Hiking in Jordan: Petra and Wadi Rum














From AUD $2366 Was AUD $3155
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)

Hiking in Jordan: Petra and Wadi Rum
8 days
Small Group
Moderate
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
Experience the beauty and culture of Jordan on this exhilarating eight-day trekking adventure.
Experience the beauty and culture of Jordan on this exhilarating eight-day trekking adventure. Wander the streets of modern Amman, marvel at Little Petra, get off the beaten track around ancient Petra (ticking this Wonder of the World off your bucket list), be dazzled by the famous Treasury building, join the Bedouins for a desert adventure in 4WDs, admire the Byzantine mosaics in Madaba and float in the famously salty Dead Sea. This is Jordan at its active, action-packed best.
Highlights
- Visit Little Petra and hike the lesser-known backroad into iconic Petra – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Spend a full day exploring the secret hiking trails of this awe-inspiring ancient treasure.
- Explore the spectacular Dana Reserve on foot – this unbelievably diverse reserve was established to protect wildlife and provide local communities with employment.
- See Wadi Rum, a world unto itself. Hop in 4WDs and experience its twisted rock scenery, watching the sunset on a trek through this rugged moonscape.
- Learn about the Bedouin culture over an earthen oven-cooked feast before sleeping under the stars – these semi-nomadic locals are renowned for their hospitality, so you're in for a treat.
- Experience the best weightlessness this side of outer space with an effortless float in the super-salty waters of the Dead Sea.
Trip Details
8 days
Jeep,Van
Small Group
English
Amman, Jordan
Madaba, Jordan
Moderate
Walking & Trekking
Demanding
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Dana Biosphere Reserve - Guided hike
- Little Petra visit
Accommodation:
- Permanent Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra
- Little Petra Backdoor guided hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Madras Trail guided hike
- High Place guided hike
- Wadi Farasa guided hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep Excursion
- Sunset hike including Um Fruth Rock Arch
Accommodation:
- Desert Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Desert guided hike including lunch
Accommodation:
- Desert Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Madaba visit including St George's Church
- Dead Sea sunset swim
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $3155
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
Experience the beauty and culture of Jordan on this exhilarating eight-day trekking adventure.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 04 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
03/19/2024
Embarking on a guided trek through Jordan's wonders was an enriching experience. The camaraderie forged with fellow adventurers from around the globe added a vibrant cultural dimension to our journey. From Petra's ancient allure to the ethereal beauty of Wadi Rum, every moment was a shared discovery. Stop thinking about it and book it! you won't regret it!
11/05/2023
What an amazing adventure! I would highly recommend this trip. Every day was magical. Especially hiking to Petra from Little Petra and Wadi Rum. Our guide Mohammed was incredible - an amazing trekking guide and wonderful group leader. The trip was so well organize, great itinerary and important information very clearly communication. The local guides also were excellent. Thank you Mohammed for such an incredible experience!
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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03/19/2024
Embarking on a guided trek through Jordan's wonders was an enriching experience. The camaraderie forged with fellow adventurers from around the globe added a vibrant cultural dimension to our journey. From Petra's ancient allure to the ethereal beauty of Wadi Rum, every moment was a shared discovery. Stop thinking about it and book it! you won't regret it!
11/05/2023
What an amazing adventure! I would highly recommend this trip. Every day was magical. Especially hiking to Petra from Little Petra and Wadi Rum. Our guide Mohammed was incredible - an amazing trekking guide and wonderful group leader. The trip was so well organize, great itinerary and important information very clearly communication. The local guides also were excellent. Thank you Mohammed for such an incredible experience!
11/05/2023
A bucket list tour of ever there was one - lots of time to explore the big sites of Jordan, guided by people with in depth local knowledge. Would thoroughly recommend this trip!
11/20/2023
