In summary
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Sports
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Duration9 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationMiddle East / Jordan
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions2133.32 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French🇦🇪Arabic
In a few words
Starting in the fabulous, colorful Wadi Rum desert and ending in Nabatean Petra , we traverse the deserts, valleys, wadis, and canyons so characteristic of Jordan. This is a truly unique itinerary for lovers of wide-open spaces in the small kingdom of Jordan. We begin our journey in southern Jordan and the Wadi Rum desert , in an arid and colorful landscape punctuated by impressive jebels with surreal profiles, immense red dunes, and gigantic stone staircases soaring towards the sky. At the pace of our camels, we follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia before reaching the Wadi Araba region and the Rainbow Valley for a festival of colors. We explore the entire valley, a wild and desert territory with caves carved by the winds, where erosion has revealed magnificent hues. Then, we arrive at Petra, its temples and tombs, via the secret Nabataean paths. For two days, we explore this timeless theater, venturing into forgotten places, before an unusual dip in the Dead Sea and our return to Amman.
The highlights
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A beautiful journey through the wildest deserts in Jordan.
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Wadi Rum with its spectacular sandstone mountains and red sand.
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Exploring Petra on foot is an unforgettable experience.
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 2 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 279 m
- Average daily descent: 279 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
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French
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Arabic
Supervisor
Supervisor
Your guide has been chosen for their extensive field experience, knowledge, and passion for helping you discover the country. Our guides undergo continuous training to ensure they always meet your expectations. In the Wadi Rum desert, a local Bedouin guide accompanies each group. At every stage of our tours in the reserves and national parks, we use official Jordanian local guides.
Program
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Flight to Amman.
- Transportation Plane - 05h30 - 3565km
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Meals at your own expenseDay 1 -
Amman - Wadi Rum and start of the trek.
- Transportation Minibus - 04h
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Early morning transfer to the gateway of the Wadi Rum desert in southern Jordan, one of the country's most beautiful and colorful deserts, also known as the "Valley of the Moon" in the local language. After getting acquainted with our team over lunch, our trek begins gently towards Um Fruth and its astonishingly shaped arch, a magnificent rock formation sculpted over time by the elements. We continue our hike through a breathtaking landscape: impressive jebels (mountains) with surreal profiles, an immense red dune at the bend of a canyon, and gigantic sandstone staircases soaring towards the sky.Day 2 -
Hiking in Wadi Rum
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We venture into the Wadi Rum desert, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia who said: "Rum, the marvel… vast and resounding… a processional way beyond imagination." Through red canyons and splendid panoramas, we encounter sandstone mushrooms and rock engravings, eventually reaching our bivouac nestled against an impressive cliff, carved like a stone organ.Day 3 -
Wadi Rum - Hiking in the Wadi Araba - Regana
- Transportation Car - 01h30
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Negative elevation 200 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Early in the morning, we leave Wadi Rum by minibus for a short transfer to the Wadi Araba region. One of Jordan's most stunning valleys, its magnesium springs give it a multicolored appearance. Our trek begins in the village of Al Alabassiya, from where we traverse a series of canyons, some narrow, some wider, and cross the immense Ehaimer Gorge for nearly 25 km, finally arriving at the red dunes of Regana where we set up camp.Day 4 -
Wadi Araba - Rainbow Valley
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We continue our trek between the Nukush and Khmail sites, arriving at Rainbow Valley, rich in geological formations with strange shapes and astonishing colors. This collection of caves, carved by the wind without any human intervention, where each erosion reveals magnificent colors, is a marvel of nature. Our final campsite is in the valley dotted with acacia trees.Day 5 -
Rainbow Valley - Little Petra - Garoon
- Transportation Minibus - 02h30
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Negative elevation 200 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After a short walk, we rejoin our minibus to reach Wadi Musa (The Valley of Moses), the new town of Petra, which is close to the ruins of the Nabatean city of Petra. We have lunch at our guesthouse, then we set off to explore the site of Little Petra: a hike in the Siq Al-Barid, or "cold canyon," which takes its name from the high walls that prevent sunlight from warming it, before climbing up to admire the view from Garoon, passing through Aglat.Day 6 -
Hiking to discover Petra.
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
An early morning departure for a comprehensive exploration of the Nabataean site of Petra. We wanted a gradual, emotionally engaging, and original introduction to this famous site. We therefore entered Petra from the "back," arriving in awe at the plateau where the Deir ("the Monastery"), the ancient Nabataean pilgrimage site, is built. We then descended the 800 steps leading to the lower city and its temples, the Byzantine church, before climbing back up to the Fountain of the Lions and the High Place of Sacrifice, from where the view is superb. We exited the site at the top.Day 7 -
Petra - Dead Sea - Amman
- Transportation Minibus - 04h30
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Our last morning exploring Petra begins with us entering the site through its main entrance, the famous "Siq," a narrow gorge that seems to "lock" the site away, concealing it from curious onlookers, incense thieves, and bandits of all kinds! We arrive, awestruck, at the grand facade of the Khazneh, "the Treasury," before exploring the Royal Tombs and the Roman amphitheater in greater depth. After lunch, we head to the Dead Sea, where we'll enjoy a refreshing dip in its warm, salty waters. We return to Amman in the late afternoon.Day 8 -
Return flight from Amman.
- Transportation Plane - 05h30 - 3565km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Transfer to the airport for our return flight.Day 9
Note
The route, distances, and walking times are approximate. They may be modified depending on trail conditions, weather, the season, temperatures, or the group's pace. Your guide will choose the best compromises for your safety and that of the group; trust them and let them guide you.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
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Price details
The price includes
- The round-trip flight Paris / Amman.
- The entry visa for the country (in case of flight with us).
- Transfers.
- Full board except for meals not included in the program.
- Accommodation in a shared double or twin room
- The local team of drivers, camel drivers and local guides.
- A French-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees to the sites on the program (~ €72).
- Institutional tips (~ €24).
The price does not include
- Personal expenses.
- The drinks.
- A maximum of 5 meals are included, depending on flight schedules, as indicated in the daily itinerary. Allow approximately €15 per meal.
- A tip for your tour guide.
Options
- Extra night before stay - Single room : CHF80.75 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Double room : CHF114.00 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Single room : CHF80.75 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Double room : CHF114.00 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
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