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The Best of Jordan Adventure

DURATION

11 days

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels, Lodges & Camps

DIFFICULTY
Fairly relaxed trip with some days of moderate trekking
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LOCATION

Jordan, Middle East

MEETING POINT

London or Amman Airport

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FROM

£2900

Challenge rating

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The Best of Jordan Adventure

We don’t do “holidays” at the Bucket List Co. But this 10-day adventure in Jordan?

It’s the closest you’ll ever get to a holiday on one of our trips, with a challenge rating of 2. The main challenge you’ll really face on this trip is tearing yourself away when it’s time to head home. 

Turns out there are Bucket List experiences around every corner in beautiful Jordan. 

By day you’ll do gentle trekking through towering canyons, leisurely exploring in ancient sites and petroglyphs, and snorkelling through the constantly changing colours and corals of the Red Sea. By night you’ll sip Bedouin tea as you watch the sunset and stand in awe as the stars reveal themselves. 

And while we’d never call you a pig, if you do like the sound of robing yourself in a blanket of mud and lolling about atop the salty waters of the Dead Sea? You’re in for a treat.

Read our article “Is Jordan safe for travel?” 

What is 'The Best of Jordan Adventure' like?
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What's Included
Itinerary

  • Day 1: Flight to Jordan

    Flight to Jordan You will meet your Bucket List Leaders at the airport and fly out as a group for Bucket Lister + Trips. If you have booked a Bucket Lister Trip we will see you in Jordan soon! If you have Transfers with us we will take to the hotel. For those making their own way - we will see you in Amman Welcome Briefing: Your welcome briefing will be at 6pm at the hotel

  • Day 2: Arrive and explore Amman

    Arrive and explore Amman Today it's time to explore the sights of the city. First, we will walk 10 minutes to Amman amphitheatres, before heading downtown for lunch. Next, we will walk to the citadel to explore the ruins and watch the sunset. We head back downtown for dinner - we will suggest the famous Hashem Restaurant - and then anyone who wants to can visit Rainbow Street or relax in a cafe.  

  • Day 3: Jerash to Ajloun, transfer to Dana

    Jerash to Ajloun, transfer to Dana Today we wake up early and meet our local guide(s) after breakfast. We take a transfer to Jerash, stopping off at some beautiful viewpoints to learn more about the environment and history of the area.  We will explore the ruins of Jerash for around two hours. Then we drive to Ajloun to look around the castle and its views. The castle is a fascinating site that dominates the Ajloun skyline and was built to ward off the Crusader armies at the key trade and pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus and Mecca. We savour a delicious lunch at a local homestay in Ajloun, then drive to Dana Biosphere Reserve, where we will spend the night.  

  • Day 4: Trek Dana to Feynan

    Trek Dana to Feynan We wake up early again today and begin the trek after breakfast. The trail leads from Dana village towards Wadi Araba and the village of Feynan. The reserve, Jordan's largest, includes four distinct bio-geographical zones, which means that Dana supports an astonishing diversity of birds, plants, and animals. On your way down the valley you may see Griffin Vultures overhead as well as hyrax and copper-blue lizards on the rocks; if you're lucky you might even catch a glimpse of an ibex or a desert fox, or see the footprint of a wolf in the dust. We walk through the wadi, taking short breaks to learn about the landscape. A picnic lunch is shared under the trees.  In the afternoon, we arrive in Feynan, relax with a juice or tea as we are checked in, and take a shower to refresh.  This evening, there is an optional short sunset hike to a viewpoint where we watch the sun go down over the Wadi Araba desert with Bedouin tea. After a delicious vegetarian dinner, we have the opportunity to attend a short presentation about the lodge and its environmental projects, then head up to the roof to stargaze and learn about the constellations - a magical way to end a fantastic day.

  • Day 5: Bedouin experiences and walking across the canyons of Wadi Ghweir

    Bedouin experiences and walking across the canyons of Wadi Ghweir After breakfast, you will hike part of Wadi Ghweir. This scenic trail begins from the lodge and passes by Khirbet Feynan, where many Byzantine and Roman ruins are preserved passing onwards into the Wadi Ghweir basin. Experience walking through the towering rocks of the canyons - a truly unique adventure experience. The route returns the same way back to the lodge. In the afternoon, you can enjoy one of the activities offered in the eco-lodge, such as local community experience, traditional kajul making or cooking classes. In the evening you will have a sunset short walk (around 20-30 min) to your campsite where you will spend the night in the wilderness and enjoy dinner under the stars.

