Jordan
Discover Jordan's 'Grand Canyon' on the Siq trail, visit Petra and reach the top of the tallest mountain in the country (Jabal Umm AlDami). End off your trip with a swim in the dead sea.
Arrival in Amman - one of the oldest cities in the world, inhabited since the bronze age. These days, the city is becoming more modern but retains its character and history. Depending on your time of arrival you may have time to explore the city by yourself as there are no planned activities for Day 1.
After a traditional breakfast, you'll head over to Wadi Mujib for a hike along the Siq Trail. Passing one of the canyons' highest waterfalls along the way, you'll be treated to incredible scenery as you follow the river through the gorge. Depending on seasonal rainfall levels, the gorge may contain pools deep enough for swimming. This is an ideal walk to take slowly and enjoy the cool water and shade, especially in the heat of the summer. After lunch, your guide will transfer you to Little Petra to visit the site located in Al Beida.
You'll start the day by entering Petra via ‘The Back Door’ avoiding most of the tourists. Following the Nabataean route, you make your way down a good trail into Petra. Just beyond, carved into the cliff face, ‘The Monastery’ suddenly comes into view. There is a Bedouin café if you would like refreshments. Nabataean steps lead down into ancient Petra; past ‘The Treasury’ and though the famous ‘Petra Siq’ to the shops, cafés and hotels of Wadi Musa.
After having a traditional breakfast in Wadi Rum, you'll head to the foot of the Umm AlDami mountain - the highest mountain in Jordan. The hike to the summit takes around 2 hours and offers spectacular views of the Wadi Rum Desert and Saudi Arabia. After a desert cooked lunch, you'll make your way back to your camp in Wadi Rum.
Today you'll drive to the lowest point on earth to float and relax in the Dead Sea (423m below sea level) - also known as the salt sea. Enjoy the sunshine and view whilst trying out an invigorating mud bath to cleanse the skin. In the evening your guide will drive you back to Amman.
Sadly, all great things must come to an end. For those flying out already, it is generally recommended to leave Amman at least 4 hours prior to your departure. We wish you a safe flight, and hope you will return back home with many wonderful memories of your time in Jordan!
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A moderate level of fitness is required. You won’t need to be super fit, but you should be in good shape and feel comfortable hiking up to 6 hours a day. There will be a few exposed sections so those with vertigo may not be too comfortable. Your guide will never be far away to help you get through it though.
Please see the section above for trip inclusions and exclusions.
- Day pack (35L+) - Dry fit t-shirts or tops (please bring tops that cover the shoulders) - Hiking boots - Flip flops or sandals - Light rain or windproof jacket - Hiking trousers - Long shorts - Swimwear - Buff or neck scarf - Hiking socks (synthetic or wool) - Clothes for the evening - Pyjamas or similar - Hiking poles (optional) - Water bottle (at least 2L) - Sun protection (sun hat, sunglasses and sunscream) - Toiletries (inc. travel towel and hand sanitiser) - Toilet paper and wet wipes - Insect repellent - Personal medication - Snacks
Absolutely! We get lots of solo travellers. It's a great way to meet like-minded people.
Day 1: 3-star hotel in Amman (twin-share) Day 2: Bedouin Camp in Little Petra (twin-share) Day 3: Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum (twin-share) Day 4: Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum (twin-share) Day 5: 3-star hotel in Amman (twin-share) Day 6: N/A Bedouin Camps: These are fixed-site, touristic Bedouin Camps, staffed by locals, in Little Petra and Wadi Rum. Bathrooms are normally off-suite, with women’s and men’s public ablution blocks. The tents do not have A/C or heaters, but the desert normally has cooler temperatures at night. Rooming is on a twin-share basis, travellers booking together will share a room. Solo travellers will be paired with members of the same sex (single supplement available for $200).
Day 1: Not included Day 2: Breakfast, Dinner Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Breakfast Day 6: Not included If you have a special dietary requirement, then please make your guide aware when completing your 'Trip Form'. This form is found on your Skyhook dashboard after booking.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Amman on Day 2 early, at 8:00 AM. Airport transfers are not included in this trip. The main airport (QAIA - Queen Alia International Airport) is approximately 1-hour outside of Amman. Airport transfers are not included in this trip price. We can arrange a transfer from the airport to Amman (at the start of the trip) for an extra $50 per car per way. The other best way is to take a taxi from the airport. There are a lot of services near the airport that can arrange transfers to the hotel. The prices are approximately the same.
The amount you tip is entirely up to you. A good rule of thumb is US$5 per day for your guide and US$3 per day for the driver.
The maximum group size is 15 people. The tour operator takes bookings from a few different platforms, so there may be more people on your trip than appear on Skyhook.
The weather in the summer can get very hot, especially in the desert, with daytime temperatures averaging between 32-36 degrees celsius. May to Oct is likely to be sunny and warm, while the nights are alot cooler. Rain is unlikely but not unheard of, so do be prepared, especially if travelling between November and March.
The minimum age for this trip is 18 years. We can sometimes accommodate families with younger kids on private trips. Message Skyhook (info@skyhookadventure.com) if you would like to enquire.
This is a seasonal trip and we operate it from May till the beginning of September. If you are interested in dates between this time, you are welcome to get in touch. We may be able to open new dates for groups.
All trips on Skyhook are run by small, hand-picked local guiding companies. For this trip your guides run Experience Jordan Adventures, based in Sweifieh.
By booking through Skyhook you'll be joining a small-group trip. This can make it nice and sociable (you'll be added to a group chat after booking), and guarantees great value for money!