Day one takes you down the sandstone cliffs of Dana Village through the long valley of Wadi Dana . It’s biologically diverse area and a historically important one , too you’ll pass ancient copper mines (earliest copper mines in the world) before you arriving Wadi Malaga where we will spend first night.
Dana to Petra hike
Distance : 84 KM
Duration : 4 Days
Difficulty : Moderate
Price : 450 JOD
The hike from Dana to Petra is the crown jewel of the Jordan trail, this hike was recently named by National Geographic as one of the fifteen best hikes in the world, hiking through one of Jordan’s best and most scenic nature reserves (Dana Reserve). If the natural attractions aren’t enough, the route ends with Nabatean masterpiece , Petra the city in the rocks, one of the Middle East most iconic sights . It’s truly world class hike.
1
Start
Dana Village to Wadi Malaga
Distance: 23 KM
Pass By :
Feynan Eco Lodeg
Feynan Runs
Accommodation : Wilderness camping
2
Day 2
Wadi Malaga to Ris Alfad
Distance: 16 KM
Pass By :
Alfad Canyon
Accommodation : Wilderness camping
The next day we will follow the open valley of wadi Malqa to Ras alfad, passing local Bedouins family along the way , overlooking Wadi Araba desert , reaching Ras Al-Fayd spring, a narrow canyon and then to the camping site.
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Day 3
Ris Alfad to Little Petra
Distance: 23 KM
Pass By :
Nabatieh village
Nabatieh wine press
Little Petra archaeological site
Accommodation : Wilderness camping
The third day, from Ras al-Fayd to the towering Sharah Mountains, where there is calm and beautiful views, passing through an ancient Nabataean village and seeing many overlooks, arriving at the Little Petra site , visiting this ancient place then to our Bedouin camp where we will spend this night there.
4
End
Little Petra to Petra
Distance: 14 KM
Pass By :
The Monastery
Royal tombs
The Treasurey
Petra visitor centre
Price includes
- Local professional guide speaking English.
- 4WD car to transfer the luggage to our campsite.
- All melas and water (3 melas per day).
- First Aid Kit.
- Tea & coffee.
- Camping gear (mattresses, sleeping bag and tents).
- Goodie bag.
- Accommodation in Dana.
- Accommodation in little Petra.
Price not included
- Visa Entrance into Jordan.
- Travel Insurance.
- Tips, highly recommended , if you see the service and guides were up to standards.
- Petra ticket.
- Trail snacks.
What to Bring ?
- Day bag to carry your lunch box , water and snacks.
- Good hiking shoes.
- Comfortable hiking clothes.
- Headlight.
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