Itinerary

Day 1

Amman - Welcome Dinner / Trip briefing - Amman

 Arrive to Queen Alia International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Amman. Later in the evening you will have a welcome dinner and trip briefing at a local restaurant in  Amman. 

Day 2

Amman - Dana - Hike from Dana to Mansoura - Mansoura (15 KM)

 In the early morning, the group will be picked up from the hotel in Amman. The drive from Amman to the starting point of the trek takes about 2.5 hours – time to get to know your fellow hikers, or to have another nap. Our trekking journey starts with hiking through the diverse landscapes of the Dana Biosphere Reserve. The reserve includes four distinct ecozones, and is thus accommodating an astonishing diversity of plants, birds, and other animals. First, we’ll follow a trail along the mountains overlooking Dana Valley, and then descend into al-Khashasha Valley. A wilderness campsite awaits us on the outskirts of the valley. Overnight: Wilderness Camping at Mansoura. Hiking time: 5-7 hours Distance: 15 KM Ascent: 260m Descent: 690m.

Day 3

Mansoura - Hike from Mansoura to Furon/Ras Al Feid (15 KM)

 Well rested, we will leave the campsite in the early morning, and head towards Furon. Today‘s hike is challenging but extremely rewarding. We will start ascending through the mountains for approximately an hour before getting a glimpse of the beautiful Sharah Mountains and the wide Wadi Araba Desert. That outstanding view will accompany you all the way to your campsite in Al Furon. Enjoy a cup of tea and the great view from the campsite while passing the time until your wellearned dinner. Overnight: Wilderness Camping at Furon Hiking Time: 5-7 hrs Hiking Distance: 15Km Ascent: 563m Descent: 170m.

Day 4

Furon - Hike from Furon to Ghbour Whedat - Hiking Distance: 17Km

 On this day, we will start hiking from Furon past Ras Al-Feid towards Ghbour Whedat. Today we will witness astonishing views into the some of the most remote and wildest corners of Jordan. Contouring the Sharah Mountains, follow a trail of mostly clear Bedouin shepherd paths. The sheer peeks of black mountains overlooking our trail and steep precipitous drops of the canyons below make this day absolutely spectacular. We will gradually climb up the hills to uncover more of the spectacular views over the desert below. Then, we will proceed to our wilderness campsite in Ghbour Whedat. Overnight wilderness camping in Ghbour Whedat. Hiking Distance 17.1Km, Ascent 750m, Descent 920m 

Day 5

Ghbour Whedat - Hike from Ghbour Whedat to Little Petra - 14Km

 After yesterday's very remote hike, today while we approach Little Petra, we will see signs of increasing human habitation. Along the way we will pass Bedouin camps, sheep pens, and small agricultural plots. In this region between Ghbour Whedat and Little Petra we will also pass Nabatean ruins, some of which may include wine and olive presses, aqueducts and other ancient water infrastructures. Today we will visit Little Petra, believed by archaeologist to be a "suburb" of Petra, and meant to house traders traveling along the silk road connecting Africa to Asia, Europe and Arabia. Touring Little Petra, we will see rock carved facades, houses and other ancient buildings carved into the sandstone canyon . Overnight at a Bedouin Camp in Little Petra. Hiking Distance 14Km, Ascent 610m, Descent 560m.

Day 6

Little Petra - Hike from Little Petra to Petra - Hiking Distance: 14Km

 After breakfast it's time to start your hike. Enter Petra via ‘The Back Door’ avoiding most of the tourists. Good tracks go pleasantly down Wadi Ghurab amidst sandstone mountains guarding the approaches to Petra. This way follows a Nabataean route out of the valley and skirting round the final mountain on a natural rock terrace which has been ‘improved’ for the safety of walkers. Even so, it still narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh. Just beyond, carved into the cliff face, ‘The Monastery’ suddenly comes into view, where there is a Bedouin café for refreshments if you would like. Nabataean steps then lead down into ancient Petra. Hiking Distance 14Km, Ascent 496m, Descent 519m.

Day 7

Petra - Wadi Rum - 4 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum

 In the morning after breakfast, drive from your hotel in Petra and head south to Wadi Rum, where you will be taken on a roughly 4-hour jeep tour that will allow you to travel around Wadi Rum’s valleys, canyons, dunes and deserts; discover rock inscriptions, majestic views of mountains, landscapes and narrow gorges. The jeep will drive back to your camp, enjoy the delicious bedouin dinner, the stars and the night in the desert. Drive from Petra onto Wadi Rum takes around 2 Hours. 

Day 8

Wadi Rum - Dead Sea Experience

 After breakfast, head north to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. Time to float in the salty water, relax by the pool, enjoy the sunshine and views while trying out the invigorating mud bath to cleanse the skin, and experience the various treatments in the spa (You can book directly from there as their advertised rates). Overnight at the Dead Sea. Drive from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea takes appx. 4 hours.

Day 9

Dead Sea - Queen Alia International Airport - Departure

 Pick up from the Dead Sea and transfer to the airport to catch your flight. 

 Dead Sea to the airport: 1 hour approx. (60KM).