Best bits
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The 'Inca Trail' of the Middle East
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Six days of rugged trekking
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Arrival at the 'Monastery' above Petra
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Sightseeing tour of the 'rose red city'
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Camping Bedouin-style
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Dramatic sandstone canyons & ridges
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Swim in the Dead Sea
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Nabataean & Byzantine ruins
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Description
Few other operators are running this excellent trek which is rapidly gaining a reputation as the 'Inca Trail' of the Middle East, and is a stand-out 'Connoisseur's Choice' adventure. From the Dana Nature Reserve, your route takes you southwards to the ‘rose red’ city of Petra, with six days of top quality hiking through deep wadis (dry river canyons) and across steep rocky slopes to high desert viewpoints. Your guides will point out ancient Nabataean and Byzantine ruins along the way and take you to Bedouin-style open camps. Crossing the region’s red sandstone hills, you will finally catch sight of Petra’s Monastery, marking the effective end of the trek. Drop down into this incredible, ancient, rock-carved city for a dramatic finale to the trip. On the drive back north to Madaba you’ll stop at Mount Nebo and have a chance to swim in the ever-so-salty waters of the Dead Sea, 400m below sea-level.
What’s included
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3 nights hotel, 5 nights camping
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8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
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Experienced tour leader throughout & Bedouin guides
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6 days moderate trekking
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All land transport within your tour
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Full trek service including all equipment (excluding personal equipment)
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Guided tour of Petra including entrance fee
Tour Fact File
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Group size
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Maximum 16
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Age
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Minimum 18
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Single Room Option
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£60 Includes all 3 group hotel nights (single tent not included) and £70 for tent hire.
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Arrival &
Departure airport
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Amman (AMM)
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( K/JDP )