The desert landscape and Petra are stunning. The scrambling is exciting. The archaeology is... Malcolm Mahony , 2019 See more reviews
I very much enjoyed this trip, the desert, scrambling, company and guide. As expected the tent... Suzanne Kane, 2019 See more reviews
A fantastic experience, trekking through Wadi Rum, camping with the Bedouins, walking in the... Tony Rose, 2019 See more reviews
I have just returned from this wonderful week. It was such a different experience to anything I... MARY-ANN PRESTON, 2019 See more reviews
I had wanted to visit Jordan and Petra for a long time and I finally got around to booking,... Vicky Harper, 2018 See more reviews
Jordan was like no other country on earth, the trekking on sand was challenging but the routes... Saeah Briggs, 2018 See more reviews
I knew before I even left for this trip that it was going to be something special, but I didn&... Ailsa Watson, 2018 See more reviews
Fantastic walk through the Jordanian desert made famous by the exploits of Lawrence of Arabia. We... Brian Kite, 2018 See more reviews
Itinerary Expand all Amman to Amman Day 1 Start Amman. Our trip begins in Amman. In the following morning, the guide will hold a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead and answer any question. Comfortable Hotel Day 2 To Wadi Rum; meet the Bedouin team and venture into the desert After breakfast there is an opportunity to exchange money and purchase snacks for the upcoming desert trek. We then transfer by bus to Wadi Rum (4 - 5hrs). Before embarking on our desert trek, we visit Wadi Rum visitor centre and take in the sight of The 7 Pillars of Wisdom’, a spectacular rock formation with seven fluted turrets. It is a short transfer to the start of our introductory walk where we walk to Um Al Bdoun, a private campsite run by the local Bedouin people. In the evening, we enjoy a dinner prepared in a traditional way known as a zarb. A cooking pot is dug into the sand and left for most of the day to slow cook meats and vegetables. Full-service Camping Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 3 Traverse Siq el Barrah, a magnificent desert canyon with immense rock walls We continue our trek from our campsite to traverse across Siq el Barrah, a magnificent desert canyon with immense rock walls. The trek is through open desert and there is a tangible sense of wilderness as we pass sandstone mountains and rocky outcrops. We set up the camp beneath the cool shade of two rocky mountains, Rakaa and Mharrak.Basic Camping Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 4 Trek to the arch of Burdah with optional climb We begin today by heading to Jebel Burdah. Burdah Bridge is a striking rock formation that arches from one rock mass to another. The route has sections of scrambling and some of them involve the use of ropes, especially the optional ascent to the top of the bridge. There are panoramic views throughout the trek. In the afternoon, we continue our trek through the desert. Our next campsite is atop sand dunes nearby Jebel Umm Fruth in the south east corner of Wadi Rum Desert. Basic Camping Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 5 To Um Fruth rock-bridge following Khor el Ajram to the Wadi Khashkhasheh Today we head to Umm Fruth Rock Bridge. The rock bridge is situated just a short walk away from our campsite. Umm Fruth requires some easy level scrambling. The ascent is steep and short and the sandstone is firm with good underfoot grip. We continue our trek to the ruins of Lawrence House. In the afternoon, we traverse across remote red sand dunes with spectacular views throughout. There is an opportunity to see historic rock inscriptions before we set up camp tonight in the crook of a desert mountain.Basic Camping Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 6 Leave the desert for Petra. Our last morning in the desert starts with a walk or optional camel trek through Wadi Umm Al Ishrim. We transfer to Petra at approximately lunchtime. In the afternoon, we have the option to visit Little Petra, a smaller but still impressive version of the main Petra site. Duration of walk: 3-4 h.Comfortable Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 7 A fascinating day visiting Petra, one of the world's foremost ancient sites; to Amman This morning the excitement mounts as we set off to explore the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its astonishing scale and bound to be a highlight for many. Following in the footsteps of Burckhardt down the narrow siq, you finally catch a tantalising glimpse of El Khazneh - the Treasury - revealed in all its splendour as you come out into the open. The work involved in carving this immense façade out of solid rock defies belief. You have a full day to explore the site and see its many other splendours. In the centre of the city you will pass the houses and tombs of the more affluent citizens and also a Roman amphitheatre, preserved in remarkable condition. Beyond the city centre is El Deir, the Monastery. Its superb façade is carved into the rock and topped by a huge urn. After our visit we transfer back to Amman. Comfortable Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 End Amman End Amman, following breakfast. Meals included: Breakfast
Jordan Visas are required by most nationalities, including British, and can be obtained at the border or Amman airport. At time of print, visa fees (usually 40JOD) have been waived for all nationalities travelling to Jordan with a tour operator and spending a minimum of 2 nights in country. Our airport representative will meet and assist you with obtaining the free visa on arrival in Jordan at Customs & Immigration. He will be carrying an Exodus sign. For more information on the free Jordan Visa, please see the link below:http://international.visitjordan.com/MediaCenter/News/JordanianGovernmen...
