JORDAN
Jordan & Petra Trek
8 days
ITINERARY
5 days
TREKKING
87km
DISTANCE
£2,195
PRICE FROM
Trek Through deserts to the wonders of petra
- 85m
- Flight Packages
- Hotel & Camps Inc
- All Permits Inc
- Food & Drink Inc
- UK Leader & Medic
- Group Challenge
- Solo Friendly
- Medal & T-shirt
Challenge yourself on this 8-day adventure trekking through deserts, gorges and over ridgelines as you approach the city of Petra with its carved sandstone temples and relics. There will be tough trails, high temperatures and fantastic views, and we’ll cap it all off with a float in the Dead Sea and a celebration dinner Jordanian style!
Jordan & Petra Trek
incredible sites of little petra & petra
Spend 5 days on foot exploring Jordan’s quieter landscapes, staying in traditional Bedouin camps under clear night skies. The route builds towards Little Petra before reaching the main site via less-travelled paths. After the trek, unwind at the Dead Sea with time to rest, take in the surroundings, and enjoy a well-earned recovery at the journey’s end.
- Explore ‘Rose Red City’ of Petra
- Best section of the Jordan Trail
- Excellent Jordanian hospitality
- Desert gorges and mountains
- Historic walk into the past
- Bedouin camp under the stars
- Visit & float in the Dead Sea
The Action Challenge Experience
Life on the trek
On an Action Challenge trip you’ll be part of a team taking on an adventure together – which is what makes the experience special! Sharing the journey & supporting each other, you’ll build friendships & create memories that last for years. Led by a UK Mountain Leader and supported by a Medic, you’re in safe hands, with expert local teams ensuring everything runs smoothly. Fully inclusive, so you can focus on your challenge and enjoy it.
An Action Challenge trip is much more than a holiday! It brings like-minded people together in fantastic landscapes, provides the best support & great hospitality, and enables the group to take on a tough & unforgettable challenge which forges new friendships, broaden horizons, and leaves you wanting more of life’s adventures!
The blueprint for Action Challenge trip is based on delivering a high quality enjoyable experience – and doing it all safely. An experienced UK Leader & medic ensures that all aspects of the challenge run to plan. The Trek Leader carries an expedition med kit to look after the group’s wellbeing – enabling everyone to have the best chance of successfully competing their challenge.
We go to great lengths to ensure that we only use the best local organisations to supply the all-important ground logistics and the on-challenge support, catering, and hospitality teams – with experienced guides leading the way on the trails with their deep local knowledge and authentic style.
Like minded people with a similar sense of adventure – but often from very different backgrounds, and with a wide range of experience, ages, levels of fitness, and personal ambitions. Our trips are perfect for individuals, couples, and small groups of friends to join – and then to take on a unique challenge as part of a larger group which shapes & bonds as the adventure unfolds!
Whether its’s the hotels, restaurants & transfers before & after the main challenge – or the challenge accommodation & meals whilst out on the trails – our all inclusive packages mean that you will get a top quality experience at a great value price! Flights are generally included, but there’s a ‘land only’ option if you’d prefer to book your own – and single supplement accommodation upgrades are available. Participants will need to obtain their own visa for this challenge.
The group comes together – takes on a tough challenge together – and then celebrates its achievements in style on the final night of the trip in a local restaurant or hotel, with medals, awards, and a maybe a bit of a party! Many of our participants make new special friends on our trips – and quite a few come back together for another challenge in the following years!
A successful challenge starts with good preparation. The better prepared you are the more confident you’ll be, and the more you’ll enjoy it! Our ‘Challenge App’ will have all the info & details of what to expect on your challenge – and how to prepare for it. We also offer unlimited free UK training walks. These one-day walks run Spring through Autumn in some of the UK’s most scenic locations, including the South Downs, Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia, the Peak District, and the Lake District. They’re a great way to meet fellow trekkers before your big adventure, get to know some of our challenge leaders, and most importantly to build confidence and fitness on varied terrain.
