Jordan's Legendary South: 3 Nights - 4 Days

Wadi Araba Border Crossing, Jordan - Wadi Araba Border Crossing, Jordan
  • Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum
  • Al Khazneh, Petra
  • Dana Biosphere Reserve
  • Shobak Castle

Details

4 Days | 3 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every day
Accommodation: 4* Hotels, Camp and Guest House
Minimum Age: 5

Tour Description


This tour starts and ends at Araba Border, the most accessible border to the famous sites in the south of Jordan. Visit first the majestic desert of Wadi Rum for a camel trekking, jeep ride and an overnight stay. Continue to the red rose city of Petra built by Nabatean Arabs, a unique treasure with its beautiful monuments. Then journey out to Little Petra, Shobak' s Crusader Castle and Dana Nature Reserve for a 2 hour hike.

Highlights

  • Wadi Rum Jeep ride & Camel riding.
  • Explore World Wonder Petra.
  • Hike at Dana Nature.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Araba Border – Wadi Rum Camel & Jeep Ride – Wadi Rum    

2 Stops

1

Araba Border

Our representative welcomes you with a signage inside the Jordan Terminal of the Araba Border. Travel to the protected area of Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world.

1 hour

2

Wadi Rum

Upon arrival, proceed to the village to meet your camel guide and the camel. Start to ride towards the red sand dunes through Rum and Um Ishrin valleys. On the way, you will have a stop at Lawrence's spring. After looking at the Nabatean inscriptions in Anfashiyeh you leave camels to cross a sand dune,. Your guide with a jeep will join you for a lunch and rest in the shade of the mountain. In the afternoon, by jeep you visit natural rock bridges in Jebel Burdah and Um Fruth. You have the opportunity to climb the latter if you wish so. Then walk through Abu Khasheba canyon. The Bedouin guide will wait you at the end of the canyon and drive you to the sunset place before going to our camp for dinner and overnight.

5 hours

Aladdin Camp or similar
Breakfast & Lunch Box & Dinner

Day 2
Wadi Rum – Petra Visit – Petra    

1 Stop

1

Petra

After breakfast at the camp, drive to the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. First established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. With the guide, pass the canyon, the so-called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. The guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area; free time to explore Petra on your own. Overnight in Petra.

24 hours

4* Petra Moon Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 3
Petra – Little Petra – Shobak Castle – Dana    

3 Stops

1

Little Petra

Today, proceed to the bizarre landscape of Little Petra, visit Siq el-Barid, a miniature Petra with its modest gorge (Siq) that leads into an area of carved tombs and monuments.

45 mins

2

Shobak Castle

Transfer to the Crusader castle in Shobak built by king Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.

50 mins

3

Dana

Continue to the Dana Village, which 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. Hike about 2 hours at Dana Nature Reserve to show you the beauty and various nature of the area, with a diverse flora and fauna, consisting of mountains and wadis. Dinner and overnight at Dana.

2 hours

Dana Guest House
Breakfast

Day 4
Dana – Araba Border    

1 Stop

1

Wadi Araba Border

Breakfast, latest check out 12:00, transfer to Araba Border to say farewell.

3 hours

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • Transfers in private, air conditioned vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.
  • Mineral water on board of the vehicle
  • Entry visa to Jordan, for non-restricted nationalities (passport details is needed at least 72 hours in advance).
  • 700 meters horse ride in Petra (not mandatory, horse handlers expects a tip).
  • Entrance fee to mentioned sites.
  • English speaking spot guide in Petra (2.5 hours, main gate to restaurant area).
  • Camel riding & jeep tour Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Dana.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.
  • 1x overnight Wadi Rum Camp with breakfast and dinner, private tent/sharing bathroom.
  • English speaking spot guide in Dana.

Exclusions


  •   Airfare.  
  •   Travel Insurance.  
  •   Meals and beverage not stated.  
  •  Jordan Entry Visa for restricted nationals.  
  •  New Year's gala dinner supplement if any.  
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions.  
  •  Departure tax Jordan land border (10 JD = 14 USD per person) 

Practical Info


• For entry visa regularities see our blog Visa and Passport Requirements.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• Breakfast at hotels is served in the main restaurant.
• The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
• You walk several km in Petra, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera etc.
• The spot guides in Petra are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Jordan and are not part of our team.
• In case of rain the government may decide to close Petra for safety and security reasons.
• The Petra ticket includes a 700 meters horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq. The ride is not mandatory; the horse handler expects a tip of 5 JOD per horse.
• 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles without A/C and seat belt. They belong to the local Bedouin association.
• For camping we recommend to bring the following: sleeping bag, backpack, towel, flashlight, comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, headgear / scarf as protection against sun and wind, hygiene products, toilet paper, first aid kit (for headaches, cold, etc.).
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and depending on season pack sun protection.
• Araba Border opening hours: Sun- Thu 08:30-15:00, Fri & Sat is closed. May change without prior notice.
• To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.
• It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones without permission to Jordan.



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:
• 25 $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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