Upon arrival at Amman Airport our representative welcomes you, assists you through immigration and matches with your driver. Then transfer for ca. 30 minutes to your hotel in Amman for overnight.
Day 2: Amman – Khirbet Al Tannour – Wadi Hassa - Kerak (B, L)
Breakfast, then we drive southwards ca. 2 hrs in the direction of Wadi Hassa and visit en route Khirbet Al Tannour, a Nabatean Temple from the 1st century. Wadi Hassa, once the border between biblical Moab and Edom, is one of the longest canyons in Jordan and divided into a upper and lower part. We spend here half day hiking through a water stream along lush vegetation and hanging gardens. You will have a picnic lunch in this beautiful area. Continue to Kerak for overnight.
Day 3: Kerak - Wadi Ben Hammad – Dana (B, L, D)
Breakfast, then we take the opportunity to visit the Crusader castle from 12th century with imposing underground halls and corridors. After that we continue to another popular Wadi: Ben Hammad. The hike takes around 4 hours, you follow a water stream, see hanging gardens and small waterfalls. Continue to Dana village for overnight.
Day 4: Dana – Petra (B)
Breakfast, then you have time to get to know the nature reserve Dana, consisting of mountains and valleys with rich fauna & flora. You can wonder around in the terraced gardens and the village itself, see local handicraft and enjoy some spectacular views. The reserve offers several hiking possibilities where a guide is necessary, optional you can choose one of the trails to explore more of the reserve. In the afternoon we proceed to Petra hotel for overnight.
Day 5: Petra visit (B)
Breakfast, then start to visit the rock city Petra, Jordan's most famous attraction and one of the New Seven Wonders. A local guide will give you a short introduction of this unique place and walks with you via the Siq, a narrow gorge, to the most beautiful monument, the Treasury. From here you explore the area by yourself, taking you to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs or climbing up the more than 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir with amazing views to Wadi Araba. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Petra – Wadi Rum – Amman (B)
Breakfast, then leave Petra and drive 1.5 hrs to Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. By 4x4 Jeep tour you discover the rugged mountains, pastel colored sand dunes and Thamudic rock inscriptions. Then we'll journey 4 hrs to Amman hotel.
Day 7: Departure Amman (B)
Breakfast and dependent from departure time transfer to Amman Airport to say farewell and board your international flight.
Legend
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Accommodation
We choose you the following hotels and guesthouses in Amman, Karak, Dana and Petra.
3* package:
Hotel Arena Amman: Arena Hotel, an elegant and stylish Hotel in the heart of the city. The hotel is ideally suited to help you make to most of your stay. a perfect choice for accessing any part of the city. They offer 73 luxurious spacious guestrooms and suites are equipped with individually controlled air and heating units.
Sella Hotel Petra: The Sella hotel is located in a prime spot overlooking the ancient city of Petra. The Sella Hotel invites travelers to spend a relax and unwind in the heart of Petra and enjoy a comfortable night's sleep. You can enjoy a delicious Jordanian meal in the hotel restaurant or wash away any residual stress with a traditional Turkish bath or a sauna..
Dana & Karak: We offer you only simple accommodation like guest houses, where private bathroom cannot be guaranteed.
Important Note: These hotels and guest houses are among the best chosen for ensure your enjoyable stay, with all basic amenities available. At the event of overbooking, we will accommodate you on similar properties.
Rate and Service
* Rates in USD per person in a standard double room
3* Hotels
2 pax
1280
4 pax
1080
6 pax
920
Single Supplement
124
Rates include:
Meet & assist service Hotel accommodation on BB basis, in Dana on HB basis 2x lunch box & mineral water on day 2 & 3 Transfers in a/c, new vehicle with English speaking driver/tour leader English speaking guide in Petra from the entrance to the Treasury Entrance fees to mentioned sites 700 meters horse ride in Petra (included in ticket) 2 hrs 4x4 Jeep tour Wadi Rum In case of minimum 5 pax group visa Jordan (passport details required).
Rates exclude:
Airfare Travel insurance Jordanian visa (obtainable at Amman Airport for
20 JD = 30 USD per person) Meals where not mentioned Beverage Tips and private expenses.
Important Notes:
Best travel time: spring and autumn.
For the hiking parts a normal fitness level is sufficient.
You need: hiking shoes, backpack to carry your lunch box & water during the hike, camera etc. Don’t forget you walk through water, so second pair of shoes, small towel can be helpful.
Weather conditions can make it necessary to change the tour itinerary.
