About this trip
Eight days of hiking through Jordan's big landmarks, from the streets of Amman to the red sands of Wadi Rum, with the walking itself as much a part of the trip as the sights.
You cover Petra properly, on foot and off the main tourist path, before heading into the desert for a night in a Bedouin camp and a 4WD trip through Wadi Rum. Madaba's mosaics and a float in the Dead Sea round things out.
This is an active trip built around daily treks of 14 to 20km over rough, often shadeless terrain, so it suits people who want to earn the views rather than just look at them from a coach.
What you'll do
- Trek through Petra and Little Petra beyond the main tourist trail
- Stand before the Treasury building
- Ride 4WDs into Wadi Rum with local Bedouin guides
- Sleep out at a desert camp under the stars in Wadi Rum
- See the Byzantine mosaics in Madaba
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Daily hikes range from 14 to 20km over varied, often shadeless terrain, so a reasonable level of fitness is expected
- Pack a hat, sun protection, sturdy boots and consider trekking poles
- The Wadi Rum camp is basic, with shared western-style bathrooms and tents; days are hot but nights turn cool, so bring warm layers
Worth it if you want accessible hiking through genuinely stunning landscapes with a strong guide. Think twice if you expect constant trekking or detailed pre-trip logistics.
- Guide Osama consistently went extra mile on safety, history, culture, and group morale.
- Less trekking than advertised; first and last days feel like padding in an 8-day trip.
- Poor pre-trip communication on luggage handling and itinerary changes; some non-included meals disappointing.
- Group self-selects for fit, active travellers; itinerary paced well without feeling rushed despite covering major sites.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £1,270, about 25% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Amman · 9 Oct – 10 Oct
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