Jordan There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid.
Hotels, Full-Service Camping & Wild Camping We spend 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Amman, 1 night in a standard hotel in Petra, 1 night at a permanent camp and 3 nights wild camping. Some hotels have more facilities than others however it is always good to keep in mind that the star rating in Jordan is quite different to what you may expect at home. Sometimes we use less centrally located hotels in the interests of comfort. Accommodation in Petra is limited and demands on the infrastructure are high; this creates occasional problems with hot water and general plumbing for all hotels. In general, the hotels in Petra are older style and more basic in comparison with the rest of Jordan. Four nights will be spent in the desert, of which 3 nights will be in wild camps without toilets or wash facilities. One night will be in our private permanent camp, where traditional tents are equipped with basic beds, sheets and blankets. There are plumbed toilets and basins, and simple shower facilities with (limited) hot water. Single supplements are available for this trip however cannot be guaranteed at the permanent camp in Wadi Rum. Please enquire at the time of booking for details and up-to-date prices.
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Reviewed May 2019 Malcolm Mahony Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek Fascinating and beautiful country The desert landscape and Petra are stunning. The scrambling is exciting. The archaeology is outstanding. The culture is fascinating. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? See above. What did you think of your group leader? Abdullah worked hard to make the trip successful and enjoyable. He was totally unflappable! Do you have any advice for potential travellers? You should be aware that the trekking area is heavily used by 4-wheel drive vehicles taking tourists on day trips. This compromises the wilderness feel. Unfortunately they also leave behind a lot of plastic litter. Is there anything else you would like to add? I was very impressed by the generally tolerant and supportive attitude of Jordanians towards the 3 million plus refugees who live there. What a contrast to most other countries! Excellent service by Exodus staff.
Reviewed May 2019 Suzanne Kane Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek title is good and reflects the event I very much enjoyed this trip, the desert, scrambling, company and guide. As expected the tent accommodation was basic but fine. The food was adequate but the ingredients a bit repetitive but I suppose that this is what one should expect in the desert. The main problem I had was the fact that the desert is a very popular day outing for tourists in open trucks, of which there were many. The high number of trucks etc mitigated against the feeling of being in the desert/wilderness. We had to jump off the track many times and at one point had a couple of open vans careering down a steep slope towards us. A bit disconcerting. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The fact of being in a desert, which I had not experienced before, and the scramble up the hill which I very much enjoyed. What did you think of your group leader? Abdulla was an exceptionally good guide. Knowledgeable, honest especially when he did not know something, humorous, and very diplomatic when required. Attentive and fun. Is there anything else you would like to add? I enjoyed being in a very nice group who all got on well.
