Multi-day trek
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Jordan’s most iconic landscapes.
Each day will reveal a new wonder – from hidden archaeological treasures to vast open skies that stretch endlessly above.
Starting in the ancient city of Petra, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Nabataean traders, passing through rugged canyons and sweeping desert vistas. Along the way, experience authentic Bedouin hospitality, drinking steaming cups of tea and savouring traditional meals cooked over open fires and sleeping beneath a blanket of stars in the heart of the desert. Your trek will culminate in Wadi Rum, a land of towering sandstone mountains and crimson sands, where silence and beauty reign.
This is more than a hike – it is a journey through history, culture and nature at its most breathtaking.
Distance: 80 kilometres
Approximate time: 4 days (see full itinerary below)
Best for: Adventurers, culture seekers and nature lovers
Day one: Petra to Gaa Mriebed
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Distance: 15 kilometres
Duration: 6 hours
Accommodation: Wild camping
Day two: Gaa Mriebed to Wadi Gseib
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Distance: 28 kilometres (with option for 45 minute transfer at the start of the day to reduce walking distance to 17 kilometres)
Duration: 8-9 hours
Accommodation: Wild camping
Day three: Wadi Gseib to Wadi Aheimar
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Distance: 16 kilometres
Duration: 6 hours
Accommodation: Wild camping
Day four: Wadi Aheimar to Humeima
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Distance: 21 kilometres
Duration: 8-9 hours
Accommodation: Bedouin camp with showers and electricity (in Wadi Rum)
At the end of day four, transfer to Wadi Rum by car (approximately 45 minutes).
Recommended kit: Sleeping bag (although can be provided on request); well-worn hiking shoes or boots and walking socks; small rucksack and rain cover; comfortable clothes including layers that can be added/taken off and a warm jumper for the evenings; flip flops or sandals for the camp; suncream and sun hat; head torch; battery bank; and a water bottle.
We would also recommend trekking with a donkey, to assist in carrying water and food. If interested in this option, please mention when making your enquiry.
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