WELLBEING IN THE WILDERNESS Trek Wadi Rum and Petra

Your fundraising and training are about to pay off, the big day has finally arrived!

On arrival you will experience the heat of the Middle East and transfer to your hotel in Amman. Arrival transfers are included for all challengers (you must inform us of your own flight details at least 8 weeks before the trip starts). Dinner is included this evening for those who have arrived at the hotel by 1900hrs. You will get the chance to meet your fellow trekkers and the support team for your challenge and have a full safety briefing. (D)

Overnight: Hotel

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. We'll pass over the bridge for a fantastic photo opportunity with the magnificent views. The route around Burdah rock may require some scrambling and the use of ropes. 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

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

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 cross 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 Aqaba for your celebration dinner. Driving time approx. 2 hours / 125km (B, L, D)

Overnight: Hotel