The red desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan_789857815

The Bedouin Trail

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15-Oct-2020 to 24-Oct-2020

We start this trip with a short half day city tour of Amman, one of the oldest cities in the world, inhabited since the Bronze Age. On day 02 of our trip we drive north to Jerash, regarded as one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Middle East, Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years.

The Dana to Petra Trek is a part of the national Jordan Trail, and considered as one of the most beautiful hikes worldwide. The Dana to Petra Trek of the Jordan Trail was rated as one of the world’s 15 best hikes by National Geographic. Hike across spectacular scenery in southern Jordan, immerse yourself in local hospitality and the heritage of the wild desert, and see Petra, one of the seven new world wonders.

Post the trek we will climb Um Ad Dami, at more than 1800 metres, the highest peak in Jordan, offering you a whole new perspective of the desert from its summit. To the South you can see the border to Saudi Arabia, to the North Jebel Rum (next to Rum village). Later relax in Wadi Rum!

Explore the town of Madaba and discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated from throughout the town. See the ‘Madaba Map’, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands. Drive to Mount Nebo and wonder at the view where Moses looked across to the Promised Land. Float in the salty water of the Dead Sea.

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  • Group Size Medium Group
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All about the The Bedouin Trail.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Visit Jerash, regarded as one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Middle East.
  • 5 days on one of the world’s most beautiful hiking trails.
  • Walk through 4 biosphere climates in the Dana Nature Reserve.
  • Take the road less traveled to enter the ancient city of Petra.
  • Climb the highest mountain in Jordan, Um Ad Dami
  • Explore the town of Madaba & float on the Dead Sea.

 

FACTFILE:

  • Type of Tour : Treks & Walks
  • Grade : Tough
  • Tour Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
  • Trek Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days
  • Tour Dates : 15-Oct-2020 to 24-Oct-2020
  • Ex-Destination : Amman
  • Accommodation (Nights) : Hotel – 03; Camping – 03; Bedouin Camp – 02; Lodge – 01
  • Food Plan : 09 Breakfasts, 06 lunches and 09 Dinners.
  • Travel & Transport : All transport during the walking program including the main airport transfers to/from
  • Requisite Group Size : 10 pax
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

1.Accommodation (on twin / multiple sharing basis):

2.Food: 09 Breakfasts, 09 nights dinners and 06 picnic lunches.

3. Travel:

  • One group Meet and assist at Amman Airport on arrival and departure.
  • Transportation as per itinerary in a private vehicle (Minivan / 10 seater van / 18 seater Small bus).

4. Others:

  • English speaking licensed tour guide for whole tour.
  • Local hiking guide with a donkey for safety measures on days 04 – 06.
  • Entrance fees to all of the sites in the trip plan.
  • Free collective visa to Jordan (full passport details must be received 14 days before arrival) for non restricted nationalities.
  • Lunch box and water on hiking days.
  • Mattress and blankets provided for the nights in the wilderness. (Note: due to hygiene reasons we don’t provide sleeping bags).
  • Luggage transfer.
  • 03 Nights camping in the wilderness.
  • 02 hours jeep tour in Wadi Rum.
  • Dead Sea entrance with lunch.
  • Bedouin Tent while camping for 10+ pax.
  • Transfer to/from Umm Ad Dami mountain in Wadi Rum.
  • Local / Bedouin escort guide during the hike on Day 08.
  • 1-hour sunrise camel ride in Wadi Rum.
  • One experienced Tour Leader from Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.

 

Whats not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Goods and Services Tax as applicable.
  • International flight fares.
  • Water with meals at hotels and restaurants.
  • Meals not mentioned in the meal plan.
  • Hiking gear
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, etc.
  • Any kind of insurance such as travel, accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
  • Tips to hotel staff, driver, guide, etc.
  • Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary because of natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown, etc. factors beyond the control of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
  • Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes”.
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport – Amman Hotel – Half Day Amman City Tour

    Arrive at Amman Airport, where we will meet you, assist with immigration and then transfer you to your hotel. Amman is one of the oldest cities in the world, inhabited since the bronze age. The city is growing into a modern city, but retains its character and history.

