From the mountain to the valley
13-day nomadic nature tour of Jordan

When thinking of Jordan, many of us will associate it mainly with desert sands and the rose-red city of Petra. Jordan is willing to offer you much more than that.Jordan abounds in natural beauty. There are a lot of places in Jordan where you can still merge with nature and have a true wilderness experience. You can wander about for days without meeting a soul, something you won't even dream of anymore in the crowded and busy western world.
This 13-day hiking tour offers you the undiscovered Jordan. Its an excellent opportunity to walk slowly in this life and be one with nature. Allow yourself to explore the country on foot, and you will enjoy the beautiful natural environment with every move you make, every step you take.
The trail will offer you an endless variety of landscapes. Ranging from the green mountains of Dana to the natural fountains and white sands of Wadi Araba. From the black basalt rocks near Namalah to the prehistoric site of Little Petra.
Many of the sites you will visit, nowadays are scarcely inhabited by the local Bedouin tribes. But in the early days many of them were flourishing. The tour will show you some of the highlights of these cultures ancient and gone.

The program

Day 1 Flight to Amman. Our local agent will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport and transfer you to the hotel in Amman by bus, where you will enjoy your dinner and stay overnight.
Day 2 In the morning you will visit Madaba, which is world-famous for its Byzantine mosaics. You will see the masterpiece: the map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. You will continue to Mount Nebo, where you will overlook the promised land. Just like Moses once did after traveling through the desert for forty years. And you will visit the remains of two churches dating back to the 6th century.
From Mount Nebo you will hike all the way down to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth. The Dead Sea is believed to have healing powers, because of the super salty water. Sodom and Gomorrah, the site where Lots wife was turned into a pilar of salt, is believed to have been located close to the Dead Sea. Enjoy the afternoon floating around in the sea water, bathing in the sun, or undergo one of the relaxing mud treatments.
In the end of the afternoon the bus will transfer you to the Dana Nature Reserve. You will enjoy a traditional Arabic dinner and spend the night in an authentic environment.
Day 3 6 4-day hiking tour will lead you through the Dana Nature Reserve and the Wadi Araba, with the rose-red city of Petra being your final destination.Dana Nature Reserve is a system of mountains and wadis, dry riverbeds. The height drops dramatically over 1600 meters from the tops of the Rift Valley to the desert lowlands of Wadi Araba. This, combined with the condensed variety of landforms, results in a very high biological diversity. Ranging from densely vegetated mountainous areas to the Rummana fountain. From white desert sands covered with fanciful acacia trees to small streams flanked by man-size oleander bushes. From sky-high sand dunes to barren basalt or granite rocks.The area is also rich in archaeology and culture. Near Wadi Feinan you will visit the remains of the ancient capital of the Edomite kingdom. Feinan is an extensive area of coppermines, which in ancient times were among the largest in the world. You will also visit the ruins of the Roman water system and two early Christian churches.From Feinan, one of the most beautiful off-roads in Jordan will take you to Beidha or Little Petra, dating back to the Stone Age. Camping near Little Petra is a wonderful experience, in which you can imagine yourself living like the people did in prehistoric times.
Day 7 8 The guide will escort you into Petra in a spectacular way to show you the highlights of the Nabatean city. You will see the most astonishing and dramatic monument in Jordan: the Treasury. You will also visit the Monastery, the theatre, the tombs and facades and the colonnaded street. You will spend the night in one of the hotels in the village.The next day you can accommodate the program to your own wishes. You might explore Petra for yourself and see some more of the monumental buildings in the rose-red city. Or you might climb the stairs all the way up to the High Place of Sacrifice and see the obelisks believed to represent Dushara and Al Uzza, the most important Nabatean gods. You might also take a jeep tour to Aqaba by off-road. Or maybe you just like to relax and enjoy a Turkish bath in the local hammam.
Day 9 Our jeeps will escort you to Wadi Rum. You will pass the seven pillars of wisdom, described so vividly by Lawrence of Arabia. The next two days you will enjoy the beauty of this unique and timeless place, where uniquely shaped massive mountains rise out of the rose-red desert sand. In the evening a traditional Bedouin dinner will be prepared for you at a campfire.
The guide will take you to some of the most beautiful spots in Wadi Rum. He will show you the graffiti, written by the Nabatean people long, long time ago. And you will climb the famous rock bridges. The trail will lead you to the red sand area to muse on the silence, sitting on top of one of the sky-high sand dunes, beautifully set against the eroded rocks.
Day 11 12 In the morning you will be transported to Aqaba by bus. Aqaba lies on the northern tip of the Red Sea. It is well-known for its beautiful coral reefs. You will be free to explore the town yourself. Aqaba is an ideal location for scuba diving, snorkeling and other water sports. Or you might just like to relax, spend a good time on the beach or stroll around some of the traditional markets. In the last afternoon you will be transported back to Amman, where you will spend the night and will have the opportunity to explore Jordan's capital, enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants and see some of the highlights.
Day 13 You will depart early from Queen Alia International Airport.
Practical information
Degree of difficulty of the program
You dont have to be an experienced hiker to participate in the Nomadic Nature Tour. The tour is accompanied by an experienced guide. Nevertheless it is good to bear in mind that Jordan's climate can sometimes be very hot and dusty.
From our experience we can tell you that every person who is in good condition, easily completes the trail. You will be walking about 18 to 20 kilometers daily. In the morning you will be walking for about 3.5 hours. After lunch you will be walking 2.5 to 3 hours before you settle down to take a rest and have dinner. During the day walk there are sufficient breaks in the program to make sure you remain fit for the entire day.
In case you unexpectedly can't finish the day walk, Jordan Beauty Tours can offer you a ride on camel back or donkey, otherwise we will transport you by our own jeep, which accompanies the group during the day.
What to carry when walking
Apart from good walking shoes, it is sufficient to carry a day pack with whatever you require during the day, such as sun cream, protection for your lips, camera and so on. Also make sure you wear a hat or traditional Bedouin kaffieh to protect you from the sun and the sand.
It is also important to protect fragile objects against the sand and dust while walking.
Accommodation and meals
In Amman, Petra and Aqaba you will stay in a 3-star hotel, based on half-board. During most of the hiking tour you will camp under the moonlit sky in tents. During the hiking days camping equipment and showers are provided for by Jordan Beauty Tours. We will also provide for all the meals, water, tea, coffee and (alcoholic) drinks. What else to bring with you.Apart from your personal luggage, it is important to bring good walking shoes with you. We advise you to use special walking socks, since they will protect your feet from getting irritated. We also advise you to bring some means for foot protection with you, such as camphorated spirits, Compeed sticking plasters and foot cream.
Transportation of luggage
The camping equipment, as well as your luggage, will be transported by our jeeps.
Dates of departure

