Most Jordan itineraries bolt a single day hike onto a bus tour. Our Rift Valley Traverse does the opposite — it follows Jordan's Great Rift Valley south the way the Bedouin and the Jordan Trail actually run, from Ajloun's oak forests to Aqaba's Red Sea, on foot, by mountain bike, and by 4x4.
The Route in Brief
Seven days, six nights: Ajloun Forest Reserve's oak woodland, a full-day trek down through the Dana Biosphere Reserve to the 4,000-year-old Feynan copper mines, an entrance into Petra through the Wadi Muthlim flood tunnel instead of the crowded main Siq, and technical canyoning and rock scrambling in Wadi Rum most day-tour guests never experience.
Why the Wadi Muthlim Entrance Matters
Almost every visitor enters Petra through the main Siq. Wadi Muthlim is a narrow flood-control tunnel cut by the Nabataeans, requiring a licensed guide, that emerges behind the Treasury instead — a genuinely different first impression of the site, not just a shortcut.
Who This Suits
Active travelers and trekkers comfortable with a moderate-to-challenging full-day hike (the Dana-to-Feynan descent is roughly 14km) and interested in technical canyoning at Wadi Rum. It's not a relaxed sightseeing trip — it's built around movement.
Where You'll Stay
Nature-reserve eco-cabins in Ajloun, the cliff-edge Dana Guesthouse, the solar-powered and candlelit Feynan Ecolodge, a boutique hotel in Wadi Musa for Petra, and a small private Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum — accommodation chosen to put revenue directly into the communities you're passing through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior trekking experience?
Moderate fitness is enough for the Dana-Feynan trek; the canyoning sections in Wadi Rum are guided by certified climbers and scaled to the group's ability.
What does this cost?
From 695 JD (≈ $980) per person, twin-share — full pricing, accommodation details, and the complete day-by-day plan are on the itinerary page.