| Highlights |
The Trek to Petra:
An Epic Journey through Jordan’s Wildest & Remotest Corners!
The Trek to Petra is a unique hike that is focused on hiking and camping in the remotest and wildest corners of Jordan. This exclusive trail is unique because very few places in the world offer you the chance to trek continuously for 5-6 days in different terrain every single day. Very few trails in the world offer you the chance to be among different geology every single day. Only unique trails allow you to walk a different trail type every single day, from Bedouin migration paths to goat shepherd trails to extremely remote hunters’ routes following elusive Ibex |
| Activity Description |
Itinerary Summary: Trek to Petra
Day 1:
- Option 1: Drive to Rummana Campsite (19km from Rummana Campsite)
- Option 2: Dana village to Feynan Ecolodge (12km from Dana village)
- Option 3: Drive to Feynan Ecolodge
- Time: 8 hrs from Rummana Campsite, 5 hrs from Dana village
- Altitude: 850m descent
- Trail: Path from Rummana Campsite to Dana village, escarpments of Wadi Dana, beautiful views, Feynan Ecolodge stay
Day 2:
- Feynan Ecolodge to Wadi Barwas (14km)
- Time: 5/6 hrs
- Altitude: Undulating, mostly level
- Trail: Stony desert of Wadi Araba, archaeological ruins, Feynan village, Acacia trees, Wadi Barwas gorge
Day 3:
- Wadi Barwas to Ras elFeid (9km)
- Time: 6 hrs
- Altitude: 700m ascent, 250m descent
- Trail: Walking on the western side of Sharah mountains, Bedouin migration path, shaded gully, Juniper trees, lush greenery, campsite
Day 4:
- Ras elFeid to ShkaretMsei’d (16km)
- Time: 8/9 hrs
- Altitude: 170m ascent, 150m descent, 300m ascent
- Trail: Scenic day, contouring Sharah Mountains, Bedouin shepherd trails, hunters’ paths, stunning views, steep sandstone overhang, conical hill saddle, camp under stars
Day 5:
- ShkaretMsei’d to Beidha (15.5km)
- Time: 5/6 hrs
- Altitude: 150m ascent, 250m descent
- Trail: Enter different landscape, agricultural fields, Juniper-filled gully, eerie sandstone domes, glimpse of Petra (Aaron’s Tomb), campsite with amenities
Day 6:
- Beidha to Petra (via Monastery) (12km inside Petra)
- Time: 3/4 hrs to Monastery, 5/6 hrs inside Petra
- Altitude: 110m ascent, 100m descent, 100m ascent
- Trail: Views of Wadi Araba, Monastery of Petra, explore Petra's sites |
| Important Information |
Equipment Checklist:
- Hiking boots, sandals, trekking clothes, socks
- Warm fleece or jacket, waterproof jacket and pants
- Hat, gloves, swimsuit
- Daypack with hydration system, towels, head torch, camera, sunglasses, trekking poles
- First Aid kit, personal items, sun cream, wet wipes, insect repellent
- Snacks, energy bars, travel adaptors, reading material, binoculars |
| Inclusions |
Guides, Transfers, Jeep, Food, Beverages , Camp Sites |
| Not Suitable For |
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| Accept Bookings Before |
3 Day |
| Cancellation |
Cancel Before Activity Starting Date and Get 100% Refund |
From Dana: The Trek to Petra - 6 Days