Reviewed May 2019 D Metronome Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek Check small print +wadi rum trekking awesome -felt obliged to tip -dietary medical needs not conveyed to chef - sleeping bag provided was broken & not suitable season - Mena & Petra palace less than suitable abodes + Guide Abdullah was awesome - chef & Tool did well despite resources in dessert What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Final camp realising last time needed to assemble own tent What did you think of your group leader? Good but aware / keen to keep us together even in last 48 hours Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take: Gaitors Ear plugs Eye mask Head torch Dead Sea neoprene booties Compeed & variations Buy Arab scarf in event of sand storms Take Jordanian dinards £150 circa. Expect to spend £100. Dessert freezing at night. Is there anything else you would like to add? See above
Reviewed March 2019 Tony Rose Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek In a trail of the Middle East A fantastic experience, trekking through Wadi Rum, camping with the Bedouins, walking in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia. The jewel in the crown of this trip was A full day in Petra ,The red rose city. The people of Jordan were warm and friendly adding to an all round enjoyable trip. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? First sight of The Treasury, amazing. We set off at 6 am to beat the crowds, and was not disappointed, as we were one of the first groups there and managed to get some photos without anyone in the background What did you think of your group leader? Our leader Abdallah, was passionate, knowledgeable with a wicked sense of humour and a cheeky grin. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take a hip flask, it is a job to get a drink outside of Amman Is there anything else you would like to add? I thoroughly recommend this trip
Reviewed March 2019 MARY-ANN PRESTON Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek Amazing! I have just returned from this wonderful week. It was such a different experience to anything I have every done - slogging daily through loose deep sand (so glad I spent those weeks beforehand training hard!), wild camping in completely remote desert locations, sitting round a camp fire drinking hot thyme infused black tea, eating delicious feasts produced as if by magic by Youssef, and much much more. Our delightful guide Abdullah gave us such detailed and enlightening information about Jordan and in particular about the Bedouin people and culture who lived in this area and the ancient Nabataeans who created the spectacular site that is Petra and ruled there for hundreds of years. Thank you Exodus for this amazing experience. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Those wonderful morning and afternoon snacks and hot lunch and evening meals conjured up as if by magic by Youssef. His kitchen was discreetly hidden behind the trucks and he and his helper brought it all out ready assembled on their fold up table. Wonderful! What did you think of your group leader? Abdullah was so charming and an amazing leader. So knowledgeable, his descriptions of the culture and history of the Bedouins and Nabataeans was inspirational. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? I found I'd taken all the wrong clothes for this time of year. Although it warmed up in the day, I didn't have enough warm layers for the evenings and at night camping. Take a really good sleeping bag. Mine was a 3/4 season one but I was not nearly warm enough.
Reviewed October 2018 Vicky Harper Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek Trip of a life time! I had wanted to visit Jordan and Petra for a long time and I finally got around to booking, choosing exodus. We are an active couple and wanted a trip that would challenge us but we could also see the sites. This trip had everything we wanted and it did not disappoint. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Wadi Rum desert is an incredible landscape. Nothing like I have ever seen. From waking up and seeing the view from your tent to sitting around a campfire with your new found friends looking at the most insane starry sky. I never thought it was possible to see the Milky way so clearly, in wadi rum it is. Petra. The whole day was amazing. Its so much more than The Treasury. We walked for 10 miles that day and loved every minute! What did you think of your group leader? Issa our group leader was great, he loved telling us stories and explaining the history of the area. He was so organised, so organised that every looked so easy. There was no issues. I would also like to mention the brothers who looked after us from the moment we stayed at their Bedouin camp to wild camping for the next few days. Great hospitality and company. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? If I were to do this trip again. Id pack half of what I took. I would also use an exodus sleeping bag and take a sleeping bag liner with me instead. I found that it was warm enough not to use a sleeping bag. We went in early October. Wet wipes are a must as long as long as you don't litter and a head torch is deffo handy when you have a call of nature at 4am in the morning. Ooo and a battery pack for your camera when you are out in the desert, forget your phone theres no signal, enjoy the break! Blisters: Take blister plasters with you. I had a couple put plasters on straight away and no issues or discomfort. Catch them straight away! Is there anything else you would like to add? The hotel in Amman was not good and have reported this to Exodus. On a fitness front: I am not a walker. I went on a few long 3 hour walks before I went and found the trip not too challenging. The challenges are the soft sanded areas and heat. Take a hat and you will be fine. Don't be put off you can do it!
