Petra and Wadi Rum trekking holiday
Optional single supplement from £100 - £120.
Minimum age 16.
Description of Petra and Wadi Rum trekking holiday
This Petra and Wadi Rum trekking holiday is pure magic. The chance to trek for five days in Jordans desert region is one of the most heavenly hiking experiences, and then finishing it all off at one of the finest UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, the Rose City of Petra, really is a dream come true for many hikers.
One of the most magnificent aspects of this eight day holiday is also the fact that, although Petra can be packed with tourists, most of your time here is spent exploring serene Jordanian wilderness. Wild camping under the most star studded skies you have ever seen, exploring the rugged beauty of Jordans deserts, such as the Siq el Barrah canyon and various different wadis, the highlight being Wadi Rum. Hosted by the Bedouin who still inhabit this terrific terrain, the local name for Wadi Rum translates as "Valley of the Moon" due to its other worldly feel of the jagged mountains, wind-sculpted rocks and vast plains.
We will trek through this landscape, becoming familiar with its extraordinary mountains, known as jebels, that rise out of the desert sands, as well as with valleys carving their way in between these natural sculptures. One of the highlights is a hike to Jebel Burdah where we climb to an incredible viewpoint at Burdah Arch, where we also camp for the night. Surreal and sublime, the Jordanian deserts never disappoint.
There are never enough superlatives to describe our final stop at Petra either. This ancient capital was carved into pink sandstone and, despite harsh desert conditions, has stood the test of time since 312 BCE. It simply is one of those life moments that you will never forget, and having enjoyed the local peoples company and shared their pride of place for the five days building up to this visit, you cant fail to feel moved by the Jordans crowning glory in a country where the welcome is beyond warm, and the sites are beyond spectacular.
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Optional single supplement from £100 - £120.
Minimum age 16.
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2 Reviews of Petra and Wadi Rum trekking holiday
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Reviewed on 16 Oct 2017 by Angela Allan
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Sitting round the camp fire at night - so still and so many stars.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Light weight long sleeved shirts for the heat of the day.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely benefited local people.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2016 by Jill Marquis
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Walking in the desert and the wide open space and peace and quiet. Somehow the actual rhythm of the walking was almost mesmeric and I felt I could walk for hours
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Big hat, suntan lotion, water 'platypus' to go in your day pack, good camera and a willingness to get on with anything that was put in front of you.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not sure - although local people involved in 'jeeping' our stuff around. We certainly left desert as deserted as when we arrived.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Amazing
Responsible Travel
Planet
How this trip helps protect and conserve local landscapes and nature. By travelling in a small group we tread lightly to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment.
We follow designated routes on this trek following conservation policies.
The crew and group collect rubbish where they find it and it sorted for recycling at the end of the trip. Any non-biodegradable waste generated during the camping in Wadi Rum is kept on board the support vehicle for responsible disposal at the end of the trip.
Reusable plates and eating utensils are used for all meals.
We work with our partners on the ground to proactively reduce waste; this includes eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles by providing refills for re-usable bottles.
The payment of entrance fees to natural reserves generates income which is used for upkeep and development of these important sites. On this trip we visit 2 national heritage sites and the entrance fees included generates income which is used for the upkeep and development of these important monuments. This trek is through Wadi Rum a protected area.
We rewild 100 square metres per passenger to compensate for all trip and flight emissions.
Tips for sustainable travel on this trip
Leave no trace: we do all we can to ensure we leave no rubbish in the wild and beautiful places we visit; we ask that you do the same. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
Plastic waste reduction: please bring a re-usable water bottle on this trip, also consider avoiding single-use hotel toiletries, which generate a large amount of plastic waste.
People
In Jordan we are very proud to work with a local partner who received the Travelife Partner award in July 2021. Travelife is a certification system dedicated to achieving sustainable practices in the global tourism industry. In order to receive the award our Jordanian partner had to comply with over 100 criteria related to Corporate Social Responsibility. The Travelife standard is formally recognised for full compliance with the UN Sustainable Tourism Criteria.Some sustainable travel highlights of this trip include:
People
How this trip helps improve life for local communities.
Local guides keep you well informed about local traditions and cultural-social sensitivities.
This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels, restaurants, and other enterprises, and by championing locally produced food wherever possible.
This trip stays one night in Wadi Rum desert at the Exodus Private camp which is owned and managed by a local Bedouin family. The trekking crew accompanying the group are from local Bedouin families. This not only provides a source of income for these families but is a wonderful opportunity for our guests to interact with local people and share aspects of their traditions.
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