The 15 Best Hikes in Jordan

1.Dana to Petra Trek + Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea – 9 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $1,595Our pick

Walk from Dana Nature Reserve to Petra with an English-speaking guide and a local hiking guide, camping in remote valleys along the way. Enter Petra by the Back Door, visit Little Petra, ride through Wadi Rum by jeep, and rest at the Dead Sea. The group is limited to 14, with meals, lodging, transport, and luggage transfers included.

“The trek was fabulous. We had a great guide, Motaz Zghoul. He was reliable, thoughtful, very informative and created a friendly atmosphere. The local people he co-operated with on the trail were supernice and catered for all our needs. Everyone felt well-cared for. All in all, an amazing experience!”

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2.Full Day Desert Tour, Jeep & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $100

Set out from Wadi Rum Village at 10 a.m. for a 6 to 8-hour Jeep and hiking tour with a local Bedouin guide. Visit Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, rock bridges, inscriptions, dunes, Mushroom Rock, and Abu Khashaba Canyon, where you walk for about 40 minutes. Lunch and a sunset stop are included.

“Wadi Rum Magic Tours was fantastic. The tour and the guide were amazing. Wadi Rum is a beautiful place with much to see and the guide made sure we got to see everything. He would let you spend as much time as you wanted at each location. He was extremely flexible, helpful and courteous. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested.”

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3.Wadi Mujib Siq Trail Private Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $146

You’ll ride from Amman to Wadi Mujib with an English-speaking driver, then follow the Siq Trail independently through a water-filled sandstone gorge. The hike takes you from the visitor center to a waterfall, with swimming possible when water levels allow. Drivers such as Ramouni, Mahmoud, and Basel have provided helpful local advice on past departures.

“Basel a été un très bon chauffeur, pleins de bons conseils. Ponctuel, arrangeant… merci !”

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4.Camel Trek Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $91

Meet your guide at Wadi Rum Rest House, then ride by camel through orange sand valleys toward Lawrence Spring, the Red Sand Dune, and Khazali Canyon. This private outing follows a flexible route and suits visitors who want a quieter, more personal way to see Wadi Rum. Water is included, but the 7 JD park fee is extra.

“Who won't want to ride a camel in Jordan. Our track was organised by our tour guide and was about an hour. We were planning on doing one at Petra but we're advised we would get better value at Wadi Rum with a longer ride. We were not sorry we took up the offer as it waRead more”

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5.Camping and Hiking Adventure : Discovering the south

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,771

Spend four days hiking Wadi Rum with an English-speaking Bedouin guide, climb Jebel Hash and Burdah Arch, visit Petra, walk through Dana’s Al Ghouir Canyon, then relax in Aqaba. Salma Tours includes airport transfers, camps, hotels, meals, entry tickets, and 24-hour assistance. Guides and drivers may include Abdullah, Naïm, Adnan, or Tarek.

“We had a tour to Petra. The tour guide was on time and did a wonderful job taking us shops, restaurant and Petra. We had a wonderful time. Great tour guide and service. Highly recommend.”

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6.One Day Hiking Wadi Al Hasa Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $60Best value

Join local guides Ismail or Sufuan for a five-hour private hike through Wadi Al Hasa near Safi. Follow the river from a water pumping station between sandstone cliffs, reach a waterfall, and swim in natural pools when water levels allow. Water shoes, sun protection, and a sense of adventure are useful.

“highly recommend this trip especially with Ismail . Wadi al hasa is one of the most Wonderful place I've”

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7.Mountain Hike with Lunch & Scenic Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $127

Meet at Wadi Rum Rest House for a private day with a local Bedouin guide. Drive about an hour to hike Jebel Um Ad Dami or Burdah Arch, then eat lunch in the shade and explore southern valleys by 4WD. Bottled water and hot tea are included. Guides connected with Desert Eyes include Mohammed, Ali, Yousef, and Saleem.

