With the modern sophistication of the capital Amman, the vast echoing deserts of Wadi Rum, the hidden beauty of spectacular Petra and the ancient Roman ruins at Jerash, Jordan truly is an adventurer’s paradise. On this great trip we venture away from the tourist trail to visit the beautiful Dana National Reserve in the Rift Valley of Wadi Araba. We ride cmels into Wadi Rum where we sleep in a traditional tent just as the Bedouin have been doing for centuries. Any trip to Jordan must include the wonderful Petra; we stay in a village at the back of the site and avoid the tide of visitors. The highlights continue with the coastal resort town of Aqaba, a visit to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth above sea level, the ancient Roman city of Jerash, Mt Nebo and the crusader castle at Karak. The people, the food, the scenery and the sights will all leave an amazing impression of this inspiring country.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Sun) Arrive in Amman and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Day trip to Jerash and the Dead Sea. |
| Day 3 |
Drive to Madaba, Mt Nebo and Karak Castle, on to Dana Nature Reserve. |
| Day 4 |
Day walk in Dana Nature Reserve, continue to
Al Beida (Ammarin Camp) hidden behind Petra. |
| Day 5 |
Full day exploring Petra starting from the quieter back entrance. |
| Day 6 |
Short visit to Petra (optional), ride camels into Wadi Rum, overnight desert camp. |
| Day 7 |
Full days exploration of Wadi Rum. |
| Day 8 |
Continue to Red Sea town of Aqaba. |
| Day 9 |
Travel to Amman, afternoon city tour. |
| Day 10 |
Tour ends in Amman after breakfast (Tue). |