Adventure Hiking in Jordan
Climb Jordan’s highest mountain, enter Petra via the backdoor and sleep in a Bedouin camp under the stars
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guidesHotel & Glamping
3 nights in a hotel and 2 nights in a Bedouin campMeals
All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinnersTransfers
Both airport transfers and travel between locationsEquipment
In the desert you'll stay in fully equipped fixed Bedouin tentsSmall Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 14 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?
Pass through the sandstone mountains that guard Petra’s ‘backdoor’ before soaking up the secrets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site itself
Hop in a desert truck through the dunes of Wadi Rum to climb Jordan’s highest peak, with views all the way to Saudi Arabia
Swim, or float, in the Dead Sea – the lowest point on earth, famous for its healing properties
Looking for a longer adventure? Check out Hike Jordan and Snorkel the Red Sea to explore technicolour waterworlds as well as lunar sandscapes
Key Information
Day 1
Welcome to Jordan
The start point for today is your hotel in central Madaba. You'll be met at the airport and transferred to Madaba, where you are free to check in after 14:00.
Day 2
Dana Nature Reserve
Driving
Hiking
After breakfast and a chance to meet your fellow adventurers, it's time for your briefing on the days ahead. Head south to Dana Nature Reserve, one of Jordan’s often-overlooked gems. Today you’ll be hiking the Shaq Al Reesh trail (or similar). This circular trail traverses from Al-Barrah, through a breathtaking siq, to Shaq al Reesh. Time permitting, after the hike you’ll continue south towards Shobak Castle for a panoramic tour. Pull out your camera and take a few great shots, as the castle is perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain, looking out over fruit trees below on the way to Petra. Memories captured, you’ll then head to your first Bedouin camp experience of this adventure.
Day 3
The backdoor to Petra
Hiking
After an early breakfast, it's time to start your journey through Petra. You'll cross the desert and pass through Wadi Ghurab amidst the sandstone mountains that guard the approach to Petra. Continue via a Nabataean route that skirts the final mountain on a natural rock terrace. You'll soon reach a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh. The monastery suddenly comes into view as you follow the steps down to ancient Petra, where you'll have time to soak it all in and learn about its ancient past.
Day 4
Head to Wadi Rum and climb Jordan’s highest peak
Driving
Hiking
Head to the unique desert landscape of Wadi Rum, where you'll hop into a desert truck for the hour’s drive to the foot of Um Ad Dami (1800m) – the highest peak in Jordan. Hike up to the summit, from which the panorama is spectacular – to the south, you can see the border to Saudi Arabia and to the north, Jebel Rum. You'll descend to a remote Bedouin camp to relax and marvel at the stars in the clear desert night. Dinner here is a real experience – you’ll be served zarb, a delicious traditional dish cooked for 4-5 hours on hot coals under the ground.
Day 5
Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea
Driving
If you're an early bird, your Bedouin hosts will be able to point you towards a nearby sand dune for sunrise – a great opportunity to catch the unique, deep reds of the desert landscape one last time. After breakfast, you’ll drive north to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, where you'll stop for a swim and a float before heading to the cosmopolitan city of Amman for your final night.
Day 6
Transfer to Airport
After breakfast and final goodbyes with your team, you'll be returned to the airport in time for your flight home.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Queen Alia International Airport, Amman
Catch any flight to arrive on Day 1
Ends
Queen Alia International Airport Amman
Depart any time on Day 6
Transfers
Arrival transfers from Amman Airport to the hotel in Madaba are included for any time you choose to arrive on Day 1 (some flights arrive after midnight so you may also get picked up in the early hours of Day 2 – just let your host know your arrival time). Departure transfers from the final hotel to Amman Airport are included for any time you choose to depart on Day 6. If you need a transfer on other days, your host can arrange a private transfer for you at an additional cost (see the Optional Extras section for prices).
