Project Description

Abraham’s Path and Petra

Hike in the green northern villages of Jordan, learn how to cook a traditional meal, and stay in a local home. The next day, visit the Roman city of Jerash. Make your way south to a traditional a Bedouin camp, and an exclusive camel trek into Petra.

On this tour you will…

  • Camel trek and hike into Petra

  • Overnight in a local home and Bedouin tents

  • Authentic experience with locals

  • 3 Days, 2 Nights.  $499/person (in a group of 6. Price will increase with smaller group sizes.)
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ABRAHAM’s PATH AND PETRA ITINERARY

DAY 1: Abraham’s Path hike, Ajloun Castle, and a home-stay

Depart Amman and make your way to Rasun village in northern Jordan. Hike along Abraham’s Path and finish with a traditional lunch prepared by locals.  Then head to Ajloun Castle (built by the nephew of Saladin in 1185).  Return to the village for a home cooked meal.  Your overnight will be in a local home.

DAY 2: Jerash, Little Petra and Bedouin tents

After breakfast, make your way to Jerash, a magnificient Roman city.  Then head south to Bediah, a Bedouin village near Petra.  Spend the afternoon relaxing, exploring the beautiful mountains around the camp, or wander through “Siq al Berid”, also known as Little Petra.  Dinner is a home cooked meal at the camp (ask us about arranging a meal in a Bedouin home instead).  Overnight in Bedouin tents.  (ON Ammarin Camp)

DAY 3: Camel Caravan to Petra

This morning, your camels will be waiting for you at your tents.  Mount up and ride for an hour toward Petra. When the camels can go no further, dismount and begin hiking with a local Bedouin who will lead you to Petra’s Monastery.  Experience the feeling of discovering Petra for yourself, far from all other tourists.  After a day of exploring this world wonder, return to Amman or your next destination.

This tour includes…

  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure

  • Visa fees

  • Accommodation at above mentioned hotels (based 2 people sharing a double room and availability at time of booking)
  • Transportation to all above locations in a private car or minivan with English speaking driver

  • Above mentioned activities

  • Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned

  • Airport and hotel porterage

  • Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned

This tour package does not include…

  • Tips (guide and driver tips are customary at around $15 per day)
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals when not listed

  • Beverages of any kind

  • Travel insurance (If you are interested in purchasing travel insurance, just let us know)

  • Flights (Engaging Cultures Travel will be happy to assist in your air ticketing)

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