Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This is an adventurous, off-the-beaten-path, new trek along the Jordan Trail connecting the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Petra and Wadi Rum. The route is very remote, rugged, and visually stunning.
Through the southern desert mountain range, Wadi Araba, and the high elevation desert area of Wadi Rum you will pass sandstone mountains, dry valleys, and flat sandy expanses that will take your breath away.
What's included
Accommodation: 5-nights (See accommodation tab for more)
Lunch
Dinner
Local English-speaking hiking guide
Breakfast
Transfer from your hotel in Wadi Musa to the start point of the hike on day one
Transfer from Hummeima to Wadi Rum on day five
Jordan Pass (covers your entry fee to Wadi Rum)
Tips
Airport pick-up and drop off
Tips for service providers (drivers, guides, camping/ hotel staff, etc.)
Travel insurance
Airfare
Personal expenses
What to expect
Day 1: Hike from Petra to Gaa’ Mriebed – 24 km
Petra - Wadi Musa
6h
Starting in Petra, you'll turn off the main trail leaving the tourist crowd behind while still being in the larger historical Nabatean settlement of Petra. You'll head south, past the Sabra Amphitheatre, and mostly downhill until you reach your remote campsite tonight.
Distance: 24 km
Time: 6-8 hours
Physical Challenge: Difficult
Trail Challenge: Difficult
Ascent: 380 m
Descent: 740 m
Day 2: Hike from Gaa’ Mriebed to Wadi Al Saif – 15 km
Petra
Pass by
Today you'll continue hiking south and through the rural desert mountains, rocky valleys, and past oleander plants
Distance: 15 km
Time: 4 – 5 hours
Physical Challenge: Easy
Trail Challenge: Moderate
Ascent: 290 m
Descent: 320 m
Waymarked: No
Day 3: Hike from Wadi Al Saif to Wadi Gseib – 14 km
Wadi Araba Desert
Pass by
This route continues south through stunning wild desert mountains and desert valleys. We'll pass a cluster of mountains as we head down to reach our camp near the Jordan Valley.
Day 4: Hike from Wadi Gsieb to Wadi Aheimar – 16 km
Wadi Araba Desert
Pass by
Colorful canyons, rock formations, beautiful vistas, and fun sand dunes accompany today's hiking route. Your journey today has a mixture of up and downhills and ends at a beautiful location for a campsite.
Day 5: Hike from Wadi Aheimar to Abbasiya – 25 km
Wadi Rum
Pass by
The last day of the trek! You will face a long-gradual ascent as you hike up the mountain and out of the Jordan Valley. Later in the day, you'll reach the desert plateau in the Wadi Rum area.
Wadi Rum Protected Area
6h
Upon reaching the Bedouin village of Abassiya, we'll take a jeep transfer to Wadi Rum!
Day 6: Wake up in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum Protected Area
11h · Admission ticket not included
Wake up, well-rested, in the stunning and serene Wadi Rum desert. Red sand dunes, sandstone mountains, and rock formations can be expected in this protected area.
The tour ends here. Some people like to carry on to Aqaba and the Red Sea, some travelers want to go directly to the Dead Sea, while others prefer to head straight back to Amman. We are happy to arrange a private extension for you or to help you with what to do next.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
This tour ends the morning after the hike at the Wadi Rum Campsite.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