THE ITINERARY
SWIPE TO EXPLORE
Day 1 Arrive in Amman
- Arrival
- D
On arrival at Queen Alia Airport, we are met by a representative who assists with visa formalities before a short 30-minute transfer to our hotel in Madaba. Once checked in, we receive a briefing from our Action Challenge Leader and local guide. In the evening, we come together for a welcome meal ahead of the adventure.
Day 2 Madaba to Mansoura
- Camp
- 15km
- 5-7 hrs
- B L D
The trek begins in the diverse landscapes of the Dana Biosphere Reserve. We stop for lunch among sweeping views, with chances to spot a wide range of plant and bird life across its four ecozones. The route starts high above Dana Valley before descending into al Khashasha Valley, continuing for several hours to reach our wilderness camp at Mansoura, where we settle in for dinner and rest.
Day 3 Al Furon
- Camp
- 20km
- 8-9 hrs
- B L D
We ascend through the mountains for around an hour before reaching sweeping views across the stunning Sharah Mountains and the vast Wadi Araba Desert. As we continue, there are plenty of opportunities to stop, admire the scenery and capture some memorable photos. By early evening, we arrive at Al Furon Camp for our overnight stay, rounding off the day with a group dinner and an early night beneath the desert sky.
Day 4 Gbhour Whedat
- Camp
- 17km
- 7-8 hrs
- B L D
We follow a contouring trail along the Sharah Mountains on narrow Bedouin shepherd paths. Black, rugged peaks and steep canyon drops make this a striking section, with wide views across the desert as we climb. In the afternoon, the landscape softens as we approach our wilderness camp at Ghbour Whedat, passing unusual mushroom-like rock formations before settling in for dinner and rest.
Day 5 Little Petra
- Camp
- 14km
- 5-7 hrs
- B L D
Today brings a clear change in scenery as we move towards Little Petra, passing Bedouin camps, sheep pens, and small farms that offer insight into local life. We’ll see early Nabataean ruins, including presses and ancient water systems. After a midday break, we continue, climbing through a sandstone canyon before descending steps into Little Petra to explore, then return to camp for dinner and rest.
Day 6 Petra
- Camp
- 15km
- 5-7 hrs
- B L D
We set off on a scenic trail reaching the Monastery via Petra’s lesser-used back entrance. After time to explore, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant before an afternoon of free time. You can explore further highlights at your own pace. In the evening, we regroup and return to our hotel, with an optional dinner before settling in for a well-earned rest.
Day 7 Dead Sea
- Camp
- B L D
- 10km
Visit Madaba’s Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George, home to its famous mosaic map of the Holy Land, before continuing to Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land. Take in sweeping views over the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea, then enjoy the chance to float in the mineral-rich waters and try the therapeutic mud. This evening, return to the hotel for dinner and your final night in Jordan.
Day 8 Return home
- Departure
- B
This morning we visit Amman’s Citadel, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites, for views over the capital. We then head to downtown “Al-Balad” to explore markets, souks and cafés for lunch. The tour ends at the Roman Theatre, a 6,000-seat landmark. After farewells, we transfer to Queen Alia Airport, with time to buy food and snacks before departure.
Dates & Prices
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To book a place, complete our online form, & pay your deposit. You will receive a confirmation email, which also has details of what to expect next.
Sign up for a Self Funded package to do it for yourself – or choose a Charity Fundraising option to support a good cause.
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27 Sep - 04 Oct
17 Oct - 24 Oct
28 Mar - 04 Apr
18 Apr - 25 Apr
05 Sep - 12 Sep
26 Sep - 03 Oct
17 Oct - 24 Oct
26 Mar - 02 Apr
08 Apr - 15 Apr (High Season)
17 Sep - 24 Sep
08 Oct - 15 Oct
How It Works
Our packages are typically all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals, transport, local support, and flights if selected. Single supplements are available, and you can extend your stay by amending your return flight or choosing a pre-arranged extension. Places are limited on many trips, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Our ‘with flights’ option is based on an economy class group booking departing from London (you can request a quote for an ‘upgrade’). The ‘land only’ option means that you book your own flights, and arrange to join the group at the 1st night’s hotel / or airport meet point.
