9-Day Dana to Petra Trekking Tour with Petra Back Trail and Aqaba

• Meet the tour guide and explore Amman. The city has so many must-see attractions and things to do that you can easily spend a pleasant day or two here. Downtown Amman is a must-see. At the bottom of the city's many hills and overlooked by the magisterial citadel, it features spectacular Roman ruins, an international-standard museum, and the hubbub of mosques, souqs, and coffeehouses that are central to Jordanian life. Elsewhere, urban western Amman has leafy residential districts, cafes, bars, modern malls, and art galleries; and in earthy eastern Amman, it is easy to sense the more traditional and conservative pulse of the capital.
• Pass by the hotel to leave your luggage, then head to the east of Amman to see its beauty. We will provide you with a digital map with all the attractions, restaurants, and must-see places.

• Leave Amman and head to Dana. Dana village is situated at the top of Dana mountain. From the village, a trail runs between the mountains, overlooking the long valley of Wadi Dana amid splendid sandstone scenery and diverse landscapes.
• Follow the path going up, then down to Ghuwair Valley, then up again to eventually arrive at an amazing viewpoint over the area, where you will spend the night.
  • Dana is Jordan's largest nature reserve, covering some 320 square kilometres of spectacular mountains and wadis along the face of the Great Rift Valley. From scorching sand dunes in the west to cool mountaintops in the east, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to a great variety of wildlife. There are plants and animals characteristic of a true desert, Mediterranean forests, and the dry plains of Russia. In fact, Dana is a melting pot of species from three continents: Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Distance: 16.5 km

Time: 7 - 8 hours

Physical challenge: Moderate

Trail challenge: Moderate

Elevation gain: 745m

• Head up for a couple of kilometres - a little difficult, but rewarding - then continue due south on footpaths to walk along the ridge on the western side of Mansourah village, with Wadi Araba and the Sharah Mountains to the west, until you reach Al-Juhaier viewpoint.
• Go downhill towards the Ras Al-Faid area. We will spend some time enjoying the expansive view of Wadi Araba stretching out below to the west.
• End the day with a great cup of tea and delicious local food, then prepare the camp and stay there for the night.

Distance: 13.7 km

Time: 7 - 8 hours

Physical challenge: Difficult

Trail challenge: Moderate

Elevation gain: 612m

• Leave Ras Al-Faid along rocky sandstone terrain. Throughout the way, enjoy spectacular changing views of the barren desert landscape, with surprise encounters of desert vegetation and animal life. On your way to Gbour Al-Wohidat, you will find yourself walking between deep canyons and blacktop mountains on Bedouin shepherd trails.
• Climb for an hour and keep walking south to see different rock formations, a sign that we are getting closer to Petra.
• After reaching Gbour Al-Wohidat, we will camp there for the night.

Distance: 15.8 km

Time: 7 - 9 hours

Physical challenge: Moderate

Trail challenge: Moderate

Elevation gain: 659m

• Head to Little Petra. After leaving the camp, we will start seeing signs of increasing human habitation, including Bedouin camps, sheep pens, and small agricultural plots, giving you an impression of the living environment of part of Jordan's population. Then we will start heading up towards the Beihdah area.
• Enter a small sandstone canyon and wind our way through to the site of Beihdah.

Distance: 14.8 km

Time: 6/7 hours

Physical challenge: Moderate

Trail challenge: Moderate

Elevation gain: 561m

• Go pleasantly down Wadi Ghurab amid sandstone mountains guarding the approaches to Petra. This route follows a Nabataean path out of the valley and skirts around the final mountain on a natural rock terrace, which has been improved by the PAP for the safety of walkers. Even so, it still narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh. Just beyond, carved into the cliff face, the Monastery suddenly comes into view. There is also a Bedouin cafe here. Nabataean steps then lead down into ancient Petra, through which the route continues before exiting past the Treasury and through the famous Petra Siq to the shops, cafes, and hotels of Wadi Musa.

Distance: 14.7 km

Time: 6/7 hours

Physical challenge: Easy

Trail challenge: Easy

Elevation gain: 762m

• Leave Petra and head to the water. Aqaba is a great place on the Red Sea, at any time of year, for water sports activities and relaxing under the sun after your great adventure.
• Have the rest of the day to discover Aqaba's souks and restaurants, and try Red Sea fish meals prepared the traditional way.

• Catch the yacht cruise and join the adventure of diving and snorkelling in the Gulf of Aqaba.
• Have the rest of the day to discover Aqaba's souks and restaurants, and try Red Sea fish meals prepared the traditional way.

• Leave Aqaba at least 8 hours before your flight time.