Let’s Go Hiking Jordan’s Trails: A Guide to the Best Hikes
If you love nature and adventure, let’s go hiking Jordan’s trails. Jordan offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. From sandstone canyons to sweeping desert dunes, the country provides a variety of hiking experiences for all levels. Whether you prefer a short scenic walk or a challenging multi-day trek, you will find the perfect trail here.
One popular hiking destination is Wadi Mujib. Known as the “Grand Canyon of Jordan,” this reserve offers exciting wet trails. You can hike, wade, and even swim through narrow gorges with towering cliffs. The Siq Trail is a favorite, especially for first-time visitors.
For those who enjoy peaceful mountain scenery, Dana Biosphere Reserve is ideal. Its trails wind through rugged mountains, hidden valleys, and ancient villages. This reserve is home to rare wildlife and offers breathtaking views. You may even spot an ibex or an eagle soaring above the cliffs.
Petra is another must-visit for hikers. Beyond the famous Treasury, secret trails lead to high viewpoints and hidden tombs. The Monastery hike rewards you with one of Petra’s most impressive monuments.
Further south, Wadi Rum’s vast desert is perfect for exploring on foot. You can hike among massive rock formations and red sand dunes. At night, camp under the stars and enjoy traditional Bedouin hospitality.
So, let’s go hiking Jordan’s trails. Discover the beauty, history, and spirit of this remarkable land. Every step offers a new adventure.
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, our representative will meet you before immigration. They will assist you with obtaining your entry visa, guide you through immigration, and help with baggage reclaim. Once your luggage arrives, you’ll be escorted to the arrivals hall where you’ll meet your driver for a smooth transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Amman.
Start your Jordan 10-day tour by driving to the Mujib Nature Reserve, the lowest nature reserve on Earth at 400 meters below sea level, bordering the Dead Sea. Explore the spectacular Wadi Mujib canyon on one of its unique wet trails, including the popular self-guided Siq Trail. End your day relaxing at your Dead Sea hotel with dinner. The key details and differences are: The wadi mujib Siq Trail Open | 1st April to 31st October Type | Wet + easy - moderate Time + Difficulty | 2-3 hours + easy to moderate Guide | Not required / self-guided Dinner at Hotel at Dead Sea
Enjoy a leisurely morning bathing in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Afterward, visit the Crusader Castle of Karak, perched atop a hill 1000 meters above sea level. Continue your journey to Dana Nature Reserve for dinner and overnight stay in this serene natural environment.
After breakfast, embark on a scenic 10km hike along the Wadi Dana Trail, descending through stunning sandstone cliffs with a picnic lunch along the way. Experience the ancient history and breathtaking landscapes of Dana before returning for dinner and overnight in the reserve.
Dana is extraordinary area due to copper mining. It was the first place in the world where copper ore was extracted and smelted for human use. During the Bronze Age, mining and smelting techniques became more advanced. The most obvious relict of the copper age is Khirbet Feynan, a Byzantine settlement with three churches, indicating the size and importance of the community. Enjoy the Wadi Ghwair Trail: easy riverbed trail, 8km, taking 3-4hours. It starts from the Eco-Lodge via Khirbet Feynan with its Byzantine archaeology to Wadi Feynan. Continue hiking along the gravel river bed of the Wadi, alongside a flowing stream, to the entrance to Wadi Ghweir. Picnic Lunch. If time permits, a small excursion will be made into the Ghweir canyon. In the afternoon drive to the greatest city of the Arab nation which existed 2000 years ago Petra.
Spend a full day exploring Petra, the Rose City carved from rose-colored sandstone over 2000 years ago. Walk or ride a horse through the Siq canyon to the iconic Treasury. With your expert guide, discover Petra’s tombs, temples, and the High Place of Sacrifice. Optionally, climb to the Monastery for panoramic views. Dinner and overnight in Petra.
Depart to the Natural Resort of Wadi Rum “The Valley of the Moon” a unique place unlike anywhere else you have ever visited. Arrive at the village of Rum where you will be picked up by local Bedouins to explore this splendid desert. They will drive you with their 4×4 Bedouin Pick Ups visiting the nabatean inscriptions of Khazali and An fashiyeh, the red sand dunes, the rock bridges of Um Fruth and Burdah, Barrah canyon (Where you can have a one hour walk if you wish), and Lawrence’s house. Lunch Box. Enjoy the sunset in Wadi Rum. Buffet Dinner & Overnight at Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum.
Buffet Breakfast at Camp. The 4×4 Bedouin Pick Ups will drive you further to the south to Jebel Khash, you will hike up to the summit and enjoy an amazing view above Wadi Rum desert and the saudian border. After Picnic Lunch you will walk through Nugra valley and then reach back to your Bedouin camp. Dinner & overnight at Wadi Rum.
After Breakfast at Camp In the morning to meet your driver and drive to Amman for Farwell Dinner in Tawaheen Al Hawa Restaurant in Amman Overnight at Amman hotel.
Buffet Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Amman Airport for departure including.
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