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Overview

An Arabian adventure with fabulous sunsets, dinner around the campfire and starry desert skies! Enjoy a lifetime experience as you step back in time during this camel trek in Jordan. Visits Mount Nebo, Dead Sea and Petra and enjoy the peaceful deserts of Humaima, Disi and Wadi Rum.

Tour itinerary

DAY 01 - Arrival:
Arrival to Amman Airport and transfer on to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure (per your arrival time). Overnight Amman.
meals: none

DAY 02 - Madaba / Mt Nebo / Dead Sea:
After breakfast drive to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died and his alleged burial place. Visit the old monastery and overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of Israel. Proceed to Madaba, where the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's church can be found. Afterward to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, where you have leisure time and the chance to float on water. Continue to Petra.
meals: breakfast included

DAY 03 - Discover Petra:
Today start the visit of the rock city Petra, Jordan's most famous attraction and one of the New Seven Wonders. A local guide will give you a short introduction of this unique place and walks with you via the Siq, a narrow gorge, to the most beautiful monument, the Treasury. From here you explore the area by yourself, taking you to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs or climbing up the more than 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir with amazing views to Wadi Araba.
meals: breakfast included

DAY 04 - Camel Trek, Humaima / Kharazah:
In the early morning we drive to Humaima to start the camel trek, an authentic and eco-friendly way to explore the unique and timeless area. The Arabian camels have only a single hump, and since thousands of years the companions of Bedouins. The guide will give you an introduction of the riding technique and after a short while you will be able to handle your camel by yourself. This first ride takes us via Humaima, an area with Nabatean, Roman and Abbasid remains to the rock bridges of Jabal Kharazah. Dinner & overnight in camp.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included

DAY 05 - Camel Trek, Disi:
After breakfast make our way to the area called Disi. In comparison to Wadi Rum the area is flatter, you will have amazing views and pass astonishing rock formations. Enjoy the landscape, and the leisurely pace of your camel. Bivouac in Disi.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included

DAY 06 - Camel Trek, Wadi Rum:
Today reach the majestic desert landscape of Wadi Rum, featured by rugged mountains, coloured sand dunes, Nabatean and Thamudic rock inscriptions. The protected area is famous for Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire and describes the beauty of Wadi Rum in a book. Ride to Barrah, a spectacular canyon with high cliffs and some rock inscriptions. Dinner & overnight at camp.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included

DAY 07 - Return to Amman:
After breakfast leave the silent desert and return (4hrs drive) to the busy capital Amman. The rest of the day is free to do some shopping, visit the historical sites in the downtown area or relax in a café. Overnight in Amman.
meals: breakfast included

DAY 08 - Departure:
Breakfast, check-out and as per your international flight departure time meet for transfer to Amman Airport.

What's included?

  • 04 nights hotel accommodation with breakfasts
  • 03 nights at camp with breakfasts, lunches & dinners
  • A/C transport with English speaking driver
  • 03 day camel trekking with Bedouin guide
  • English speaking guide in Petra, around 2.5hrs
  • Main entrance fees to mentioned sites
  • 700m horse ride in Petra from the main gate
  • Taxes & handling services

Notes

  • Best time is September through May
  • Riding ability not required
  • Riding days: start 08:00 till noon / noon to 14:00 for break / continue 14:00 till evening
  • Bring comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sun block, windproof jacket, torch, warmer clothes for cooler nights, scarf as protection against sun and wind, backpack or similar for camel trek days, sleeping bag, towel, first aid kit (for headaches, colds etc.)
  • Support vehicle take care of your unnecessary luggage and the camping gear

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