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Jordan's Hidden Trails

Jordan
Available Departures: Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov

9 days from

US$1,785

without flights
Culture
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

Explore the diverse highlights of Jordan on-foot and discover its ancient heritage

Trip Code: JSH
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To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Jordan's Hidden Trails

Highlights
  • Explore the Roman city of Jerash and the olive groves at Ajloun
  • Float in the saline waters of the Dead Sea
  • Discover Petra and return for an optional candle-lit experience
  • Sleep under a blanket of stars at our Bedouin camp in the desert
  • Relax at the Red Sea resort of Aqaba

At a Glance
  • Group Size 6 to 16
  • 4 days easy walking
  • Sightseeing in Petra and Jerash
  • Join In Amman

Accommodation & Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners
  • 1 nights Ecolodge
  • 2 nights Bedouin Camp
  • 4 nights Hotel
  • 1 nights Guesthouse
Overview

With fertile valleys and Roman ruins in the north and to the south the vast, sprawling red desert sands of Wadi Rum; Jordan boasts an incredibly diversity of highlights. Journeying through its heart to discover its rich cultural and natural highlights, we will engage with Jordan’s people too. Starting with tranquil walks through the olive groves of Ajloun, we will visit local cooperatives before wandering through the colonnaded streets, temples and gateways of the Roman city of Jerash. After experiencing the peculiar sensation of floating in the Dead Sea and visiting the Crusader castle at Kerak, we can stretch our legs on one of the many trails in the Dana Biosphere Reserve; taking time to drink in the panoramic views down into the Great Rift Valley and perhaps spotting a desert fox or griffon vultures overhead. We whet our appetite for Petra with a visit to its lesser-known sibling of Little Petra. From here, we set off on a stunning walk along a quiet back trail that delivers us to one of the most remarkable monuments in Petra, hidden far away from the crowds. After a full exploration of the city, we have the option to return to experience the Siq and the Treasury by candlelight.


We then drive deep into the desert of Wadi Rum, once roamed by Lawrence of Arabia, busy harrying Ottoman forces. We stay in a comfortable Bedouin desert camp, our hosts descendants of the very same tribe that guided Lawrence. Drifting off to sleep in the profound darkness and stillness of the desert under a star-lit sky is an unforgettable experience. We also spend a little time at the Dead Sea resort of Aqaba, before returning to Amman where we can explore the city's citadel and atmospheric souks.

Is this holiday for you?

This nine-day itinerary is perfect for those seeking an active holiday to Jordan. There are a selection of leisurely day walks, which are ideal for exploring the highlights of Jordan at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Day 5 is an exception, when we walk into Petra: this is a longer day of walking, but will be undertaken at a slow pace as we explore the atmospheric city ruins. There is opportunity to …

This nine-day itinerary is perfect for those seeking an active holiday to Jordan. There are a selection of leisurely day walks, which are ideal for exploring the highlights of Jordan at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Day 5 is an exception, when we walk into Petra: this is a longer day of walking, but will be undertaken at a slow pace as we explore the atmospheric city ruins. There is opportunity to swim in both the Dead Sea and Red Sea, so confidence in the water will help to make the most of this time. The accommodation features a super variety of styles, ranging from comfortable tourist-class hotels and chalets to Bedouin fixed camps. These feature large, private tents with proper beds and there are shared facilities including solar-heated showers. Sitting around the campfire, listening to singing and storytelling, under a blanket of stars will undoubtedly be one of the highlights for many.

Why KE?

We have packed this active holiday with the very best of Jordan’s unmissable highlights, designed for those who like to explore at a more leisurely pace. With a perfect blend of history, culture, unique landscapes and incredibly warm hosts; this is the perfect way to experience incredible  Jordan and find out why it is one of our favourite destinations.

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