Trip Overview
Departures
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Duration
10 Days
Activities
Camel Riding
Cultural
Hiking
Physical Rating
Moderate
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Embark on a Transformative Journey
Ready for an all-encompassing adventure? From an immersive exploration of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a mesmerizing camel ride in Wadi Rum to Dead Sea salt scrubs, this itinerary includes low-impact stays like the solar-powered Feynan Ecolodge and the Red Valley domes (that are akin to sleeping on Mars). Get your fill of falafels, biospheres bursting with biodiversity, old Roman roads, henna art and a little natural Kohl eyeliner for good measure.
Wander Through Archaeological Wonders
Meet Local Changemakers
We participate in a lively Levant-style cooking lesson at Beit Sitti and visit Beit Khayrat Souf, a unique women-owned and managed cafe. At Iraq al-Amir Cooperative, we join in on a paper-making or weaving project with local women of all ages who are gaining confidence and financial independence by creating and selling their handmade artisan projects. Here, yesteryear and modernity merge in lessons deeply steeped in culture and tradition.
“We loved our Jordan trip! It was a trip of a lifetime and one we’ll not forget. The accommodations were beautiful and it was such a nice balance between being active and enjoying scenery and learning about the culture. The food was healthy and delicious. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!”
Sandy W.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Jordan
The Gateway to Jordan
Ahlan Wa Sahlan! Welcome to Amman, the uber modern capital of Jordan! From the get-go, experience the country’s deeply carved history—it’s visible in the hillside juxtaposition of ancient ruins, stone amphitheater and contemporary buildings like the Jordan Museum, touted as the best in the Middle East.
A Wild Women will welcome you at the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). On the transfer to the hotel, you will travel through Amman, the largest city in Jordan—take in its buzzing density. While Amman is a popular launching pad for the red carpet stars (Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea) it’s a necessary mood-setting experience of its own accord.
Tonight we gather for our first dinner together at a local restaurant in Amman.
Included Meals
Dinner
Accommodations
The House Boutique Suites or similar
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Day 2
Jerash Ruins
The Women of Jordan
After breakfast, we drive north to Jerash (31 miles/50 km). It’s known as one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture outside of Italy. The Greco-Roman ruins and ancient walled town are a remarkable (and resilient) evocation of life 2,000 years ago.
We have a traditional lunch at Beit Khairat Souf, a unique women-owned and managed cafe in Souf. Established as a creative solution to women’s unemployment, the project continues to inspire a sturdy community of women leaders to network and propel the cafe’s success.
Back in Amman, we join a Jordanian-style cooking class and have dinner at Beit Sitti. In Arabic, Beit Sitti translates to “in my grandmother’s house.” The three entrepreneurial sisters who started the cooking school will introduce us to the “Big Guns” trio: tahini, za’atar and sumac. We will leave satiated with a few local recipes up our sleeves.
Included Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations
The House Boutique Suites or similar
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Day 3
Amman
A Solar-powered Stay
In the morning, we explore Amman on a city tour which includes a visit to the Citadel, with a view of the Roman Theatre.
Next we head to Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative to share lunch with the members. Founded in 1993, the co-op encourages women of all ages to learn how to create artisan products which are then sold in the gift shop and online. We can learn the art of paper-making or pottery project and then support the co-op by checking out the store’s shelves for meaningful souvenirs.
Tonight we dream big at the Dana Guest House (121 miles/194 km drive), panoramically located on the cliffs of Wadi Dana and the Dana Nature Reserve. Each room has a terrace for premium, uninterrupted stargazing.
Included Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations
Dana Guest House
Travel
2 hours 40 min drive to Dana Guest House
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Day 4
Dana Biosphere Reserve
The Wilds of Wadi Feynan
En route to Feynan Ecolodge, we share the path with local Bedouin tending to their goats. Over this challenging nine mile (15 km) walk, we experience the four different biogeological zones and rare flora and fauna of Dana Biosphere Reserve. In this sprawling reserve, more than 700 plant species, 190 bird species, 37 mammal species and 36 reptiles species have been documented.
