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Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Rating: 4.7
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Activity Level

Moderate & Challenging

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Comfort Level

Simple

Activity

Walking & Trekking

Overview

Enjoy a magical walk in the desert

Some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the world is found in the south of Jordan at Wadi Rum, a place of dramatic beauty providing an ideal environment for trekking. Millennia of erosion has formed wonderful mountains (known as jebels) that rise from the desert sands, creating exciting terrain that we explore from the valley bottom to the jebel tops. Throughout the trip, we are accompanied by local Bedouin people and shall camp as they do, under the stars. Our trip finishes with a walk via the Back Trail into the ancient rock city of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Key Information

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Arrival and departure transfers

5 days of Walking & Trekking

Pace:

Approximately three to five hours walking per day

Terrain:

Low altitude; desert walking, undulating terrain
Altitude maximum: 2,950ft (900m)

Highlights

  • Join Bedouin guides for a walking adventure in the arid Wadi Rum desert
  • Wild camp under the stars – your tent transported and put up by our desert team!
  • Experience local hospitality with our stay in two Bedouin camps
  • Join new-found friends to marvel at desert sunrises and sunsets
  • Hike the lesser-known Back Trail to the red rose city of Petra

Itinerary

TXR Map
  • First Destination: Amman
  • Next Destination: Amman
  • Meals included:None
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Meals included:Breakfast
  • Meals included:Breakfast
  • First Destination: Amman
  • Next Destination: Amman

Welcome to Amman, the capital of Jordan, where our adventure begins. There are free transfers to the hotel from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) for all customers today. Please note, transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.

Accommodation: Larsa Hotel (or similar)

After breakfast, there is an opportunity to exchange money and purchase snacks for the upcoming desert trek. We then transfer by bus to Wadi Rum (four to five hours). We visit the Wadi Rum visitor centre and take in the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a spectacular rock formation with seven fluted turrets. It is a short transfer to the start of our introductory walk where we walk to Um Al Bdoun, a private campsite run by local Bedouin people. In the evening, we enjoy a traditional zarb dinner, for which a cooking pot is dug into the sand and left for most of the day to slow cook meats and vegetables.

Accommodation: Permanent Bedouin camp

  • Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner
Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

From our campsite, we trek through Siq el Barrah, a magnificent desert canyon with immense rock walls. We continue through open desert and there is a tangible sense of wilderness as we pass sandstone mountains and rocky outcrops. We set up camp beneath the shade of two rocky mountains, Rakaa and Mharrak.

Accommodation: Wild camping

  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We begin with an optional excursion to Jebel Burdah, which includes sections of scrambling, particularly for those who choose to ascend to the top of Burdah Bridge — an impressive rock formation spanning two cliffs. Guests have the flexibility to remain at the campsite instead of participating in this trek. Please note, the final section of the hike, to the top of Burdah Bridge, is also optional; hikers can choose to wait at the base of the bridge. Panoramic views can be enjoyed throughout the trek.

Later in the afternoon, we continue our journey to our next campsite situated atop dunes near Jebel Umm Fruth in the southeast corner of the Wadi Rum desert.

Accommodation: Wild camping

  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Today, we head to Umm Fruth Rock Bridge, just a short walk from our campsite. Umm Fruth requires some easy-level scrambling. The ascent is steep and short and the sandstone is firm with good underfoot grip. We continue our trek to the ruins of Lawrence House, where TE Lawrence – also known as Lawrence of Arabia – is said to have slept. In the afternoon, we traverse across remote red-sand dunes with spectacular views throughout. There is an opportunity to see historic rock inscriptions before we set up camp tonight in the crook of a desert mountain.

Accommodation: Wild camping

  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our last morning in the desert starts with a walk or optional camel trek through Wadi Umm Al Ishrim. We transfer towards Petra around lunchtime. In the afternoon, we will visit Little Petra, a smaller but still impressive version of the main Petra site. We spend tonight in a fixed camp (with shared showers and toilets) near Little Petra.

