Petra And Wadi Rum Trek

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9 days (ex Amman)

Destinations visited: Jordan, Amman, Israel & The Palestinian Territories, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Travel to Jordan and experience the alien landscape of Wadi Rum and Petra, one of the wonders of the world. Visit Amman, Jordan's lively and atmospheric capital, which is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities on Earth. Trek through a truly unique landscape, passing natural rock formations that seem to defy the laws of nature. Be blown away by the presence of the ancient city of Petra, intricately carved into the red rock itself. This is a truly unique location and a trip that will not be forgotten.

Highlights

Explore Amman.
one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world.
Visit the excavated ruins of an Umayyad palace.
Try traditional Bedouin cuisine.
Camp in the midst of an alien landscape.
Take a guided tour to the arch of Burdah.
See the inscriptions of Siq el Khazali.
Travel to Petra.
the ancient city carved in to the red rock of the Earth.

Itinerary

Day 1 Amman

Travel to Jordan's capital, one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, with excavation revealing towers believed to date back to the Stone Age. See the impressive Roman theatre and take in panoramic views of the city from the Citadel.

Days 2-5 Wadi Rum Trek

Get acclimatised to the captivating atmosphere and outlandish scenery with a short walk from Disseh Village to the Umm el Twaggy camp, where the Bedouin hosts provide a tasty traditional meal. Continue on to traverse the magnificent desert canyon of Siq el Barrah, before camping between the mountains of Rakaa and Mharrak. Climb to the arch of Burdah and take in spectaculer vistas of of the dramatic landscape. Finally, head over the Um Fruth rock bridge and visit the inscriptions of Siq el Khazali.

Day 6 Petra

Head north through Wadi Um Ishrin to the quaint and comfortable Disseh Village, before making the final push for Petra in the afternoon.

Days 7-8 Petra/Amman

Visit Petra and walk down the narrow chasm of the city's only entrance to emerge at the El Khazneh. Walk through to the city centre, passing houses, tombs and the amphitheatre. Finally, reach the magnificent El Deir, the monastery that is carved into the rock and topped by a huge urn.

Group Size

Maximum of 14 travellers per group

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (4 nts), Hotel (3 nts)

Transport

4x4, Minibus

Budget

Allow USD $300 for meals not included.

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