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The Wild Jordan Route is an 8-day adventure through Jordan’s hidden gems, blending thrilling outdoor activities with rich cultural encounters. Enjoy canyoning in Wadi Salaita, hike the lush Wadi Ghuweir, and take the scenic back trail to Petra’s Monastery. Share home-cooked meals with locals, sleep under the stars in Wadi Rum, and finish with a relaxing float at the Dead Sea. Perfect for active travelers seeking authentic connections and breathtaking landscapes.
8-day journey through Jordan’s remote highlands, canyons, and deserts
Adventure activities including canyoning, hiking, and jeep safaris
Cultural experiences with home-cooked lunches and Bedouin camp stays
Small groups (max 15) for a more personal experience
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
The guide will meet guests in the hotel reception. A week before the tour, travelers will receive a detailed pre-departure information pack including hotel booking confirmations, meeting instructions, packing lists, and other useful details. I will update the listing to reflect this for clarity.
Itinerary
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1Amman
Welcome to Jordan! After landing at Queen Alia International Airport, transfer to your boutique hotel in Amman (airport pickup available as an add-on). Spend the evening at leisure — explore the cafés and sunset viewpoints of Jabal Weibdeh or walk along the vibrant Rainbow Street. Overnight in Amman
Admission ticket free -
2Jerash Governorate
Start the day with a guided tour of the ancient Roman city of Jerash, one of the most complete Greco-Roman cities outside Italy.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Next, head into the Zoubia or Rasoun forest trail for a moderate hike through cool pine woodlands and spring-fed valleys. After your hike, enjoy a warm home-cooked lunch hosted by a local family in one of Jordan’s mountain villages — a truly personal experience.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Madaba
Drive south into Jordan’s rocky heart to begin your full-day canyoning adventure in Wadi Salaita — a raw, technical canyon known for its wild terrain, towering cliffs, and natural pools. With the support of your guide and safety gear, you’ll rappel, wade, and scramble through this unforgettable landscape.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Dana Nature Reserve
Afterward, transfer to the tranquil highlands of Dana Biosphere Reserve for a peaceful evening in the mountains.
Admission ticket free -
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Begin the day with a descent into Wadi Ghuweir, a lush, flowing canyon that winds for 13+ kilometers through sandstone corridors and hanging gardens. This is one of Jordan’s most spectacular hidden hikes — expect shallow streams, palm groves, and surreal canyon walls as you journey deep into the wild. In rare cases of unsafe conditions, we will switch to the iconic Dana-to-Feynan desert trail.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Petra - Wadi Musa
After the hike, transfer from Feynan to Wadi Musa (Petra) for dinner and overnight stay.
Admission ticket free -
8Petra
Transfer to Little Petra, a quiet archaeological site north of the main city. From there, begin the Monastery back trail hike, one of Petra’s most stunning approaches — climbing into the city from the high mountains, far from the main gate. Explore the Monastery, Royal Tombs, Treasury, and other world-famous wonders with your guide.
6 hours • Admission ticket not included -
9Wadi Rum
Journey south into the vast expanse of Wadi Rum, Jordan’s iconic red desert. In the afternoon, enjoy a sunset jeep safari, discovering ancient petroglyphs, dramatic rock arches, and sweeping dune fields. Afterward, gather around the fire for a traditional Bedouin dinner, stargazing in complete silence beneath the stars.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Dead Sea Region
Enjoy a calm morning in the desert, then transfer north for a refreshing final day at the Dead Sea. Use your resort day pass to float in the salty waters, try a healing mud treatment, and relax poolside.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
11Amman
In the evening, return to Amman for your last night.
Admission ticket free -
12Queen Alia International Airport
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport (add-on available). End of services. Meals: Breakfast
Admission ticket free
Arrival in Amman
Jerash Ruins + Forest Hike + Traditional Lunch
Wadi Salaita: Jordan’s Wildest Canyon
Wadi Ghuweir: Hidden Canyon Hike
Petra via the Monastery Back Trail
Wadi Rum Jeep Safari & Desert Camp
Dead Sea Day Pass & Return to Amman
Departure from Amman
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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