Snuggled deep in the beating heart of the mountainous Dana Biosphere Reserve, the solar-powered Feynan Ecolodge has been named as one of the best 25 ecolodges in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine. Its concept was inspired by the camel caravans and roadside inns that peppered the historic Silk Route.
Enjoy every dreamy wink, but first take a moment to visit the Ecolodge’s rooftop, where a telescope allows for an even closer inspection of the dazzling constellations.
Included Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations
Feynan Ecolodge
The Hike
There’s an alternate shorter hike and shuttle option for women who would prefer not to walk all the way to Feynan. The nine-mile (15 km) hike is rated moderately difficult due to length and steep downhill at the beginning (with undulating hills for the remainder); it can be technically challenging in places due to wash-out and loose stones.
For the alternate hike option, the climb is still challenging and steep with some rocky scrambling, but shorter. Our guide will thoroughly describe both options for those who are concerned but be prepared to sweat—it will be a hot and challenging walk!
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Day 5
Feynan Ecolodge
Connect by Disconnecting
We spend the first half of the day exploring the dynamic area around Feynan. Depending on the ecolodge’s daily activity calendar (which is subject to change and availability) there will be additional active and cultural pursuits to consider.
Feynan partners with Bedouin families, providing them with a reliable means for financial security. Bedouins are typically a wandering community, however they are often found in this valley because there is a school for the children. The Ecolodge’s remote location allows travelers to completely disconnect from the world, recharge and support the Bedouin community in an empowering way.
Later today we have a 1.5 to 2 hour shuttle (40 miles/64 km) out of the valley and transfer to the city of Petra where we will be staying for the night.
Included Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations
Petra Moon
TRAVEL
1.5 to 2 hours
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Day 6
Petra
Reveling in the Red Rose City
We strike off on a casual 1-mile (1.6 km) guided walk between the towering towers of rock. Al Khazna, or “the Treasury,” is the single most striking sight of the entire region with its 131-foot (40 m) facade, Corinthian columns, friezes, intricate carvings, cavernous chambers and funerary urn.
Spend time exploring the old Roman road, amphitheater and several ancient tombs of the Red Rose City (so-named for the color of its stone).
Returning to our hotel late afternoon, we have free time to explore Petra before dinner. In the evening, we visit a local home, meet with the family and have dinner with them.
Included Meals
Breakfast, boxed lunch and dinner
Accommodations
Petra Moon
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Day 7
Petra
Petra’s Back Door
After an early breakfast we make our way to the site of Little Petra and the “Back Door”.
Upon arrival, we meet our local guide and take a 2.5 mile (4km) jeep transfer to the trail head. From here, we hike our way back to Petra, through the sandy plateaus to stone staircases, past Bedouin campsites and goat herds, culminating at the Monastery. This impressive seven-story structure has a doorway that’s 26 feet (8 m) high. Though less ornate than the Treasury, the sheer scale of this building painstakingly carved into a mountainside is a marvel. Then, we walk back down a section of stone stairs (about 30min) to the main Petra site, and then walk back through Siq to the main entrance of Petra.
We stop for lunch at or near Petra and then transfer (2 hours) to our next anticipated destination—Wadi Rum. High on the WOW factor, tonight’s incredible posh stay is 100% opulent. It’s otherworldly. The Red Valley dome site is akin to a Mars colony.
Included Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
The Hike
6.2 miles (10 km) from trailhead back to Petra entrance with an ascent of 496m and a descent of 519m
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Day 8
Wadi Rum
Moon Walking in Wadi Rum
It’s usually the early bird who gets the worm but today, the early birds get camels! We get to absorb a desert sunrise from the best seat in the house–on a camel! Camels are often referred to as “the ships of the desert” as they have been historically instrumental in transporting awkward and heavy loads.
