Your fundraising and training are about to pay off, the big day has finally arrived! Wave goodbye to family and friends, before you board your flight to Jordan. On arrival you will experience the heat of the Middle East and transfer to your hotel in Amman. You will get the chance to meet your fellow trekkers and the support team for your challenge and have a full safety briefing. (D on Flight)
Overnight: Hotel
After leaving Amman, you will head south to visit to the Dead Sea where you can smother your body in the mineral rich mud renowned for its healing properties, before taking a dip at the lowest place on earth, where the high levels of salt and minerals mean you can’t help but float! After a spot of relaxation time, you will be transferred south where you will finally put your boots on the sand in Wadi Rum and trek into your first camp. Driving time approx. 7 hours / 400km (B, L, D)
Overnight: Camping
The first day of the trek beckons, so we will rise early as the sun comes up and after breakfast we will start our hike from the campsite in Su’aifan and trek to Burdah Bridge which is an incredible rock formation that arches from one rock to another. Of all the ancient rock found throughout Wadi Rum, much has been eroded away and the most distinctive features of all are the rock bridges, the most striking of all is Burdah Rock Bridge. The last stretch of today’s trek through the desert will have you arriving at Fura’a camp late afternoon. There's time to relax before your evening dinner. (B,L,D)
Overnight: Camping
You will pack up your bags and prepare for the day head, and after breakfast, you can warm up your muscles with some stretching before we start the trek from Fura’a to Siq Nugrah (Nugrah Canyon).
You'll witness towering sandstone and granite mountains and hidden canyons as you walk deeper into the heart of the desert. As the days are long and the sun shines bright, take a well-deserved rest to hydrate and re-fuel, taking in the dramatic panoramic scenery. We continue until we reach our camping site for the night at Um Al Ngoor. (B,L,D)
Overnight: Camping
Today we will start our hike from Um Al Ngoor to Siq Um Ishrin; the deeply crevassed ‘Mother of Twenty’, a 20-domed mountain forming the east flank of Wadi Rum, which is connected to the Seven Pillars of Wisdom formation.
The mountain acquired its name, according to local legend, after a woman killed 19 suitors; she was outwitted by the 20th, so she married him. The whole range turns a magnificent white-capped auburn during sunset.
You will trek through the Wadi Rum Valley, with towering steep red sandstone cliffs either side. Although the walk today is on a mix of sandy and rocky terrain, you can take the opportunity to shelter from the blazing sun with the protection of the canyon walls as your shade.
Keep an eye out for animal tracks on the sand, small desert flowers and plants and listen to your guide as he explains the different rock formations you will come across on each day’s trek. Admire the beautiful landscape, taking in striking colours of reds and purples before heading to your camp for tonight. Tonight’s camp is in Siq Um Ishrin, located in a canyon. (B,L,D)
Overnight: Camping
After breakfast, we will hike the final day across the dusty, gravel strewn desert which will involve trekking sandy terrain, and taking in the vistas crossing rocky plateaus overlooking the Wadi Rum desert. We'll trek from from Siq Um Ishrin to Al Qa’aa where the day's trek ends and we will transfer to the Disi Women's Association to support the local community by planting drought tolerant bushes and trees and then continue to Little Petra. Driving time approx. 2 hours / 117km (B,L,D)
Overnight: Camping (permanent camp)
Start your day exploring the historic ‘Little Petra’ just a short walk from the campsite down a steep picturesque ravine. This offers an exciting taste of the wonders to come later in the day, finishing with the evocative Neolithic village of Beidha, an ancient settlement in Wadi. Setting off from ‘Little Petra’ you’ll transfer through timeless farmland that offers breath-taking views across the mountains to the distant Araba desert before the track changes to a rockier terrain and begins to rise boasting stunning desert vistas. Your five days’ of trekking are rewarded with the first glimpse of the Monastery, culminating in your arrival to the magnificent Treasury in the city of Petra! After the elation of completing the challenge sinks in, you will enjoy a full tour of Petra itself. You will then be transferred to Amman for your celebration dinner. Driving time approx. 3 hours / 231km (B, L, D)
Overnight: Hotel
Today you will be transferred from Amman to the airport. Say goodbye to Jordan and reminisce about the adventures of your challenge on the return flight to the UK. (B)
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