Day 1 : London - Aqaba - Wadi Rum
Fly out from London Gatwick at 09:05 pm. Arrive at Aqaba
Meeting Place: Wadi Rum Rest House in Wadi Rum Village
On arrival to Wadi Rum, you will be greeted by the Bedouin team and driven to the Desert Camp.
Overnight: Desert Camp - fixed camp
Day 2: Al Diyqah - Wild Camping
The trek begins after an early breakfast. The route takes us across the valley Khor al Ajram, past Jebel Khazaliheading south to Jebel Qatar. After lunch, the trek continues through canyons and impressive desert landscape.Along the way, we will pass ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions before arriving at our wild camp. In the evening,relax around the fire and enjoy a delicious meal with your Bedouin guides.
Overnight: Wild Camping - under the Stars
Day 2: Hirab Eantar
The trek begins after an early breakfast. The route takes us across the valley Khor al Ajram, past Jebel Khazali heading south to Jebel Qatar.
After lunch, we continue through the canyons, enjoying the impressive desert landscape. Along the way, we will pass ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions before arriving at our wild camp. In the evening, relax around the fire and enjoy a delicious meal with your Bedouin guides.
Overnight: Wild Camping - Hirab Eantar
Distance: 20km
Day 3: Base of Jebel Um Ad Dami
After breakfast, we leave the camp to begin the trek through the beautiful sandy valley of Wadi Sabit. We head southtowards Jebel Um Ad Dami. We will have lunch along the way at the halfway point. After crossing the final desertvalleys, we will arrive at our wild camp at the base of Um Ad Dami.
Overnight: Wild Camping - base of Jebel Um Ad Dami
Distance: 24km
Day 4: Climb Jebel Um Ad Adami
Today we will tackle the hike to the peak of Um Ad Dami (1854m), Jordan’s highest mountain. Arriving at the base the night before we head up into a sandy valley - we will pass a Nabatean dam on the left. At the end of the valley, we climb up a gulley onto the mountain and continue along the rocky trail. At the top, you will enjoy the breathtaking views over Wadi Rum’s rugged landscape, Saudi Arabia’s vast desert and the Red Sea in the distance. We will stopf or lunch once we return to the valley floor. In the afternoon, we will cross the wide valley to Wadi Nuqra and arrive at our wild camp to spend the night.
Overnight: Wild Camping - Nuqra canyon
Distance: 12km
Day 5: Jebel Al Hash
Today, we have a relaxed to start to they day and start hiking mid-morning. The route takes us across Jebel al-Hash.We trek along the ridge of the mountain and enjoy spectacular views extending on all sides. We then descend down to the sandy valley for lunch. In the afternoon, the route takes us through the labyrinth of rock formations and we will continue hiking after dark to reach the campsite at night.
Overnight: Wild Camping - Jeel Burdah
Distance: 22km
Day 6: Burdah Arch
Today is the hiking day of the challenge and we will climb to Burdah Arch. The climb is steep and involves scrambling on sandstone rock. At the top, you have incredible views over the desert. After taking time to enjoy the views and exploring the arch we climb back down. The total time of this hike is roughly 3 hours. We have lunch at the bottom of the mountain. In the afternoon the route we will cross the desert, through many canyons, including Fig Canyon, passing Mushroom Rock and wide valleys before reaching the fixed camp..
Overnight: Fixed camp
Distance: 21km
Day 7: Desert Camp free day
Today is a rest day. Lunch at midday. For the final night, there will be a celebration dinner
Overnight: Desert Camp - fixed camp
Day 8: Aqaba - London
Early morning trip to Aqaba beach. Fly out from Aqaba at 17:55pm
Included
Flights (return from Gatwick)
Wadi rum entry fee
All inclusive meals
Ground transfers by minibuses / taxis: (Airport - hotel – trek – hotel - Airport)
English speaking guide, and cook
7 Nights (3 nights in fixed camp, 4 nights wild camping under the stars)
Not Included
Travel insurance
Flights
PCR tests
Hold Luggage Allowance (Cabin Only)
Soft drinks
Tips and personal expenses
Essential Equipment
Walking shoes
Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
Soft-sided bag (30-40 litres)
Lightweight daypack
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Torch and batteries
Towel & all personal toiletries
Covid Update - 28/07/2021.
Jordan is currently on amber list, you do not need to quarantine if you are fully vaccinated. Subject to change
Entry with double vaccination
PCR test required if no vaccination (currently have quarantine upon return)
PCR test maybe required upon arrival (28 Jordanian dollars)
Trip Cost
£550 All inclusive