If you’re traveling across the globe – extending your trip may be the perfect opportunity to explore, relax, or do more activities! If you choose the ‘with flights’ option you can request a return flight date change – and either arrange your own extension programme & reservations – or book one of our pre-arranged packages if available.
If your traveling with someone else – or as a small group – do let us know so we can ensure that the accommodation and flight arrangements worked out properly from the outset.
All our quoted prices are based on a ‘twin share basis’ (ie with a friend / partner – or on a same sex allocated basis if travelling alone). You can request a ‘single supplement’ to cover hotel rooms / tent / lodge accommodation.
Oil prices change often, so airlines sometimes add fuel surcharges. We pass these on to customers because they are unknown at the time of booking, which can be up to 18 months before travel. Airlines confirm the final surcharge about 12 weeks before departure. We apply a cap, so you never pay more than the stated maximum and we cover anything above it.
Airport and air travel taxes can also change, for example as a result of CO2 regulations. These adjustments are covered in our Terms and Conditions.
As with any adventure holiday, prices may be higher at certain times – generally reflecting the higher flight prices during those peak periods.
Trip Brochure
The Challenge brochure details the full itinerary, inclusions, and more – download for a full run down of the challenge details.
FREE UK TRAINING WALKS
With any overseas challenge booking
• Average 20km distance
• Led by our UK leaders
• Do as many as you like
Frequently Asked Questions
Trip Details
Full details & information about what you can expect in the lead up & during the challenge.
Signing Up to the Challenge
Once you pay your deposit & have signed up to the challenge, you will receive a confirmation email welcoming you into the challenge.
You will also receive instructions on how to download our challenge app which has in it all the information you need to start preparing for your challenge – from kit lists to training guides.
We will keep you updated with regular emails & newsletters in the lead-up to the challenge, as well as information on training days & weekends.
If you need to cancel your challenge, your deposit is non-refundable – therefore we recommend you speak to our team to see what alternative options you may have.
Yes, if for whatever reason you need to push your departure back to a later one or change your trip altogether you can do so for a date change fee of £175, subject to availability.
Currently, we do not have the accounting facility to take instalments, we can only take your payment in full at least 12 weeks before your departure.
Preparation
Yes – in our challenge app, which you can download once you are fully registered for the challenge we have a host of training materials, guides & advice for you to use.
You also have access to unlimited free UK training walks. These walks are designed to help you get and around the UK, meet fellow trekkers, and all supported by one of our experienced UK Leaders.
Our free UK training walks offer the chance to meet up with fellow trekkers and our UK crew.
Closer to the challenge we will set up a WhatsApp group so that you can meet others online who are going to be on your trip. We also have a lively & dynamic Facebook group you can join at any time to meet other fellow challengers – past & present to share and swap training tips, advice & stories.
You will need specific travel insurance, which covers the duration of your trip, along with full cover for any activities you will be doing (i.e. trekking, cycling) and to cover you up to any altitude you may be trekking to. Once you are signed up for the challenge, we will send you full details of our recommended providers of appropriate cover.
Life on the Challenge
- Fully supported 8 day group challenge
- Action Challenge expedition leader & medic
- Full support team, including local guides
- All accommodation, twin share – hotels / camping
- All meals with the group; including breakfast, lunch and dinner
- National Park entrance fees
- Day exploring Petra ended with a celebratory dinner and party
- Pre event support including optional training weekends
- If you are a ‘Flights
Included’ participant, we will be organising
your Visa for you upon arrival into Amman airport.
- Airline fuel surcharge
- Single supplement for tent / hotel
- Visa for Jordan
- Travel insurance
- Vaccinations
- Tips for local crew
- Optional extensions
- Optional training weekends
- Kit hire
- If you are travelling as a land only challenger,
you must organise your own Visa. You can do
this upon arrival in Amman. The cost is 40
Jordanian Dinars.
The Trek Jordan Challenge is a flights included package. Upon signing up you will be included in the group flight booking that we make.
Yes, this becomes our land only package and reduces your final balance or minimum sponsorship balance – please contact us for more information if you are looking to book your own flights.