Travel options
There are frequent flights to Amman from airports in the UK and Europe. Choose any flight to arrive on Day 1 and depart on Day 6 – or extend your stay if you wish. Some flights arrive shortly after midnight: if you arrive in Amman in the early hours of Day 2 then your room will be ready and waiting for you, but if your flight arrives in the early hours of Day 1, you will need to book an extra night's accommodation before the tour as rooms are not usually available for check-in until the mid-afternoon. Your host can arrange an additional night of accommodation, subject to availability. See the Optional Extras section for prices.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
For breakfast, expect a buffet typical of 3-star hotel breakfasts all over the world. Lunches will generally be either a packed lunch or buffet style. Dinner (where not included) will be at local restaurants and will cost approximately $15-$20 per person. Your guide will be with you to make suggestions of where to eat and when to arrange group meals.
For dinner in the Bedouin camp on Day 2, you'll experience traditional Arabic food: either magloobah (rice with vegetables and chicken prepared in a traditional way with local spices) or mansaf (rice served with lamb and yoghurt). These dishes come with the classic accompaniments of hoummus, mtabbal (fried aubergine) and salad. Dinner at Wadi Rum on Day 4 is a real experience: here, they serve the famous zarb – rice, veggies, lamb and chicken cooked for 4-5 hours under the ground on coals, served with salads and side dishes.
Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for – please just let your host know on booking.
What is the accommodation like?
Madaba
During your overnight stay in Madaba, you will usually be tucked up in the cosy Mosaic City Hotel. This family-run hotel offers a friendly welcome in the centre of ‘the city of mosaics’ and is within walking distance to the main sights. Occasionally the group may be accommodated at another property of a similar standard.
Upgrades
For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room and tent can be booked throughout for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability).
Little Petra Bedouin Camp
You’ll spend one night in a Bedouin desert fixed camp in Little Petra, just 5km from Petra itself. Each spacious tent is furnished with beds, mattresses, blankets and pillows, with showers and toilets available nearby. You'll be treated to traditional Bedouin cuisine for dinner, and the camp is the perfect place for a spot of star-gazing and watching the sun rise the next morning.
Petra
The modern La Maison Hotel is situated only a five-minute walk from the ancient site of Petra. You’ll stay in twin-share, air conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi. The hotel has its own restaurant, as well as a roof terrace with a view of the hills surrounding Petra. Occasionally the group may be accommodated at another property of a similar standard.
Wadi Rum
Whilst in Wadi Rum you’ll stay at Rainbow Camp, a Bedouin fixed camp nestled into the vast expanse of the desert with several communal areas for dining, sitting by camp fires and chilling outside. The tents are large, square canvas tents with raised beds, mattresses and furniture in each, and there is a shower and toilet block available too. If you would like to take your mattress outside to a nearby dune to sleep under the stars, let your guide know as this can be arranged.
Amman
In Amman, you will usually stay at the Toledo Hotel, a modern hotel chosen for its excellent location in the heart of the city and known for its great service. You’ll stay in bright, elegant rooms that have air conditioning and WiFi, on a twin-share basis. Occasionally the group may be accommodated at another property of a similar standard.
This trip has been rated as Moderate
A moderate level of fitness is needed to enjoy this trip. You won’t need to be super fit, but you should be in good shape and feel comfortable hiking up to 6 hours a day on often unsteady ground. What’s more important is being comfortable with heights. There will be a few exposed sections, so those with vertigo may not be too comfortable. Your guide will never be far away to help you get through it, though.
What will I need to carry?
You'll only need to carry a small day rucksack during each day of activity. Your larger main bag will be transported for you.
The weather in the summer can get very hot, especially in the desert, with daytime temperatures averaging between 32-36°C. May to October tends to be exclusively sunny, while the nights are cool and balmy. Rain is unlikely but not unheard of, so do be prepared, especially if travelling between November and March.
We recommend going on this trip between September to October or March to April. Where the weather is just a little bit cooler.
We are monitoring the UK government travel advice closely in response to the conflict over the border in Israel and Palestine. In addition, we are in close contact with our local hosts in Jordan in relation to the situation. Trips in Jordan remain unaffected and are running as scheduled. Last updated: Wednesday 11 October 2023
For current advice about travelling in Jordan, have a read of the FCO pages here.