Accommodation: Ammarin Bedouin Camp

  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we set off early to explore the ancient city of Petra, a Unesco World Heritage site known for its astonishing scale.

We take the lesser-known Back Trail to Petra, cutting through a rocky landscape overlooking Wadi Araba. In contrast to the typical tourist track, we arrive first at the Monastery, giving us the chance to see it at a quieter time. From here, we proceed through the vast site, exiting via the Treasury and the Siq.

In the centre of Petra, we pass the houses and tombs of the more affluent citizens and a Roman amphitheatre, preserved in remarkable condition. Beyond the city centre is El Deir, the Monastery. Its superb facade is carved into the rock and topped by a huge urn.

We’ll spend about six hours in total walking through Petra.

After our visit, we transfer back to Amman.

Accommodation: Larsa Hotel (or similar)

  • Meals included:Breakfast
Rose Red City of Petra, Jordan

Tour ends in Amman after breakfast. Speak to your sales representative if you’d like to stay in Jordan a little longer to explore and rest after an extraordinary week in the desert – we recommend some time on the Dead Sea for a great finish to your adventure.

  • Meals included:Breakfast

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Accommodation

Hotels, full-service camping and wild camping

On this adventurous walking trip in Jordan, we spend two nights in a hotel in Amman, one night in a Bedouin camp near Little Petra, one night at a private permanent camp in Wadi Rum and three nights wild camping.

Amman: Larsa Hotel (nights 1 and 7) 

Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Our first and final accommodation is usually the Larsa Hotel, around a 30-minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport. Locally rated as a three-star, it has some welcome amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. There’s also a restaurant, where we eat breakfast, plus a bar.

Wadi Rum: Private Bedouin camp (night 2) 

Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Used exclusively by our groups, this permanent Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum is a highlight for many travellers. We sleep in traditional tents sheltered by rugged stone cliffs and enjoy the warm hospitality of our Bedouin hosts. The tents are equipped with basic beds, sheets and blankets and the site has plumbed toilets and basins, and basic shower facilities with (limited) hot water. In the evening, they serve us a zarb dinner, cooked underground in the traditional manner, while the rest of the night is typically spent around the campfire, chatting and sharing an unforgettable experience. 

Wild camping (nights 3-5)

Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

For our three nights camping in the wild, we sleep in dome tents (pitched by the desert team). There are no toilets or wash facilities – this is the wild after all – but we do provide mattresses to sleep on (about 4in/10cm thick). To make things a little easier, our camping equipment is transported to the sites for us, meaning we don’t have to carry it.

Near Little Petra: Ammarin Bedouin Camp (night 6)

Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Our last camping night is spent at Ammarin Bedouin Camp near Little Petra, which sits at the foot of a protective rock wall. It is not exclusive to Exodus, so there are likely to be other guests in addition to our group, but the site does have shared shower and toilet facilities – a luxury after our last three nights in the wild! The site is run by members of the local Bedouin Ammarin people, a community traditionally comprised of camel and goat herders.

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Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Floating effortlessly in mineral-rich waters framed by dramatic desert landscapes, the Dead Sea is one of the world’s most unique natural wonders. Extra nights here give you time to relax, enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the sea and unwind in a truly memorable setting. Here are a few of our favourite hotels to inspire your stay:

Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea: This luxurious resort along the shores of the Dead Sea features cascading infinity pools, private beach access and elegant rooms inspired by ancient Mesopotamian design. With excellent dining and a world-class spa, it offers a refined and indulgent retreat.

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This is just a glimpse of what’s possible. Speak to your sales representative, who can guide you through the options and arrange everything for you.

Essential Information

Trip Expert

Abdullah Marashdeh
Abdullah Marashdeh
Expert Leader: Jordan
Introducing Abdullah A fully qualified Jordanian guide, Abdullah is one of our most experienced and best loved tour leaders and was on the shortlist for the Exodus Best Leader Award in 2019.

This trip is rated Activity Level 4 (Moderate & Challenging). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.  