You will be required to arrange all flights and transfers in order to meet the group at the starting hotel on day 1 of your challenge and Action Challenge will require details of your travel arrangements before departure.
Please note you are unable to change your package once final balance invoicing has been completed and tickets have been issued by the airline.
Yes – why not stay on and explore more of what Jordan has to offer! We can request with to change your return date with the airline. Places are limited and all arrangements are subject to availability.
The undulating nature of the route added to the effect of high temperatures on the body means that this trek has been classed as a demanding challenge. Nevertheless, it is very achievable with the correct training, which should incorporate aerobic and anaerobic exercises including some long walks.
We will wake after sunrise, and enjoy breakfast at our campsite. Then we will pack lunch into our day packs, and set off for the day’s trail. While trekking there will be regular breaks to take on water and rest in the shade, with a longer break for lunch. On return to camp, there will be time to relax before dinner – with more downtime in the evening for conversation and admiring the sunsets!
This is a classic desert trek; as such the terrain can be very dry, undulating, rocky and rough. Having said that the majority of the carefully selected route is on well graded paths and tracks.
We will have plentiful fully purified and treated water, and three varied and nutritious meals a day. Breakfast will be at the accommodation/campsite and will typically consist of porridge, toast and eggs. Lunch and dinner will be en-route at a prearranged restaurant or prepared at the campsite by our local Bedouin crew, this will be a variety of rice, pasta, vegetables and a selection of meat and fish.
Whilst we trek our main luggage is transported by mule. The mules are driven by our expert team of local Bedouins.
A steady pace will be set by the head local guide. Owing to the tough terrain and high temperatures we must walk at a sensible and sustainable pace. This is classic desert trekking and so following the guidance of our experienced Bedouin local crew is key.
Yes, you will be supported every step of the way! Your challenge will be led by an experienced Action Challenge leader. Our leaders are selected for their experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, sensitivity and sense of humour, and will ensure that your trip runs smoothly.
You will also be accompanied by an Action Challenge doctor, who will be carrying a fully stocked medical kit in case of any emergency. They will carry out daily health checks, and the re-assurance of their presence should allow you to focus on, and enjoy your challenge!
We have a full support team in country with two way radio contact between the Action Challenge team in country and a satellite phone for emergencies. If for any reason you need to leave the group early local staff will assist you with your descent and will arrange transfers, accommodation and medical care if necessary.
Expect temperatures of 31-38°C by day, with cooler nights. The desert environment means it is highly unlikely to rain, instead being dry and warm, so please pack appropriately.
Costs & Fundraising
The balance for your trip cost, will be due to us 10 weeks before your departure. You will be sent a reminder & an invoice 12 weeks before, giving you 2 weeks to make the payment.
80% of your fundraising target is due to be with your charity 12 weeks before the challenge, meaning that it either needs to be banked with them, or sat against a Just Giving page. We will then invoice your charity for the remaining cost of your place on the challenge, it is important you make that 80% target otherwise your charity will not pay for your place, and your trip could be cancelled.
The remaining 20% of your balance will be due to be with your charity 4 weeks after your trip ends.
Our base cost is on a twin share room basis, if you are signing up as a couple of two friends – you can tell us when you register onto the challenge, so we ensure that you will be sharing a room.
If you are signing up to the challenge as an individual, we will match you with someone of the same gender and roughly the same age.
You can choose to pay an additional supplement to have your own room (and/or tent) on the challenge.
All of our groups are an average size of approximately 20 participants, but can range between 12 and 30+ people. We welcome individuals, couples and groups of friends on to our challenges, and many who join us literally have a mountain to climb in terms of the scale of the challenge they are taking on. We advocate camaraderie and team bonding, and really believe that this enhances your experience. You are always welcome to check in with us on the current size of any departure you are interested in!
Yes as long as we know in advance of the trip, we can cater for all dietary requirements & requests.
Get in Touch
Reach out if you’ve a question – or if your company or charity might like to work with us – and a member of our team will get back to you.
Tel: 0203 4796584
Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00
Sat – Sun Closed
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