Fantastic trip
Fabulously varied trip, from wandering epic Petra, delicious local cuisine and swimming in the dead sea, but the highlight was riding on the back of pickup trucks into Wadi Rum to hike Jordan's highest peak before staying in a lovely camp and watching the sun go down over the red landscape. Highly recommend, and felt totally safe and treated as honoured guests the duration of the trip!
Best Birthday Adventure
An amazing trip that felt much longer than 6 days! Beautiful scenery and wonderful people. I was solo-travelling as a woman in my mid-twenties and felt very safe throughout my stay in Jordan. I'd really recommend booking an MBA trip over your birthday. . . I was treated to a delicious cake and a beautiful desert sunset to end my birthday. I'd also highly recommend the sunset camel ride option as a unique experience with well-cared-for camels. Petra was every bit as incredible as I had hoped. Furat is a fantastic guide and I highly recommend this trip. Communication was very good during the booking process and it was a stress-free trip from arrival in Jordan until departure.
Adventure Hiking in Jordan
I had an unforgettable experience exploring Jordan’s stunning landscapes, thanks to our incredible hiking guide, Ahlam Serhan. Who was deeply knowledgeable about the terrain and also genuinely passionate about sharing Jordan’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
Ahlam ensured we stayed on the safest and most scenic routes, whether trekking through the breathtaking trails of Wadi Rum or Petra’s surrounding valleys. She also had an impressive understanding of the local flora, fauna, and geology, making every step of the hike both educational and inspiring.
What stood out the most was Ahlam’s attentiveness to the group’s needs—whether helping with tricky climbs, offering local snacks, or ensuring plenty of rest stops to take in the stunning views. Ahlam’s warm personality added a personal touch, making the trip feel more like an adventure with a friend than a typical tour.
If you’re looking for a guide who can transform your Jordan hiking trip into a truly memorable experience, I cannot recommend Ahlam enough! Also highly recommend Much Better Adventures who had meticulously thought through everything to meet our needs. Without whom this experience would not be possible. Thank you MBA!
Regards Faisal
Superb experience
A magical experience travelling to Jordan getting to experience the highlights of this sensational country. The itinerary was well balanced and thoughtful ensuring a good balance between activity and leisure. The guides were all amazing in looking after us. For what we got to experience and enjoy the trip was sensationally good value. I would absolutely return to Much Better Adventures for more trips
Fabulous few days
Amazing tour with Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea in particular being so very different from anywhere I've seen anywhere else.
Ahlam, our guide, was fabulous and a great source of knowledge. Logistics ran very smoothly.
I'd also recommend the 'extra', Hot Air Balloon over Wadi Rum; it was great way to see sunrise.
Definitely cold at night (hat & coat needed) but fine during the day (shorts) - a few layers recommended.
It should be compulsory to watch Indian Jones and Dune or the Martian before setting off!
Amazing Tour
The tour was very well organised with a varied activities that made each day different and exciting. Our tour guide ; Ahlam was very attentive and had a good attention to detail. Her passion and knowledge of Jordan culture came through, made the trip extra enjoyable.
Highly recommended trip
The trip was a balance of great hikes, stunning landscapes and culture during a packed four days of activity. A great group, a well organised trip and a wonderful guide all contributed to a really enjoyable trip which provided a real insight into Jordan’s history, varied landscapes and culture. I would recommend adding on a day at either end to explore Madaba and Amman.
Have no doubts and book!
Absolutely amazing trip from start to end. Furat our guide, well you couldn't of asked for better! He was so knowledgeable and passionate and even took us to even more amazing places if we had time. I would go back in a heartbeat ❤️ food incredible, people incredible, Place is incredible. Book it x Furat thank you so much! ❤️
Best MBA trip!
This was my fifth MBA trip and my absolute favourite. Jordan is such a beautiful country rich in culture. Despite the ongoing instability in the region Jordan felt very safe. The trip was well-organised with good quality accommodation and delicious food. The views in Wadi Rum were breathtaking and the camel ride to see the sunset is a must-do. We had a great group of 12 which made the trip even more enjoyable. Our guide Furat was excellent and went out of his way to help me locate my missing sunglasses! I'd highly recommend this trip.
