Hiking to Petra Guaranteed Departure trek

Hiking to Petra--10 days/9 nights

Experience the natural beauties and rich cultural heritage of Jordan the best way possible. Our moderate hiking program takes you from the stark grandeur of Wadi Finan to the colorful facades of Petra.

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Friday--Meet/assist at Queen Alia airport. Transfer to Amman hotel for overnight.
Saturday--Drive to Jerash for a tour of the world's best-preserved Roman provincial city. In the Jerash Hippodrome, see the exciting RACE (Roman Army and Chariot Experience) show. Continue north in the afternoon to dramatic Um Qais (Biblical Gadara), another of Jordan's Greco-Roman Decapolis cities with a stunning view over the Golan Heights and Sea of Galilee. Return to Amman for overnight. [B]
Sunday--Descend to the Dead Sea, lowest point on the Earth's surface, for a swim in the buoyant mineral-rich waters of the world's oldest spa. Lunch at the Dead Sea hotel, and then drive south along the Dead Sea's eastern shoreline. Arrival to Wadi Finan, site of the ancient world's largest copper mine. After checking into the Wadi Finan Eco Lodge, you'll have the afternoon to explore the extensive ruins of the busy mining site which flourished here from Biblical times through the days of the Byzantine Empire. Overnight Wadi Finan. [BLD]
Monday--Hike through the Wadi Dhana canyon in the Dhana Nature Reserve, making a vertical ascent of about 1300 meters to the highlands above the Great Rift Valley. In the afternoon arrive to the Dhana Guest House, with time to explore the Dhana village, conservation center and handicraft workshops, or to relax on the Guest House terrace and enjoy the magnificent view. Dinner and overnight camping in the heart of the desert. [BLD]
Tuesday to Thursday--Hike along the valley plateau between the Shara'a Mountain peaks and the range which rises from the Rift Valley floor. In this surprisingly verdant terrain, you'll encounter the Bedouin families living in their black tents and watching their herds, fresh water springs and enchanting secret valleys, and unexcavated ruins of Edomite, Nabatean and Roman civilizations. You'll trek about 16-20 km each day, with plenty of time to stop for photos of the spectacular terrain and hidden jewels of the countryside. Our camping staff will leap-frog you each day, and you'll find a comfortable campsite and freshly brewed Bedouin tea waiting each afternoon. [BLD]
Friday--On the final day's hike, you'll visit "Little Petra" (Petra's northern customs outpost) and the Baidha Neolithic village as you enter Petra by the back door to see ad-Deir, Petra's largest carved facade. Exit the site by the Wadi Turkomanieh gate for transfer to your Petra hotel and a well-earned shower. Well done, traveler! [BL]
Saturday--Return to Petra, this time making the traditional entry through the mile-long winding Siq. Tour the main sites of the ancient city center, and in the afternoon climb to the High Place of Sacrifice for a panoramic view of the city center. Exit by the al-Madras route. Overnight Petra. [B]
Saturday--Transfer to Queen Alia airport for your departure flight. [B] Or customize your program by adding on one or more of the "Sensation Amplification" extensions outlined below!

Departure dates: 8 October 2010 1 April 2011 23 September 2011

Prices per person sharing double/twin room (US dollars)

	*3 hotels**	*4 hotels**	*5 hotels**
Per person sharing double room	$1425	$1595	$1695
Single supplement	332	442	562

What's included:	What's not included:
Hotel accommodations 2 night Amman, 2 nights Petra, bed/breakfast basis.	Other meals, drinks.
Two overnights in RSCN lodges at Wadi Finan and Dhana, dinner/breakfast included. (Note: single rooms are not available at the Dhana Guest House, and facilities are not en-suite.	Tips for guide and coach driver.
Three overnights camping during the trekking program, all meals included. All camping equipment--tents, sleeping bags, mattresses--are provided, or you may bring your own sleeping bag if you prefer.	Personal extras.
Meals as noted in program, breakfast [B], lunch [L] or dinner [D].	Visa and exit taxes.
English-speaking guide throughout touring program.
All entry/user fees for sightseeing program.
Horseback entry to Petra, Siq entry.
Day use facilities & lunch at Dead Sea.
Tips for hotel porters, waiters and camp staff.

3-night/4-day "Sensation Amplification" options

Red Sea Amplifier--Spend three nights in Aqaba, Jordan's Red Sea resort town.
Dead Sea Amplifier--Indulge your senses with three nights at a 5* resort hotel on the Dead Sea.
Damascus Amplifier--Spend three nights in Damascus, with a full-day guided tour of the city and plenty of time to explore the bazaars and antiquities on your own.
Jerusalem Amplifier--Head off to Jerusalem to tour the Old City, Bethlehem, Nazareth and the Galilee.

Detailed itineraries and prices for each of these options can be found on the Sensation Amplification page.