Following The Nabateans - Trek from Petra to Wadi Rum (Group)

Tread upon one of the most wild yet beautiful treks in Jordan, following the footsteps of the ancient Nabatean trade routes.
The trail is rich in historical sites, local Bedouin history, impressive geology, and diverse Fauna & Flora.
Trek in a small group along with like-minded travelers, and take a break from the never stopping daily tasks of life, get to experience the history and the traditional nomadic life of the local Bedouins

Itinerary

Day 1: AMMAN TO PETRA

Pass By: TREKS ️ Outdoor Sports, Mecca St. 234, Amman, Jordan
Driving time: 3 hour drive from Amman to Petra
Assembly time: to be confirmed a week before the hike

Assembly point: TREKS travel & tourism office

General Info: Gather at the meeting point and meet your fellow hikers, then a transfer to your Bedouin touristic camp situated in the heart of Perta’s sandstone towers. Enjoy dinner, tea, and a tranquil night before the hike starts next morning.

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Bedouin touristic campsite

Day 2: PETRA TO GAA’ MREIBED

Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
Distance: 22.1 km
Time: 6-8 hours
Elevation gain/loss (meters): 380+/740-

General Info: After breakfast, we will start our trip walking through the siq of Petra, passing by the impressive carved monument "The Treasury" we continue hiking passing by the carved amphitheater and the royal tombs, then the trail changes south towards Wadi Sabra, to pass a small amphitheater. Continue along the trail, to reach a ridge with spectacular viewpoints and then descend to reach a Wadi intersection and continue south. You will encounter an off-road path leading to a paved road and finally reach the Gaa’ Mreibed where our wild campsite is to spend the night.
Duration: 9 hours

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Accommodation included: Supported wild camp

Day 3: GAA’ MREIBED TO WADI AL-SAIF

Stop At: Wadi Araba Desert, Jordan
Distance: 14.3 km
Time: 4-5 hours
Elevation gain/loss (meters): 290+/320-

General Info: Start by trekking southwest on the downhill paved road, to reach a colorful dark sandstone canyon and continue west along the canyon for 5 km. Exit the canyon, ascending the donkey path until you reach the larger Wadi Al-Saif. From here continue in an upstream direction, to reach large boulders, and beautiful red and white sandstone cliffs. We will setup camp in the heart of Wadi Al-Saif.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Supported wild camp

Day 4: WADI AL-SAIF TO WADI GSEIB

Stop At: Wadi Araba Desert, Jordan
Distance: 13 km
Time: 5 -6 hours
Elevation gain/loss (meters): 165+/445-

General info: Soon after leaving the camp, the trail rises up to reach the head of Wadi Al-Seif and then descends steeply to join Wadi Mshazza. Once again in the midst of wild mountains, the trail now heads South over a low pass into the next valley, leaving that to cross another pass to reach the head of Wadi Gseib. This descends generally South before bending W to the next camp on a shoulder around 4 km from the road in Wadi Araba.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Supported wild camp

Day 5: WADI GSEIB TO WADI ‘HEIMER

Stop At: Wadi Araba Desert, Jordan
Distance: 12.6 km
Time: 5-6 hours
Elevation gain/loss (meters): 495+/385-

General Info: Leave Wadi Gseib campsite, re-entering the canyon for about a kilometer, where the route then makes its way back south into the mountains, following a donkey path. The path ascends into a beautiful colored canyon, reaching a viewpoint on top. Then, follow another descend into a sandstone canyon, exit the canyon and continue south to encounter sand dunes. where we will setup our camp for the night.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Supported wild camp

Day 6: WADI ‘HEMIER TO HUMEIMEH / Transfer to Wadi Rum

Stop At: Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum Jordan
Distance: 22 km
Time: 8-9 hours

General Info: Set off by an early transfer to the gorge of Wadi ‘Hemier, one of the longest and yet most scenic wadis on the Jordan Trail. Trek almost 20 km along the canyon, encountering a change in geology moving from beautiful granite rock, to colorful sandstone, large boulders, water springs, wild vegetation, to extremely high cliffs, to then reach white chalky sandstone. Then continue north uphill along a camel path, winding out of the valley, to arrive at Al-Abbasiyah village. After the long hike ends, we will be transferred to Wadi Rum to spend the night.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Bedouin touristic camp

Day 7: WADI RUM TOUR / DEPARTURE BACK TO AMMAN

Stop At: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
General Info: Wake up in the magical desert of Wadi Rum, early breakfast at camp then we will ride our 4WD cars and go on a 3 hours desert safari, exploring the magnificent geological formations of Wadi Rum sandstone, and ancient petroglyphs, After the tour ends we will head back to the camp to have lunch and then depart back to Amman.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: N/A

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Following The Nabateans Footsteps - Trek from Petra to Wadi Rum
3/6/2024 - 3/12/2024

Wednesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

3/19/2024 - 3/25/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

4/2/2024 - 4/8/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

4/16/2024 - 4/22/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

4/30/2024 - 5/6/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

5/14/2024 - 5/20/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

5/28/2024 - 6/3/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

6/11/2024 - 6/17/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

6/25/2024 - 7/1/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Duration: 7 Days
Start location: TREKS ️ Outdoor Sports, Mecca St. 234, Amman, Jordan

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• tent, sleeping bags, mattresses
• Accommodation in Wadi Rum
• 4WD Safari in Wadi Rum Desert
• Local support team to prepare meals and transport your luggage for the duration of the Trek
• 6x Breakfast
• 6x Dinner
• 6x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 7 nights

Not Included

• Airport/Departure Tax
• Airport pickup\drop-off (can be arranged upon request)
• Entry fees to Petra JOD 50
• Jordan Visa
• Entry fees to Wadi Rum JOD 5
• Tips for the guide, support team

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