8-day Jordan hiking tour is an adventure designed for travelers who want to explore Jordan on foot. The journey combines hiking, nature, history, desert landscapes, and local experiences across some of the country’s most impressive destinations.
Your adventure begins in northern Jordan with visits to Jerash and Ajloun. First, you can explore historical sites and enjoy the green landscapes around Ajloun. Then, the journey continues south through Jordan’s changing scenery toward Dana, Petra, and Wadi Rum.
Dana offers one of the highlights of this 8-day Jordan hiking tour. Here, you can walk through dramatic valleys and mountain landscapes while discovering Jordan’s natural environment. In addition, the hiking experience gives you time to enjoy the scenery at a comfortable pace.
Next, explore Petra on foot with experienced local support. Walk through the Siq and discover the famous Treasury, ancient tombs, temples, and rock-carved monuments. Moreover, Petra combines archaeology with excellent walking routes and impressive mountain views.
After Petra, the adventure continues to Wadi Rum, where desert mountains, sandstone formations, and wide valleys create a unique hiking environment. Travelers can enjoy trekking, local Bedouin experiences, and an overnight stay in the desert.
Throughout the tour, Golden Star Travel & Events arranges private transportation, accommodation, local hiking guides, and ground support. Therefore, we organize the program carefully so you can focus on the experience rather than travel logistics.
This 8-day Jordan hiking tour is suitable for active travelers, couples, friends, and small groups. Furthermore, we can adjust the itinerary according to your interests and fitness level.
Each hiking day offers a different landscape, from the greener hills of northern Jordan to Dana’s valleys, Petra’s sandstone trails and Wadi Rum’s open desert. As a result, the journey is rewarding for travelers who want an active way to experience Jordan.
You can discover more options in our Jordan adventure and eco tours. For additional information about outdoor experiences in the country, visit the Jordan Tourism Board Eco & Adventure guide.
Finally, explore Jordan through hiking, culture, nature, and adventure with Golden Star Travel & Events.
Your Jordan Hiking Tour begins with a warm welcome at Queen Alia International Airport. Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Amman. The drive takes approximately 40 minutes. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover from your journey. Early check-in is subject to hotel availability, but you can leave your luggage safely at the hotel until the standard check-in time at 2:00 PM. Use the remainder of the day to rest, explore nearby areas at your own pace, or enjoy your first evening in Jordan’s capital.
Hiking Distance: 6 km (about 2 hours) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch Highlights: Jerash Roman ruins, Al Ayoun Trail, local family lunch After breakfast, travel north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Walk along the famous colonnaded streets and visit major landmarks, including Hadrian’s Arch, ancient temples, and beautiful Byzantine mosaics. Next, continue to Ajloun and begin your hike through the Al Ayoun Valley. Follow a scenic trail through olive groves and pine woodlands. Along the way, you will see Bronze Age dolmens and Roman wine presses, which reflect the area’s long history. After the hike, enjoy a traditional home-cooked lunch with a local family in Orjan. Later, return to Amman for your overnight stay.
Hiking Distance: 14 km (about 5–7 hours) Descent: 850 meters Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch Highlights: King’s Highway, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Feynan Eco-Lodge Depart early and travel along the historic King’s Highway, one of the oldest trade routes in the region. Arrive at Dana Village, located about 1,200 meters above sea level, and prepare for one of the most scenic hikes in Jordan. Begin your descent along the Wadi Dana Trail, a major highlight of this Jordan hiking tour. As you walk, enjoy changing landscapes, sandstone cliffs, and desert vegetation. You may also see wildflowers, soaring vultures, and, with some luck, the Nubian ibex. Along the trail, you may meet local Bedouin shepherds and pass remains linked to the area’s ancient copper-mining history. Finish the hike near Feynan Eco-Lodge, known for its sustainable setting in the Dana Biosphere Reserve. After the hike, transfer to Wadi Musa (Petra) and check in to your hotel for a two-night stay. Overnight in Wadi Musa (Petra).
Hiking Distance: 5–10 km (flexible route) Meals Included: Breakfast Highlights: The Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, High Place of Sacrifice After breakfast, head to Petra and begin your walk through the Siq, the narrow canyon that leads into the ancient city. As the path opens, enjoy your first unforgettable view of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh). Continue deeper into Petra and explore its main highlights on foot. Visit the Roman Theater, temples, tombs, and early Christian churches. If you want a more active hike, climb to the High Place of Sacrifice for panoramic views across the valley. You can also explore the Royal Tombs, which are carved high into the sandstone cliffs. Petra is vast, and each trail reveals a different part of its history and landscape. This day gives you the flexibility to choose a moderate walk or a more challenging hiking route, depending on your pace and interests. Overnight in Wadi Musa (Petra).
Hiking Distance: 8 km (about 4–5 hours) Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner Highlights: Madras Trail, Wadi Farasa, 4x4 transfer, Bedouin camp Start early and hike the Madras Trail, an old Nabataean route that leads into quieter areas of Petra. Follow the trail toward the High Place of Sacrifice, then descend into Wadi Farasa. Along the way, explore impressive rock-cut monuments, including the Garden Tomb and the Roman Soldier’s Tomb. This route offers a quieter hiking experience and a different perspective of Petra’s landscape. In the afternoon, transfer to Wadi Rum, Jordan’s protected desert wilderness. Meet your Bedouin hosts and continue by 4x4 to your desert camp. Watch the sunset over the sandstone mountains, then enjoy a traditional Zarb dinner prepared underground. Later, relax at the camp and enjoy the clear desert sky. Overnight in Wadi Rum camp.
Hiking Distance: 11 km (about 5–6 hours) Ascent: 280 m | Descent: 300 m Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Highlights: Jebel Burda Rock Bridge, Um Fruth Rock Arch, desert canyons Start the day with a hearty desert breakfast at camp. Then, begin a guided trek toward Jebel Burda, one of Wadi Rum’s most impressive rock formations. With your local Bedouin guide, follow the trail and use ropes where necessary during the climb. At the top, enjoy panoramic views from the famous Jebel Burda Rock Bridge. After a rest and lunch break, continue hiking through quiet desert canyons and along towering sandstone cliffs. Later, visit the striking Um Fruth Rock Arch, one of Wadi Rum’s best-known natural landmarks. In the evening, return to your Bedouin camp for dinner and your final overnight stay in the desert. Overnight in Wadi Rum camp.
Location: Wadi Rum → Dead Sea Meals Included: Breakfast Highlights: Floating experience, Dead Sea mud, resort stay After breakfast, depart Wadi Rum and travel north to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth at more than 400 meters below sea level. Upon arrival, check in to your Dead Sea resort and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich water and try the famous Dead Sea mud. Later, relax at the resort, enjoy the facilities, and take in the peaceful views across the water. In the evening, enjoy a beautiful Dead Sea sunset. Overnight at the Dead Sea.
Location: Dead Sea → Queen Alia International Airport Meals Included: Breakfast After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight. The drive takes approximately 50 minutes. Your Jordan Hiking Tour comes to an end after eight days of hiking, nature, history, and desert experiences across Jordan. We hope you leave with unforgettable memories of Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, the Dead Sea, and Jordan’s unique landscapes and culture. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back to Jordan again.
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