     

    Later this day Tour the old city of Amman exploring the Citadel and the Roman Theatre, two of the most popular archaeological sites in the city. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant to experience authentic Falafel and Hummus.

     

    Drive from QAIA onto Amman takes around 30 min – 1 hour depending on the flight arrival time and traffic.

     

    Overnight in Amman.

    Meals Included: Dinner

  2. Day 2 Amman - Jerash (1 hr) – Dana (4 hrs)

    After Breakfast you will drive from your hotel in Amman and head north to walk through history in Jerash, regarded as one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Middle East, Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East. Later on this day drive south to Dana Nature Reserve for overnight.

     

    Overnight in Dana.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner.

  3. Day 3 Dana - Hike from Dana Village to Feynan / Wadi Ghweir Area (Hiking Distance – 16 km)

    The hike will start from Dana Village, 1200m above sea level, and head west into Dana valley with your trekking guides. The trail drops steeply at first and then levels into a more gradual descent through the Dana Biosphere Reserve towards the Wadi Ghwair. The reserve, Jordan’s largest, includes four distinct bio-geographical zones, which

    means that Dana supports an astonishing diversity of birds, plants, and animals. On your way down the valley you may see Griffin Vultures overhead as well as hyrax and copper-blue lizards on the rocks; if you’re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of an ibex or a desert fox, or see the footprint of a wolf in the dust.

     

    Overnight in Wilderness in Wadi Ghwair.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

    Hiking Distance 16 km; Ascend 280m; Descent 1420m

    Difficulty Level: Moderate

  4. Day 4 Wadi Ghweir - Hike from Wadi Ghweir to Furon / Ras Al Feid (Hiking Distance - 16 km)

    On this day, we will leave Wadi Ghuweir and start our hike heading towards Furon. As we pass the entrance to Wadi Ghuweir we’ll ascend up through the mountains with great views behind. This is a steep and challenging section of the route, but extremely rewarding. The track leads up into the mountains through a dramatic valley that offers stunning and wonderful views towards the fascinating Wadi Araba Desert. In the afternoon you’ll reach the camp set up by our crew at Furon.

     

    Overnight: Wilderness camping in Furon.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

    Hiking Distance: 16.4 km, Ascent 1320m, Descent 390m

    Difficulty Level: Difficult

    This section is the hardest part of the Dana to Petra trek. Today includes a lot of elevation gain, so be sure to be fully prepared,

  5. Day 5 Furon - Hike from Furon to Ghbour Whedat (Hiking Distance - 17 km)

    On this day, we will start hiking from Furon past Ras Al-Feid towards Ghbour Whedat. Today we will witness astonishing views into the some of the most remote and wildest corners of Jordan. Contouring the Sharah Mountains, follow a trail of mostly clear Bedouin shepherd paths. The sheer peeks of black mountains overlooking our trail and steep precipitous drops of the canyons below make this day absolutely spectacular. We will gradually climb up the hills to uncover more of the spectacular views over the desert below. Then, we will proceed to our wilderness campsite in Ghbour Whedat.

     

    Overnight: Wilderness camping in Ghbour Whedat.

    Hiking Distance: 17.1 km, Ascent 750m, Descent 920m

    Hiking Level: Difficult

  6. Day 6 Ghbour Whedat - Hike from Ghbour Whedat to Little Petra (Hiking Distance – 14 km)

    After yesterday’s very remote hike, today while we approach Little Petra, we will see signs of increasing human habitation. Along the way we will pass Bedouin camps, sheep pens, and small agricultural plots. In this region between Ghbour Whedat and Little Petra we will also pass Nabatean ruins, some of which may include wine and olive presses, aqueducts and other ancient water infrastructures. Today we will visit Little Petra, believed by archaeologist to be a ”suburb” of Petra, and meant to house traders traveling along the silk road connecting Africa to Asia, Europe and Arabia. Touring Little Petra, we will see rock carved facades, houses and  other ancient buildings carved into the sandstone canyon.

