5 Hikes & Treks in Jordan Worth the Boots

1.Dana to Petra Trek + Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea – 9 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $1,595Our pick

Spend nine days walking from Dana Nature Reserve to Petra with a small group of up to 14, sleeping in wilderness camps, then add Little Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. English-speaking guides such as Motaz and Mutaz lead the route, with meals, luggage transfers, and transport included.

“I chose the 5 day Dana to Petra trek and so glad I did it with Experience Jordan Adventures. Shushan, the Operations Officer, was very helpful by addressing my pre-trip questions promptly. Motaz Zghoul, our guide, is passionately knowledRead more”

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2.Full Day Desert Tour, Jeep & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $100

Start at 10:00 am in Wadi Rum Village for a six to eight-hour jeep tour capped at six people. A local guide leads you to Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, rock bridges, dunes, inscriptions, Mushroom Rock, and Abu Khashaba Canyon, with a 40-minute hike, desert lunch, and sunset stop.

“Wadi Rum Magic Tours was fantastic. The tour and the guide were amazing. Wadi Rum is a beautiful place with much to see and the guide made sure we got to see everything. He would let you spend as much time as you wanted at each location. He was extremely flexible, helpful and courteous. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested.”

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3.Wadi Mujib Siq Trail Private Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $146

Travel from Amman to Wadi Mujib in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then tackle the self-guided Siq Trail through a sandstone gorge. Expect river wading, ladders, shade, and possibly a swim at the waterfall. Drivers such as Basel, Ramouni, and Mahmoud have provided useful local advice, but no guide joins you inside the canyon.

“Basel a été un très bon chauffeur, pleins de bons conseils. Ponctuel, arrangeant… merci !”

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4.Camel Trek Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $91Best value

Ride a privately guided camel convoy through Wadi Rum with the Desert Eyes team. Meet at Wadi Rum Rest House, then follow Bedouin guides toward Lawrence Spring, Red Sand Dune, and Khazali Canyon. The 3 to 4 hour outing includes water, photo stops, and time to enjoy the desert at your own pace.

“Who won't want to ride a camel in Jordan. Our track was organised by our tour guide and was about an hour. We were planning on doing one at Petra but we're advised we would get better value at Wadi Rum with a longer ride. We were not sorry we took up the offer as it waRead more”

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5.2-Day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 - 3 days · from $115

Spend one or two days exploring Wadi Rum by jeep and on foot with an English or Arabic-speaking guide. Hike Al Hash Mountain to 1,700 meters, visit arches, springs, deserts, and viewpoints, then sleep in a private Bedouin tent. Guides such as Yosef and Salim provide meals, tea, and local stories.

“Yosef and Salim were excellent guides. Food was lovely ever with little equipment which makes this experience a unique bedouin experience. Would recommend to others.”

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