BEST OFF THE BEATEN BATH WATER CANYONS IN JORDAN

This hike is probably one of the most spectacular hikes in Jordan, starting from the Shoubak Plateau and descending through a colorful sandstone gorge, passing through hanging gardens. Its water flow changes throughout the year, so expect to get your feet wet or even fully wet when trying to cross one of the rainwater pools along the way. At the end of the wadi you will find yourself walking through the ruins of Feynan, one of the most ancient copper mining centers in the world. Enjoy a peaceful candlelit dinner at Feynan Eco lodge followed by stargazing on the roof.  On the next day, you can join one of the local activities offered at the Lodge, such as Arabic coffee making, Kuhol Making, and others.

Distance: 17 km - Time: 6 - 7 hrs - Altitude: From 320m above sea level to 820m above sea level - Grade: Difficult

Departure Dates; every Saturday from September to December 2020 & every Saturday from 20 April to Dec 2021  
 

Maximum 10 per tour - Minimum number  per date for guaranteed 2 person

This trail offers an aquatic hike through small pools of water, especially refreshing during spring time. With different stone formations, this trail is reminiscent of the famous Siq of Petra “Petra canyon”. After 3 - 4 hours, you will take a relaxing tea break,whilst learning more about the spectacular surroundings from your local guide. Upon reaching the green valleys of Albustaan, you will meet your Bedouin hosts and sleep in a Bedouin tent.

Distance: 18 km - Time: 7 - 8 hrs - Altitude: From 320m above sea level to 820m above sea level -Grade: Difficult

Departure Dates; every Saturday from September to December 2020 & every Saturday from 20 April to Dec 2021  

Maximum 10 per tour - Minimum number  per date for guaranteed 2 person

The Wadi Bin (Ibn) Hammad Canyon  is situated between Madaba and al-Karak, south of Amman Amman. It is hidden deep in a large valley with lush vegetation, hanging gardens, palm trees, high sandstone cliffs, waterfalls , bucolic stream and plenty of water running through a narrow gorge (Siq). The area is popular with locals because of the hot spring, cool temperatures and picnic pportunities.This short and attractive family-friendly walk is an easy stroll for all ages and is a wonderful introduction to Jordan’s hidden natural treasures. The drive to the wadi on the valley’s steep slopes is spectacular by itself, with magnificent views of the area.  after 3-4 hrs water trail drive to visit the impressive crusader castle in Kerak , where Homeric battles took place between Saladin and Renaud de Chatillon, around 1180 A.D.  So why not combine History and Nature? Let’s take a walk around Kerak and discover Wadi Bin Hammad, one of the finest hikes in Jordan …

Distance: 5-6 km -Time: 3-4 hrs -Altitude: From 800m above sea level to 380m above sea level -Grade: Easy

Departure Dates; every Saturday from September to December 2020 & every Saturday from 20 April to Dec 2021  
Maximum 10 per tour - Minimum number  per date for guaranteed 2 person

This is an exciting trail, offering a chance to swim in the cool, clear waters of the Mujib and Hidan rivers. It starts at the reserve reception like the “Ibex Trail” and follows the same route into the nature reserve. This trail leads quickly to a striking area of creamy-white hills made of soft lissan deposits, reminiscent of the American Badlands. After passing through these hills, you begin your descent to the river Mujib, crystal clear, fast flowing and teeming with life. Small fish are plentiful, as well as frogs. Bright kingfishers are often seen speeding along the river channel, as well as circling birds of prey. Dense vegetation lines the rivers sides, making a stark contrast to the arid, naked mountains that surround you. The hike continues upstream along the river edge, to its confluence with the Hidan River. There are deep pools here, ready made for swimming, where you can linger, eat a picnic and just enjoy this wild paradise. Then you can either go back the same way to the reserve’s entrance or you can go through the Mujib gorge to descend a waterfall (20 m) and finish the trail at the Mujib Bridge. The hike takes 9 hours of hiking and swimming.  (Open from the 1st of April until the 31st of October).  Minimum 5 people.

Time: 9 hrs - Grade: Easy

Open Dates; from the 1st of April until the 31st of October).  Minimum 5 people.

This trail is like the Malaqi trail, offering the same route which goes all the way to the Hidan river (please see the description above), but this trail only takes 4 hours. (The beginning of the hike is under the sun (1 hour) but it becomes cool when you reach the water). (Open from the 1st of April until the 31st of October)  Mujib Trail: a tough, exciting trail. The experience begins near the village of Fag'a, on the eastern edge of the nature reserve. Fag’aa is reached from the famous King’s Highway that leads out of Amman, through the town of Madaba (famous for its mosaics).

 The trail descends rapidly into the Reserve following a precipitous Wadi with spectacular scenery. The hike follows the Wadi to the Raddas Rangers Station at the Ibex enclosures taking 5-6 hours to complete (15 km). (Open all year through).

Time: 5-6 hrs  15K - Grade: Tough 

Open Dates; (Open all year through).

Maximum 10 per tour - Minimum number  per date for guaranteed 2 person

Begins at the Mujib Bridge Reception by the Mujib Bridge on the Dead Sea highway, from where a guide will escort you south for a short distance along the highway before turning onto a steeply ascending trail into the nature reserve. After the first steep climb it diverges to the south, following a wide track running parallel to the Dead Sea. The Sea provides a startlingly blue backdrop throughout the hike. About one third of the distance along the trail, there is an optional detour up the mountainside to Qasr Riyash, a ruined fortification of uncertain date.  Returning to main track, the hike continues towards the Raddas Ranger Station, dipping up and down across a number of dry wadis. There are an amazing variety of rock colours and formations along the route and as you near the ranger station, the famous rock “statue” of Lots wife can be seen on the seaward edge of the reserve. It is said that while fleeing the villages of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s wife ignored the warning not to look back and was turned into a pillar of salt. It takes 3 hours to get to the rangers station (4 km) At the station, there is a large fenced enclosure in which you can see a small breeding herd of magnificent Nubian Ibex– a wild ‘mountain goat’ with long, impressively curved horns. This animal was once common in the region but has been decimated by hunting. Mujib is one of the few safe havens for Ibex, in the reserve, there is a captive breeding program to boost the wild population. In recent years, many Ibex from this enclosure have been released into the reserve to replenish the wild population that was devastated by hunting. 

Time: 5-6hrs - Grade: Moderate 

Departure Dates; every Saturday from September to December 2020 & every Saturday from May to Dec 2021