3 DAYS HIKING TOUR : IMMERSION IN THE DESERT

If you are one of those looking for a true experience in the desert, this one is for you.

3 days is not a luxe to fully appreciate the desert spirit. Besides, if you like walking and enjoying the present moment, this hiking tour will suit you. Finally, you will be able to discover both the main sites of wadi rum and the authentic bedouin life.

DAY ONE :

• arrival

• jeep tour visiting the main sites :

  Lawrence Spring - Our first stop takes you to Abu Ainah a natural spring now named after Lawrence of Arabia. The spring water is still used for grazing animals. Look out for camels who arrive to help themselves (they are not wild they have owners). You can give your legs a work out and walk for about 20 minutes up the side of the mountain. Here you can see the spring’s source and enjoy excellent views across the valley. This spring is one of 4 springs in a row along the mountains here which used to be the only source of spring water for miles around. There are also inscriptions here on a massive 'cheese shaped' rock at the foot of the mountain.

  Khazali Canyon - Khazali is a dramatic mountain made up of a steep gnarly and crevassed red sandstone base topped with smoother rounded yellow sandstone. At Khazali you can visit and walk inside a dramatic canyon. Inscriptions can been seen on the canyon walls and you can see how water erosion has shaped the mountain. At the natural end of the canyon you may find a small pool with some hidden water. This is another reminder of the past and how local Bedouin used to rely on hidden rain water catchments like this one. This mountain has also played an important role providing shady spots even in the heat of summer when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Look out for the old false fig tree entwined with a sandstone rock at the entrance to the canyon.

  Little Bridge - Wadi Rum is full of fantastic rock formations and Little Bridge is one example. Here a little Bridge has formed as wind and water wore away the sandstone. This bridge is easy to climb onto and in a great spot for photos as the view surrounding the formation are spectacular.

  Big Red Sand Dunes - At these huge sand dunes of red sand piled up against the mountain you can find your inner child again. By all means climb for the view. But don't forget to run, and jump on the way down. Fast fact: These dunes can be seen in the movie Tranformers Revenge of the Fallen. Although in the film the story goes that they are in Egypt.

  Anfisheyh Inscriptions - On the side of the Anfisheyh mountain you can see a range of Nabataean and Thamudic inscriptions carved into the rocks. They date back to the 4th century. Said to be located on the old camel caravan route through the area, these inscriptions were perhaps left to guide those traveling through. There are 20,000 inscriptions recorded within Wadi Rum (plus another 25,000 rock carvings) but the inscriptions at Anfisheyh are some of the most visible when it comes to location.

  Lawrence House - This is another example of sites named after Lawrence of Arabia. However, the house itself is much older and there is no evidence Lawrence came to this location. An archaeological site the ‘house’ itself is Nabataean and was probably a outpost used when the Nabataeans controlled trade routes between Petra and Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Pay attention to the large sandstone blocks, you can see they were cut by hand. Don't miss turning around for the views. It's no accident there's an outpost here.

  Mushroom Rock formation - This fascinating rock formation was carved by the wind and water over many many many years. A great opportunity for a striking photo.

  Viewpoint to Burdah Arch - At this quick stop we point out the Burdah Rock Arch located high at the top of the Burdah mountain.

  Um Frouth Arch - The highlight of many people's visit to Wadi Rum, this elegantly formed natural rock bridge can be climbed for those all important photo.

  Cow Stone/ Chicken Rock formation - This strange rock formation has legs … You decide. Is it a chicken with an egg or a cow? Also handliy located for beautiful views.

• lunch

• 3 hours hiking in Raquabat canyon

• dinner and night in the camp

beautiful am frouth arh

DAY TWO :

• breakfast

• 3 hours hiking Um ad dami, the highest mountain in Jordan. The path is steep and littered with loose rocks but the distance is not far. This makes this hike one of the most accessible in Wadi Rum. You do not need to have any training to complete the hike. From the top of Um Ad Dami you can enjoy the views across the desert and into Saudi Arabia.

• lunch, relax time

• 3 hours hiking in the wild desert

• dinner and night under the stars

sunrise over the desert

DAY THREE :

• breakfast

• 3 hours hiking Jebel al hash, one isolated gem in the desert. Once again, you don't need to have any training to complete the hike. On the way up and from the top of Jebel al Hash you can enjoy the dramatic views across the desert.

• lunch, relax time

• 3 hours hiking in the wild desert

• dinner and night under the stars

sunset over the desert

DAY FOUR :

• breakfast

• departure

INCLUDED : drinking water, bedouin tea, sandboarding. For the two nights under the stars, you will be provided with mattress and blankets. If you want to bring a tent you can.

DURING ALL THE TRIP, a guide will be with you showing you the sites, telling you the differents stories of this desert, and answering all of your questions. A jeep will follow you all along, so you can put all your belongings inside, and also for the people tired of walking they can jump in the car.

PRICES on request.