Trek from Petra to Wadi Rum experiencing the magic of the famous Jordan Trail
This section of the Jordan Trail spans Petra to Wadi Rum is without a doubt one of the best and most iconic parts of this long-distance trail. The 6-Day Petra to Wadi Rum guided group hiking tour in Jordan invites you to discover this for yourself!
This thrilling multi-day hike will have you trekking some of Jordan’s most incredible natural landscapes. Stating in Petra you’ll blaze a trail to Ga’a Mriebed, before continuing along ancient footpaths to Wadi Al-Saif. It’s then time to traverse desert mountains and valleys enroute to Wadi Gseib, before continuing to Wadi Aheimar, and finally Wadi Rum! Top off the adventure on foot with a 2-hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum before wrapping up this epic 6-day trek.
Unwind each night beneath the starry Jordanian sky at wilderness and Bedouin camps, where you’ll come to know authentic Jordanian hospitality.
Highlights of the Petra to Wadi Rum Trek
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Petra to Wadi Rum Trek Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Begin your Trek to Gaa’ Mriebed
This morning you’ll meet your group and guide bright and early in Petra (7:45 am).
The trail starts near the Bdoul village and down to the main tourist route, you’ll find yet another site, the Sabra Amphitheater. Continue hiking south through the wadi, with some impressive views and mostly downhill until the group arrives in an area called Ga’a Mriebed.
Overnight Location: Wilderness Camping in Gaa’ Mriebed
Distance: 6-8 h, 24 km, 380 m of ascent, 740 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2 Spot Ancient Carvings on the Trek to Wadi Al-Saif
Today you will start off heading southwest before veering south. You’ll continue downhill through the wadi, surrounded by beautiful sandstone, rocky wadi beds, and local oleander plants. The group will then take donkey tracks and footpaths through this large until reaching the much wider Wadi al-Saif. There you will reach a large boulder in front of a massive white and red sandstone cliff where you will camp for the night.
On the top of the rock are old (Nabatean era) carvings of animals including camels, gazelles, and sheep.
Overnight Location: Wilderness Camping in Wadi Al-Saif
Distance: 4-5 h, 15 km, 290 m of ascent, 320 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Desert Landscapes on the Hike to Wadi Gseib near the Jordan Valley
Today’s hike starts with some slight inclines and declines before descending steeply to join Wadi Mshazza. This route continues south through stunning wild desert mountains and desert valleys. Today’s hike we’ll pass this cluster of mountains and head west towards our campsite in Wadi Gseib near the Jordan Valley.
Overnight Location: Wilderness camping in Wadi Gseib
Distance: 3-4.5 h, 14 km, 165 m of ascent, 445 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Discover Colourful Canyons on the Trek to Wadi Aheimar
Today’s adventure is full of variety through a bit of a mountain gap. The route today will contain several gradual ascents and descents taking you to colored canyons and rock formations, beautiful vistas and fun sand dunes. A special day ending at a memorable campsite!
Overnight Location: Wilderness camping in Wadi Aheimar
Distance: 5-6 h, 16 km, 495 m of ascent, 385 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Hike to Bedouin village of Abassiya and Transfer to Wadi Rum
Today’s hike heads mostly east from the Jordan Valley up the mountain to a plateau in the Wadi Rum area. You’ll face a gradual ascent throughout the day from around 400m to 1000m through a long Wadi combined with several narrow gorges with their varied rock formations and scattered vegetation. Views open up once more as you journey towards the mountain plateau at 1000m and the Bedouin village of Abassiya. From there you take a vehicle transfer to the Wadi Rum Visitor’s Center.
Overnight Location: Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
Distance: 6-8 h, 25 km, 660 m of ascent, 35 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Jeep Tour of Wadi Rum and Departure
Today you will wake up in beautiful Wadi Rum. If you wake up early enough you can catch the picturesque sunrise over the sandstone mountains!
Breakfast is provided at the camp, and afterward, you will go on a 2-hour Jeep tour exploring the majestic sandstone canyons, and sand dunes of Wadi Rum.
Standard checkout is around 11 am, and that is where this adventure ends.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Petra to Wadi Rum Trek Price and Dates
This guided tour is always run as a group tour on a fixed-departure dates where you would be joining a mixed group.
The prices below are per person:
Accommodation on Petra to Wadi Rum Trek
This tour is based in Wilderness Camps and Bedouin Camps. These are fixed site tents, and guests do not need to pitch their own accommodations. At the wilderness camps, solo travellers will be provided with their own tent free of charge. A foam mattresses, sheets, and blankets are provided, so no sleeping bags are needed unless you want to bring your own. A simple show tent is also provided.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Wilderness Camps on the Jordan Trail
Wilderness camps provide a nice escape from everyday life, great views, good service, and some wonderful dinners.
Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum
Retire following a day of adventure at this fixed site touristic Bedouin camp staffed by locals who can’t wait to welcome you. Rooming is on a twin-share basis.
What’s Included in the Petra to Wadi Rum Trek?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Petra or after the tour in Wadi Rum are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
A transfer from your hotel in Wadi Musa to the start point of the hike on day one is included, as well as a transfer from Hummeima to Wadi Rum on day five.
Also included
- English-speaking guide
- Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees where applicable
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Jordan Pass (visa and entrance fees) See: https://www.jordanpass.jo/Contents/Prices.aspx
- Airport transfers
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
Frequently Asked Questions about Petra to Wadi Rum Trek
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