The best of Jordan on a hike

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival

  

  Upon your arrival, welcome and assistance by our representative. Transfer to your hotel.

• day 2

  Wadi Ibn Hammad

  

  Beautiful aquatic hike in the waters of Wadi Ibn Hamad. It is a day marked by water, between lush valleys, waterfalls, and hot springs bordered by wild palm groves. We continue our journey to Wadi-Finan where we set up our bivouac. Hiking: 4.5 hours Type of accommodation: bivouac Accompanied by a French-speaking guide.

• day 3

  Wadi Finan - Wadi Ghuweir

  

  Transfer by vehicle to Wadi Finan and Wadi Ghuweir, where we begin a walk in the ancient Finan canyon. We reach a superb valley dotted with wild oases bordered by oleanders. Then, we pass by a copper mining site before reaching the Ghuweir canyon, with its refreshing freshwater springs, then Al Mansourah, before a short transfer to Petra. Hiking: 5.5 hours Night at the Anbat hotel Meals included: breakfast, lunch Accompanied by a French-speaking guide

• day 4

  Petra

  

  We venture into the depths of the Siq, a long canyon that leads to the Khazneh, the treasure of the Nabataean city. Afterwards, we continue along the paths that climb to the High Place of Sacrifice via the Farasa trail. Return to the hotel via the Madras trail. Discovery of the splendid Monastery (El Deir) and other wonders of this unique site in the world. Hiking: 6 hours Night at the Anbat hotel Meals included: Breakfast Accompanied by a French-speaking guide

• day 5

  Little Petra - Wadi Rum

  

  After breakfast, we visit Little Petra, then head to Wadi Rum where we set up our camp before starting a beautiful hike in the heart of the sands of Wadi Rum. Discover the exceptional landscapes of this magnificent desert with its many colors. We approach this vast rocky and sandy area where a certain Lawrence of Arabia fomented the Arab revolt. Hiking: 3.5 hours Type of accommodation: bivouac Full board Accompanied by a French-speaking guide

• day 6

  Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Dead Sea

  

  We continue our walking exploration of the sublime landscapes of Wadi Rum, with its red sandstone and granite rocks, whose colors change according to the sunlight. Walk between sands and dried wadis to the village of Rum, where we have lunch discovering local dishes prepared by our Bedouin hosts. A short tea break, then we head towards Aqaba for a few hours of relaxation by the Red Sea. Around 4 p.m., departure for the Dead Sea where you will spend the night. Hiking: 3 hours Night at the Dead Sea Spa hotel Full board Accompanied by a French-speaking guide

• day 7

  Dead Sea - Wadi Mujib - Madaba

  

  Time for swimming after breakfast At nearly 420 meters below sea level, experience this exceptional moment of floating in water so salty that you cannot sink. Then, transfer to the heart of Wadi Mujib, the deepest canyon in Jordan, which is part of the Rift chain. Exploration and water trekking. Discover its waterfall and natural pools. Walk and swim in the natural pools carved into "pots". Finally, transfer to Madaba for an overnight stay. Hiking: 4.5 hours Night at the Mariam hotel Meals included: Breakfast - Dinner Accompanied by a French-speaking guide Note: For safety reasons, those under 18 years old cannot enter Wadi Mujib, even if they are adult-sized.

• day 8

  Jerash - Ajloun

  

  After breakfast, head to Jerash, nicknamed the "Pompeii of the Near East" due to its exceptional preservation. In the heart of the Gilead mountains, Jerash, formerly Gerasa, has been inhabited since the Neolithic era, but it only reached its peak during Roman times. It was part of the Decapolis, a commercial and artistic league of 10 Greco-Roman cities. You can stroll through the city and discover its theaters, temples, nymphaeum, churches, markets, colonnades, oval plaza, hippodrome, magnificent gates, and its 600 m Roman road where the ruts left by chariot wheels are still visible. A short drive through olive groves and a pine forest will take you to the town of Ajloun. There, on a hill, stands the castle of Qualat ar Rabad, at an altitude of 1,250 m. This castle is considered the finest example of Arab architecture in the region. It was built by a nephew of Saladin in 1184 to fight against the Crusaders. The fortress dominated a vast area north of the Jordan Valley as well as the passageways. Due to its strategic position, the castle controlled and protected the routes between southern Jordan and Syria. It was part of a chain of forts, whose fires were lit at night to transmit signals from the Euphrates to Cairo. In 1260, it was conquered and partially destroyed by the Mongols. In the 18th century, it became the seat of an Ottoman garrison. Well preserved, the castle offers a labyrinth of towers, rooms, galleries, and staircases to explore. You will spend the night at the Ajloun chalets. Meals included: Breakfast - Dinner Accompanied by a French-speaking guide.

• day 9

  Wadi Rayyan - Amman

  

  Last hike through a landscape totally different from what we have just seen. You will walk in a wooded area, through olive groves. Majestic olive trees, several centuries old, will escort you throughout your walk. The small stream will refresh you all along the valley. Finally, transfer to Amman for a free afternoon. Amman is a modern and very lively city. The historical sites are located in the city center, where we visit the citadel with remains ranging from the Roman period to the early Islamic period. Next, you will visit the archaeological museum, which houses an excellent collection, including several Dead Sea scrolls. You will stroll through the souk, where you will get a glimpse of daily life, then to the 2nd-century Roman theater, which has 6000 seats, and visit the King Abdullah Mosque in Amman. Overnight at the Rafi hotel. Meals included: Breakfast Accompanied by a French-speaking guide.

• day 10

  Departure

  According to your flight schedule, transfer to the airport.