Classic Jordan: Dead Sea, Petra & Wadi Rum

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Overview

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan lies at the heart of a region whose development and culture has played a pivotal part in the history of the world for the past two thousand years. This short journey provides a stunning introduction to a country whose landscapes and traditions have been influenced by Romans and Byzantines, Crusaders and Arabs for over two millennia. Beginning in Amman, the Jordanian capital, you will travel to the spectacular Roman ruins of Jerash and the imposing Saladin fortress ...

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

How Tailor-Made Works

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Example Itinerary

This is an example itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes and budget, or build a trip from scratch.

Day 1 Amman: Arrival

On arrival into Amman you will be greeted by your Wild Frontiers representative and transferred directly to your hotel for check in.

La Locanda Boutique Hotel

Day 2 Amman & Jerash: Ancient & Modern Cities

Head north to explore one of Jordan’s highlights this morning – the Roman city of Jerash. Enter through Hadrian’s Arch and explore the vast site of well-preserved ruins. After walking the colonnaded streets and trying the acoustics in the theatres return to Amman for a walking tour of the lively downtown area from Rainbow Street to the souks and experience some delicious street food including falafel and knafeh.

La Locanda Boutique Hotel Breakfast

Day 3 Amman – Madaba – Mt Nebo – Kerak - Dana Nature Reserve: Mosaics & Crusaders

Head south from Amman stopping in the mosaic city of Madaba to see a 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land before looking out over the landscape at Mt Nebo, on a clear day you can see Jerusalem. Continue on to Kerak, a Crusader Castle where you can explore the ruins before arriving in to Dana Nature Reserve to settle in to the guesthouse and enjoy the views out over the wadi.

Dana Guesthouse Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Dana Nature Reserve – Feynan: Scenic Wadi Hike

Today you can soak up the stunning scenery of Dana Nature Reserve as you hike along a beautiful trail to Feynan. En route enjoy a picnic lunch and take in your surroundings as you pass through Bedouin inhabited countryside, also home to over 200 different bird species as well as, season dependent, a multitude of wild flowers. The hike is approximately 15km and takes around 6 hours. After roughly 2 hours of downhill walking, the trail flattens out and becomes a gentle stroll through Bedouin inhabited countryside. Part of the trail is through soft sand to add to the workout, but you will be well-rewarded on your arrival at the beautiful Feynan Ecolodge.

Feynan Ecolodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Feynan – Petra: Bedouin Experience

This morning you can enjoy a variety of activities organised in-conjunction with the local Bedouin community, before transferring to the ancient city of Petra. Pay a visit to the interesting Petra Museum, before checking into your hotel. This evening you will then be treated to a very special experience, visiting Petra at night, as you follow the candles through the siq and enjoy local Bedouin music as you sit and admire the Treasury lit up at night, a memory that will stick with you for many years to come.

Petra Guesthouse Breakfast

Day 6 Little Petra & Petra: Hike to the Monastery

This morning you'll drive a short distance to Little Petra, located a few miles away from the main valley, and a less-visited site with a charm all of its own. After visiting Little Petra you'll take a shuttle bus (approximately 20 mins) to the starting point of the walk, beginning with a couple of hours’ walk across open farmland from Little Petra before following the path across the eroded sandstone. Huge views begin to open up across the Great Rift Valley to the west. After another hour the trail descends towards Petra and opens onto one of the city’s most impressive sights: the immense rock-cut façade of ad Deir, the Monastery. You can rest and drink tea here, and explore the ruins, before following the stone steps of a Nabataean processional way down into the heart of Petra. Along the way there are traces of ancient stone steps, and eroded relief carvings of deities or ‘god blocks’ cut into the rock walls. This old Nabataean processional route will then lead you downwards, turning back towards Petra and following the main siq for the classic entry into the city. This will bring you out at Petra’s most famous monument, the Treasury. This itinerary offers a long, wonderful day’s hiking around Petra, and means you can experience the two greatest approaches to the city in a single day. Walking distance: 15 km approx 4-5 hours.

