Compare Hiking Dana- Petra - Wadi Rum by Why Jordan Tours vs Jordan & Jerusalem tour by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 11 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 2,115 | $ 4,327 |
| Price Per Day | $ 192 | $ 393 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Daily breakfast, dinners on day 2,3,4,5,6, and 8, lunches on day 3 - 9 |
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| Description |
Explore Jordan by Foot! Hike from Dana Nature Reserve to Petra and in Wadi Rum during this program. 6 days of hiking are included; the average amount of kilometers you walk per day is around 19 km. During this hiking tour, you will walk through canyons, valleys, small Bedouin villages, along Byzantine ruins and Roman fortresses. Hike with us through Jordans breathtaking landscapes. |
A crossroads for millennia, Jordan has faced endless waves of invaders, from ancient Romans to Ottomans and European crusaders. In their wake, these empires have left ornate churches, crusader castles and desert citadels, as well as the lost city of Petra. Our specialists return, time and again, to find the best ways to explore this timeless land. We can help you get away from the crowds at Petra, hike through the wind-carved wadis (valleys) of the Dana Nature Reserve, camp out under the desert stars or sip coffee with Bedouins. |
Day 1: QAI Airport – Amman
Meals: Breakfast
Arrival at Amman Queen Alia International airport, after finishing your visa procedures (the visa is on your expense cost 40 JOD / 57 USD), Your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall, also holding a name sign and he will transfer you to the Hotel in Amman for overnight, based on double/twin rooms
Day 2: Amman—Madaba—Karak—Dana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast drive to Madaba, to visit the St. George Church with its famous mosaic map. Continue to Mt. Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Follow the King’s Highway until Karak to visit the immense Crusaders Castle. Transfer to Dana Nature Reserve for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Dana Tower Hotel, based on double/twin rooms.
Day 3: Hike Dana—Wadi Feynan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch
After breakfast start hiking from Dana Nature Reserve to Wadi Feynan. You have an experienced English-speaking hiking guide with you from today. All meals such as breakfast, lunch and dinner are included with every meal a nice Bedouin cup of tea. Water, soft drinks. Camping equipment, jeep and the chef are also included for the hiking days. Your chef will prepare everyday a fresh meal for you. Today you hike a spectacular downhill walk from Dana to Feynan through the sandstone gorge of Wadi Dana. Private camping in Wadi Feynan including dinner and breakfast. Total of 18 km hiking – 6-7 hours. Overnight camping in Wadi Feynan, including camping equipment, dinner, breakfast, lunch, jeep, chef etc. Bring your own sleeping bag.
Day 4: Wadi Feynan—Abu Alsakeen - Wadi Araba
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch
From Wadi Feynan you continue hiking to Wadi Abu Alsakeen where you will have lunch. Then continue inside Abu Alsakaeen in Wadi Araba where you will arrive to your private campsite for dinner and overnight.
Your luggage will be transferred with the jeep to the camping place. And you will have a donkey available today so you do not need to carry the water etc by yourself.
Total of 22 km hiking – 7-8 hours.
Overnight camping in Wadi Araba Desert, including camping equipment, dinner, breakfast, lunch, jeep, chef etc. Bring your own sleeping bag – it's not included!
Day 5: Wadi Araba—Shakarit Musaid
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch
Today you will hike through Wadi Araba Desert to the beautiful mountains from where you have beautiful views over the surrounding area. A part of today you will be hiking uphill. Overnight on private camping at Shakarit Musaid.
Total 19 km hiking – 7-8 hours.
Overnight camping at Shakarit Musaid in the mountains, including camping equipment, dinner, breakfast, lunch, jeep, chef etc. Bring your own sleeping bag – it's not included!
Day 6: Wadi Araba—Little Petra—Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast transfer by jeep to Siq al Barid (""Little Petra"") for a first taste of one of the seven worlds wonders. Siq al Barid means cold canyon in Arabic. From here you will climb up the steps and hike the back door route to the Monastery, one of Petra's largest carved façade. This route gives also beautiful views over the surrounding area. At the end of your day, you will be transferred back to Ammarin Campsite for overnight.
