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 transport
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Attractions

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

Activities

  • Trekking

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

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 $1,760
Price per day$220
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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05 Apr 2025
12 Apr 2025
$1,800
$150
06 Sep 2025
13 Sep 2025
$1,760
$150
13 Sep 2025
20 Sep 2025
$1,800
$150
20 Sep 2025
27 Sep 2025
$1,760
$150
11 Oct 2025
18 Oct 2025
$1,800
$150
25 Oct 2025
01 Nov 2025
$1,760
$150
08 Nov 2025
15 Nov 2025
$1,900
$150
15 Nov 2025
22 Nov 2025
$1,760
$150
20 Dec 2025
27 Dec 2025
$1,800
$150
07 Feb 2026
14 Feb 2026
$1,800
$160

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Catherine

Oct 2024

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Walking Jordan's Spice Trails

The Spice Trails trip was fantastic! The itinerary was pretty packed but very well managed and organised. Our guide Saleh was brilliant and his knowledge of Jordan w...

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Paul Colley

Oct 2024

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Walking Jordan's Spice Trails

An outstanding trip enhanced in great part by our tour leader Saleh, whose knowledge of history, culture and nature was fantastic. Jordan is an amazing country with...

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Oct 2024

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Walking Jordan's Spice Trails

This trip exceeded all expectations and guidebook descriptions. Petra, Wadi Rum, Mount Neto and Jerash are all very different, and each is fantastic and beautiful in...

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Vanessa

May 2024

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Spice Trails of Petra

Excellent trip with a brilliant local guide Lots to see and walking in the desert great

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Gareth

Apr 2024

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Spice Trails of Petra

This is my fifth trip with Explore and it didn’t disappoint me. The organisation and itinerary was very good despite the 24hr delay in one couple joining us. Every...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Bus, 4WD,

Transportation & flights

Bus, 4WD
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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