The best way to experience Jordan
The highest peak and the backdoor route hike into Petra were the biggest highlights. Our guide Furat was awesome, very organized and supportive, shared so much about the history and culture of the region, and really felt like a member of the group. This tour had a great balance of challenging hikes and cultural exploration. If time permits, I'd recommend spending an additional day in Amman seeing the historical sites and souks.
Amazing Experience
I couldn’t recommend this trip enough - I loved every minute of it. We packed so much into the four days and everything was really well organised. So many highlights in just a few days - the views across Wadi Rum and into Saudi Arabia, an early morning camel ride to see the sunrise and the hike around the mountain pass to enter Petra via the back door and seeing the Monastery and the Treasury were just a few. The trip was made even better by having such a great group and our guide, Furat, was fantastic - really knowledgable and helpful and really helped make the trip so memorable. I’d definitely recommend adding an extra day at the start/end. There is so much to see in Jerash and Amman.
Adventure Hiking in Jordan
A fantastic experience, I would highly recommend. The camel sunrise experience at Wadi Rum made the morning. I would also recommend to take some additional type to see Amman and the surrounding areas. A big thank you to our tour guide Furat Mai who made it that more enjoyable.
Exceeded my expectations
Honestly one of the best trips I’ve been on!
Walking through Petra was incredible and I highly recommend to anyone! Our guide was fab from start to finish and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to share the experience with!
Unforgettable 5-Day Hiking Adventure in Jordan
My recent 5-day hiking trip in Jordan was absolutely amazing! Every day was planned to perfection, allowing enough time to not only take in the breathtaking hiking routes but also explore the beauty and culture of the country. The landscapes were stunning, from rugged mountains to serene deserts, and the variety of experiences made each day special.
Our guide, Mahmood, was hands down the best guide we could have asked for. He was incredibly informative, understanding, and always ready to help, which truly elevated our experience. His passion for the country and dedication to ensuring we had an unforgettable trip made all the difference. I couldn’t have asked for a better adventure! Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the wonders of Jordan.
Highly recommendable!
This trip was incredible and a great way to experience some of the highlights in Jordan in a short amount of time. I really enjoyed the hikes, which were in beautiful surroundings, and not too challenging. We had a lovely group and our guide Mahmood was absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend!
Incredible. Just book it!
This trip was amazing. It exceeded my expectations in every way. The hikes were fantastic and each had different aspects that made them memorable. The accommodation was all high quality and great value for money. Last but not least, our guide Mahmood was excellent. Everything was incredibly well organised and Mahmood kept the vibes high!
Amazing
We had an amazing trip and were lucky enough to have Mahmoud, who was fantastic. Highly recommend
Challenging but joyful!
This is a super hiking adventure in a simply gorgeous and very safe part of the Arab world. MBA’s organization was flawless and left me feeling confident about every aspect of the trip, from booking to arrival to meals to the treks themselves. Our guide, Mahmoud, was outstanding, hilarious, extremely good at his job, and a joy to travel with. Accommodation was uniformly good to excellent and the food was generally delicious.
MBA clearly has strong relationships with reliable local providers and it was fun to meet and learn from them all. Trip highlights: seeing the glories of Petra after a cliffside hike into the site; camel riding at sunrise in Wadi Rum; a desert 4x4 ride to Jordan’s highest peak and the sense of accomplishment at the top of it after the (expertly guided) ascent.
A few tips:
- bring cash to tip folks and for small purchases like water (you’ll need lots); though you can tap almost everywhere cash is easier and if you want a camel ride you’ll need some.
- Bring your home currency and exchange in madaba on day one; I had £150 with me and with paying visa for dinners that was a good amount.
- while the Jordanian Dinar is on relative par with pound sterling most things are cheap by uk standards: 1 JD for a bottle of water; 2-4 JD for a taxi ride; £10-12 JD for a main course in a restaurant.
- this trip is classed as moderate but parts were relatively challenging for me as a very fit 50 year old woman, particularly because of the need to scrabble on rock and uneven surfaces on days two and four. Query MBA about specifics if you have any concerns about joint issues, steep climbs, or climbing on/over/among rocks and uneven ground.
- on day five you don’t just get a quick dip in the Dead Sea, you get an afternoon at a luxury resort! The pools were my personal highlight, and I wish I’d brought my goggles.
