Since the difficulty of a trail depends on various factors, we've created a clear overview of these factors for you.

Anyone between the ages of 16 and 65 with good fitness and a sense of adventure can take on this trail. The journey includes a healthy dose of physical activity, so being in good health is a must. Also, keep in mind that temperatures can be warm.

Children are not allowed. Would you still like to go on a hiking trip with your family? Then Hike Tribe is a better alternative.

Want to try a multi-day hike for the first time but are unsure about your fitness?

Ask yourself these questions:

• What types of physical activity do I regularly engage in and for how long?
• Have I had any recent injuries that affect my hiking ability?
• Can I comfortably walk 15 kilometers over hilly terrain?
• Can I train specifically in the coming months to prepare well?

If your answers give you full confidence to embark on an adventure, then this trail is definitely for you! You'll receive a training plan a week after booking that will help you prepare so you can comfortably tackle the path.

Still unsure and want to test yourself before heading out on the trail?

Try one of our micro-adventures like The Packraft Trail.

Before the start of your trip, you'll get access to our Travelbase App, which includes all the highlights, tips & tricks, and practical info. This way, you'll know exactly what your week looks like and what to expect.

During the trail, you'll always walk with experienced Dutch-speaking and local guides. They provide appropriate support, clear explanations, and extra tips along the way. Additionally, you'll receive a morning briefing each day with practical information and key points for the day ahead.

You always depart and arrive as a group. Along the way, you'll have some freedom and the guides will spread out across the group. You'll always walk among the guides, and it's best not to stray too far from them since there are no signs or trail markers. This keeps it adventurous, but above all, safe and worry-free.

You will rarely have to walk directly along a deep gorge or cliff. There's almost always the option to stay a bit further from the edge. On day 1, you will go through a gorge where you'll need to climb down a few times, but the guides are always there to help and support you.

Of course, you're not meant to skip a day: the trail is designed so that you participate in all walking days. You need to be able to walk the full route. With good health and some focused preparation, you'll definitely be able to do it. That's why you'll receive a training schedule shortly after your booking to help you get ready step by step.

If you do need to drop out along the way due to an injury or illness, the guides will always help find a safe and feasible solution.

Your first walking day on The Jordan Trail is always the day after your arrival. So if you book a week from October 4 to 11, you’ll arrive on October 4 and start hiking on October 5.

So, you don’t need to plan any extra days before or after your reserved week: our dates already include the arrival day and the departure day. If you want to stay a bit longer to explore Jordan (like Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea), that’s totally fine! In that case, you’ll arrange your flights yourself.

In the Travelbase App, you'll see the period as October 4 to 11 (example). That’s the full stay period:

• October 4: arrival
• October 5-9: hiking
• October 10: Petra
• October 11: departure

You can also add an optional hotel stay in Amman for the last night. In this example, that’s the night of October 10 to 11.

You can add that extra night to your booking up to two months before departure, depending on availability.

You will sleep the first and last night in a hotel. If you choose the optional extra night, that will also be in a hotel. During the trail itself, you'll sleep in tents, in some amazing locations.

During the trail, you will encounter no sanitary facilities. This means there are no toilets and no showers. However, you can freshen up at the end of the day with the water brought by the jeeps. That water also serves as drinking water, so expect to “freshen up a bit” rather than having a long shower.

We follow a strict Leave No Trace policy. Therefore, we ask everyone to bring small bags for toilet paper or hygiene wipes, so we can leave nature as untouched as possible.

During the hike, you will encounter no restaurants or supermarkets. The only place where you can buy something along the way is in Petra on the last day. So make sure to bring enough snacks for the entire route. Think of granola bars, energy bars, nuts, or glucose to help you through the tougher sections.

You can choose to eat with us daily and enjoy the local Bedouin cuisine.

• €156 vegetarian
• €160 with meat

If you choose the local food, you can expect naan bread, hummus, jam, eggs, dates, coffee, and tea for breakfast. For lunch, you'll get naan bread, tuna, cheese, cucumber or tomato, and fruit. For dinner, a local chef will prepare a traditional Bedouin meal every evening. Expect plenty of fresh vegetables, rice, salads, and salsas, often complemented with chicken.

Of course, you are welcome to bring your own food, but most participants enjoy joining the cozy Bedouin dinners at camp.

Our local kitchen team always does its best to accommodate allergies and intolerances. After booking, you can indicate this in your profile. If you follow a gluten-free diet, we recommend bringing some of your own gluten-free wraps and crackers.

In the heat of Jordan, staying hydrated is crucial. Every morning and evening, you can refill your water supply. So make sure to bring your own camelbag and/or water bottles for a total of about 3 to 4 liters. This way, you should be able to get through the day without any issues.