“The tour was organized by Khaled, who accommodated all our wishes. Lunches were cooked in the desert, and dinner was particularly spectacular (our request for vegetarian options was met, and he even checked the soup powder ingredients). Khaled stayed with us as lRead more”

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9.Wadi Rum Mountain Hike: Umm Ad Dami, highest point of Jordan + Jeep tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $85

Meet your Bedouin guide in Wadi Rum Village for a 2 to 3 hour climb of Jabal Umm Ad Dami, Jordan’s highest mountain. After lunch cooked over a fire, ride into the white desert, visit caves and rock formations, then finish at a quiet sunset viewpoint with sweet tea. Guides associated with the team include Ali, Mohamed, Bakhir, Badhir, and Rashed.

“Good organisation, hiking tours are nice. Food was also excellent!”

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10.Petra to Wadi Rum Trek – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $995

Follow a remote Jordan Trail route from Petra to Wadi Rum with an English-speaking hiking guide. You’ll hike desert mountains, valleys, canyons, dunes, and the Jordan Valley, sleep five nights in camps, eat included meals, and finish with a jeep transfer into Wadi Rum. The 14-person maximum keeps the experience personal, but strong fitness is essential.

“Great trip. My guide Furat Mai and driver Abed were terrific. Because of my timing I actually got a custom trip involving cycling from the Dana Reserve to Little Petra, hiking from Little Petra to Petra, Cycling from Petra to Wadi Rum, and a tour of Wadi Rum with a Bedouin guide.”

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11.Wadi Rum Mountain Hike & Climb: Burdah, with a bridge at the top! + tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $86

Join Bedouin guide Bakhir for an 8.5-hour Wadi Rum adventure centered on the steep Burdah Mountain climb. You’ll scramble toward a high natural bridge, drink tea above the desert, eat a fire-cooked lunch, and visit Umm Fruth Bridge, Abu Khashaba Canyon, the White Desert, and Um Sabatah at sunset. Climbing experience is not required, but good fitness is.

“He was 1 hour late, tried giving me a cheaper tour I didn’t ask for on three occasions and made a veiled threat. Full story I took out a hiking tour with bakhir. On the day, Bakhir played a coordination role between people who booked tours online Read more”

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12.Full-Day Hiking in Wadi Rum’s Desert with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $70

Start in Wadi Rum Village with a Bedouin hiking guide who adjusts the route to your ability. Over about six hours, visit Lawrence's Spring, the desert map, sand dunes, Khazali Canyon, and the Little Bridge. A traditional Bedouin lunch and tea are served in the shade of a mountain.

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13.Jordan Trail: Dana to Petra 4-Day Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 4 - 5 days · from $499

Hike about 84 km from Dana to Petra with local guides Essa and Ahmad. Expect six to eight hours on foot each day, canyon paths, Bedouin valleys, traditional meals, luggage transfers, wild camps, Little Petra, and a final guided visit to Petra. The route suits fit walkers who want Jordan beyond the usual road trip.

“Such an awesome experience/hike !! And felt completely safe and looked after as a young solo female traveller! From first reaching out to them ESSA was so helpful answering all my annoying questions and then was so adaptable with the planning and my different schedule. Both Essa and AHMED were such amazing guides always singing or offering some banter and camping out under the stars with them was such a highlight. I was treated like a princess they really do everything for you / to make you feel looked after. And yeah the hiking was pretty cool too :))”

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14.Wadi Rum Mountain Hike: Jebel Al Hash, overlooking Saudi Arabia! + tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $85

Join Wadi Rum Desert Dreams for an eight-hour small-group day out from Wadi Rum Village. With a Bedouin guide, you hike and scramble up 1,700-meter Jebel Al Hash, eat a fire-cooked lunch, visit rock formations and caves, climb sand dunes, and watch sunset with sweet tea. Bakhir is named among the hosts.

“The hosts are extremely nice, we spent two amazing nights there. Lot of vegetarian/vegan meal options.”

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15.From Amman or Madaba: Wadi Mujib Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · from $117

Travel from Amman or Madaba to Wadi Mujib for a wet, moderate canyon hike with streams, waterfalls, and rock walls. Guide Munther leads the adventure, carries a waterproof bag, and takes photos. Later, float at the free Dead Sea salt beach and visit a paid mud beach. The day includes transport, WiFi, and cold water.

“The pass to Wadi Mujib isn't included FYI! But Munthir was a very humorous and helpful guide all throughout our crazy hike! Definitely recommend this!”

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