Petra & Wadi Rum Trek

Day 1  Amman      
Arrive in Amman and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2  Wadi Rum      
Today head to Wadi Rum. Before embarking on a desert trek, visit Wadi Rum visitor centre and take in the sight of ‘The 7 Pillars of Wisdom’, a spectacular rock formation with seven fluted turrets. Spend the evening at a private campsite run by the local Bedouin people and enjoy dinner prepared in a traditional way known as a zarb.

Day 3  Siq el Barrah      
Traverse across Siq el Barrah, a magnificent desert canyon with immense rock walls. The trek is through open desert and there is a tangible sense of wilderness as we pass sandstone mountains and rocky outcrops. Set up this evening’s camp beneath the cool shade of two rocky mountains, Rakaa and Mharrak.

Day 4  Jebel Umm Fruth      
We begin today by heading to Jebel Burdah. Burdah Bridge is a striking rock formation that arches from one rock mass to another. The route has sections of scrambling and some of them involve the use of ropes. In the afternoon, continue the trek through the desert, enjoying spectacular panoramic views as you go. This evening’s campsite is atop sand dunes nearby Jebel Umm Fruth in the south east corner of Wadi Rum Desert.

Day 5  Um Fruth Rock-Bridge  
There is some easy level scrambling as we make the ascent up to the Um Fruth rock-bridge.  As you traverse across remote red sand dunes enjoy spectacular views throughout. There is also the opportunity to see historic rock inscriptions before setting up camp for the night in the crook of a desert mountain.

Day 6  Petra      
Before heading for Petra enjoy one last walk or optional camel trek through Wadi Umm Al Ishrim. Enroute there is the option to stop at ‘Little Petra’, home to a collection of well-preserved Nabataean ruins, smaller than those at Petra but equally as impressive.

Day 7  Petra      
Enjoy a full day exploring one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological sites – the ancient city of Petra. Wind your way through the narrow gorge of the Siq to reach arguably the most iconic image of Jordan, the breathtaking Treasury. Spend some time exploring the vast network of hidden passages and admire the intricacy of the fascinating rock carvings. Transfer back to Amman in the evening.

Day 8  Amman      
You tour comes to an end after breakfast.