A good level of fitness is required. Previous trekking experience is desirable but not vital as long as you are confident of your physical condition. Each day your main luggage will be transported in 4x4s; all you need to carry is your daypack.

We use hotels in Amman but while trekking in the desert the facilities are basic (no toilets and showers) so please take this into consideration when assessing whether this trip is right for you. We spend up to six hours a day trekking and you need to be fit enough to cope with this. We will be walking on sand and scrambling over rocky terrain on days 3 (no scrambling), 4 and 5. At times, this can be relatively steep with uneven ground and in some instances ropes may be used. Please note that just before the Burdah Bridge ascent (day 4), there is a challenging section that may not be enjoyable for those with a fear of heights.

During winter, Jordan can experience low temperatures so it is really important you are adequately equipped for the nights in the desert (it can drop to freezing). Conversely, it can get very hot during summer and you will need to ensure you are hydrated and have appropriate sun protection.

Key information

Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time of the day
Airport: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

Getting to the start hotel

Exodus provides free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.

Catching your return flight

Exodus provides free departure transfers for all customers to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) from the end hotel.

Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.

Jordan

Visas are required by most nationalities and can be obtained at the border or Amman airport.

We will arrange a free visa (usually 40 Jordanian dinars) for travellers booking a tour and any pre-tour arrangements through us, provided we receive full passport and flight details at least two weeks before arrival.

You will need to pay for the visa if we do not have these details two weeks before arrival or you are making your own pre-tour arrangements (ie extra nights before the tour that are not booked through Exodus).

Our airport representative will meet and assist you with obtaining the free visa on arrival in Jordan at Customs & Immigration. They will be carrying an Exodus sign.

All meals are included while trekking. The three nights spent in hotels are on a bed-and-breakfast basis. You will be required to buy two lunches on days 2 and 7 and dinners on day 1 (depending on flight arrival time) and 7. Allow about 64 Jordanian dinars (US$90) to cover these meals. On days where lunch is not included, your guide will recommend local restaurants. We usually eat in restaurants where traditional food is served to allow maximum flexibility of choice, and, for those who wish, to try a meze-style meal. You can usually expect food options to include rice, beans, salads, and meat.  If you are vegetarian, please note that main meals are limited in choice; however, meze is almost always available in restaurants and is a good choice for vegetarians, usually costing approximately 15 dinars (US$21) per person. Unlimited drinking water is provided free of charge on the trek in Wadi Rum.

Alcohol is available in Jordan, but not widely. Many hotels do not sell alcohol but will often allow it to be brought in from elsewhere. It is best to plan ahead if you want a drink, your tour leader will be able to tell you what’s possible and may be able to arrange a stop at a supermarket or liquor store (depending on location). In Petra, the unique Cave Bar in Petra Guesthouse is open to the public. A less expensive option is the bar in the Petra Palace Hotel which is also open to all.

Spring and autumn are very popular in Jordan as it is cooler, around 24C (75F) in the day and 8C (46F) at night. Rain is more likely; however, protracted bad weather is unlikely. It is hot and dry (but not unpleasant) throughout Jordan in the summer. Daytime maximum temperatures are around 32C (90F) in Amman.

Wadi Rum is around 30C (86F) on average in summer though it can get as high as 40C (104F). At night it is usually cooler. In winter it is much cooler and can get as low as 10C (50F) during the day. In the evening, it is around freezing point. There are occasions when there is rain or even snow in the desert. If weather conditions require, we may need to modify the itinerary or the camp location for your comfort and safety.

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Jacob Marshall

Rating: 5

Best Trip Ever!!

The Petra and Wadi Rum trek was amazing!! A fantastic insight into Jordan and how the locals live their life and get to see how beautiful the scenery is. The walks were great fun and was nice to be away from busy life and experience a country for what it...