Reviewed October 2018 Saeah Briggs Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek Amazing country Jordan was like no other country on earth, the trekking on sand was challenging but the routes seemed to be planned to take break points just at the point I felt I couldn’t do anymore! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? ? Do you have any advice for potential travellers? I’d dressed more conservatively than I needed to - girls are ok in respectable length shorts and short sleeved tops in the desert and at Petra.
Reviewed May 2018 Ailsa Watson Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! I knew before I even left for this trip that it was going to be something special, but I didn't realise just how special that would be. The scenery is breathtaking throughout the desert and in Petra it's easy to see why it is a World Heritage Site! we spent 4 nights, 5 days wild camping in the desert with the beduoin and it really was a beautiful experience in so many ways. Sleeping under the stars or in our tents, we were looked after in every aspect and they really could not do enough for us and always with a smile on their faces. Our Guide Issa was knowledgeable, friendly and approachable I learnt an awful lot from him as we walked and chatted along with way. Jordan is a strikingly beautiful country with so much history it really is worth a visit, I can guarantee you will 100% not regret it. Take me back!!! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The beautiful desert scenes that we woke up to every day. The sunsets over the sandstone rocks every evening. Money is of no consequence in the desert. What did you think of your group leader? Issa was a fabulous tour guide there was nothing he did not know and he handled every situation (some unexpected) we came across with ease, confidence and a friendly nature.
Reviewed March 2018 Brian Kite Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek Fantastic Wadi Rum and Petra Fantastic walk through the Jordanian desert made famous by the exploits of Lawrence of Arabia. We had expected sand but not the beautiful sandstone hills / mountains which changed colour during the day and showing incredible orange hues at sunset. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? All of it! The initial walk over a huge dune to the Bedouin camp and walking back for the sunset. The Bedouin cooking and especially the zarb were highlights. All of the walks were enjoyable especially the climb - and descent from - Burdah Bridge. The walks were well paced with frequent water stops. (On this trip plentiful water refills were available.) Issa took us into Petra via an interesting walk past a Neolithic village site and the mountain which was one of King Solomon's Mines. This meant our first view of Petra was the Monastery. By the time we were ready (after lunch) to explore the rest of Petra the bulk of tourists were just arriving and struggling UP the 400 steps. We had the luxury of descending. What did you think of your group leader? Issa had a clear love and enthusiasm for his country which he shared at all times. He arranged appropriate stops on the drive to Wadi Rum. He looked after us well in the desert ensuring people always had water and opportunities for water stops. He chose camp sites with opportunities for spectacular sunsets and star gazing. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? We had taken sterling and US dollar notes to exchange to Jordanian Dinars. The bank we stopped at would not accept our £20 and £10 notes. They said they could only accept £50 notes. Fortunately, we were able to use the ATM. Is there anything else you would like to add? The tents were obviously new and the Bedouin staff took good care of them. It was a special treat to find, on the last day of the trek, they had put the tents up for us. Do take the opportunity to have the Turkish bath in Petra. It was a final bonding experience!
Reviewed October 2017 Eric Brierley Trip: Petra & Wadi Rum Trek The best that Jordan can offer From day 1 I loved the feel Of Jordan, Jordan is a place of friendly people. The desert hike and Petra will not disappoint you. I added 3 extra days, 1 before the hike to see Amman, and 2 after to visit Jerash and the dead sea, and there are plenty of other places to see. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? being in a group of like minded people, and we all got on working as a team to help each other. The wild camping under the mass of stars, just never see so many stars. And Petra no words to describe just see for your self. What did you think of your group leader? The Group leader was great, made sure we were supplied with plenty of water and good places to stop in the desert for a rest from the baking sun. And a good laugh too. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Make sure you have plenty of sun screen high factor is best, a good sun hat. And yes don't pack too much like I did( what do you need in the desert ? Not a lot ) Is there anything else you would like to add? Knowing how to put up a tent is a handy thing to know. I didn't but I do now :)
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