Petra Guesthouse Breakfast

Day 7 Petra & Wadi Rum: Desert Camp

Today you will experience not only history but the unique landscapes of Wadi Rum as you go on a two-hour four-wheel drive adventure through the desert, surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs. Wadi Rum is a vast, silent desert, both romantic and extremely beautiful, where massive mountains rise vertically out of the pink desert sand, eroded by the wind into shapes of men, animals and monsters. Finally, reach your desert camp for a night under the stars.

Memories Aicha Luxury Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Wadi Rum – Dead Sea: Relax & Float

Discover the wonders of Wadi Rum on an optional camel trek this morning. Leaving the magic dunes behind, later in the day drive north to the Dead Sea, where the afternoon is free to enjoy a dip in the salty waters or to relax at your hotel.

Holiday Inn Resort Breakfast

Day 9 Dead Sea – Amman: Departure

This morning your driver will pick you up from the hotel and escort you to Amman airport in time to catch your onward flight.

Breakfast

EXAMPLE ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Accommodation listed here is intended as a guide only, to give you a taste of what we can do. Our experts can tailor any aspect of this itinerary and accommodation to suit your budget and tastes.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

9 days from £2,850

MEALS

As specified in the itinerary, sampling some of the country's finest cuisine.

TRANSPORT

Private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced, dedicated drivers, unless otherwise stated.

ENTRANCE FEES

Tours and admission fees, including tickets specified in the itinerary.

EXPERT TEAM

Licensed English-speaking guides and a support team available 24/7.

ACCOMMODATION

As specified in the itinerary, using some of our favourite local properties.

WILD MILES

This tour will earn you 4530 Wild Miles

ACCOMMODATION

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Wild Miles Club

When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:

Blue More than 10,000 points 2.5% discount
Bronze More than 30,000 points 5% discount
Silver More than 45,000 points 7.5% discount
Gold More than 60,000 points 10% discount

This itinerary is aimed to give you an idea of what we can offer. The price shown above is per person, based on two people travelling outside of peak periods. As this itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailor-made to suit your interests and budget, your final price may differ.

Positive Impact of this Trip

Tree
Ten trees are planted per passenger on this trip
Community
Supports Wild Frontiers Foundation community projects
Wind Turbine
A contribution to renewable energy projects

Making a Difference

Community Tourism

People and local communities have always been at the heart of Wild Frontiers and the travel experiences we offer. Through community tourism we have the opportunity to generate real positive impact, supporting people we visit through sustainable local development, and in turn help to alleviate poverty and protect culture and environments in often more vulnerable destinations. While doing so, our clients gain richer travel experiences and more meaningful connections with the people they meet.

Conservation and Climate Action

As a travel company, we hold a responsibility to minimise our environmental footprint and contribute to sustainability, and work closely with local communities to support their efforts. By implementing initiatives such as carbon measuring, tree-planting, reducing single-use plastic and promoting eco-friendly practices, we can help mitigate the negative impacts of tourism on fragile ecosystems and local communities. Additionally, prioritising conservation efforts helps preserve natural habitats and wildlife, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the wonders of our planet.

Wild Frontiers Foundation

The Wild Frontiers Foundation aims to provide a platform to create awareness, raise money and deliver funding to projects in countries where we operate as a travel company. Through the foundation, we are able to channel money into grass roots projects, which we have either established ourselves or support through charity partners. These include initiatives focused around education, the empowerment of local people and community conservation.

WHEN TO GO

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WHY WILD FRONTIERS?

Meet the expert, Dan

Dan is our Middle East expert, who has travelled extensively in the region.

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The Backdoor trail to Petra is the best way to see the ancient city. It's a great hike and if you start early, you'll end up with parts of Petra almost to yourself as most tourists come in via the normal Siq route.

OTHER ITINERARIES IN JORDAN

Check out our group tours in Jordan

As well as private tailor-made trips, we also offer small group tours (max size 12) to Jordan. Led by an experienced tour leader, travel with a group of like-minded people on one of our award-winning group tours.

View Group Tours in Jordan