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing up Burdha Bridge what a view and also Petra a fascinating city!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The best, Abdulha was amazing in very way, very knowledgeable, good sense of humor, made me feel safe. Cared for everyone's needs!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring both warm and cold clothing as gets very cold at night in the Desert

Claire Homes

Rating: 4

Wild camping Wadi rum and Petra

We have had a brilliant holiday, Abdullah was great he gave us lots of information and history about wadi rum and Petra. Considering we were wild camping our chef made some great food. Plenty of water and tea, coffee wasn’t so great.

Most Inspirational Moment

The sun sets were amazing, and getting up in morning to a beautiful sun rise. Petra is amazing I highly recommend it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdullah is an excellent group leader, he answer our questions, help us in any way he could.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Lots of hiking in sand, you do have to ready for heat we did stop for water and food breaks. It does get very cold at night.

Suggestions

The days inn hotel is not 4*.

Gerry Frizzelle

Rating: 5

Addition to submission already made

I already submitted a review form and won't add to the comments made there. But I realsied that I wasn't prompted to say anything about the two hotels we stayed in (or maybe I missed that). These were: Edom Hotel (Wadi Musa / Petra). This was really excellent. Clean, efficient,...

David Mccauley

Rating: 5

Excellent Wadi Rum, Do it..

Overall, the trip was excellent, totally exceeded our expectations in every way, from start to finish the trip was very well organized, we were well looked after and felt completely safe. Trip leader Abdullah was the best, extremely knowledgeable, always helpful and available, nothing was any trouble, the trek through...

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing up to Burdah Bridge and standing on top of it, and the first sight of the Treasury in Petra.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Couldn't have asked for a better leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do it and embrace everything. you'll be glad you did..

Elizabeth Kilgallon

Rating: 5

Wild Camping, Star Gazing and Camels!

Fantastic Trek through Wadi Rum's amazing landscape and then a day spent at Petra exploring the fascinating and ancient ruins.

Most Inspirational Moment

My abiding memory will be of lying round the campfire at night, gazing up at the fantastic canopy of stars. Wild camping at it's best. I thoroughly enjoyed the two hour scramble to Burdah Bridge and the challenge of standing on the bridge - what a fabulous location. And the Wadi Rum landscape - just amazing. I opted for the camel ride for the last morning of the trip - again I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anyone who has not done a camel ride before.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Abdullah was fantastic and so knowledgeable about his country's very long history and the Bedouin way of life. We were well supported by a jeep with crew, which not only carried all our luggage and camping equipment but met up with us every two hours to replenish our water supplies.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My flight arrived at midnight and it was 2:30am before I got to bed in Amman. At 5am you are woken by the call to prayer. I was really tired the next day. The rest of the group (mostly from outside the UK) had flown in the day before and had rested but also had chance to explore Amman - I wish I had done this.

Suggestions

I did add an extra day to the end of my trip - a day at a Dead Sea resort - Exodus arranged this for me and all the transfers. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day at the resort and bobbin' in the dead sea - it was fun and another experience to add to my Jordan trip.

Martin Morris

Rating: 5

Petra and wadi Rum adventure

This trip exceeded expectations, particularly the Wadi Rum trek. This part of the week was really well organised and the desert is even more impressive and interesting than anticipated. The combination of a few day's trekking and then a visit to one of the modern seven wonders of the world...

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational moment was walking towards the Treasury at Petra, having read so much about it and seen it in documentaries and films it was fantastic to be there in person and see it for real. In fact the whole site including Petra and Little Petra is quite amazing, is scale is vast and full of impressive carved tombs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader Abdullah was excellent, well organised, very friendly with a good sense of humour he very much made the trip such a great experience. I felt you could always rely on him to provide any help, assistance and advice when needed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You don't need to pack as much kit as you might think, but make sure to take worm clothing and a good jacket. Its cold ait night in the desert but Petra was particularly cold in March with a strong wind blowing through the canyons.

