Wet & wild adventure tour through Jordan

Qaia - Dead Sea - Wadi Mujib

Day 1: Welcome to Beautiful Jordan!

Get your first impressions of this magnificent country when you land at the airport. Meet your driver, who will transfer you to the Dead Sea and the Mujib Biosphere Reserve, where your journey through Jordan can begin! The reserve is home to many unique species of birds, animals and plants and is the perfect place to experience the country’s adventures. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, where you can enjoy your dinner and rest from your long flight.

Wadi Mujib - Karak - Dana

Day 2: Hike through Waterfalls

Wake up to a wonderful breakfast. Then, embark on the Siq Trail, which guides you upstream along the river to the Mujib Gorge. Soak in the gorgeous scenery along the way. Then, remove your shoes and wade upstream, climbing up smaller waterfalls as you go. Swim through a number of small pools to reach the grand waterfall, where water descends into the pool from over 20 meters above. Swim and relax in the pools and rest from your strenuous hike. Then, return to the visitor center before hopping into your vehicle for the drive to Karak. Drive down the King’s Highway to the Dana Nature Reserve, where you will spend the night.

Dana - Wadi Ghweir - Feynan Ecolodge

Day 3: Explore Magnificent Wadi Ghuweir

Start your day off with breakfast. Then, your guide will accompany you on a riverbed hike down Wadi Ghuweir. As you follow the stream, expect to wade through the water and occasionally swim through the tranquil pools. As you hike, enjoy the captivating beauty of Wadi Ghuweir. The large sandstone formations decorate the landscape with a variety of colors. You can also enjoy hanging gardens of ferns as you explore deeper. Enjoy your packed lunch on the way. Continue your hike to Feynan Ecolodge, one of the best ecolodges in the world. Upon arrival, put up your feet and take a rest before digging into your dinner. 

Feynan Ecolodge - Aqaba

Day 4: Delve Underwater in Aqaba

Wake up and enjoy your breakfast. Spend the morning participating in one of the various activities arranged by the ecolodge. Do you like coffee? Learn how to make Arabic coffee and let the smells tantalize your nose! Other opportunities include learning how to bake Bedouin break, taking part in a cooking demonstration, or exploring the area with a morning hike. In the afternoon, hop into your private car that will take you to Aqaba. Spend the late afternoon enjoying the secrets of Jordan’s waters with a glass-bottom boat ride. Afterward, return to your hotel to enjoy your overnight stay.

Aqaba

Day 5: Relax on Jordan’s Beaches!

Spend your day enjoying Jordan’s amazing beaches! After breakfast, grab your beach towel and head out to start relaxing. Just hang out on the sand and work on your sun tan, or see what the water has to offer! Swim in the ocean or rent some snorkeling gear to take a look beneath the waves. If sweet water is more your thing, take a refreshing dip in the pool instead. Many exciting water sports are available as optional activities, such as parasailing, scuba-diving, riding a banana boat or jet-skiing. Spend the evening exploring the streets of Aqaba and some of its amazing restaurants. Then, return to your hotel.

Aqaba - Wadi Rum

Day 6: Visit Fascinating Wadi Rum

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide and drive to Wadi Rum, a fascinating desert area whose name translates to "Roman Valley". Go on a jeep safari to visit the most impressive sights in the area: the Nabataean inscriptions, jaw-dropping canyons, huge sand dunes, and the house of Lawrence of Arabia. Dinner is served in the evening before you spend the night under the beautiful stars of the desert in Khaled's Camp. 

Wadi Rum - Petra

Day 7: Explore World-Famous Petra

Wake up to a fresh new day in the desert of Jordan. After breakfast, your guide will take you to Petra, an amazing archeological complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the south of the country. Explore the area with its fascinating architecture that was cut right out of the rock faces. Walk through the winding Siq and climb up to the viewpoint for a breath-taking view onto the Treasury below, one of the largest and most impressive ruins in the city. If you feel like it, climb up the mountain opposite the High Place of Sacrifice and take the trail down to the Garden Temple Complex. Whatever you choose to do, Petra will not disappoint you. In the evening, check into your hotel in the city and spend a relaxing night.

Petra

Day 8: Take the Backdoor Hike around Petra

Start the day by enjoying a strengthening breakfast. Then you travel to the start of the "Backdoor hike". With beautiful views over the Wadi Araba desert region, this fantastic hike takes you into Petra through the "backdoor", avoiding the 800 steps at the main entrance. The trail terminates at The Monastery, the largest monument in Petra. Take the rest of the day to explore the parts of Petra you haven't seen yet or would like to visit again. Visit the Roman Colonnaded Way, the Royal Tombs, and take a walk through the Siq, an impressive canyon leading to the main entrance of the city. In the evening, return to your hotel and spend a relaxed night. 

Petra - Wadi Al Heba - Ma'in

Day 9: Hike to an Underground Waterfall

In the morning, your driver will pick you up and drive towards Amman. Along the way, you stop in Wadi al Heba for an exciting adventure hike. The trail begins at a small stream and leads to natural pools, where you can take a refreshing bath. A winding path continues through the beautiful scenery and lush vegetation and leads to a narrow canyon. Climb down the vertical walls protected with ropes and discover an underground waterfall and another natural pool. From here, you exit by sliding down a slope into another pool.

After this exhilarating hike, continue to Evason Ma'in Hot Springs, where you spend the night. Soak in the warm waters of the springs and relax under the stars.

Ma'in - Qaia

Day 10: Time to Say Goodbye, Jordan!

Enjoy a last breakfast at your hotel, before your driver picks you up and transfers you to the airport. Your trip might be over, but the memories of this fantastic time in Jordan will stay with you for a lifetime. Have a safe trip home!