Included services in the price
* All flights, including airport taxes.
* Accommodation in tourist class hotels including breakfast during your stay in Amman, Petra and Aqaba.
* Dinners, guided sightseeing excursions and entrance fees as mentioned per itinerary.
* Camping equipment, transportation of luggage, meals and drinks during the hiking days.
* Jordan Beauty Tours tour leader during the entire program.
* Experienced guide during the hiking days.
* All transportation.
Not included in the price
* Visa costs and departure taxes.
* Meals other than those listed.
* Optional excursions.
* Insurance.
* Drinks, laundry and other items of personal nature.
* Tips.
* Supplement single room

Detailed version of the program / hiking part
For internal use only, not to show to customers!!!
Day 2 Transfer from Dead Sea to Dana Village.Stay overnight in Dana Tower hotel.

Day 3 Hike from Dana Village to Rummana campsite.Explanation of flora and fauna along the way.

Day 4 Hike to Feinan.Visit Wadithdan, copper mines.Camp at site near the sand dunes.

Day 5 Hike from Namalah to Little Petra.
Best off-road of Jordan.Camp nearby Little Petra.

Day 6 Continue the hike to Little Petra.
Visit Farish Gharun??Visit the ruins of Little Petra.Camp near Little Petra / traditional dinner.

Day 7 Continue hike to Petra.Enter Petra in non-traditional way (dont use the Siq!)Visit ruins of Petra.Spend the night in Wadi Musa hotel.

Day 8 Free day in Petra.

Day 9 Transportation to Garaza, near north part of Wadi Rum.Hike for about 2 hours in flat area.

Day 10 Hike in the sandy area of Wadi Rum (about 18 kilometers).
See Nabatean graffiti and climb rock bridges.

Day 11 Transportation to Aqaba.
Free program.

Day 12 Free day in Aqaba.Transportation to Amman hotel.

Day 13 Transportation to Queen Alia International Airport.