From Petra’s carved facades to Wadi Rum’s rust-red canyons and the coral gardens of Aqaba, this five-day privately guided loop through southern Jordan blends hikes, snorkels and cultural stops. Expect varied terrain, long days, and landscapes that change with each drive.
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You step out beneath a sky the color of old tin and the Siq narrows, rock walls pressing like a book closing around the city of Petra. The first morning of this five-day route is cinematic: a 1.2 km walk through the cleft, then the Treasury opens like an actor on stage. Over the next days the landscape refuses to stand still — Roman colonnades at Jerash, coral gardens under the Red Sea at Aqaba, the rust-red moonscape of Wadi Rum, and the green, terraced slopes of the Dana Biosphere Reserve.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to walk up to 6–8 hours intermittently and manage short, steep sections and sandy terrain
Wildlife
History
This route crosses millennia: Roman Jerash, Nabataean Petra carved into sandstone, and Bedouin routes that linked trade across the Arabian Desert.
Conservation
The Dana Biosphere Reserve and reef conservation programs in Aqaba work to limit erosion and protect coral; stick to marked trails and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the 5 Day Tour from Petra to Dana in Jordan today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydration and electrolytes
Carry at least 2 liters of water per day and electrolyte tabs — desert heat and dry wind dehydrate faster than you think.
Layer for temperature swings
Bring light layers and a wind shell; mornings and nights in Dana and Wadi Rum can drop sharply even after hot days.
Footwear for mixed terrain
Sturdy trail shoes with good tread handle Petra’s stone steps, Wadi Rum’s sand and Dana’s rocky trails better than casual sneakers.
Protect reef and culture
Use reef-safe sunscreen for snorkeling and dress modestly in towns and at religious sites to respect local norms.
Sturdy trail shoes
Provides traction on Petra’s carved steps, rocky Dana trails and mixed Wadi Rum footing.
Reusable water bottle with filter or purification tablets
Keeps you hydrated across long drives and remote hikes when potable sources are limited.
Reef-safe sunscreen & sun hat
Protects from intense sun at sea level and reflected heat on sandstone walls.
summer
Light insulated layer and wind shell
Useful for cold desert nights and higher elevation hikes in Dana.
winter