Hiking to Petra

Meet/assist at Queen Alia Airport. Transfer to Amman hotel for overnight.

Meals & Drinks : HB

Drive to Jerash for a tour of the world's best-preserved Roman provincial city. In the Jerash Hippodrome, see the exciting RACE (Roman Army and Chariot Experience) show. Continue north in the afternoon to dramatic Um Qais (Biblical Gadara), another of Jordan's Greco-Roman Decapolis cities with a stunning view over the Golan Heights and Sea of Galilee. Return to Amman for overnight.

Meals & Drinks : HB

Descend to the Dead Sea, lowest point on the Earth's surface, for a swim in the buoyant mineral-rich waters of the world's oldest spa. Lunch at the Dead Sea hotel, and then drive south along the Dead Sea's eastern shoreline. Arrival to Wadi Finan, site of the ancient world's largest copper mine. After checking into the Wadi Finan Eco Lodge, you'll have the afternoon to explore the extensive ruins of the busy mining site which flourished here from Biblical times through the days of the Byzantine Empire. Overnight Wadi Finan.

Meals & Drinks : HB

Hike through the Wadi Dhana canyon in the Dhana Nature Reserve, making a vertical ascent of about 1300 meters to the highlands above the Great Rift Valley. In the afternoon arrive to the Dhana Guest House, with time to explore the Dhana village, conservation center and handicraft workshops, or to relax on the Guest House terrace and enjoy the magnificent view. Dinner and overnight camping in the heart of the desert.

Meals & Drinks : HB

Hike along the valley plateau between the Shara'a Mountain peaks and the range which rises from the Rift Valley floor. In this surprisingly verdant terrain, you'll encounter the Bedouin families living in their black tents and watching their herds, fresh water springs and enchanting secret valleys, and unexcavated ruins of Edomite, Nabatean and Roman civilizations. You'll trek about 16-20 km each day, with plenty of time to stop for photos of the spectacular terrain and hidden jewels of the countryside. Our camping staff will leap-frog you each day, and you'll find a comfortable campsite and freshly brewed Bedouin tea waiting each afternoon.

Meals & Drinks : HB

On the final day's hike, you'll visit "Little Petra" (Petra's northern customs outpost) and the Baidha Neolithic village as you enter Petra by the back door to see ad-Deir, Petra's largest carved facade. Exit the site by the Wadi Turkomanieh gate for transfer to your Petra hotel and a well-earned shower. Well done, traveler!

Meals & Drinks : HB

Return to Petra, this time making the traditional entry through the mile-long winding Siq. Tour the main sites of the ancient city center, and in the afternoon climb to the High Place of Sacrifice for a panoramic view of the city center. Exit by the al-Madras route. Overnight Petra.

Meals & Drinks : HB

Transfer to Queen Alia airport for your departure flight.

Meals & Drinks : HB