Wadi To Petra Desert Trek
10 Days
from
$3,570
to
$3,900
per person*
Highlights:
Jordan
(Wadi Rum, Petra, Amman)
Trip Start/End:
Amman
/
Amman
Important Note: Minimum number to run this tour is 5 travellers. Best time to travel due to weather restrictions is September to the end of November and mid-March till the end of May.
Prepare for an adventure of epic proportion and experience the journey from the red-rose granite and sandstone natural formations of the valley of the moon; Wadi Rum to one of the world’s most remarkable and famous areas of intrigue and wonder; Petra. Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman you will be met and assisted with the visa process and luggage retrieval, and transferred to King Aretas IV Luxury Camp via a private vehicle with driver. After an evening of rest and relaxation your trek begins with a private transfer via 4x4 Jeep to a Wadi Rum Village where your guide will equip and familiarize you to your camel. After a full day of trekking you will make your first of many overnight stops to camp at a sub-region of Wadi Rum referred to as Siq Albarrha. This trekking process continues for the next 5 days make overnight camps within numerous Wadi Rum sub-regions including Abu Al Houl, Al Homayma, Beer Hamad, Wadi Namala, and Abu Ekhshaba. On day 8, your camel caravan packs up for the last time and continues en-route to your finally destination, Petra. Upon arrival into Petra, you will disembark from your camel and be transfered to a Petra hotel via private vehicle with driver, for an overnight stay. After an early morning shower and breakfast, your guide will take you on a visit to the sites around Petra including the Treasury, Monastery and Little Petra. Upon completion, a private vehicle will transfer you back to Amman for dinner at Kan Zaman Traditional Restaurant before an overnight stay at an Amman hotel. After breakfast a private vehicle with driver will take you back to the airport for your departure flight home.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Amman - Wadi Rum
| - Airport Assistance and Visa
- Jordanian Tourism tax - Insurance
- Transfer - Amman - Amman [Airport ] - Vehicle/Driver
- Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 1 - Vehicle/Driver
| King Aretas IV Camp (3.5*)
Tented Bedroom (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Wadi Rum
| - Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 2 - Camel Trek
| Mobile Tented Camp
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Wadi Rum
| - Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 3 - Camel Trek
| Mobile Tented Camp
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Wadi Rum
| - Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 4 - Camel Trek
| Mobile Tented Camp
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Wadi Rum
| - Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 5 - Camel Trek
| Mobile Tented Camp
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Wadi Rum
| - Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 6 - Camel Trek
| Mobile Tented Camp
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Wadi Rum
| - Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 7 - Camel Trek
| Mobile Tented Camp
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 8
- Wadi Rum - Petra
| - Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 8 - Camel Trek
| Movenpick Petra (5*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 9
- Petra - Amman
| - Private - Wadi Exploration, Destination Petra: Day 9 - Petra
| Amman Marriott (4.5*)
Deluxe (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 10
- Amman
| - Transfer - Amman - Amman [Airport ] - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Mount Rum 
King Aretas IV Camp
Day 1: Amman - Wadi Rum
You will be met by an airport representative , then it is off to baggage claim and finally to passenger pick up. It is here that you will connect with our Kensington associate who will arrange airport transfer to your hotel.
A Jordanian Tourism tax will be paid on your behalf to cover public liability insurance on equipment such as Jeeps, camels and horses.
Airport meet and assist/transfer in Amman with a private vehicle and English speaking driver.
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, a private vehicle and driver will pick you up and transfer you to King Aretas IV Luxury Camp in Wadi Rum. Here, enjoy a traditional dinner and overnight stay before beginning your camel trek journey to Petra.
Accommodation: King Aretas IV Camp (3.5*) King Aretas IV Camp is the only premium camp in Jordan. This completely exclusive camp is located in the Wadi Rum valley in Wadi Rum, just inside the National Reserve. All of the highly trained and experienced staff and management have been hand selected from other 5 star hotels. This camp will provide guests with the best service and hospitality in order to create a complete feeling of desert relaxation.
King Aretas Luxury Camp
Day 2: Wadi Rum
After an early breakfast at King Aretas IV Luxury Camp, a 4x4 Jeep will deliver you to one of the many small villages around Wadi Rum where you will pick a camel and commence this trek. After a full day of riding, you will make camp in a sub-region of Wadi Rum called Siq Albarrha.
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp This mobile tented camp is setup in the late afternoon, after a full day of trekking. After an evening of rest this camp is packed onto the camel caravan, and re-setup upon arrival at the next camp-ground. This process continue for the entire camping section of the itinerary.
Beautiful Wadi Rum
Day 3: Wadi Rum
Upon completion of breakfast your camel caravan continues from Siq Albarrha towards Petra, stopping en-route for photos and exploration of the Wadi's, until reaching the sub-region of Abu Al Houl, for dinner and an overnight under the stars.
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp 
Wadi Rum Pillars
Day 4: Wadi Rum
After breakfast the trek continues through Abu Al Houl towards another Wadi Rum sub-region known as Al Homayma. On the way you make stops for lunch whilst exploring the area. Upon arrival in Al Homayma, you will setup camp and prepare for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp 
Wadi Rum Sunset
Day 5: Wadi Rum
This journey toward Petra continues after a hardy breakfast, as the camel's are re-packed, you will begin another full day of riding to the sub-region of Beer Hamad. Once there, enjoy dinner and some rest and relaxation overnight before continuing this journey.
