Jordan Climbing. Sandstone paradise and Petra hike

OVERVIEW

Climbers from all over the world dream about climbing the sandstone peaks of the Wadi Rum area – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – but few of them have the occasion of transforming that dream into reality. The remarkable historical heritage, a warm climate, off-the-beaten track climbing routes, and extremely hospitable locals are just some of the many features that make Jordan a unique and authentic rock-climbing destination. Prepare to dive into the unknown for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the precious support and competence of the Bedouins of Wadi Rum – your guides for the trip – who have decade-long history and expertise in climbing in the country.

Here are some photos of a past trip we organized there: Wadi Rum, Jordan! A lush of colours and rock. (norushnopause.com)

FOR WHO IS THIS

This trip is for best for people with at least a basic outdoor experience. The trip is led by a rock climbing instructor which will show you the sites and can help you setting up top ropes. 

If you are an experience rock climbing, still this trip is for you and you can enjoy leading your routes!

The places we will visit are sport climbing sites, with chances to practice your trad climbing skills.

If you don't have a rock climbing experience, you can still join us and give it a try, supervised by the instructor.

There will be also various other activities for non-climbers, such as the Petra Hike but also jeep tours, horse rididing or camel riding and hiking in Wadi Rum (extra small costs apply for these).

PROGRAM

Day 1 - Arrival in Jordan and direct to climbing 

The first day we will be leaving Dubai at 7am to arrive in Amman at 8h30 am. From there we shall get the vehicles ready and set off directly to Wadi Rum. Aiming to reach by early afternoon for a first warmup climbing session and get then accommodation into our Bedouin camp with Omar, our local Bedouin guide, where a typical Jordanian dinner will be waiting for us.

Day 2 and 3 - Full day climbing

They will be days fully dedicated to sport climbing in different locations of Wadi Rum, supervised by our certified instructor and accompanied by our local guide Omar. The day starts with a proper breakfast at the camp, to then set off for the climbing walls and come back at evening for a chilled camp and dinner.

Day 4 - Visit Petra and return home

We will leave the camp early morning direction Petra, which is on the way to the Amman airport. We will visit the Petra valley with a 2-3 hours hike down to the Monastery and back. A couple of hours drive more and we will be back in the airport, ready to travel back to Dubai.

LOGISTICS

Accomodation - Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum desert

Your basecamp for the trip will be the Bedouin Outdoors Camp - a small family camp inside the Wadi Rum protected area, just ca 5km from the Wadi Rum village. The camp is eco-friendly: the water is brought directly from the Lawrence Spring and the food is cooked by the local Bedouins. 

The accomodation is in private tents shared by two people, with twin beds. Central camp toilette with hot showers.

There is a central area at the camp where the meals are served, meeting place, shisha and all day refreshments.

Pics of our camp: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g12908257-d15148007

Flights

Flight booking and price is not included in the event and needs to be arranged by the participants.

We reccomed these flights but you are free to book something else, as long as you are at the meeting point in Amman on the 1st of December morning 8h30am.

Jordanian Airlines, DXB AMM 7:00-8h30 on 1 Dec, AMM DXB 22:10-3h15 on 4 Dec.

THE TEAM

Martin: UK Certified Rock Climbing Instructor coming with us along from UAE

Omar Odeh: Local guide and owner of the Bedouin Camp.

THE PRICE 

3000 dhs per person

Whats Included

• A once-in-a-lifetime experience!
• Breakfasts & Dinners
• 3-nights accommodation in shared room in Bedouin camp
• 24/7 local bedouin guide
• 3 days of sport climbing
• Jordan Pass (includes 1 day hiking in Petra, Joran Visa fee)
• Airport transfers
• Transport to activities
• Certified Rock-Climbing Instructor

What’s not included

• Jordan Visa process (only fee is covered by the Jordan pass). But you have to cater for your own visa. Most nationalities get a visa on arrival. Pls check before traveling.
• We suggest this flight: Jordanian Airlines, DXB AMM 7:00-8h30 on 1 Dec, AMM DXB 22:10-3h15 on 4 Dec
• Travel Declaration form for Jordan: https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/form/
• Climbing Equipment (can be rented on advanced request)
• Activity and travel Insurance
• Everything not specified in the paragraph “what is included"

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY LEVEL

INTERMEDIATE

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TO REGISTER

Follow this link and purchase your ticket. Limited spots available:

https://adventure-quest-llc.zbni.co/products/1-4-dec-jordan-climbing-and-petra-hiking/ 

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