Overnight at Ammarin Campsite
Day 7: Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast transfer to Petra visitor centre for your second day visit ,normal visit by Siq so the guide will take you inside of Petra. Visit Siq, the Treasury, and Street of Facades, Theatre and the Colonnaded Street. After you still have time to visit the High Place of Sacrifice! It is a lot of climbing but definitely worth the views or from the Theatre you will hike via Wadi Farasa up to the High Place of Sacrifice. This route is not taken by many tourists and so you are going off the beaten track. You can have Lunch at Restaurant inside Petra.
Overnight at Hotel, based on double/twin rooms
After your visit of Petra, there are a few other options.
Turkish bath: a steam bath, a scrub and soap massage at the local Hammam.
Petra Kitchen participate cooking with a local chef from19.00 until 21.00 or a little later, the price includes a 3 course meal/menu to prepare with other guests and to dine together. Water, tea,
coffee and soft drinks are included.
(Alcohol is available for a surcharge).
Visit the Petra Life Exhibition for Traditional Heritage (5 JD entrée fee) located close to Petra Kitchen)
Petra by Night (each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening). Visit Petra lighted by candles, through the Siq until the Treasury. With a traditional Bedouin sitting at the Treasury, music and storytelling.
Day 8: Petra—Wadi Rum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch
After breakfast drive to Wadi Rum, famous from the red sand and rock formations. You will enjoy a full day hiking in Wadi Rum Disi area. Through the beautiful different colours of sand. Arrive to your private campsite for your last night of private camping. Enjoy your last evening sitting around the campfire drinking traditional Bedouin tea. Soft drinks, water and alcohol available for a surcharge.
Overnight camping in Wadi Rum, including camping equipment, dinner, breakfast, lunch, jeep, chef etc. Bring your own sleeping bag – it's not included!
Day 9: Wadi Rum—Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy your last few hours of hiking in Wadi Rum in the morning. After lunch (included) you will be transferred to the Dead Sea for overnight at the beautiful 4* Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort. Overnight at the 4* Resort, based on double/twin rooms.
Day 10—Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast
Free day at the Dead Sea, lowest point on the earth's surface. Float in the salty waters and try out the famous healing mud. Overnight at the 4* Resort, based on double/twin rooms.
Day 11: Dead Sea—Amman Airport
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the Amman Queen Alia International Airport for departure, 3 hours in advance of your departure time. (2 hours for check in and around 1 hour driving from the Dead Sea to the airport).
Day 1 : Amman
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Amman. Upon arrival into Amman you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.
Day 2 : Amman
Have a morning at leisure to recover after your late arrival. In the afternoon you drive up north to explore the Roman ruins of Jerash with a local guide. If you have some free time this afternoon, explore Amman under your own steam.
Day 3 : Petra
An early start this morning as it's around a five to six hours drive down the 5,000 years old King's Highway to Petra. En-route you will stop to see Mount Nebo, with its spectacular views over the Dead Sea; the Christian mosaics of Madaba; and the crusader castle of Kerak. In Petra you will stay for three nights at your hotel.
Day 4 : Petra
Today you will enjoy a full day guided tour of Petra. Your private guide will be with you for around two to three hours, after which you have some time to explore further on your own. Although it is probably the highlight of your holiday, bring your walking shoes and be prepared for an inspiring but energetic day!
Day 5 : Petra
One day is never enough to fully take in the wonders of Petra, so you have an extra day to explore under your own steam.
Day 6 : The Dead Sea
After breakfast you'll be collected from the hotel for the transfer to the Dead Sea. On the way you will enjoy a guided tour of the vast, stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum. For your time at the Dead Sea you'll stay for two nights of rest and relaxation.
Day 7 : The Dead Sea
Swimming in the Dead Sea is a unique experience, just watch out for the salt!
Day 8 : Jerusalem
This morning you will head off to Israel, crossing the border at Allenby Bridge. Your new driver will take you to Jerusalem for your final three nights.
Day 9 : Jerusalem
A long but fascinating day, with a full day shared city tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Day 10 : Jerusalem
A day at leisure to continue exploring.
Day 11 : International return flight
You have this morning and lunchtime at leisure to relax, explore or do some last minute shopping before heading off to Tel Aviv Airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
