Uncover Jordan: Deserts, Petra & The Dead Sea
Experience Overview
Embark on a Jordanian adventure crafted for young explorers looking for epic experiences without breaking the bank. Picture yourself exploring the surreal desert of Wadi Rum, marvelling at the ancient stone wonders of Petra, and floating effortlessly in the healing waters of the Dead Sea. Over seven epic days, you’ll journey through rolling dunes, camp under a sky full of stars, and dive into the vibrant marine life of the Red Sea. Along the way, you'll also visit a G Adventures-supported non-profit restaurant in the southern Jordan Valley, preserving local culture and natural resources. If you’re craving a fast-paced trip packed with unforgettable highlights, spontaneous nights out with new friends, and the perfect mix of thrills and chill vibes, this adventure has your name on it.
Highlights
- Visit the remarkably well-preserved Roman archaeological site of Jerash
- See the unique and charming Little Petra before hiking along the back door trail to its famous big neighbour
- Stay in a private tented desert camp in Wadi Rum arriving by 4x4
- Float blissfully in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea
Trip Details
Product Code: 20565
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, walking, 4x4.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DJPM
Starts: Amman, Jordan
Finishes: Mādabā, Jordan
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch, Jordan Valley Your Welcome Moment: Arrival Day and Morning Welcome Meeting Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Aqaba
- Jerash Guided Visit
- Little Petra and hike to Petra with guided visit
- Sunrise visit to Petra
- 4x4 Wadi Rum Desert Trip
- Night Walk in Wadi Rum
- Dead Sea Visit
- Madaba Mosaics
- Free time in Madaba, and Aqaba
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nts), Desert Tented Camp (1 nt).
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking, 4x4.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $861 ($123 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Amman/Petra
Arrival day. Attend a morning welcome meeting at the airport in Amman before departing directly for the remarkably well-preserved Roman archaeological site of Jerash. Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the site and learn more about the history of this architectural marvel as you walk through the various public squares and plazas. Continue onwards to Petra where you will have free time to get settled in before dinner on your own.
Day 2: Petra
Today the group will hike from Little Petra along the ancient backdoor trail to the iconic masterpiece of Petra. The trail comes out near the Monastery where you can enjoy a boxed lunch overlooking the image most people come to Jordan searching for. Drive back to the hotel and have a free rest of the day to explore on your own or relax on the rooftop as the sun goes down past the horizon.
Day 3: Petra/Wadi Rum
You're in for an unforgettable experience on a sunrise visit to Petra to witness this famous archaeological site as the morning light crests over the sandstone cliffs. Travel back to the hotel for breakfast and then depart for the ‘Valley of the Moon' or more commonly known as Wadi Rum. Upon arrival hop on a 4x4 and ride deep into the natural beauty and unique landscape of red sand dunes to reach your private camp amid the dunes. Take some time to get settled here and have a group dinner at camp before a walking tour for some stargazing in a sky with very little light pollution. An epic day for sure!
Day 4: Wadi Rum/Aqaba
After breakfast leave the solitude of the desert for a more lively time in Aqaba on the Red Sea. Upon arrival, the day is yours to do as you please. Choose to book a boat ride with lunch and snorkelling in the marine-rich waters of the Dead Sea, or stay on land and peruse the Marina Village, or the Aqaba Local Market. Dinner this evening is on your own, but the nightlife in Aqaba is something to consider trying out.
Day 5: Aqaba
Get out there and fully immerse yourself in the fun experiences Aqaba has to offer its visitors. Choose to purchase a full-day beach club pass which includes lunch and will let you be as relaxed as can be on the sand, the whole day belongs to you. You can also visit the sites in town that you didn't get a chance to check out yesterday. Dinner is wherever you please, but a nearby restaurant with some live music and a fun local crowd sounds like a good idea!
Day 6: Aqaba/Mādabā
Leave Aqaba and the Red Sea behind today and travel to Madaba and the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Along the way make a stop for a traditional Jordanian meal at the G Adventures-supported Al Safi Kitchen working to create a sustainable future for community members near the Dead Sea. Then, it's the moment many have been waiting for, a soak and float in the healing waters of the sea. Search for salt chunks bobbing nearby and rub the medicinal mud on your skin. Visit St George Church next, where you will see some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world. Spend a free evening in Madaba before an optional dinner with the group
Day 7: Mādabā
Depart at any time.
Please note that while this itinerary ends at the finishing point hotel in Madaba, there are taxis/shuttle services available to book back to Amman. Please contact one of our GCOs for more details.
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