     

    Overnight: at a Bedouin Camp in Little Petra.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

    Hiking Distance: 14 km, Ascent 610m, Descent 560m

    Hiking Level: Moderate

  7. Day 7 Little Petra - Hike from Little Petra to Petra (Hiking Distance – 14 km) – Petra (Standard Route)

    After breakfast it’s time to start your hike. Enter Petra via ‘The Back Door’ avoiding most of the tourists. Good tracks go pleasantly down Wadi Ghurab amidst sandstone mountains guarding the approaches to Petra. This way follows a Nabataean route out of the valley and skirting round the final mountain on a natural rock terrace which has been ‘improved’ for the safety of walkers. Even so, it still narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh.

     

    Just beyond, carved into the cliff face, ‘The Monastery’ suddenly comes into view, where there is a Bedouin café for refreshments if you would like. Nabataean steps then lead down into ancient Petra; through which the route goes before exiting past ‘The Treasury’ and though the famous ‘Petra Siq’ to the shops, cafés and hotels of Wadi Musa.

     

    Overnight in Petra.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

    Hiking Distance: 14 km, Ascent 496m, Descent 519m

  8. Day 8 Petra - Hike Jabal UM AD Dami - Around 2 Hour Jeep tour - Wadi Rum

    At 7:00 am you will be transferred from your hotel in Petra and head south towards Wadi Rum. Once you reach Wadi Rum you will drive for around 1.2 hour to the foot of the mountain. Um Ad Dami, at more than 1,800 metres is the highest peak in Jordan, offering you a whole new perspective of the desert from its summit. To the South you can see the border to Saudi Arabia, to the North Jebel Rum (next to Rum village). According to your ability, climbing to the summit and back to the desert floor, takes approximately three hours.  After which you will be transferred to your camp in Wadi Rum so as to relax and enjoy some lunch. After having lunch and relaxing at the camp, you will have around 2 hour jeep tour following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges.

     

    Overnight in Wadi Rum.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  9. Day 9 Wadi Rum - Sunrise Camel Ride - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Dead Sea

    Early in the morning you will leave the camp on camels and ride to some nice spot to meet the sunrise in the desert and then ride back to your camp for breakfast and departure. After breakfast we will drive north to visit Madaba and the Dead Sea on this day.

    Explore the town of Madaba and discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated from throughout the town. See the ‘Madaba Map’, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands.

    Drive to Mount Nebo and wonder at the view where Moses looked across to the Promised Land and later died and was buried. Then transfer to the Dead Sea for the overnight.

    Overnight at the Dead Sea.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner.

    Drive from Wadi Rum to Madaba is appx. 4 hours.

     

  10. Day 10 Dead Sea - Dead Sea Experience - QAIA

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Time to float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, relax by the pool, and experience the various treatments in the spa.

    **Generally the hotels only allow late checkout if you actual pay for another night.However, you are allowed to check out of the rooms in the morning, but still use all the hotel facilities for the day.  The guests can leave their main luggage with reception, and keep a small bag with them around the pools or spa facilities. After this relaxing finish to your tour, you’ll depart and proceed to the Queen Alia International Airport.

    Drive from The Dead Sea onto QAIA takes around: 1 Hour.

    Meals Included: Breakfast.

    End of arrangements…

     

Accommodation
  1. Accommodation (on twin / multiple sharing basis) in Lodges, 3 star hotel, Campsite and 5 star hotel.

 

Many nationalities can get a visa for Jordan at the airport or at the Sheikh Hussein crossing. However, the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing and the Arava Border crossing do not issue visas. Visa requirements for Jordan are shown on the Jordan Tourism Board Website. The entry visa to Jordan is 40 JD, and must be paid in Jordanian Dinar. There are currency exchanges and an ATM at the ports of entry. Please refer to your itinerary for questions about visas as this has already been planned for by your travel specialist.