Book and enjoy!
One of the best adventures!
Had an absolutely fabulous time. Petra was the highlight but every day was amazing. Was tough as we arrived right at end of season during a heatwave but company were great and instead of climbing Jordans highest mountain (it really was far too hot) we had an epic desert jeep tour. Our guide Ahlam was amazing and so knowledgeable and made our trip amazing. It was really a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget it, we had a tough time due to unusual heatwave at the time of year but the company were amazing and all i remember is the amazing memories! We went as a private group and much better adventures were amazing everything was so well organised. Wouldn't hesitate to book with them again!
Amazing!
Our guide Ahlam was fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable and great fun. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Our adventure in Jordan was brilliant. Quite due to circumstances however we all felt safe and had no issues. Would definitely recommend much better adventures. Everything was perfect from start to finish!
Book it!
An incredible trip, I 100% recommend it if you're umming and ahhing whether to go. Hiking in Petra was my personal highlight but the National Park and Wadi Rum were equally amazing too.
Our guide Motaz made the experience, his planning and knowledge of the country was exceptional and little details felt uniquely tailored to our group.
The Jordanian people and food are wonderful and I will definitely be returning for more walking, canyoning and climbing.
Thank you for an incredible adventure!
Incredible experience
This trip was incredible, one of the best experiences I've ever had and I am so glad I booked it and got to experience Jordan with such a lovely group. The trip was so well organised and I felt really well looked after, Jordan kept surprising me and exceeded my expectations. Our guide, Motaz absolutely made this trip, he shared all of his knowledge with us, was supportive and patient and kept us all happy and laughing! You'll have no regrets about booking this adventure.
Unforgettable amazing trip to Jordan
Everything about the trip was excellent and in many ways exceeded my expectations. The activities, food and accommodation was superb. All made extra memorable by our excellent guide who's flexibility and insight/knowledge made the trip extra special. He would also go above and beyond to help. An example of this was that my boots broke on one of the hikes and he managed to source me a replacement and didn't even to ask for payment even though I offered.
Outstanding!
The whole process was simple and easy. The crew could have not been anymore helpful, supportive or pleasant. The destinations were awe- inspiring. The food was sensational! Highly recommend it!
Surely one of the best
Surely one of the best ways to experience the best of Jordan. Adding in an outstanding female guide, Ahlam, and a great group made the whole trip totally unforgettable.
Book it!
Incredible week, couldn’t recommend highly enough. Perfect mix of great people, amazing locations to see and good pace of trip. Ahlam our guide was brilliant and read the group perfectly -lots of laughs with great insight into the story of each place we saw.
If you have any hesitation, just do it, you won’t regret it!
Book this trip!
What an incredible adventure! I can’t believe all that we did and saw in just a few days. Our guide, Ahlam, was the best! She explained what we should expect each step of the way and made sure we were properly prepared for every activity. We ate well, we were able to get souvenirs, the accommodations were comfortable and the hiking was spectacular. I highly recommend this trip. It was an awesome trip!
Amazing trip
Highly recommneded
One of the best trips I've ever been to. If you're hesitating on it - just go.
Thank you Ahlam and MBA.
Thank you Ahlam and MBA. Would recommend this to anyone who wants a bit of adventure along with amazing people.
Itinerary Activities
- Guided hike in the Dana Nature Reserve
- Guided hike to Petra
- Visit to the city of Petra
- Guided hike to the summit of Um Ad Dami, Jordan's highest peak
- Visit to swim in the Dead Sea
Guides
- Expert, local, English-speaking guides
Accommodation
- 3 nights in cosy hotels
- 2 nights glamping in Bedouin camps
Meals
- All breakfasts
- 4 lunches (packed lunch)
- 2 traditional Arabic dinners
Transfers
- Arrival transfers from Amman Airport at any time on Day 1/early hours of Day 2
- Departure transfers to Amman Airport at any time on Day 6
- All transfers during the trip
Equipment
- Fully equipped, fixed Bedouin tents at the glamping sites
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Travel to and from the trip
Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
Tips
Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion, but there is an expectation in Jordan to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice; however, we suggest the below as a guideline:
- Main Guide: $5+ per person, per day
- Driver: $3+ per person, per day
- Local guides: $3+ per person, per guide
- Hotel porters: $2 per person, per day
- Restaurants: £1 per person
- Jeep drivers: $2 per person
Of course, you are free to tip more or less and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality – while often expected, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine, as their insurance offers all of the above.
