Dana to Petra Trek - 8 Days
Dana to Petra Trek - 8 Days
Dana to Petra Trek - 8 Days
8 Days Starting in Madaba and ending in Amman
Visiting: Madaba, Dana Nature Reserve, Trek to Wadi Barwas Canyon, Follow ancient Bedouin trails, Trek to Shkaret Msei'd , Trek through rock canyons to Little Petra, Petra, Amman
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1907/DATP
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
18 years or 15 years with an accompanying adult
Trip Styles:
Tour Overview
TREKKING HOLIDAY: Trek for six days through Jordan's beautiful and rugged countryside, following the 'Jordan Trail' from Dana Nature Reserve to the ancient 'Rose-Red City' of Petra, and camping Bedouin style. Enjoy a wonderful week of discovery, walking and Jordanian hospitality.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Madaba
Location: Madaba
Upon arrival into Amman airport, you will be met and transferred to our start hotel in Madaba. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Dana Nature Reserve
Location: Dana Nature Reserve
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Dana Nature Reserve (camping)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Madaba - Wadi Feinan. After breakfast we drive south to Dana Nature Reserve. We meet our Bedouin trek crew and guide and begin our first day of trekking, approximately 6 hours, which includes a lunch stop. From Dana to Feina it's mostly downhill and then route levels out and we enjoy a more leisurely walk through the valley, flanked by the Dana Mountains. On arrival in Wadi Feinan we set up camp for the night.
Day 3: Trek To Wadi Barwas Canyon
Location: Trek to Wadi Barwas Canyon
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Wadi Barwas (camping)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wadi Feinan - Wadi Barwas. Today we walk for 6 hours as we head across classic hamada landscape - dry, rock-strewn desert with little sand. There are spectacular views of the mountain ranges to the east, with the expansive Wadi Arabia desert out to the west. Mostly flat terrain and several small wadis we must cross during this day trekking. Tonight we set up camp in Wadi Barwas.
Day 4: Follow Ancient Bedouin Trails
Location: Follow ancient Bedouin trails
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Ras el Feid (camping)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wadi Barwas - Ras el Feid. Today we leave behind the hamada desert and start with a steep ascent across rocks and small boulders to a twisting goat herder's track which leads us up into the mountains through a dramatic valley, with views eastwards towards Wadi Araba Desert. While it is steep and at times challenging, the views when we reach the top of a high saddle are extremely rewarding. Our descent is on a well defined trail before we reach the dry river bed, where we will turn upstream to our camp for tonight at Ras el Feid.
Day 5: Trek To Shkaret Msei'd
Location: Trek to Shkaret Msei'd
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Shkaret Msei'd (camping)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rasi el Feid - Shkaret Msei'd. Today we join a Bedouin trail to traverse a rocky valley, gradually ascending by way of dry wadis and cols. Lasting approximately 2 hours we eventually descend to a riverbed with perennial water. We will continue along the wadi floor before a gentle climb up to the pale colored sandstone mountains of the Petra region. Tonight we camp at the col of Shkaret Msei'd.
Day 6: Trek Through Rock Canyons To Little Petra
Location: Trek through rock canyons to Little Petra
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Beidha (camping)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Shkaret Msei'd - Beidha. The scenery changes dramatically today as we leave the narrow wadis behind and come upon the wide open sandstone hills that have the feel of a moonscape. With smooth and soft rocks the terrain is much easier to negotiate, with wide tracks and walkways. We pass through Bedouin encampments before reaching another rocky area as we descend into Little Petra. From the main entrance of Little Petra we make our way towards Beidha where we will camp overnight.
Day 7: Petra
Location: Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Beidha - Petra. We bid farewell to our local trekking guide and crew this morning. Then, we continue with our guide to Petra (approx. 2-3 hours) starting across open farmland, we follow a well defined mountain track with views across the Araba Desert. After 5 days of walking, entry into Petra is magnificent as you first glimpse the top of the Monastery as it comes into view through the mountains. We trek down from the Monastery and re-enter Petra through the main Siq, to get the most famous view of the iconic Treasury - as though you are entering Petra for the first time. Tonight we stay at a hotel in the nearby village of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to Petra.
Day 8: Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Petra - Amman. After an early breakfast we travel by private vehicle (3hrs) to Amman International Airport where our tour comes to an end.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 star hotels & camping -
One group departure transfer from Petra to Amman airport on day 8
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Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
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2 nights 3 star hotels and 5 nights camping
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5 days of trekking - Full service on trek including baggage support and camping equipment (excluding personal equipment)
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Entrance fee for Dana Reserve
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Guided sightseeing tour of Petra including entrance fees
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A Bedouin trekking guide
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Escorted by a licensed Jordanian tour guide
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Airport arrival transfer on day 1
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
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Tipping - An entirely personal gesture
Accommodation
Mosaic City Hotel
Cosy and modern, two words to describe the Mosaic City Hotel in Jordan's vibrant Madaba. Guest rooms are comfortable and simply furnished and the hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi to all guests. The restaurant serves a range of dishes on request.
The hotel is located in the very heart of Madaba, within short walking distance from the Church of St. George which houses the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land.
Petra Moon Hotel
Just 300 ft from the entrance gate to Petra, the Petra Moon hotel features spacious rooms with private balconies and flat-screen TVs. It also has a roof garden with a seasonal outdoor pool. The soundproofed rooms and suites at Petra Moon come with satellite channels, a DVD player and extra-long beds. Each has air conditioning and a private bathroom. The hotel's restaurant serves a delicious selection of international meals in both buffet-style and a la carte.
Age Policy
18 years or 15 years with an accompanying adult
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Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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Since 1998
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