Petra to Wadi Rum Trek

Difficulty

Extreme

Comfort

Basic

Immediately following the famous Dana to Petra segment, the trek from Petra to Wadi Rum stands out as one of the finest parts of the Jordan Trail!

This multi-day hike links the remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Petra and Wadi Rum, traversing a vast area of rugged wilderness in a high-altitude desert.

Experience the authentic beauty of the secluded desert terrain as you walk through sandstone mountains, arid valleys, and wide sandy plains.

Group Size: Price per Person

2-5 people: $1,595 / person

6+ people: $995 / person

Shushan L. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Arabic

Our Core Values are: Love - We aim to treat others as we would like to be treated. Excellence - We strive for excellence and to be the best at what we do. Purpose - Our Mission: Improving lives through adventure tourism in Jordan

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Tour highlights

Stunning Natural Landscapes

The trek offers breathtaking views of rugged wilderness, including striking sandstone mountains, expansive dry valleys, and vast sandy plains

Cultural Heritage

As you hike between two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you'll have the opportunity to experience the rich cultural history of the region

Challenging Terrain

This challenge adds to the adventure, rewarding you with the thrill of conquering the wilderness

Route details

Start Time: 7:45 am

The trail starts near the Bdoul village and down to the main tourist route, we’ll find yet another site, the Sabra Amphitheater.

Continue hiking south through the wadi, with some impressive views and mostly downhill until we arrive in an area called Ga’a Mriebed.

Distance: 24 km
Time: 6-8 hours
Physical Challenge: Difficult
Trail Challenge: Difficult
Ascent: 380 m
Descent: 740 m
Waymarked: No

Overnight: Wilderness Camping in Gaa’ Mriebed

Difficulty

Extreme

Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment

Tour provider's comments

This is a 5-day trek with each day covering 12-23+ kilometers (7.5-10.5+ miles). That is five days in a row with 3-8 hour hikes.

The first and last days (days 1 & 5) are significantly longer than the other days, each at more than 22km. Those two long days are why we set the difficulty of this tour at our highest rating of “tough.”

So you will need to be fit to be able to enjoy this hike.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Tent

5 nights

All single travelers will be provided with their own tent for free.

Our amazing local Bedouin support team sets up the campsite during the day, so everything is prepared when you arrive. Upon arrival, enjoy some time to sit down, relax and have some tea. Then when dinner is ready, our Bedouin support will reveal the locally made feast.

In the tents, we provide foam mattresses, sheets, and blankets. So no sleeping bags are needed unless you want to bring your own.

A simple shower tent is provided.

Our wilderness camps provide a nice escape from everyday life, great views, good service, and some wonderful dinners.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Petra

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

accommodation: 5-nights;
meals: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners;
local English-speaking hiking guide;
transfer from your hotel in Wadi Musa to the start point of the hike on day one;
transfer from Hummeima to Wadi Rum on day five.

Extras

Visa and Entrance Fees;
airport pick-up and drop off;
tips for service providers (drivers, guides, camping/ hotel staff, etc.);
travel insurance;
airfare;
personal expenses.

Group size

From 2 to 14 tourists

Duration

6 days

5 nights

It's important to know

Shoes
The ideal shoe for this hike is light-weight hiking shoes.

If you only have big-clunky hiking boots and running/athletic shoes, you could take both and see what you prefer on the hike.

Hiking Sticks/Poles
Most of this hike is on good, firm ground, so hiking sticks are not required. The vast majority of people do not use hiking sticks for this hike.

However, if you like hiking with Hiking sticks/poles, or want them just in case, feel free to bring them.

Here are some things you are not allowed to bring to Jordan:
1- Drones
2- Binoculars