We then jump in a Jeep for a four hour ride in Wadi Rum, stopping for a desert BBQ lunch. Wadi Rum means “Valley of the Moon,” and we spend the morning exploring this lunar landscape from the vantage point of the Jeep, with several selfie stops.
After climbing sand dunes, poking around Bedouin caves and marveling at the 12,000-year-old hieroglyphs, we have the evening to relax—enjoy some quiet time in your sleek geodesic dome or hang out in the camp’s phenomenal cafe pocketed in the side of the sandstone cliffs.
Included Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
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Day 9
The Dead Sea
Get Your Float On
We depart the clutches of Wadi Rum for the Dead Sea. We’ll celebrate our journey with a farewell lunch at the local restaurant, The Precious, which is proudly woman-owned! You have the afternoon at your leisure to enjoy the Dead Sea. Soak, float and enjoy a purifying mud and salt scrub. Ahhh.
Included Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations
Crowne Plaza Dead Sea or similar
Travel Time
3 hours
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Day 10
Departure
Ma’asalama (Goodbye)
After a reflective breakfast we have a memorable morning lolling about in the Dead Sea. This is the perfect send-off.
Scrubbed and rejuvenated, we can take a group shuttle (one hour) to the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman in the early afternoon. Prepare for big hugs and heavy-hearted goodbyes. Departure flights out of AMM should be booked after 4 p.m.
The only unanswered question is, where next?
Included Meals
Breakfast
What’s Included
- Meals as outlined in the trip itinerary
- Nine nights’ accommodation in sweet guest houses, solar-powered ecolodges and dreamy desert domes
- Air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout
- Awesome and energetic English-speaking female guide
- Activities as outlined in the trip itinerary
- Entrance and admission fees where applicable with included activities
- Stress-free airport transfers (arrival and departure) are included on a group basis
- VISA fee upon arrival into Jordan
Please Note:
All applicable taxes are included in the trip price.
Optional single private room upgrade, subject to availability.
Itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather and other environmental conditions. Please review our Booking Terms.
Trip Details
Know Before You Go
Click HERE for all of the logistical details you’ll need to know prior to departure—including the packing list, arrival and departure details and suggested tipping information.
This trip starts in Amman, Jordan (airport code: AMM) and finishes in Amman, Jordan (airport code: AMM).
Day 4 Hike
Today’s 9-mile (15 km) hike is rated moderately difficult due to length and the steep downhill at the beginning (with undulating hills for the remainder). It can be technically challenging in places due to wash-out and loose stones. As noted, a shuttle option is available.
For the alternate hike option, the climb is still challenging and steep with some rocky scrambling, but shorter. Our guide will thoroughly describe both options for those who are concerned but be prepared to sweat! It will be a hot and challenging walk.
The Wild Women Way
If you’re wondering how we roll, it’s together. The Wild Women Way is our modus operandi, our mantra and our rock solid foundation. You can learn more about our Wild Ways HERE.
How We Support You
Ready for a big adventure? We’re in it together. On this trip, we travel by boat and by camel, hike uneven terrain and brave the heat. Yes, it can be a challenge, but you’re never alone. Like thousands of women before you, you’ll draw on strength you didn’t know you had and come out feeling like the explorer you are.
Like all our trips, this trip can be scaled to suit different abilities and comfort levels. If you have concerns or reservations about your ability to complete or enjoy this trip due to any physical or medical reasons, please contact us and let’s talk about it.
What the Trip Entails
This is an all-encompassing adventure. We would like you to be comfortable with the following:
- Walking on ever-changing terrain with no shade for up to 9 miles (15 km)
- Certain days involve long drives of 3–4 hours
- Mounting and riding a camel with assistance
- Expect extreme heat and a lot of time on your feet
- Be prepared for unfamiliar flavors and spices
- Most meals are buffet-style
- Physical Rating: Moderate (Good level of fitness required. Trips are moderately challenging with an average of 4 to 6 hours of activity each day.)
