Walking Jordan's Spice Trails

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Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Nabateans on this journey through Jordan. Follow ancient spice trails across the wild plateaus of Wadi Rum and trek to the rose-red city of Petra and beyond. Recoup with a rejuvenating dip in the Dead Sea before discovering bustling Amman on this walking trip that covers the country's highlights. Hike through ancient Pet...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • A week long adventure packed with awe inspiring walks and Jordan's unmissable highlights
    • Walk into Petra from the back door and hike through its magnificient tombs and temples
    • Trek across the dunes of Wadi Rum and stay overnight at a traditional Bedouin camp

What's this trip about?

    Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Nabateans on this journey through Jordan. Follow ancient spice trails across the wild plateaus of Wadi Rum and trek to the rose-red city of Petra and beyond. Recoup with a rejuvenating dip in the Dead Sea before discovering bustling Amman on this walking trip that covers the country's highlights. Hike through ancient Petra - Spend two full days exploring the tombs and temples of this astounding wonder of the world. Trek across the dunes of Wadi Rum - Hike through desert sands and experience Bedouin living at a traditional camp. Reset in the Dead Sea - Recoup in the rejuvenating waters of the lowest point on earth and indulge with mud treatments.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Israel
  • Jordan

Attractions

  • Amman
  • Dead Sea
  • Jerash
  • Jerusalem
  • Little Petra
  • Madaba
  • Petra
  • Wadi Rum

Activities

  • Trekking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Amman

Our tour of Jordan starts in Amman, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Home to almost half of Jordan's entire population, Amman is a fascinating city of contrasts, where the ancient and the modern collide. Get lost in the bustling souks of downtown, wher...

Day 2 Walking in Wadi Rum

Today, we'll head south along the Desert Highway to Wadi Rum - approx. driving time 4 hours. On arrival, our bags will be taken onwards to our camp for the night, while we stretch our legs. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch before setting off on a walk through one of the mos...

Day 3 Exploring Wadi Rum further

This morning, we'll set off to explore more of the desert dunes. Walking in the footsteps of the early Nabatean traders, we'll follow the route that caravans of spices, silks and perfumes used to take. We'll explore the northern side of Wadi Rum, visiting the natural ...

Day 4 Walking in the red city of Petra

After breakfast, this morning there's the option of a camel ride through the canyons back to meet our bus. Those who choose not to ride will be transported by 4WD across the dunes. Once we've all met the bus, we'll drove onwards to the rose red city, Petra. Here, we...

Day 5 Exploring Petra and its surroundings further

Today, we'll head back into Petra and up to one of the site's greatest monuments, Ad-Deir (The Monastery). We'll set off from our camp across the windswept Alzantour plateau. Once we reach the rim of Jabel Almatalah, we'll take in the views of Petra's mountains before...

Day 6 Hike to Little Petra and journey along the King's Highway to Kerak and Madaba

This morning, we'll set off from our campsite to Little Petra via the narrow Siq Barid canyon. Once a thriving Nabatean community, Little Petra is now a canyon of carved houses, temples, and tombs. Once we've finished up at Little Petra, we'll drive along the Desert...

Day 7 Visit to Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea and Jerash

Today, we'll visit Jebel Neba, better known as Mount Nebo - the point from which Moses saw the Promised Land. We'll spend time taking in the site and the views before journeying on to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. Surrounded by barren hills, this unique b...

Day 8 Trip ends in Amman

Our tour of Jordan ends at our hotel in Amman. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to depart from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,370
Price per day$171
Last Updated: 4/26/2024
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$1,690
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$1,400
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Apr 2024

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Spice Trails of Petra

I had a fantastic holiday, and was looked after. To finish by your company. The standout person had to be our group leader. Sala He’s knowledge was outstanding, but ...

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Apr 2024

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Spice Trails of Petra

An amazing trip from start to finish which far surpassed our expectations. If you love ancient history and the great outdoors then this is an epic tour for you. We w...

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Apr 2024

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Spice Trails of Petra

Jordan was one surprise after another. The desert has many forms and facets. It was wonderful to walk through Wadi Rum, and then Petra. Our leader, Salah, was bot...

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Apr 2024

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Spice Trails of Petra

Just back from a fantastic Spice Trails week. Any concerns I had about possible visitor safety because of the current Middle East crisis were very quickly dismissed ...

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Transportation & Flights

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Transportation & flights

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Guides
Explore Tour Leader, Cameleers, Camp Crew, Driver(s), Local Guide(s)
Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Jordan: Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the time you arrive. Visa fees are waivered for tourists of British, American, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian nationalities on arrival at an international Jordanian airport. There are however, certain conditions that each tourist of these nationalities must meet in order to gain the free visa. Most of these are already met by Explore trips; however flight information, passport details and arrival date into Jordan all have an effect on qualifying for the free visa. Please see below for the category that is applicable to your flight arrangements: The following information relates to the above nationalities travelling on flights to Jordan arranged by Explore arriving on the first day of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, the above nationalities must advise their passport details at least 16 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be met by a representative who will assist with the visa process, this is already arranged by Explore as part of the transfer arrangements from the airport to the start of the tour. The following information relates to the above nationalities with Land Only arrangements arriving on the first day of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, these tourists must advise their passport details at least 16 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be met by a representative who will assist with the visa process. Land Only customers of the above nationalities arranging their own flights to arrive in Jordan on the first day of the tour must advise their full flight details to Explore at least 16 days prior to your departure date. We will then arrange for the representative to meet you as part of the transfer arrangements from the airport to the start of the tour. The following information relates to the above nationalities arriving in Jordan prior or after the first day of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, tourists of the above nationalities must advise their passport details at least 16 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be met by a representative who will assist with the visa process. To qualify for the free visa, you must contact Explore at least 16 days prior to your departure date to arrange and purchase a private transfer. We will then arrange for the representative to meet you as part of the transfer arrangements. Please Note: For all tourists of the above nationalities that do not advise their passport details and for all above nationalities that arrange their own travel arrangements and do not advise their flight details to Explore within the above specified timelines, the Jordanian visa fee of JD40.00 (approximately £45) will be applicable. This must be paid on arrival at an international Jordanian airport in order for individuals to gain a visa to enter the country. All other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate to determine if they are applicable for the above free visa on arrival or must gain a visa prior to departure.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus infectious hepatitis and polio. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against malaria. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 7
  • Dinner : 4
  • Lunch : 4
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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