Day 1 : Arrival Jordan – Amman Airport - Madaba
Upon arrival into Amman airport, you will be met and transferred to our start hotel in Madaba. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Madaba
Day 2: Madaba - Wadi Feynan: The Dana Nature Reserve
After breakfast we drive south to Dana Nature Reserve. We meet our Bedouin trek crew and guide and begin our first day of trekking, approximately 6 hours, which includes a lunch stop. From Dana to Feynan it's mostly downhill and then route levels out and we enjoy a more leisurely walk through the valley, flanked by the Dana Mountains. On arrival in Wadi Feynan, we set up camp for the night.
Overnight: Dana Nature Reserve (camping) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Wadi Feynan - Wadi Barwas: Trek to Wadi Barwas Canyon
Today we walk for 6 hours as we head across classic hamada landscape - dry, rock-strewn desert with little sand. There are spectacular views of the mountain ranges to the east, with the expansive Wadi Arabia desert out to the west. Mostly flat terrain and several small wadis we must cross during this day trekking. Tonight, we set up camp in Wadi Barwas.
Overnight: Wadi Barwas (camping) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Wadi Barwas - Ras el Feid: Follow ancient Bedouin trails
Today we leave behind the hamada desert and start with a steep ascent across rocks and small boulders to a twisting goat herder's track which leads us up into the mountains through a dramatic valley, with views eastwards towards Wadi Araba Desert. While it is steep and at times challenging, the views when we reach the top of a high saddle are extremely rewarding. Our descent is on a well-defined trail before we reach the dry river bed, where we will turn upstream to our camp for tonight at Ras EL Feid.
Overnight: Ras EL Feid (camping) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Rasi el Feid - Shkaret Msei’d: Trek to Shkaret Msei'd
Today we join a Bedouin trail to traverse a rocky valley, gradually ascending by way of dry wadis and cols. Lasting approximately 2 hours we eventually descend to a riverbed with perennial water. We will continue along the wadi floor before a gentle climb up to the pale-coloured sandstone mountains of the Petra region. Tonight, we camp at the col of Shkaret Msei'd.
Overnight: Shkaret Msei'd (camping) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Shkaret Msei'd – Beidha : Trek through rock canyons to Little Petra
The scenery changes dramatically today as we leave the narrow wadis behind and come upon the wide-open sandstone hills that have the feel of a moonscape. With smooth and soft rocks, the terrain is much easier to negotiate, with wide tracks and walkways. We pass through Bedouin encampments before reaching another rocky area as we descend into Little Petra. From the main entrance of Little Petra, we make our way towards Beidha where we will camp overnight.
Overnight: Beidha (camping) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Beidha – Petra: Explore Petra
We bid farewell to our local trekking guide and crew this morning. Then, we continue with our guide to Petra (approx. 2-3 hours) starting across open farmland, we follow a well-defined mountain track with views across the Araba Desert. After 5 days of walking, entry into Petra is magnificent as you first glimpse the top of the Monastery as it comes into view through the mountains. We trek down from the Monastery and re-enter Petra through the main Siq, to get the most famous view of the iconic Treasury - as though you are entering Petra for the first time. Tonight, we stay at a hotel in the nearby village of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to Petra.
Overnight: Petra | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Petra – Wadi Rum
Breakfast and leave to Wadi Rum. In Wadi Rum, Enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. Start the 04-05 Hours 4x4 tour with our local Bedouin who is your driver. The sites you are going to visit are: Nabatean Temple, Lawrence Spring, Sand Dunes, Khazali Canyon, Little Bridge, Um Frouth Rock Bridge, Lawrence House, Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch & more. You will enjoy a box lunch during the tour. Marvel at the sunset and gaze at the stars in the night sky whilst enjoying the legendary hospitality of the Bedouin, before sleeping at the foot of the awesome mountains exploding out from the desert landscape.
Overnight: Wadi Rum | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 –: Wadi Rum – Dead Sea
You will be transferred 3.30 hrs to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, along the Dead Sea Hwy.
Before heading to the Dead Sea, we will go to Wadi Mujib Reserve the lowest nature reserve in the world. This will be available from 1st April until the 31st of October and subject to weather conditions *. It lies in a deep valley holding one of Jordan’s most breath-taking sceneries. Here you will have a chance to hike through one of the many trails and enjoy the wildlife and scenery of the reserve. Please note that Wadi Al Mujib is not available from 1st Nov until 31st March.
Then heading to the Dead Sea to enjoy the rest of the day relaxing and using the hotel facilities including access to the Dead Sea and experiencing the unique sensation of floating in the salty waters.
Overnight: Dead Sea | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Dead Sea – Amman Airport and departure
Drive to Amman International Airport where our tour comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 6 dinners 2 nights 3 star hotels and 5 nights camping 5 days of trekking - Full service on trek including baggage support and camping equipment (excluding personal equipment) Entrance fee for Dana Reserve Guided sightseeing tour of Petra including entrance fees A Bedouin trekking guide Escorted by a licensed Jordanian tour guide 4x4 tour in Wadi Rum for approximately 4 hrs including entrance fees All transfers based on private air-conditioned vehicles Free visa on arrival Meet and assist service on arrival Mineral Water onboard and Free WIFI
Exclusions All kinds of Tips for the driver and guides Any item not listed as included Beverages at the restaurant International flights and airline tickets. Optional Tours Personal expenses and Travel Insurance