Jordan Retreat: Petra
Jordan Retreat: Petra
Jordan Retreat: Petra
4 Days Starting and ending in Amman
Visiting: Amman, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Wadi Musa, Triclinium, Dead Sea
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EELP
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
15-99 years
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Camping, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Looking for a short trip that combines history, traditional culture and a chance to challenge yourself to an active adventure? This journey through Jordan, comprising of three days of trekking and one day spent relaxing by the Dead Sea, ticks all the boxes. Begin with a trip to Dana Nature Reserve, where you’ll learn about the copper mining industry of the Roman Empire, as well as spending time with a local goat shepherd. From here you’ll trek through the ancient city of Petra, soaking up the history of the Silk Road, meeting local Bedouin villagers, and hiking along some of the world’s most famous trails.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Amman / Dana Nature Reserve / Petra
Location: Amman, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Wadi Musa
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Marhaba! Welcome to Jordan. Today you’ll meet your local host and your fellow travellers for the next four days. Your journey begins with an approximately three-hour drive to Dana Nature Reserve, where you’ll take part in a guided hike along the Copper Mines trail. Here you’ll learn about how vast deposits of copper were discovered, mined and processed for the Roman Empire. Explore long-forgotten mine shafts and visit nearby sites that are still visibly impacted by the ancient smelting process. Next, you’ll head to a nearby farm and enjoy lunch with a goat shepherd, where you’ll have the chance to learn a bit more about today’s local culture in the area. Later in the afternoon, continue your drive to the city of Petra, where you’ll have free time to explore and try some local delicacies for dinner, before retiring to your deluxe campsite for the evening.
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Day 2 : Little Petra / Petra
Location: Triclinium, Wadi Musa
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you’ll take a short drive to Ghbour Whedat, where you will begin your morning hike to Little Petra. This trek makes up a part of the famous Dana to Petra trek, which is rated in the World’s 15 Best Hikes by National Geographic. You’ll pass Nabatean ruins, wine and olive presses and aqueducts, before reaching the back entrance to Little Petra where you can rest and enjoy a picnic lunch. After lunch, continue hiking through Little Petra, which was used to house traders travelling along the ancient Silk Road. Here you’ll see rock carved facades, houses and other ancient buildings carved into the sandstone canyon. You’ll finish the hike at a Bedouin camp, which provides the local Ammarin tribe with a sustainable income from tourism and is vital for the preservation of Bedouin culture and the natural environment. Take part in some everyday activities like bread baking or a coffee ritual, while listening to traditional instruments, such as Rababa and Shabbabeh, before heading back to your camp for the evening.
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Day 3 : Petra
Location: Wadi Musa
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, leave your camp and head to the archaeological site of Petra. As you reach the end of the narrow, kilometre-long entrance, you’ll catch your first glimpse of the iconic Treasury facade, made famous in the west by the Indiana Jones films. The ancient site of Petra is massive and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets, reached by many different trails. Today you’ll take the Um Al Biyara trail which takes three to four hours in total. The trail is steep in parts, but the staircase to the top is well maintained. Make sure you take regular breaks to soak up the ever-changing perspective on the city that is revealed as you ascend. Once you’ve completed the hike, leave Petra and head to nearby Umm Sayhom village, where you’ll visit a local family who used to live in Petra before it became a UNESCO heritage site in the mid-1980s. Enjoy a local dinner and hear the stories about their life in Petra and how things have changed since they moved to Umm Sayhoom, before returning to your camp for the night.
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Day 4 : Petra / Dead Sea / Amman
Location: Wadi Musa, Dead Sea, Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you’ll leave Petra and make your way back to Amman via the Dead Sea. It will take approximately three and a half hours to drive to the Dead Sea, where you’ll then have time to either relax with a natural mud mask or try floating in the extremely salty waters. Once you’re feeling rejuvenated, continue driving to Amman, where you’ll say goodbye to your host and group.
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What's Included
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Dead Sea - Visit and float
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Dana Nature Reserve - Feynan Cooper Mines Trail
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Little Petra - Hike from Ghbour Whedat to Little Petra
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Dana Nature Reserve - Lunch with a Local Shepherd
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Little Petra - Ammarin Tribe Bedoiun Camp Visit
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Petra - Hike through Archaeological Site
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Petra - Guided tour
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Umm Sayhom - Village Visit & Dinner with Local Family
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinners
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Accommodation
Comfort style deluxe bedouin camp
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Included Activities
- Dana Nature Reserve - Feynan Cooper Mines Trail
- Dana Nature Reserve - Lunch with a Local Shepherd
- Little Petra - Hike from Ghbour Whedat to Little Petra
- Little Petra - Ammarin Tribe Bedoiun Camp Visit
- Petra - Hike through Archaeological Site
- Petra - Guided tour
- Umm Sayhom - Village Visit & Dinner with Local Family
- Dead Sea - Visit and float
Accommodation
- Comfort style deluxe bedouin camp
Transport
- 4x4 Jeep , Private vehicle
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes if aged 15+ and accompanied by an adult
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are international flights included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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