Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every Day
Accommodation: 3* Hotels, Lodges, Private Bivouac Camping
Minimum Age: 18
Tour Description
This trip starts with a visit to the highlights of Jordan like Jerash and the Dead Sea area. After that you will have an escape into nature. Two days you hike at a moderate grade through Dana, Wadi Feynan to Wadi Araba, a world crossed by the Bedouins since thousands of years. From Wadi Araba a Jeep takes you off road through the dramatic desert scenery to the rock city Petra. After all these amazing impressions return to Amman.
- Hike at Dana, Wadi Fenyan, Wadi Araba.
- Jeep off-road between desert to Petra city.
- Experience floating in salty water in the Dead Sea.
- Discover Roman city Jerash.
Day 1
Amman Airport - Amman
1 Stop
1
Amman Airport
Our representative welcomes you at Amman Airport after you exit the customs. Then transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight.
50 mins
Day 2
Amman - Jerash - Ajloun Castle - Dead Sea Beach - Amman
4 Stops
1
Jerash
Breakfast, then we drive in the north to visit the well preserved Roman city of Jerash with the Oval Plaza, the Cardo and the Temple of Artemis.
2 hours
2
Ajloun
From here we drive to the Islamic castle Ajloun with panorama views of the Jordan Valley.
45 mins
3
Dead Sea
Go on to the lowest point on earth, to make the unique experience of floating on water.
2 hours
4
Amman
Return to your hotel in Amman.
1 hour
3* Toledo Hotel
Breakfast
Day 3
Amman - Madaba- Mt. Nebo - Kerak - Dana
4 Stops
1
Mt Nebo
In the morning, transfer to Mt. Nebo, believed to be the burial sight of Prophet Moses, his death, is commemorated through an early Christian church decorated with marvellous mosaics.
45 mins
2
Madaba
Short drive takes you to the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land from 6th century in St. George's Church.
30 mins
3
Kerak
Move along the King's Way to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle.
45 mins
4
Dana
Then to Dana village for dinner and overnight.
2 hours
Dana Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4
Hike Dana - Wadi Feynan
2 Stops
1
Dana
Dana Nature Reserve is characterized by a chain of valleys and mountains which extend from the top of the Jordan Rift Valley down to the desert lowlands of Wadi Araba. Today, the hike of about 6 hours, shows you the beauty and various nature of the area.
2
Wadi Feynan
The tour ends in Wadi Feynan, where 3000 years ago copper had been mined and worked up. Dinner and overnight in the Feynan Eco Lodge at the middle of the desert.
Feynan Eco Lodge
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Hike Wadi Feynan - Wadi Araba
1 Stop
1
Wadi Araba
After breakfast we continue our way to the wide Wadi Araba, part of the Great Rift Valley. Here, let yourself affect by the beauty of the desert gorges and mountains, reaching a height of 1.700 meters, the coloured splendour of the landscape, ranging from red to beige sand dunes. The area is still inhabited by Bedouin tribes. Dinner and overnight in a camp in Wadi Araba.
Private Bivouac Camp
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Wadi Araba - Namala - Little Petra - Petra
3 Stops
1
Namala
In the morning we go on by 4x4 Jeep off road to Wadi Namala, the connection to Little Petra. We have panoramic views over the surrounding mountains.
2
Little Petra
Certainly pay a visit to Little Petra, in Nabatean times the meeting point for the camel caravans.
3
Petra
A short ride takes us to Petra, check in at your hotel, the rest of the day is free.
3* Petra Palace Hotel
Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7
Petra Visit - Petra
1 Stop
1
Petra
Today, we visit the red rose city Petra, Jordan's biggest attraction. Petra was established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and founded a commercial empire. From the Visitor's Center we walk to the Siq, the narrow canyon, and go on to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Stroll along the Street of Facades and the Theatre to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. Overnight in Petra.
3* Petra Palace Hotel
Breakfast
Day 8
Petra - Amman
1 Stop
1
Amman
After a leisurely morning we drive via the Desert Highway back to the capital Amman, where you have time on your own to do some last minute shopping. Farewell dinner will be at an Arabic restaurant, overnight at hotel.
3 hours
3* Toledo Hotel
Breakfast
Day 9
Amman - Amman Airport
1 Stop
1
Amman Airport
After breakfast transfer to Amman Airport to say farewell and board your flight.
45 mins
Inclusions
- 1 airport transfer upon arrival.
- 1 airport transfer upon departure.
- Transfers in private, a/c, new vehicle with English speaking, escorting driver.
- 3 nights at hotel with breakfast in Amman.
- 1 night at simple hotel with breakfast and dinner in Dana.
- 1 night wild camping with breakfast and dinner in Wadi Araba.
- 1 night at lodge with breakfast and dinner in Feynan.
- Private jeep ride from Wadi Araba to Petra.
- 3 lunches and non-alcoholic beverage during hiking parts.
- 2 nights at hotel with breakfast in Petra.
- English speaking guides: Jerash, Petra, hiking guides in Dana – Feynan – Wadi Araba.
- Farewell dinner in Amman.
- Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
Exclusions
- Entry Visa Jordan (free of charge possible, see Practical Info).
- Meals and beverage not stated.
- Tips, portage and private expenses.
- Others not mentioned in the inclusions.
Practical Info
• For entry visa and passport requirements Jordan see our blog post
Jordan visa information.
• Read our
tips for a visit to the Dead Sea.
• Find
tips and information about visiting Petra in our article.
• Bivouac Camping: Tents will be set up for customers. Each tent can accommodate 2 people and is equipped with mattresses and blankets. There is no bathroom, water for washing is provided.
• For camping we recommend to bring the following: sleeping bag, backpack, towel, flashlight, comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and scarf as protection against sun and wind, hygiene products, toilet paper, first aid kit (for headaches, cold, etc.).
• Travel time: mid September to May.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
How to Book this Tour
After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 100 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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