6 Day Summer Adventure in Jordan

Day 1: Amman Airport - Amman

Arrive and make your way to your hotel in Amman. 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.

Depending on your flight arrival time, you may have free time to explore on your own.

Overnight in Amman.

Meals included: -

Day 2: Amman - Wadi Mujib (Siq Trail) - Little Petra

After breakfast at your hotel in Amman, they will take you to Wadi Mujib for your first adventure hike. Enjoy beautiful views over the Dead Sea on your way, and get ready for a self-guided hike on the Siq Trail: 2-3 hours of swimming, climbing, splashing, hiking, sliding, and jumping through a stunning gorge!

Follow the course of the river between towering sandstone cliffs to the base of a large waterfall. Depending on seasonal rainfall levels, there might even be pools deep enough to swim in, which might require extra efforts. For safety measures, you will be wearing life jackets provided by the Wadi Mujib visitor center.

After a short break to dry up and change clothes, you will then continue to Little Petra. The site, also known as Siq al-Barid (engl. the Cold Canyon), is believed to be a ‘suburb’ of Petra and was probably meant to house traders traveling along the Silk Road. After some time to explore, you’ll head on to your home for the night, a Bedouin camp close by.

Overnight: Bedouin Camp at Little Petra

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3: Hike from Little Petra to Petra - Petra - Wadi Rum

Today, you will enter the ancient Nabataean city of Petra "via the backdoor," avoiding most other tourists. Amidst high sandstone mountains, a good track leads down Wadi Ghurab. The way then follows a Nabataean route out of the valley and skirts round the final mountain on a natural rock terrace, which has been "improved" for the safety of walkers. Even so, it narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh. Just beyond, "the Monastery" suddenly comes into view.

After walking the last meters to the impressive structure, you can rest for a bit, taking in the view. There also is a Bedouin café for refreshments. Then, more Nabataean steps will lead you down into the main site. You’ll make your way through a colonnaded street, past rock-cut tombs, temples, and a Roman-style theater, to finally arrive at Petra’s probably most famous building—the Treasury.

Take your time to marvel at the façade’s detailed artworks. After a final look, you’ll leave the site through the Siq, a narrow, high-walled canyon, and then head on to the beautiful desert of Wadi Rum, where you’ll spend the night.

Overnight: Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Hiking Distance: 14 km

Ascent: 496 m

Descent: 519 m

Day 4: Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Boat Ride, Snorkeling, and Lunch - Aqaba

Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. at the camp. The two-hour Jeep tour will commence at 8 a.m., offering an exciting opportunity to explore the most scenic and iconic locations in the desert.

Following the jeep tour, you will be transferred to Aqaba to embark on a scenic boat ride offering panoramic views of Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Guests will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel directly from the boat, exploring vibrant coral reefs and observing an impressive variety of tropical marine life. This experience offers a unique glimpse into the captivating underwater world of the Red Sea. Lunch will be served either on board OR shortly after the boat ride, depending on the schedule. Overnight in Aqaba.

Driving distance from Wadi Rum to Aqaba: Approx. around 1 hour.

Day 5: Aqaba - Dead Sea Experience - Amman

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive back up north to the shores of the Dead Sea. Did you know that this also is the lowest point on earth?! Today, you will take time to float in the salty waters, try out the ‘magical’ Dead Sea mud, relax by the pool, or pamper yourself with some spa treatments—the perfect way to end the trip. Towards the evening, you get onto the bus for a last time, and drive back to Amman

Overnight: 3-star hotel in Amman

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6: Amman - Queen Alia International Airport - Departure

Sadly, all great things must come to an end. For those flying out already, it is generally recommended to leave Amman at least 4 hours prior to your departure. Experience Jordan Adventures wishes you a safe flight and hopes you will return back home with many wonderful memories of your time in Jordan!

Meals included: Breakfast

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Difficulty level

Moderate.