  • Day 6: Trek Wadi Ghuweir to Little Petra

    Trek Wadi Ghuweir to Little Petra Today we will rise early, share breakfast and tea, then begin our hike to Little Petra. This is a steep and challenging section of the route, but extremely rewarding with fantastic views of the Wadi Araba Desert. Between Gbour Whedat and Little Petra you will pass many sites such as Ba'ajah ruins, siq Ba'ajah, the Nabataeans wine and olive presses, water tanks, wells and the Nabataean rock-carved facades, and then on to Little Petra visiting the site (a mini version of Petra), before heading to your camping area.

  • Day 7: Little Petra to Petra hike

    Little Petra to Petra hike Today we hike from Ammarin Bedouin Camp, to Little Petra and finally Petra itself for our first glimpse of this Wonder of the World. The trek takes us through some of the most spectacular landscapes we have seen yet, with sweeping views high over the canyons and desert. Good tracks go pleasantly down Wadi Ghurab amidst sandstone mountains guarding the approaches to Petra. This way follows a Nabataean route out of the valley and skirts round the final mountain on a natural rock terrace which has been ‘improved’ for the safety of walkers. Even so, it still narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh. When we near the ‘back door’ of Petra, we will stop for a cup of tea at a viewpoint, before continuing through to discover The Monastery. After taking in its grandeur (and taking lots of photos!) we enjoyed our packed lunch at the cafe, perhaps with a fresh juice or coffee. We then begin the part of the hike that goes through Petra, descending 950 steps into the main citadel. Along the way, our guide will tell us all about the history of the various castles, tombs, amphitheatres and more that have been carved into the mountains. However, we diverge before reaching the Treasury - this will be saved for tomorrow. Finally, we exit Petra and reach our hotel for the night. After checking in and showering, we can enjoy dinner together, and then either spend the evening relaxing or go for an optional extra visiting Petra by Night (17JOD pp), where the Treasury is lit up by candles and becomes the stage for storytelling and traditional music..  

  • Day 8: Petra morning tour and Wadi Rum jeep tour

    Petra morning tour and Wadi Rum jeep tour On day two of our Petra experience, we wake up early and have breakfast before walking to Petra to beat the crowds. We hike through the siq (narrow canyon) and are rewarded when The Treasury appears before us. We now have a morning tour of the Treasury, learning more about the history and significance of the site. Then there is some free time to explore Petra again independently and visit sites such as the High Place of Sacrifice and Al Khubtha mountain, or Al Madras trail if you feel courageous and want to avoid the crowds in Petra. If you are interested in doing any of these trails, it is worth hiring a guide! The hiking trails are completely unmarked and almost impossible to follow. When we are done in Petra, we will drive to Wadi Rum. Here, we have a brilliant lunch at the tent camp and then enjoy a 2-hour jeep tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. After this, we have a short sunset hike to a viewpoint and eat dinner under the stars. We spend the night in the peaceful desert, enjoying the hospitality of the Bedouins.

  • Day 9: Snorkelling and boat ride in the Red Sea

    Snorkelling and boat ride in the Red Sea After a delicious breakfast overlooking the Wadi Rum sunrise, we leave early and drive to Aqaba. Here, we head to the coast of the Red Sea and board our boat for the day!  Here we take a boat ride of the Red Sea in a glass-bottomed boat, enjoying views of the coral, and also views across Jordan, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. We have time to swim and snorkel from the boat, over coral and view the fantastic range of tropical fish in what is thought of as one of the best diving spots in the world. We will also enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard. After we have explored the underwater world of Jordan, we drive to the Dead Sea and have dinner at the hotel before spending the evening relaxing.  

  • Day 10: Dead Sea experience

    Dead Sea experience Today we will explore the famous Dead Sea of Jordan. We will head down to the beach together to learn about the Dead Sea to float, try the mud with all of its health benefits, and swim.  We will then have lunch at the hotel and enjoy a free afternoon at our leisure - to revisit the Dead Sea, to use the pool or treat yourself to a treatment in the spa In the evening, we share a final celebratory dinner together, saying thank you and goodbye to our local guides.  

  • Day 11: Fly home

    Fly home We will wake up and have breakfast at our leisure. Depending on the time of our flights, we may have more time to relax at the hotel and use the pools before we transfer to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Then, we will fly home - until next time!