Note: Tap water is not drinkable in Jordan.

Our local kitchen team always does its best to accommodate allergies and intolerances. After booking, you can indicate this in your profile. If you follow a gluten-free diet, we recommend bringing some of your own gluten-free wraps and crackers.

During the trail, you will have little to no reception. Please let your loved ones know so they don't worry. You're in good hands.

Your European SIM card usually works in Jordan, but keep in mind that roaming can get expensive quickly. If you want to use data occasionally, you can opt for a local SIM card or e-SIM. Just don’t expect to use it too often, as the signal on the trail is usually limited.

In the hotels, there is always Wi-Fi. Along the way, it’s often nicer to be offline for a bit, chat with the group, and fully enjoy the surroundings.

Yes, you can optionally add baggage transport to your booking. Every morning, you can send your large backpack with the jeeps. They'll take it directly to the next sleeping spot. Expect a backpack of about 60 to 80 liters.

During the day, you'll only be hiking with your daypack, so it's important that it's big enough for everything you'll need on the way: water, lunch, snacks, extra layers, and your personal items. We recommend a daypack of 25 to 35 liters.

You can usually add extra options up to 2 weeks before departure, as long as there is still availability.

Some things cannot be adjusted or removed after your booking, such as flights and the cancellation insurance.

Payment is made in two installments. You have 5 days after registration to confirm your booking and pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount. After these 5 days, your booking will be automatically canceled. The remaining balance must be paid at least 60 days before departure.

You can find all payment details in your profile. Each payment has its own specific information. If you're having trouble paying via Bancontact, choose bank transfer instead. Make sure to use the correct details (reference, account number) so your transfer doesn't get sent back to you.

You will receive a detailed packing list well in advance, outlining all the necessary gear.

The basics include good hiking shoes that protect the ankles (category A/B), a backpack/duffel bag (about 65–80L), a daypack (about 25-35L), decent camping gear and protective (rain) clothing.

• Make sure to bring good hiking shoes (minimum A/B) that you feel comfortable enough in for a long trek. The terrain can sometimes be quite rough, and soft-soled sneakers or other unsuitable shoes will wear out quickly.
• Definitely pack protective rain gear and a warm layer. It can get quite chilly in the evenings. It doesn't rain often, but when it does, it can be a heavy downpour.
• Depending on the person, you will need 3 to 4 liters of water per day. So make sure you can carry this; a camelback is ideal for this.
• Camping gear like a tent, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag if you’re not renting these through The Jordan Trail.

Visa

If you book your flights with The Jordan Trail, the visa is included in the price of your flight.

If you book your own flights, we recommend purchasing a Jordan Pass (approximately €99), which combines your visa with access to Petra. The Jordan Pass can only be purchased online in advance (valid for 3 months after purchase), and it's important to choose the option with 2 days in Petra. You can buy the Jordan Pass here. If you purchase the visa separately, it costs about €55 and can be obtained upon arrival at Amman airport.

International passport

To travel to Jordan, you must have an international passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Jordan!

It is not allowed to bring a drone to Jordan. It will be confiscated upon arrival at the airport in Amman, so please leave your drone at home.

These terms are available for anyone who books early. This allows you to move your trip for free to another week or cancel with a 100% refund until June 1, 2026.

If you cancel after June 1, 2026, the regular cancellation policy applies.

About 2 weeks before departure, you'll gain access to the group chat for your week via the Travelbase App under “Messages.” The guides will share all the important practical info there, and you can also get to know the other participants and make plans for the journey.

The planet offers us so much beauty to admire, but if we want to continue doing so in the future, we need to protect it today. That's why we make extra efforts to reduce the impact of our trips, and you can reliably contribute to a climate project by Greentripper in the booking form, which balances out the CO2 emissions from your transport. By contributing to their certified project “Wildlife Cambodia,” you help protect beautiful forests and the wildlife within them, support local communities, and reduce the CO2 emissions from your transport. If you choose to contribute to offsetting your transport emissions, Travelbase will also contribute to on-site emissions. After your trip, you'll receive an official carbon credit certificate.

Read more about our efforts at travelbase.eu/impact.

Jordan is a country known for its stability and safety for travelers. Although it is located in the heart of a region that is sometimes characterized by tensions, Jordan has always maintained a peaceful foreign policy, contributing to internal stability and diplomatic relations with its neighbors. The country maintains positive relationships with many states in the region, making it a reliable tourist destination. Despite the geopolitical challenges faced by some neighboring countries, Jordan remains a welcoming place for travelers, offering a safe environment and a unique experience, far removed from immediate political concerns.