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Amman Airport → Amman HotelArrival assistance before immigration, then overnight in Amman.
Jordan · Hiking · Canyons · Petra · Wadi Rum
9-Day Jordan Hiking Adventure: Wadi Ben Hammad, Dana, Petra & Wadi Rum
A 9-day, 8-night Jordan hiking journey combining water trails, wilderness camping, Dana landscapes, two active days in Petra and mountain-and-desert adventures in Wadi Rum.
9 Days / 8 Nights
Amman · Kerak · Dana · Petra · Wadi Rum
Hiking · Wild Camping · Desert
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Journey Overview
Amman Airport → Amman → Wadi Ben Hammad → Kerak → Dana → Wadi Hamra → Wadi Ghuweir → Petra → Wadi Rum → Jabal Um Adami → Amman Airport
Journey Overview
A demanding Jordan hiking journey from water-filled wadis to Petra and Wadi Rum
9 Days · 8 Nights
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Wadi Ben Hammad → Kerak Castle → DanaDrive a little over two hours to Wadi Ben Hammad for an easy 3–4 hour water hike, continue to Kerak Castle and overnight in Dana.
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Dana → Wadi Hamra Hike → Wild CampingHike through Jabal Barra into Wadi Hamra and on to Hammam Adethni. The supplied itinerary grades this day difficult, 18 km, with no fear of heights required.
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Wadi Ghuweir Hike → PetraFollow the water stream through Wadi Ghuweir between high gorge walls and hanging gardens, then transfer from Mansoura to Petra for the overnight stay.
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Petra Back Route → Monastery El DeirWalk from Little Petra past Beidah and open farmland to the Monastery El Deir, then descend around 800 stairs to Petra’s lower areas.
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Petra High Place & Wadi Farasa → Wadi RumTake a six-hour hike via the Treasury viewpoint, High Place of Sacrifice and Wadi Farasa, then drive about 1.5 hours to the Wadi Rum camp.
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Jabal Um Adami Hike → Wadi Rum CampTravel by 4x4 to Jabal Um Adami and hike with a Bedouin guide to Jordan’s highest mountain at 1,854 metres, then cross Wadi Sabet back to camp.
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Wadi Rum 3-Hour Jeep Ride → AmmanExplore canyons, red sand dunes, Nabataean inscriptions and a natural rock bridge by 4x4, then drive around four hours to Amman.
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Amman Hotel → Amman AirportAt the pre-arranged time, transfer about 50 minutes from your Amman hotel to Amman Airport.
Tour Highlights
The main experiences of this Jordan hiking adventure
Water Hike
Wadi Ben Hammad
Walk for 3–4 hours beside and through the stream in lush surroundings with palms, hanging gardens and small waterfalls.
Difficult Trek
Wadi Hamra & Wild Camp
Hike 18 km through Dana’s Jabal Barra and Wadi Hamra landscapes to Hammam Adethni before dinner and a bivouac overnight.
Canyon Trek
Wadi Ghuweir
Follow the water stream through a high-walled gorge with changing rock formations and hanging gardens before continuing to Petra.
Petra Trek
Back Route to El Deir
Approach Petra from Little Petra and Beidah to the 45-metre-high Monastery El Deir before descending to the main trail.
6-Hour Hike
High Place & Wadi Farasa
Hike via the Treasury viewpoint and High Place of Sacrifice, then descend Wadi Farasa past rock-cut monuments to the main trail.
Highest Mountain
Jabal Um Adami
Hike and scramble with a Bedouin guide to 1,854 metres for views toward Saudi Arabia and Wadi Rum.
Desert Exploration
Wadi Rum by 4x4
Spend three hours exploring canyons, red sand dunes, Nabataean rock inscriptions and a natural rock bridge.
Crusader Heritage
Kerak Castle
Explore the remains and underground passageways of the Crusader Castle in Kerak on the journey south from Wadi Ben Hammad.
What to Expect
A challenging hiking itinerary with water trails, scrambling, wild camping and desert trekking
Hiking · Canyons · Petra · Desert
Airport arrival
Assistance before immigration on arrival in Jordan and overnight in Amman.
Wet-trail conditions
Wadi Ben Hammad and Wadi Ghuweir involve walking through water; the itinerary advises proper footwear and expects wet feet.
Difficult Wadi Hamra day
Day 3 is graded difficult, listed as 18 km and requires no fear of heights.
Weather-dependent Wadi Ghuweir
The itinerary states that the hike cannot operate in winter or after rain because of flash-flood risk.
Two active Petra days
One day follows the back route to El Deir; the next includes a six-hour hike to the High Place of Sacrifice and Wadi Farasa.
Jabal Um Adami fitness
The ascent normally takes about 2.5 hours and requires good fitness and surefootedness, although no rope is needed.
Wadi Rum camp
Two nights in Wadi Rum, including the Jabal Um Adami excursion and a separate three-hour 4x4 desert ride.
Additional Information
Important details for this Jordan hiking journey
The itinerary covers 9 days and 8 nights: Amman, Wadi Ben Hammad, Kerak, Dana, Wadi Hamra, Wadi Ghuweir, Petra, Wadi Rum and Jabal Um Adami.
Overnights are in Amman, a simple hotel in Dana, a bivouac wild camp, Petra for two nights, Wadi Rum camp for two nights, and Amman.
Day 1: None. Day 2: Breakfast and Dinner. Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch Bag and Dinner. Day 4: Breakfast and Lunch Bag. Day 5: Breakfast and Lunch Bag. Day 6: Breakfast, Lunch Bag and Dinner. Day 7: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner. Days 8–9: Breakfast.
The hike is described as easy and takes approximately 3–4 hours. The route follows a stream and proper shoes are required because you walk through water.
The supplied itinerary grades this day difficult, states 18 km, requires no fear of heights and includes walking and scrambling before the bivouac camp.
The itinerary describes Wadi Ghuweir as a moderate water hike with some climbing. It is not possible in winter or after rain because of flash-flood risk.
Day 5 follows the back route from Little Petra to El Deir and takes about 4 hours to reach the Monastery. Day 6 is a separate six-hour hike via the High Place of Sacrifice and Wadi Farasa.
The mountain is listed at 1,854 metres. The hike and scramble with a Bedouin guide normally takes about 2.5 hours to the summit and requires good fitness and surefootedness.
The drive from the Amman hotel to Amman Airport takes about 50 minutes.
Take on Jordan’s Canyons, Petra Trails & Desert Peaks
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