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp 
Wadi Rum
Day 6: Wadi Rum
Bright and early, breakfast is served, while the camels are prepared for todays journey from Beer Hamad to the sub-region of Wadi Namala. This trek travels along diverse routes, typical of the Wadi's around the region, until reaching a suitable location for dinner and overnight camping.
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp 
Wadi Rum
Day 7: Wadi Rum
From Wadi Namala the trek continues to the last sub region of Abu Ekhshaba. Here you will have dinner and your final night of camping under the stars.
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp 
Petra
Movenpick Petra
Day 8: Wadi Rum - Petra
After breakfast, the caravan of camels are packed for the last time, and you make route towards your final destination, Petra. Upon arrival into Petra, you will be delivered to your hotel for an indoor overnight.
Accommodation: Movenpick Petra (5*) The splendorous Mövenpick Resort Petra is the close neighbor of the ancient, dusty rose city of Petra. The hotel, offering 183 rooms and suites, plays host to wanderers aching for the short trek into this well of history and ruins. Upon returning, spend time at one of the seven hotel restaurants, each of which opens doors to culinary persuasions from across the world, though special focus is given to Middle Eastern specialties. The hotel itself remains a centre of activity, with a fully equipped fitness gym, health and wellness swimming pool and steam bath, and views of open horizons. Sit down to some traditional Arabic argil at the end of the evening, and absorb the sun as it sets.
Amman
Amman Marriott Hotel
Day 9: Petra - Amman
Enjoy a hot shower before breakfast, and prepare to be amazed by the monuments of the region including the famous monastery and treasury. These beautiful sites have been carved directly into the rose stone walls of the Wadi, creating a truly unique and awe inspiring world wonder. After visiting the sites, a private vehicle will drive you back to Amman for dinner at Kan Zaman Restaurant, before overnighting at your Amman hotel.
Accommodation: Amman Marriott (4.5*) Recently renovated, the Amman Marriott Hotel offers comfort and convenience to those visiting Amman. The city center hotel is close to the business district and tourist attractions, just steps away from the allure of this modern yet ancient city. The location of the Amman Mariott ensures that you don't miss anything, with area attractions such as the Citadel and Jerash only minutes away. The hotel also offers delicious dining options, as well as a health club for maximum well being in the middle of the city.
Day 10: Amman
Airport meet and assist/transfer in Amman with a private vehicle and English speaking driver.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- King Aretas IV Camp
King Aretas IV Camp (3.5*) - Wadi Rum
King Aretas IV Camp is the only premium camp in Jordan. This completely exclusive camp is located in the Wadi Rum valley in Wadi Rum, just inside the National Reserve. All of the highly trained and experienced staff and management have been hand selected from other 5 star hotels. This camp will provide guests with the best service and hospitality in order to create a complete feeling of desert relaxation.
Mobile Tented Camp - Wadi Rum
This mobile tented camp is setup in the late afternoon, after a full day of trekking. After an evening of rest this camp is packed onto the camel caravan, and re-setup upon arrival at the next camp-ground. This process continue for the entire camping section of the itinerary.
- Movenpick Petra
Movenpick Petra (5*) - Petra
The splendorous Mövenpick Resort Petra is the close neighbor of the ancient, dusty rose city of Petra. The hotel, offering 183 rooms and suites, plays host to wanderers aching for the short trek into this well of history and ruins. Upon returning, spend time at one of the seven hotel restaurants, each of which opens doors to culinary persuasions from across the world, though special focus is given to Middle Eastern specialties. The hotel itself remains a centre of activity, with a fully equipped fitness gym, health and wellness swimming pool and steam bath, and views of open horizons. Sit down to some traditional Arabic argil at the end of the evening, and absorb the sun as it sets.
- Amman Marriott Hotel
Amman Marriott (4.5*) - Amman
Recently renovated, the Amman Marriott Hotel offers comfort and convenience to those visiting Amman. The city center hotel is close to the business district and tourist attractions, just steps away from the allure of this modern yet ancient city. The location of the Amman Mariott ensures that you don't miss anything, with area attractions such as the Citadel and Jerash only minutes away. The hotel also offers delicious dining options, as well as a health club for maximum well being in the middle of the city.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Jordan
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport and a visa are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Jordan issues visas to Americans for a fee at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings upon arrival. Processing generally takes 2-3 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately $50 a for single-entry visa, $70 for a double-entry visa and $130 for a multiple-entry visa. However, visas are not issued upon arrival at the land border crossing between Israel and Jordan known as the King Hussein Bridge crossing. (On the Israeli side, this crossing is known as the Allenby Bridge.) U.S. citizens must already be in possession of a valid visa to Jordan or have a special entry permit from the Jordanian Ministry of Interior to enter Jordan at this crossing. Proof of yellow fever immunization is required if arriving from an infected area. Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors to and foreign residents of Jordan. Jordan does not permit entry or residency for foreign nationals with HIV/AIDS. Travelers known to have HIV are denied entry at ports of entry, including land border crossings.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Jordan for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/jordan.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Amman.
Government: Constitutional Monarchy since 1952.
Language: Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken. French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken in many tourist areas.
Religion: Over 92% Sunni Muslim, with 2% Shi’a and Druze Muslim. A significant Greek Orthodox Christian minority (6%) resides mainly in the villages around the hill city of Madaba.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 between March and October - dates vary).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are mostly used but newer buildings may have three-pin plugs.
Telephone: Country code +962.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good.
Internet: There are Internet cafes throughout the country.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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