  • Day 1

    Flights
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 2

    3* Hotel – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 3

    3* Hotel – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 4

    3* Hotel – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 5

    Bedouin Camp
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 6

    4* Hotel – Twin Room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 7

    Luxury Camp
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 8

    4* Hotel – Twin Room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 9

    4* Hotel – Twin Room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 10

    3* Hotel – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 11

    Flight
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

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Bucketlister trips are our standard for all our incredible trips. When you book a Bucketlister trip we will organise everything for you from the first to the last location on your adventure and you'll have a local guide with you every step of the way. All you'll need to organise is your own flights and transfers. (Additional Options for Land Only Transfers)

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Bucketlister+ trips are a done-for-you service from start to finish. We organise everything for you. You'll have a UK Guide with you all steps of the way and all you'll have to do is just pack you bag. (Additional Options for UK Group Flights & Transfers)

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Trailblazer trips are our first run throughs of our trips. Get the benefits of a Bucketlister+ Trip at the cost of a Bucketlister and all we'll ask for in return is your feedback! For more information click here!

Bucketlister trips are our standard for all our incredible trips. When you book a Bucketlister trip we will organise everything for you from the first to the last location on your adventure and you’ll have a local guide with you every step of the way. All you’ll need to organise is your own flights and transfers. (Additional Options for Land Only Transfers)

Bucketlister+ trips are a done-for-you service from start to finish. We organise everything for you. You’ll have a UK Guide with you all steps of the way and all you’ll have to do is just pack you bag. (Additional Options for UK Group Flights & Transfers)

Trailblazer trips are our first run throughs of our trips. Get the benefits of a Bucketlister+ Trip at the cost of a Bucketlister and all we’ll ask for in return is your feedback! For more information click here!

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Here’s what some of our awesome customers had to say:

My partner had previously been on a trip to climb Mount Toukal in Morocco with the Bucketlist Company, he came back raving about it and eager to book something else. Not wanting to miss out this time, it was to our delight that we discovered they were running a new trip to Jordan. It coincided with my partner’s 60th birthday and as it was a lifelong dream of his to visit Petra, this was perfect.

As the trip approached and having never remotely done anything like this before, I felt a strange mix of excitement and trepidation. However, my fears were completely unfounded. From the moment we arrived at the airport to be met by the wonderful David, what followed was 10 days of memory making that will last a lifetime. The people, the places we visited, the knowledgeable guide, the variety of accommodation, the food and challenging yourself to take on things you might not consider you are able to do and feel totally supported by the group is just wonderful!

In short, because it really is too much to write in a review. I would highly recommend both this trip and the Bucketlist Company. Can’t wait to do another one, the only problem is choosing which one! – Sheryl Nov 22

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Jordan trip was brilliant- I’d wanted to go to Jordan for years… being able to pay in instalments made it possible; the itinerary was packed with interesting visits and experiences from ancient ancient desert and biblical sites; a new take on the crusades; star gazing; Petra and on it went ; walking into Petra from the desert, although painful on the knees was fantastic. Knowledgeable guide about history, geography and contemporary politics. great support from the BL guide. Fab food. Never done a group tour before and no way I coukd have got all this together solo!
Thanks 😊 – Fiona Nov 22

Jordan

The trip that keeps on giving…words I kept saying on this Jordanian trip. Everything was unexpectedly unique and interesting in its own right. Loved the country, the people, our group, the adventures, the learning and the hummus. Our trip leader ‘Dave the Legend’ proved once again to be just that. The in-country guide was outstandingly knowledgeable and gave us an amazing insight into his country.
A trip I highly recommend. – Gillene Nov 22

Jordan

We’ve had Petra on our Bucket list for years, but we wanted to do more, we wanted to get a real feel for the country of Jordan. When the Bucketlist Company launched their Trailblazer to Jordan we jumped at the opportunity to book. The 10 day itinerary was great and this would be our 3rd trip with this Company so we knew we would be in good hands. This trip overdelivered even on our expectations. The sightseeing, historical and biblical sites just blew us away. Amazing sunrises and sunsets. Lashings of great food, a fantastic group of people, fantastic trekking, simply THE most knowledgeable in country guide in Osama and the wonderful TBLC guide Dave kept it personable and enjoyable for everyone. This was a trip that just kept giving. We enjoyed stargazing, desert storms, Red Sea snorkelling and a lovely Dead Sea Spa experience. This is all before we reflect on the wonder of trekking to Little Petra and trekking into Petra through the back door. A truly amazing adventure that is still just sinking in. Very much looking forward to travelling again with this Team very soon. – Andrea Nov 22

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