture
Camping

Night camping.


Day 3 - Jordan

 
Feinan Ruins - Wadi Araba.
Hiking

We wake early and after a good breakfast load up the equipment and set off on our day's trek. Our route today takes us across hamada, stoney desert, with beautiful jagged mountains rising up to 1400m to our east. To the west and northwest open desert descends towards the Dead Sea 400m below sea level. The morning's route takes us around several small hills before we head out across open desert towards Wadi Barwaz at the foot of the mountains for lunch. Wadi is the name given to a dried-up river bed or water course, a regular feature in this dry landscape. After lunch and a brief rest we head south-west into the desert. We gradually descend across hamada, and later into a region of small sand dunes in Wadi Araba. The views are awe-inspiring and you have a true sense of the wonderful desert landscape. (18km, 8/9hrs trekking)

Jordan Hiking picture
Camping

We camp again under amazingly clear, starry night skies.


Day 4 - Jordan

 
Wadi Araba - Ras Feid.
Hiking

Today we leave the sand dune desert behind us and head back into the mountains. We have a gradual ascent across the desert to Abu Sakakin, lying at the foot of the mountains. From here we start a steeper ascent across small boulders and rocks to the foot of a steep and twisty track. This track takes us high into the mountains and provides a particularly challenging section! This is a remote but beautiful region with spectacular views west into the desert. After a break for lunch we continue up to the high saddle (720m), from where we have good views into the heart of these stunning mountains. Our descent down to the river valley is steep and on small twisty track. (14km, 8/9hrs trekking)

Jordan Hiking picture
Camping

Once down on the valley floor our route takes us through the beautiful Sakakin canyon before making camp above the river at Ras Feid. Night camping.


Day 5 - Jordan

 
Ras Feid - Shkaret Msei'd.
Adventure

We leave camp behind us and enjoy a pleasant walk back through the Sakakin canyon to a huge clump of reeds. From there the track becomes tougher as we gadually climb back up into the Bedouine as they move with their animals from the desert to the higher and cooler regions for the summer. The views of the surrounding mountains and down to the desert below are outstanding. The track is tough with some steep climbs and rocky descents, but the rewards are superb! Eventually we climb up to a pass where we have tremendous views across the mountain range and desert beyond, and also to our final destination Shkaret Msei'd. We descend to the river valley and continue along the valley floor to Shkaret Msei'd, where we make camp. This is a tough day in some challenging terrain. (8/9hrs wlaking)

Jordan Adventure picture
Camping

Night camping.


Day 6 - Jordan

 
Shkaret Msei'd - Little Petra - campsite.
Sightseeing

After a good night's sleep and hearty breakfast we head inland, away from the mountains and desert landscapes, towards the ancient site of Little Petra. Our route follows an undulating track through low-lying hills and a couple of small settlements before suddenly arriving amongst the simple rock-hewn temples and stange sandstone formations of the site itself. These ruins are some of the oldest in the Middle East, dating back 9000 years. (8hrs walking)

Camping

After touring the site we will continue weaving our way through the valleys to our campsite set amongst the rock formations.


Day 7 - Jordan

 
Petra - Dead Sea.
Hiking

Today is what we have all been waiting for: the trek into Petra. The huge tombs and buildings of Petra, carved out of the rock itself, are testament to the one-time wealth of the ancient capital of the Nabataeans. The trek takes us initially to the Monastery, which is an impressive carved building standing 43 metres high and 50 metres wide. From there we continue on our guided trek to the centre of Petra, before heading around Jebel al-Khubtha and the amazing red-striped sandstone rocks to Wadi Mataha. We then walk through the As-Siq to see the Treasury, the most famous and impressive sight at Petra. (7hrs walking / 4hrs drive)

Buses

A further half-hour trek back through the Siq takes us to our waiting transport which we then take to the Dead Sea coast for two nights of relaxation and the comfort of a hotel with showers and comfortable beds!


Day 8 - Jordan

 
Departure.
Relaxation

A full day to relax and enjoy the Dead Sea coast. Celebration Meal.

Airport Transfers

Transfer to Airport.


Request more info

Not the trip you were looking for?

 

You may also start a free trip request below and get matched with up to three travel specialists who can help you plan your travel:

Create Trip Request

 

Submit Inquiry to Travel Specialist

Trips you may also be interested in

Best of Egypt and Jordan for Single/Solo Travelers
14 extraordinary days in Egypt and Jordan with Pyramids, Sphinx, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Petra, and Wadi Rum just some of the sights to behold. The towering influence and wealth of Ancient Egypt is most conspicuously expressed in the abundance of great monuments. The Pyramids, mountainous tombs built ...
Amman & Petra
Join our regularly scheduled, limited-size group tour of Jordan - it will be a fascinating discovery! You don't have to be subjected to uncomfortable multi-language, no-frills, mega bus tours! You can enjoy Jordan with the quality, service and style of Isram World. Its the best all-inclusive and comprehensive tour of ...
Best of Jordan
Join our regularly scheduled, limited-size group tour to Jordan from Israel - it will be a fascinating discovery! You don't have to be subjected to uncomfortable multi-language, no-frills, mega bus tours! You can enjoy Jordan with the quality, service and style of Isram World. This tour is guaranteed. Weekly departures ...
Jordan & Egypt in The Bible - 2008
This 11-day vacation starts with three nights in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Enjoy a welcome dinner, excursions to Amman and its Archaeological Museum, Jerash, Um Quais, and John the Baptist’s Baptismal Archaeological Park in Bethany Beyond-the-Jordan, where Jesus was immersed in the baptismal springs. Next, travel ...
Search for travel inspiration