1-Day Camping and Hiking in Dana Nature Reserve with Stargazing

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore ancient Nabatean ruins amid breathtaking canyon scenery
• 02 Hike to white sandy dunes for panoramic views over Dana Nature Reserve
• 03 Experience magnificent star-gazing in the pristine wilderness
• 04 Enjoy a traditional campfire dinner prepared and shared with locals
• 05 Wake up to breakfast surrounded by the serene nature of the reserve

Follow a 3-hour hike through Dana Nature Reserve, where you will encounter ancient Nabatean ruins and traverse canyons on the way to the camping area. Climb to the top of the white sandy dunes for mesmerizing panoramic views and magnificent star-gazing in the pristine wilderness. Spend the evening enjoying a traditional campfire dinner with locals, then wake up to breakfast surrounded by nature before driving back to your hotel.

Climb to the top of the white sandy dunes for mesmerizing panoramic views and magnificent star-gazing in the pristine wilderness.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Dana Biosphere Reserve

Languages Arabic, English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hike, Camp, and Stargaze in Dana Nature Reserve

The trail begins with a 3-hour hike from the starting point to reach the camping area. Along the way, guests are supposed to see the ancient ruins made by the Nabateans, including caves, and then join the canyon route to reach the top of the white sandy dunes.

From there, enjoy a panoramic view of the area, where star-gazing is magnificent. In the evening, have dinner with locals cooked over the fire in the traditional way, followed by breakfast in the morning before driving back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Reserve tickets
• Camping equipment
• Camping crew
• All meals for the night and breakfast
• Local guide

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Any personal expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

• Leave no trace: We do all we can to ensure we leave no litter behind in the wild and beautiful places we visit. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, we ask you to consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
• Plastic waste reduction: Please bring your reusable water bottle on this trip; filtered water will be provided where tap water is not drinkable.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dana Nature Reserve, محمية ضانا, Dana, Jordan

Tour start

محمية ضانا, Dhana, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.