Dana to Petra hike

Distance : 84 KM

Duration : 4 Days

Difficulty : Moderate

Price : 419 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

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.

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.

3

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

Accommodation : Bedouin camp with showers

The last day after arriving a narrow canyon through which we will wind our way to the site of Little Petra then follows Nabataean tracks out of the valley to the dramatic chasm of Siyyagh , when we emerge, we will be rewarded with our first view of Petra’s Monastery, We will explore one of the new seven wonders of the world , Petra or the Pink City on foot, walking towards to the most famous place in Petra (the Treasury). Then through the Siq to the town of Wadi Musa.

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
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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