Although the following vaccinations are recommended for most travelers to Jordan, before traveling talk with your health care professional about the current information and requirements for vaccinations:

 

  • Diphtheria & Tetanus – single booster recommended if you ’ ve had none in the previous 10 years,
  • Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps & Rubella, Polio, Typhoid, Yellow fever – vaccination is required for entry into Jordan for all travelers over one year of age if coming from infected areas such as sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of South America.

 

You should carry along an adequate supply of any prescribed medications you may require while traveling. Prescription medicines should always be carried in your hand luggage (not in checked baggage) in their original, labeled containers only. Travelers with physical disabilities and those who require frequent or ongoing medical attention should advise us of their health situation at the time of booking.

 

The currency in Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar (JD) – known as the jaydee, which is made up of 1000 fils. You will sometimes hear piastre or girsh, which are both 10 fils (10 qirsh equals 100 fils).

 

Try to change larger notes as often as possible at larger restaurants and when paying your hotel bill. Changing money is very easy in Jordan, and most major currencies are accepted in cash and travelers cheques. US dollars are the most accepted, followed by UK Pounds and Euros.

 

ATMs abound in all but the smaller towns. Visa is the most widely accepted card followed by MasterCard. Other cards, such as Cirrus, AMEX, and Plus, are also accepted by many ATMs. Although credit cards are widely accepted, cash is still king here.

Jordan has a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan’s location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area.

 

January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C. During the colder months of November – March there is rain and potentially snow in January and February. Pack accordingly!

 

August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be very hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more. Because of this, it is very important to stay hydrated when you visit Jordan, especially if you plan on going on adventures to some of Jordan’s many wadis. We recommend bringing a reusable bottle with you.

Middle Eastern food is world famous! Make sure to try a variety of dishes. Jordanian food can be found at several restaurants from Mansaf (lamb and rice with yogurt sauce) to Mezze (mix of salads) to Manageesh (flat bread with different toppings) to Falafel and Schwerma sandwhiches (meat sandwhich in flat bread).

Market stalls are full of fresh produce that literally arrives within hours of having been picked. A wide variety of foods and vegetables at reasonable prices can be found at the local markets and supermarkets. Although fruits and vegetables are considered safe to eat, remember to wash all produce bought in open-air markets before eating.

Although some of the locals drink the tap water, it is recommended to drink bottled water. It is all right to shower and brush your teeth using tap water.

Eating Out:

Amman in particular boasts a variety of chain restaruants from all over the world. If you are wanting to take a break from Arab food, you can easily find not only fast food options, but excellent burger places, pizza, and basic western foods.

In addition to the basics, there is a growing restaurant scene in Amman. Before visiting spend a little time on Trip Advisor to find the latest in the food scene, or ask us for recommendations.

There are also excellent options available for vegetarian eaters. Although largely it is still a new concept in Jordan so be sure to ask questions when ordering.

Clothing:

In Amman and other cities conservative clothing is a good idea out of respect to the culture, particularly if you want to visit any religious sites. Women should have clothing that covers their shoulders and reaches their ankles. Men should wear trousers and cover their shoulders. In Petra, Dead Sea, Aqaba beach resorts, and Wadi Rum people are used to seeing tourists and a more relaxed dress code is acceptable.

Due to hot temperatures in the summer months, clothing of lightweight fabric (such as cotton) is most appropriate, including slacks and open neck shirts for men and daytime dresses, slacks, and blouses for women. Few men wear jackets and ties in the summer, except for business and other more formal occasions. It is suggested that you also pack a sweater or lightweight jacket for cooler evenings.

Highly recommended is packing sunglasses, a lightweight (fold-up) sun hat with brim, a reusable water bottle, and sun block. A swimsuit and beachwear will be appropriate for the Dead Sea resorts and Aqaba.

In the winter, you will need warmer clothing, including an overcoat, sweater, raincoat, hat, good socks, and warm hat and gloves.

If you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, we recommend that you bring an extra pair of glasses (as well as a copy of the prescription).

Shoes:

A pair of comfortable, soft-soled walking shoes is suggested for touring (even in the summer months when sandals and open shoes are acceptable.) Pack a pair of nice shoes for evenings out.

 

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