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PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

A well organised holiday in a wonderful country
This trip combines a great mix from free camping, desert walking and rock climbing to time on Moses Mountain and the splendor of Petra by day and night

Most Inspirational Moment

My over riding memory was when we striked camp on the last morning in Wadi Rum Our two man support team had once again balanced all the mattresses, luggage, food, water, mint tea kettle (vital) on the trusty vehicle in a matter of minutes and we walked out with a camel train and a feral dog for company. Friendships had been forged quickly coupled with exercise, good food and the freedom to be a grub! It was the complete contrast to life back home and a heady liberating feeling

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Salah was superb. He kept a close eye on everyone and the days unfolded with a relaxed unrushed feel. Salah offered daily options regarding start times and optional activities and arranged the most delicious group meals in Petra and Amman. He shared such pride in both his family, culture and country which has left me wanting to understand more about The Middle East

Advice for Potential Travellers

You can never have too many baby wipes! High factor sun screen and well worn in pair of walking boots. The evening camp fire chats always included comparisons of blisters and with 6 Drs in our group there were many opinions regarding treatment!! The trip includes excellent food and access to free bottled water whilst in the desert. There are always plenty of opportunities to fill up water carriers.

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

A fantastic trip that managed to strike a good balance between wilderness experience and creature comforts. A range of activities that provided a good introduction to travelling in Jordan and the Middle East and left us hungry for more.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra by night is an experience not to be missed. No matter how many guidebooks you read nothing really prepares you for the splendour of this ancient city.Evenings spent by the fire out in the desert provided a real escape from modern life and provided excellent oportunities to reflect and recharge after a days trekking through spectacular scenery. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Salah was fantastic! Friendly and professional with a real passion for his country which he managed to share with us all. He was an excellent ambassador for Exodus and for Jordan. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are even slightly tempted by this holiday - book it!! If you can spare the time then a couple of extra days at the end of the trip to explore Amman and visit the Dead Sea are highly recommended. Exodus were able to arrange accommodation and flights that allowed us to do this and it was well worth it.

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

Fantastic trip. Trekking through the Wadi Rum, sleeping under the stars.

Most Inspirational Moment

Scrambling up to the arch of Burdah in the Wadi Rum, challenging but had fantastic views. Petra

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great. Random camel stories..

Advice for Potential Travellers

Appropriate footwear, a good book, possibly a star chart when staring at the night sky. Be prepared for slight chaos when departing from Amman airport - will take longer than you think.

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

Trekking the Wadi Rum was amazingPetra is a must see 

Most Inspirational Moment

The trek was the highlight

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good knowledge of the history of Jordan and the bedouin culture.Very enthusiastic and always a nice story to tell 

Advice for Potential Travellers

I just can recommend this trip.Maybe stay an extra day at Petra  

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

This is the trip for anyone wanting to get away from it all for a few days – no mobile phone signal, no Internet, no pollution in the desert and back to basics!

Most Inspirational Moment

Sleeping under the stars in the desert, after a satisfying dinner sitting round the campfire, and well-deserved after a few hours of walking and scrambling! Spending the days eating, walking and napping when it was too hot to walk around lunchtime. Standing on any three of the Rock Bridges we climbed up to. Walking up to the Monastery in Petra. A Bedouin turning up at the camp with a gigantic keyboard and staging a little party for us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Danny was a walking history book (in a good way!) and knew everything anyone would ever want to know about Jordan. My favourite were his amazing (and according to him, 100% true) camel stories he told us around the campfire at night.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you have a dust allergy, take lots of tissues and some anti-histamines! Take a few days before or after the trip to go to the Dead Sea - it's really close to Amman and pretty much on the way back from Petra.

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

I was nervous going into the trip — it was my first trekking experience. I was nervous about bugs, no showers, sleeping outside, difficulty of trek, everything!Within hours of the start of the trekk, my nervous dissappeared and I couldn’t help but have an amazing wonderful time. I didn’t want the trip to end. 

Most Inspirational Moment

There was a day of "scambling", so minor rock climbing up the mountain. Everyone had different levels of experience and it was great seeing everyone work together and cheer each other on to make it up and down the mountain.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ibrahim was a really decent guy. He was authentic and told it to you straight. He had great insights into the Bedouin people and their history and wasn't afraid to share stories, opinions, and songs.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring wetwipes! You won't even notice the lack of showers ;)

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

An unforgettable experience – great food, easy to traverse terrain and breathtaking scenery.  Snow in Amman and then frost on the desert sand and hailstone at Petra were unexpected pleasures.A must do!

Most Inspirational Moment

The breathtaking scenery.  The vastness of Wadi Rum, followed by the intricate detail of the carvings at Petra.Both provided a sense of freedom with the comfort of being supported by the team who moved around the kitchen, tents, bags and bedding.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Approachable, outgoing and fun loving who, at the same time, ensured the needs of the group were met.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it but do take note of the recommended kit list.

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

It was a great holiday in a fantastic country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking down to Petra early in the morning before the tourists and walking around the Wadi Rum as the sun comes up.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was enthusiastic and enjoyed bringing everyone into the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Remember that at this time of year it can be not only cold but wet as well. We even had snow and frost. You will also need to bring more cash to pay the tips.

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

A stunning trip with a great crowd

Most Inspirational Moment

So many maybe seeing  the deserts and the jebels bathed in moonlight

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair a credit to Exodus his  family and his country .The marshmallows he produced one evening whilst regaling us with tales of bad camels and their masters was almost straight out 1001 Arabian Nights

Advice for Potential Travellers

Sleep under the stars and dream on

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

This was a stunning week.  Well organised and supported throughout.

Most Inspirational Moment

Amazing desert scenery.   Sleeping outside under the stars.    Stories around the campfire.   Scrambling up to Burdah rock bridge.   Lovely food and plenty of it.     The ancient city of Petra with its magnificent facades. Excellent group of people to listen to, walk with, laugh with, and be inspired by.   The Bedouin who looked after us with great attentiveness. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Zuhair - we were his "tribe" and he was our Tribe Father!   Zuhair was lovely, a real family man who looked after us, kept us right, told us many tales of long ago, and generally made our whole trip a great success.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The organisation of the week was excellent, so you just need to make sure you have personal things you need: moist face/body wipes are great, and a flat toilet tissue pack is nifty.  Hair washing not necessary - after 4 days everyone's hair is a bit messy - just wear a hat/scarf.  You might like to take a  small travel pillow, but thick foam sleeping mats are provided and are very comfortable.   The food is plentiful and yummy, but if you think you might run out of steam, take one or two muesli bars.  (I took some but didn't use them)