Visas
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
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What do I need to bring?
- Main bag (duffel bag or small suitcase)
- Day pack (15-25 litres) to carry the essentials while hiking
- Light rain or windproof jacket
- Dry fit t-shirts or tops (shoulders covered)
- Hiking trousers or long shorts
- Buff or neck scarf
- Hiking boots (worn in)
- Hiking socks (synthetic or wool)
- Pyjamas/something to sleep in
- Swimwear
- Flip flops or sandals
- Walking poles (optional)
- Water bladder or 2 water bottles
- Sun protection (sun hat, sunglasses and suncreen)
- Insect repellent
- Personal first aid kit (inc. blister treatment)
- Toiletries (inc. travel towel and hand sanitiser)
- Toilet kit (toilet paper, wet wipes and ziplock baggies to carry out)
- Snacks
- Sleeping bag liner for the Bedouin camps (optional)
- Headtorch (optional) for the night in the desert
- Ear plugs (optional)
Accommodation in Amman (Single)
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Accommodation in Amman (Twin/Double)
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Accommodation in Madaba (Single)
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Accommodation in Madaba (Twin/Double)
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Accommodation in Madaba (Twin/Double)
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Optional Private Room Upgrade
Payable Before Departure
Optional Private Room Upgrade
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Private Airport Transfer to/from Amman or Madaba Hotel (one way)
Payable Before Departure
Private Airport Transfer to/from Amman or Madaba Hotel (one way)
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We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 278kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
We recommend booking more than 31 days in advance to guarantee your spot on the trip. If requesting to book less than 31 in advance, the host will need to check accommodation availability before accepting your booking (please do not book flights until your booking has been confirmed by the host). Due to high demand in Jordan, if requesting a spot within two weeks of departure, chances are that there won't be any availability – so the sooner you can make plans the better.
Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice however we suggest the below as a guideline per person:
Guide: $5+ per person per day Driver: $3+ per person per day Local guides: $3+ per person per guide Hotel porters: $2 per person per day Restaurants: £1 per person Jeep drivers: $2 per person
Of course, you are free to tip more or less and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality – while often expected, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Ramadan will take place from around 28th February to 30th March 2025. The national holiday of Eid ul-Fitr will follow for 2-3 days. Ramadan is an Islamic festival where the religious do not eat or drink during daylight hours. While this is a really interesting time to travel, you can expect some business hours will be shortened, alcohol is not permitted during daylight hours and some restaurants will be closed during this festival period. Activities for local people tend to be limited during the day and the nights are very active in cities with lots of different foods being sold and consumed. However in hotel restaurants and tourist areas food and drink are served as normal and Ramadan will not affect the inclusions on your trip. Liquor stores are likely to be closed for the month but in tourist enclaves bars stay open (although some may not allow alcohol outdoors - but inside is generally okay).
Yes. Trips to Jordan have been running as normal since the Israel conflict escalated in October 2023 – check out our latest customer reviews! Much Better Adventures operate trips in line with the British FCDO travel advice and also consult with security advisors, both of whom have confirmed that trips are safe to run. We continue to receive real-time updates from the FCDO and our local host in Jordan will also inform us immediately should anything change locally. In case you have any questions, we have prepared some additional information about travel to Jordan during the Israel Conflict.
For current Government advice about travelling in Jordan, have a read of the FCDO pages here.
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.
We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.
Interested in a more exclusive experience? Opt for a 'Private Group' through the dates and prices tab to book this adventure for just you and your chosen companions.
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DEPARTURE DATES
Thursday 6th March 2025
to Tuesday 11th March 2025
Early Bird Offer - Next 1 spot available at 5% off
Thursday 20th March 2025
to Tuesday 25th March 2025
Early Bird Offer - Next 2 spots available at 5% off
