Dana to Petra Trek

This is a 5-day trek with each day covering 14 -17km (8.5-10.5 miles) or more. You need to be reasonably fit and able to hike for five days in a row with 5-7 hours of hiking each day. The better your fitness, the more you will be able to enjoy this hike.

Most of this hike is on good, firm ground, so hiking sticks are not required. The vast majority of people do not use hiking sticks for this hike. However, if you like hiking with Hiking sticks/poles, or want them just in case, feel free to bring them.

The ideal shoe for this hike is lightweight hiking shoes. If you only have big-clunky hiking boots and running/athletic shoes, you could take both and see what you prefer on the hike.

See the section above for trip inclusions and exclusions.

The following meals are included; - Day 1: Lunch, Dinner - Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch Vegetarian and vegan options are available, please let us know in advance by sending us a message on your Skyhook trip dashboard.

EQUIPMENT: - Daypack for hiking 20-30 litres - Main bag for overnight luggage size: medium Ideally a duffle bag or backpack. - Hydration bladder or reusable water bottles approx. 3 litres - Trekking poles (optional) PERSONAL ITEMS: - Sunblock, lip balm and moisturizer - Toilet kit: toilet paper, ziplock bags one for clean TP and one for dirty TP - Personal hygiene items toothpaste, toothbrush, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, etc. - Personal first aid kit e.g. medications, vitamins, electrolytes, blister prevention &treatment kit - female sanitary products (tampons are difficult to obtain in Jordan) - Travel towel - Sleep sheet / Liner optional - Portable charger - Travel adapter - Camera/memory cards/batteries - Headlamp with spare batteries - Snacks especially if you have certain dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, allergies, etc.) CLOTHING: - Hiking pants, breathable, wind/rain proof, and in light colours to reflect the heat - Hiking shirts, preferably long sleeves for protection against the sun - Trekking socks - Long, thermal underwear - Underwear / sports bra (quick drying) - Sleepwear (warmer sleepwear in winter) - Jumper/fleece sweater pack a couple to layer up if it gets chilly at night - Lightweight down jacket (winter) - Rain & windproof jacket (winter) - Thin gloves (winter) SHOES: - Hiking shoes/boots suitable for rough terrain and easy scrambling - Sandals or flip-flops for camp use - Light shoes for camp use or sightseeing HEADWEAR: - Sun hat & Sunglasses - Warm hat or beanie (winter) - Buff

Starting Location: A hotel in Amman (Exact location to be sent to you upon reservation) Ending Location: Petra Visitor’s Center, usually we reach Petra around 5pm depending on the pace of the group. The main airport (QAIA - Queen Alia International Airport) is approximately 1-hour outside of Amman. Airport transfers are not included in this trip price. We can arrange a transfer from the airport to Amman (at the start of the trip) for an extra $50 per car per way. The other best way is to take a taxi from the airport. There are a lot of services near the airport that can arrange transfers to the hotel. The prices are approximately the same. IMPORTANT: Transport back to Amman is not included in this trip price, you can message us after booking to arrange this (payment in-country).

Wilderness Camps (Night 1-3): Our amazing local Bedouin support team sets up the campsite during the day, so everything is prepared when you arrive. Upon arrival, enjoy some time to sit down, relax and have some tea. Then when dinner is ready, our Bedouin support team will bring out the locally-made meal. In the tents, we provide foam mattresses, sheets, and blankets. So no sleeping bags are needed unless you want to bring your own. All single travellers will be provided with their own tent for free. A shower tent and a bathroom tent are also provided. Our wilderness camps provide a nice escape from everyday life, great views, good service, and some wonderful dinners. Some people may refer to it as “glamping.” Bedouin Camp (Night 4) These are fixed-site, touristic Bedouin Camps, staffed by locals. Bathrooms are normally off-suite, with women’s and men’s public ablution blocks. The tents do not have A/C or heaters, but the desert normally has cooler temperatures at night. Rooming is on a twin-share basis, travellers booking together will share a room. Solo travellers will be paired with members of the same sex (single supplements are sometimes available at an extra cost).

Day 1: Time 5-7 hrs Hiking Distance: 15 Km Ascent: 260m Descent: 690 m Day 2: Time 5-7 hrs Hiking Distance 16 Km Ascent: 563 m Descent: 170 m Day 3: Hiking Distance: 17.1Km Ascent: 750m Descent: 920m Day 4: Hiking Distance: 14Km Ascent: 610m Descent: 560m Day 5: Hiking Distance: 13.8Km Ascent: 496m Descent: 519m

During Wilderness Camping, there is no access to electricity for charging devices. After leaving Amman on Day 1, your first charging opportunity will be at the Bedouin Camp in Little Petra (night 4). You can charge your devices there until around 10 pm when the camp turns the generator off for the night. We recommend bringing power banks if you want to recharge your phone along the way.

During the hike you will be provided with clean drinking water.

We purposely run these trips during the best times of year to trek in Jordan. Even though the weather is usually warm, it can get chilly at night throughout the year. You will want to have long pants, and a light jacket or sweatshirt. November, December, and February can be especially cold. If you trek during these months we recommend bringing warmer clothes like a bigger jacket, hats, gloves, and a light rain jacket.

A return trip to Amman is not included in this package. You can book a transfer with us. The transfer from Petra to Amman is $200 per car per way. Please send us a message after booking to help you arrange this. Alternatively, you could arrange to stay an extra night in Petra and take the JETT bus to Amman the next day.