2-Day Wadi al-Hasa Hiking Tour from Tafilah with Canyon Camping

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike through the stunning Wadi al-Hasa
• 02 Explore the gorgeous red sandstone canyon
• 03 Camp in the middle of the canyon
• 04 See hanging gardens, narrow gorges, and hot springs along the route

Jump on this 2-day trek from Tafilah and explore the hanging gardens, narrow gorges, and hot springs of Wadi al-Hasa. Hike through the gorgeous canyon and witness the changing scenery along the valley's lower course, where the wadi cuts a spectacular canyon in red sandstone. Spend the night camping in the middle of the canyon before completing the hike and returning to Amman.

Spend the night camping in the middle of the canyon before completing the hike and returning to Amman.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Amman, Tafileh

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Amman to Wadi al-Hasa Trek and Canyon Camp

• Meet in Amman, then drive for 3 hours to the starting point.

• Begin your trek along the water stream.

• Head into Wadi al-Hasa and marvel at its natural beauty.

Camp in the canyon overnight.

2

Day 02

Continue Through the Canyon and Return to Amman

• Start hiking the remaining distance to the end of the canyon.

• Meet the bus and drive back to Amman.

End of services.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation

• Certified guides (CPR-certified, trained in survival situations, and with extensive knowledge of our trail system)

What's Not Included

• Snacks, food, and water

• Camping equipment

What to bring

• 40-50L backpack
• Mattress
• Sleeping bag
• Tent (optional)
• Drinking water (1.5-2 L) refillable bottle
• Snacks, dry fruit, or hikers' food for 2 days
• Hiking or running shoes
• Light clothes (quick-dry)
• Spare clothes to change into after the trip
• Headlight
• Personal items, lipstick, sunscreen, puff
• Flip-flops or sandals for camp use
• Insect repellent

Know before you go

• Wadi Hasa features magnificent hanging gardens, narrow gorges, and hot springs. Its upper reaches are carved into white limestone, creating a playground of giant boulders. A dramatic change of scenery is displayed along its lower course, where the wadi cuts a spectacular canyon in red sandstone.
• The drainage basin of Wadi Hasa extends over 3,200 sq. km, far bigger than most of the wadis in Moab or Edom and second only to Wadi Mujib. Its discharge is about 20 million cubic m per year, and the temperature of its hottest spring is about 54 C. A rare tropical tree, Dalbergia sissoo, grows in its bed and is not known elsewhere in Jordan.
• Wadi Hasa is identified with the biblical Zered River, the traditional border between Moab and Edom. It is depicted on the mosaic map of Madaba.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Amman, Jordan

Tour start

At-Tafilah, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.