Jordan Active Adventure - 8 Days

Ziua 1 · Arrive at Amman Airport

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   Al Balad – Downtown Amman

   4 ore

   Check-in

   Arrive and make your way to your hotel in Amman or book an airport transfer with us.

   Enjoy

   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 the capital city on your own.

   Overnight in Amman.

Overnight in Amman.

Ziua 2 · Petra Back Way

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   Petra - Wadi Musa

   4 ore

   After breakfast, you will be transferred to Little Petra ( Hiking start point)

   Back-Way Hike

   Today we will enter Petra via ‘the Back Door,’ avoiding most of the crowds. We will hike a beautiful route up out of the desert valley that skirts around a sandstone mountain into a hidden high plateau and the back entrance to Petra.

   Monastery

   Your hike is rewarded as you approach the largest and best-preserved facade in all of Petra. Without the crowds of the main sites below, this site is great for photos!

   Amphitheatre

   View the impressive theatre, carved into the mountain about 2000 years ago, with a capacity of 4000 spectators.

   Treasury

   Awe at the most-well known facade in Petra, expertly carved into the side of the cliff and standing almost 40 meters tall.

   Siq

   Exit the Nabatean city through the magnificent tall slot-canyon main entrance to Petra known as the Siq.

   Finish

   From there, we will head to the Visitor’s Center, where today’s tour ends.

   Overnight in Petra.

Overnight in Petra.

Ziua 3 · Petra Trails, Al Madras trail, High Place of Sacrifice, Wadi Farasa - Petra

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   Petra

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   After your breakfast, we will start our hikes in Petra.

   Madrass Trail

   We will start on the main trail before quickly departing near the Obelisk Tomb. From there, we will head out on the Madras Trail, tucked in the hills south of the Siq.

   High Place of Sacrifice

   From this back entrance, we’ll climb up to the High Place of sacrifice with sweeping views of the Royal Tombs.

   Wadi Farasa

   Afterward, you will pass many sites including, the Renaissance Tomb, the Soldier Tomb, and then finishing at the Colonnaded Street in the Ancient Roman City in the heart of Petra.

   Free Exploration

   From the center of Petra, you will have free time to further explore the magical site on your own or head back to enjoy the cave bar or get some rest. You can head back down along the street of facades and the main trail, or for the adventurous, there are several good options to explore – including Jabal Khubtha, Um Bayyara, and more!

   Overnight in Petra.

Overnight in Petra.

Ziua 4 · Cycle from Shobak to Little Petra

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   Shobak Castle

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   Shobak Castle

   Start the day with a short transfer to Shobak Castle, the first of a series of Crusader Castles built in Jordan to control the region’s trade.

   Cycle

   From Shobak we start our ride on one of the most epic stages of the Jordan Bike Trail to Little Petra. Mostly on dirt tracks with a section of paved roads, this route leads us around the mountains of Dana and Petra with great views across the Jordan Valley. Lunch boxes will be provided on our way by a local family from Petra.

   Little Petra

   Close to the end of the ride enjoy a visit to Little Petra – an ancient suburb of Petra.

   Bedouin Camp

   We’ll stay at a Bedouin camp, hidden behind the region’s typical sandstone mushroom rocks, where you will get a first-hand impression of the traditional Bedouin hospitality.

   Ride Stats

   46 Km; +945m; -1255m; Max grade: 16,4%; Avg grade: 1,1%

   Overnight in Little Petra.

Overnight in a Bedouin Camp in Little Petra.

Ziua 5 · Cycle from Little Petra to Wadi Rum

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   Wadi Rum Protected Area

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   Start

   Starting at appx 1600m our trail winds down a pleasant descent to the village of Toghra where the pavement meets the dirt

   Cycle

   Today’s ride is a long descent off-road towards Wadi Rum followed by an enjoyable flat section on hard sand in the wide-open desert.

   Wadi Rum

   Once the ride is over, jump on a jeep safari to explore this World Heritage Site, traveling around Wadi Rum’s valleys, canyons, dunes, and deserts, discovering rock inscriptions, majestic views of mountains and landscapes, and narrow gorges. At each stop you have the opportunity to hike and scramble and explore in your own time.

   Ride Stats

   Cycling Info: 60 Km; +350m; -1200m; 45% off-road.

   Overnight in Wadi Rum.

Overnight in Wadi Rum.

Ziua 6 · Wadi Rum - Summit Jabal Umm Ad-Dami (Jordan's Highest Peak)

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   Wadi Rum Protected Area

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   Jeep Transfer

   After an early breakfast, we’ll head out on Jeeps to Jabal Umm Ad-Dami near the southernmost point of the nature reserve and the border with Saudi Arabia.

   Summit Jabal Umm Ad-Dami (1854M)

   This moderate hike will take 2-3 hours from the bottom to the top, where amazing panoramic desert views await. After the hike, a desert cooked lunch will be served.

   Overnight in Wadi Rum.

Overnight at a Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum.

Ziua 7 · Wadi Rum - Dead Sea Visit & Lunch - Amman

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   Wadi Rum Protected Area

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   Depart

   Today, we will leave the desert and proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.

   Relax at Dead Sea

   You can spend some time floating in the salty waters, try out the ‘magical’ Dead Sea mud, relax by the pool, or pamper yourself with some spa treatments – the perfect cure if your legs are still tired and sore from all the hiking.

   Head Back to Amman

   In the late afternoon, we will hop on the bus for the last time, and follow the long, winding road up to Amman – to return to where the adventure began.

   Overnight in Amman.

Overnight in Amman.

Ziua 8 · Departure

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   Al Balad – Downtown Amman

   8 ore

   Check-out

   Our standard package finishes here.

   Depart to Airport

   Make your own way to the airport or book an airport transfer with us.