Jordan Wildlife & Nature - 12 days

12 days
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$3,175
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • UNESCO-listed Petra – Enjoy a tour of the highlights of the Rose Red City including the famous Treasury and the imposing Monastery
    • Dana Biosphere Reserve – Trek through four different biosphere zones and look out for the threatened Nubian Ibex
    • Shaumari Wildlife Reserve – See rare Arabian Oryx as you enjoy a jeep safari in the reserve and learn about animal tracking
    • Wadi Rum – Spend a night camping in the wilderness and stargaze under the dazzling desert sky
    • Dead Sea – Float in mineral rich waters and relax or join an optional canyoning excursion to Wadi Mujib
    • Amman – Tour the highlights of Jordan’s capital including the famous Citadel and the Roman Theatre
    • Madaba – Explore the town on a guided tour and see the famous mosaic map of the Middle East in St George Church
    • Azraq Wetland Reserve – Spot rare migratory birds and explore the strategically important desert castle of Qasr Azraq
    • Jerash – Discover the colonnaded street and other Roman ruins at this Graeco-Roman city
    • Dana – Visit the 500 year old village which overlooks spectacular Wadi Dana Gorge

What's this trip about?

    PRIVATE TOUR WITH WILDLIFE: Discover the rare wildlife, stunning scenery and ancient wonders of Jordan on this 12 day wildlife adventure. Explore Jerash and the incredible Rose Red City of Petra, encounter endangered Arabian Oryx at Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and camp in the Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy floating in the Dead Sea and trekking through the scenic Dana Nature Reserve in search of the Nubian Ibex, caracal, array of birdlife and more.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
    • 6 nights Standard hotels, 4 nights Eco Lodges. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
    • 1 night Wadi Rum desert camp - en suite tents with beds and bedding
    • An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 12
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
    • Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
    • Escorted by a licensed Jordanian tour guide for sightseeing as per itinerary
    • Licensed guide at Aljoun, Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and from Dana to Feynan
    • Touring - Amman, Jerash, Little Petra, Baidha, Petra, Karak, Madaba and Mt Nebo
    • Shaumari Wildlife Reserve safari (2 hours)
    • Wadi Rum 4x4 jeep safari through the desert

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Amman

Welcome to Jordan! On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to your hotel where the evening is free to relax or explore at leisure. Perhaps visit some of the vibrant souqs in bustling downtown Amman, the heart of Jordan’s capital city.

Day : 2 Amman

Today, we’ll enjoy a full day of guided sightseeing in Amman. Visiting the iconic Citadel, the National Archaeological Museum and the Roman Theatre, which dates back to the 2nd century. Learn about the history of the country at the New Jordan Museum and see the modern western side of the city, home to many malls, restaurants and cafes.

Day : 3 Ajloun Forest Reserve

Amman - Jerash - Aljoun. Say goodbye to Amman today and transfer to Jerash, the Graeco-Roman city famous for its Roman ruins. Explore the colonnaded street and the amphitheatre before transferring to the Aljoun Forest Reserve where we’ll enjoy a three hour hike to the...

Day : 4 Um al-Jimal & Shaumari Wildlife Reserve

Aljoun - Azraq. Our day begins with a visit to the Byzantine and Roman ruins at Um al-Jimal, driving to Shaumari Wildlife Reserve. This small but important 22 km square conservation area is an important haven for endangered Middle Eastern species including the Arabian...

Day : 5 Azraq Wetland Reserve

Azraq - Dana. Enjoy a short hike this morning in the Azraq Wetland Reserve, an excellent place to spot migratory birds and water buffalo if you’re lucky. Continue to the historic desert castle of Qasr Azraq. The castle has been strategically important since Roman time...

Day : 6 Dana Nature Reserve

Dana - Feynan Eco Lodge. Enjoy a day of trekking today as we explore Dana, the largest nature reserve in Jordan. Meet local Bedouin farmers tending their goats and look out for the many species of flora and fauna that inhabit the reserve. There is a population of the ...

Day : 7 Petra

Feynan Eco Lodge - Petra. This morning we’ll explore the Roman ruins at Feynan and drive to the lesser visited site of Siq Al Barid, known as Little Petra. Reaching the site through a narrow passage, similar to the famous Siq at Petra. Little Petra was once a thriving...

Day : 8 Petra

Today we discover the incredible Rose Red City of Petra, one of the New7Wonders of the World. We’ll walk down the narrow Siq to Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) and admire this spectacular tomb. Explore the Street of Facades, visit the fascinating Byzantine Museum and the Th...

Day : 9 Wadi Rum

Petra - Wadi Rum. Return to Petra this morning for a light trek to the High Place of Sacrifice for incredible views of your surroundings and the Treasury below. This afternoon we travel to the wild desert of Wadi Rum. Here you'll enjoy an exhilarating desert 4x4 safar...

Day : 10 Madaba

Wadi Rum - Karak - Madaba - Mt Nebo - Dead Sea. Leaving the desert this morning and travel to the Crusader Castle at Karak. You’ll then enjoy a tour of the town of Madaba and see the 6th century mosaic map of the Middle East, which decorates the floor of St George Chu...

Day : 11 Dead Sea

Today is free to relax by the Dead Sea. Float in its famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and enjoy a therapeutic mud bath. If you’re feeling adventurous then you may wish to join an optional excursion and go canyoning along the Siq Trail to Wadi Mujib, one of Jordan’s most remarkable natural features (April - October departures only).

Day : 12 Amman

Dead Sea - Amman. Your Jordanian adventure comes to an end today with an included transfer to the airport.

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Trip Excludes:

  • International flights and visa (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
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