Suggestions

Climbing the Burdah rock bridge is a great experience but its done without any protection from falls. This is OK for people with some scrambling experience and this part of the trip is definitely optional. However any falls on this route could have drastic or even fatal consequences so it would be good to see some additional precautions taken on the more exposed sections of the route. One member of our group was hauled up the last few meters using a headscarf and a piece of string, a practice which carries considerable risks should anything go wrong.

Catherine Hurst

Rating: 5

Outstanding trip to Jordan

I had high expectations for this trip and they were surpassed. The trip is a real adventure and I enjoyed every minute of it, walking in the desert and feeling immersed in the incredible place that is Wadi Rum. The scenery is amazing, our guide was fantastic and the desert...

Most Inspirational Moment

There were a number of great moments - watching the sun set in the desert, camping in different places - each one special; climbing up to Burdah Bridge (way outside my comfort zone, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world); and finishing with a visit to Petra.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide and leader was Abdallah Marashdeh. He was superb in every way. Informative, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, kind and with a great sense of humour. He could not have been better.

Suggestions

Go. This trip will leave you buzzing.

David Austin

Rating: 4

Excellent trip

Excellent trip. Well organised and great itinerary. The scenery was better than expected. I went in late November in off peak season and it was the right temperature and busyness. I can imagine in peak season the experience might be different - Wadi Rum has lots of cars using the...

Most Inspirational Moment

Camping was great. Views were amazing and was nice to sit around the fire. Stars were the best I’ve seen.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ab was fantastic, as were all the support staff.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go off-season.

William Denning

Rating: 5

Wadi Rum & Petra

Booked this trek at the last minute and was not disappointed, the time of the year meant that the weather was ideal and made the days trekking that much more enjoyable. The first day was the minibus drive from Amman down into he Wadi Rum area which ended with a...

Most Inspirational Moment

Each day brought something special and inspirational from the trek across the desert and traverse of Sig el Barrah canyon, climbing up to the Burdah Arch which is quite spectacular but does require a head for heights. Ascending up some of the great red sand dunes for which Wadi Rum is quite famous for. The day spent seeing the amazing area and buildings of Petra and Little Petra. Being able to sleep under the open sky and to see the night sky as it should be seen and not spoiled by the the light pollution we suffer from in the built up areas of the UK

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Abdullah (wanted to be known as Ab) was truly amazing and so knowledgeable certainly made the trekking a true history lesson. His passion, history and his manner in which he put it across ensured he had all of our attention when he spoke. He has a great sense of humour which was greatly appreciated by all and brought many a laugh. He had a great re- pore with everyone in the group and he ensured all understood what the days trek included and assisted those to achieve the most of the days events. The rest of the local team obviously also enjoyed working with Ab the camping and meals where always a pleasure

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although not the hottest time of the year in Jordan the importance of keeping hydrated cannot be understated and a minimum 2 water bottles should be carried there is always ample opportunity to topping up your bottles with clean drinkable water. A day sack is all you will be required to carry each day for what you choose to carry. You will meet up with you main baggage at the end of each day. Also a good 4 season sleeping bag as it does get cold!! in the desert in the evening/night

Suggestions

I found it a great trek and enjoyed each day, my only regret was not to extend the trip by a couple of days to be able to take in a trip to the 'Dead Sea' which a few of our group had planned.

Fred Swaine

Rating: 5

Excellent time in Jordan

An excellent way of seeing parts of Jordan. The trek in Wadi Rum was wonderful; a great way of taking the area in at a pace that allows one to appreciate its natural beauty. Scrambling up Burdah to the stone arch was fun and was a change from the daily...

Most Inspirational Moment

The desert nights were warm enough to sleep outside the tent under the stars - starry sky was splendid - it was a quiet highlight of the trip for me.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mohammed Abdul Aziz was a great group leader; engaged with all members of the group and a source of history and understanding of the surroundings.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Trekking was relatively easy and should not deter people from doing the trip. We did pause in the early afternoon after lunch so we were not hiking at peak temperatures.

Suggestions

A fine means of experiencing parts of Jordan.

CAD 2375
8 Days Excluding Flights

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