Dana to Petra Trek (Group)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Amman

Stop At: Al Balad – Downtown Amman, Amman Jordan
If you arrive at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, we will meet you and assist with immigration and then transfer you to the hotel in Amman, the capital city of Jordan.

Amman is one of the oldest cities in the world, inhabited since the bronze age. The city is growing into a modern city, but retains its character and history.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel in Amman.

Day 2: Amman - Hike: Dana Village to Wadi Ghuweir

Stop At: Dana Nature Reserve, Dana Jordan
At 7:00am we will pick up everyone from the hotel in Amman.

The drive from Amman to Wadi Dana where we will begin the hike is about 2.5 hours. Once we arrive the hike will start from Dana Village, 1,200m above sea level, and head west into Dana valley with your trekking guides.

The trail drops steeply at first and then levels into a more gradual descent through the Dana Biosphere Reserve towards the Wadi Ghuweir. The reserve, Jordan’s largest, includes four distinct bio-geographical zones, which means that Dana supports an astonishing diversity of birds, plants, and animals. On your way down the valley you may see Griffin Vultures overhead as well as hyrax and copper-blue lizards on the rocks; if you’re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of an ibex or a desert fox, or see the footprint of a wolf in the dust.

Hiking Distance: 16Km, Ascent: 280m, Descent: 1420m

Hiking Level: Moderate
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Wilderness Camp in Wadi Ghuweir.

Day 3: Hike: Wadi Ghuweir to Furon

Stop At: Dana Nature Reserve, Dana Jordan
On this day, we will leave Wadi Ghuweir and start our hike heading towards Furon.

As we pass the entrance to Wadi Ghuweir we’ll ascend up through the mountains with great views behind. This is a steep and challenging section of the route, but extremely rewarding. The track leads up into the mountains through a dramatic valley that offers stunning and wonderful views towards the fascinating Wadi Araba Desert. In the afternoon you’ll reach the camp set up by our crew at Furon.

Hiking Distance: 16.4Km, Ascent: 1320m, Descent: 390m

Hiking Level: Difficult
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Wilderness Camp in Furon.

Day 4: Hike: Furon to Ghbour Whedat

Stop At: Dana Nature Reserve, Dana Jordan
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.

Hiking Distance: 17.1Km, Ascent: 750m, Descent: 920m

Hiking Level: Difficult
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Wilderness Camp in Ghbour Whedat.

Day 5: Hike: Ghbour Whedat to Little Petra

Stop At: Al-Beidha - Little Petra, North of Petra, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
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 the 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.

Hiking Distance: 14Km, Ascent: 610m, Descent: 560m

Hiking Level: Moderate
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bedouin Camp in Little Petra.

Day 6: Hike: Petra via the 'Back Door'

Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
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 skirts 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. Your route then takes you through Wadi Muthlim (weather dependent) to Wadi Musa and your hotel accommodation in Petra.

Hiking Distance: 13.8Km, Ascent: 496m, Descent: 519m

Hiking Level: Moderate
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel in Petra (Wadi Musa).

Day 7: Explore Petra & Wadi Rum

Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
Early morning and after breakfast, you will head to visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, one of the 7 world wonders. You will enter through the “Siq,” a 1km long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colors and formations of the rocks. The world heritage site is massive, and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theaters, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum Jordan
Later on this day we will transfer you to Wadi Rum. Enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4×4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. The jeep tour will allow you to travel around Wadi Rum’s valleys, canyons, dunes and deserts, discover rock inscriptions, majestic views of mountains and landscapes and narrow gorges. Return back to your camp, enjoy the hospitality of the Bedouins.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum.

Day 8: Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Amman

Stop At: Dead Sea, Madaba Jordan
After breakfast, we will proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Once we arrive, we can enjoy floating in the Dead Sea, one of the world’s great natural experiences.

Floating is the right word for it; with an eye stingily high salt content it is virtually impossible to swim in the viscous waters of a sea that is 415m below ‘sea level’. After floating, trying out the “magical” Dead Sea mud and soaking up some sun, we will head back to the capital.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel in Amman.

Day 9: Departure

Stop At: Al Balad – Downtown Amman, Amman Jordan
Unfortunately all great things must come to end.

For all of those flying out on this day, we will offer transportation from the hotel to Queen Alia International Airport for departures. Generally, we suggest leaving Amman for airport 4 hours prior to your flight or earlier.

End of services.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.