I absolutely loved this active itinerary to explore Jordan. It gave me an opportunity to move slowly, to enjoy and absorb what Jordan has to offer without the hustle/bustle and touristy style of travel. Mohammad Al Soradi, our guide made this trip incredibly special with his energy and passion for what he does. I would highly recommend this trip for those who are seeking the "off-the-beaten-path" type of experience.
11/24/2023
Had an absolutely incredible holiday. So nice to have the itinary and organising of details done for us. This was my first ever organised group holiday, and I’d do it again
10/20/2023
Loved every second
10/04/2023
I had never considered a hiking holiday before, but I'm so glad I did! It was such a unique way to experience Jordan and to get up close and personal with its natural beauty. Our guide was knowledgeable, our group was lovely, and the people of Jordan are wonderful and so, so friendly. I'm looking forward to my next visit to this incredible country!
10/06/2023
Thank you Intrepid for a trip of a lifetime. Jordan has several spectacularly beautiful nature reserves, and hiking through them is the best way to appreciate them. Not to mention the generous hospitality of the Jordanian people is hard to believe, coming from the US. The food was great, our group was delightful, and I feel empowered to tackle some more big trekking trips. My 1st time in the Middle East but not my last!
09/27/2023
I can not rate this trip high enough. The people I meet, the tour guide (Anas!), the food, the accommodation were all fantastic.
05/27/2023
Don’t just get in a golf cart to “see” Petra. Walk it. You get such a vibe and see things most people and tours don’t see.
06/07/2023
Its now 4 weeks since my Jordan hiking trip ended and I still can't stop telling people what an amazing trip it was! Our group leader Furat was excellent - a leader whose knowledge, pride, enthusiasm and love for his country helped create one of the best trips I have ever taken. Thank you Furat!
05/25/2023
Steve / really enjoy the 7 day trek adventure in Jordan. The tour group size was just right 12. The people on the tour were open minded and we all bonded well. Our guide Furat, brought the group together and made the tour with his enthusiasm : knowledge towards hi as country, job and the tour group
05/23/2023
We are experienced international travelers over several decades who only recently chose a small group tour with Intrepid. We chose it due to the hiking option offered in Jordan. We are extremely pleased with the tour and have no hesitation in recommending it to other travelers. Great value for the money.
05/22/2023
This tour was brilliant! Amazing lanscapes and hikes, great guide and so much laugh and fun during the entire week!
07/09/2023
Had an incredibly enjoyable trip with our fantastic tour guide Wafa'a as well as a super group. Wafa'a was one of the best tour guides I've had - she really was a part of our group and we loved her knowledge and company. The trip itself was fun. I was a little worried that I'd hold people back with the walking due to a foot injury a couple of months before the trip but was able to take part in all the walks despite my fitness levels not being at the level I'd wanted them to be. Lots (and lots!) of steps in Petra and hiking in Wadi Rum was tough with the sand and heat, but helped by the usefully recommended trekking poles. Couldn't recommend this trip enough. If you love walking and culture, this is a great trip.
05/12/2023
Fantastic trip, our guide Waffa was amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. She made sure everyone was having a great time and made sure that we saw everything Jordan had to offer. The trip was amazing. Defiantly recommend.
05/14/2023
These hikes were incredible. If you take this trip, you'll climb through and around gorgeous rocky paths and unique landscapes.
04/23/2023
This tour allows you to see and feel the beauty of Jordan in an active and interactive way. It will open your mind and heart to the Jordanian culture in a way that few other trips would provide. The guide leader's enthusiasm for exploring and hiking in Jordan is contagious!
04/07/2023
This trip was absolutely incredible! Would do it again in a heartbeat. Our guide was fabulous, the landscapes are so stunning, the history was ancient and rich, all the local people we met were welcoming and warm, and the food was just delightful. Petra is even more amazing than what you think of it before you go. Wadi Rum is totally magical. The short time at the Dead Sea was relaxing. My only complaint is that the trip went by too fast!!
03/24/2023
Hiking in Jordan was amazing and really exceeded my expectations. Wally the tour guide was really knowledgeable, and kept us well informed about all aspects of the trip. The hiking was a great way to see and experience Jordan, every day was busy and the different accommodation were very comfortable. This was my first trip with Intrepid and I would definitely book with them again.

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