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Reviewed January 2014
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
A fantastic week trekking through amazing scenery in Wadi Rum, camping out under the thousands of stars and exploring the fascinating Petra.
Most Inspirational Moment
It's really hard to say! Obviously walking through the Siq and catching the first glimpse of The Treasury at Petra is something i will always remember but the trekking in Wadi Rum was stunning. My most inspirational moment was probably watching the sunset at our guides favourite spot in all of Jordan. We had this special place all to ourselves and set up camp on a sand dune that gave us unbelievable views of the valley as we watched the sun set on the horizon and change the colours of the landscape. Then to fall asleep later that night under a blanket of stars was amazing, I've ever seen so many shooting stars.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was fantastic. He was extremely proud to be from Jordan and the passion and knowledge for his home environment really shone through. He was very friendly and patient and on the tough trekking day (with scrambling) he was extremely attentive to everyone's different abilities.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definitely bring a headtorch, make sure your shoes are well broken in and drink plenty of water! I would also say dont be too concerned about the trekking on day 4 which includes scrambling to the arch of Burdah . There were quite a few in my group (myself included) who were nervous about this but all managed fine and felt a real sense of achievement once we had made it! Sleeping out of your tent under the stars is an amazing experience, to drift off whilst gazing at the hundreds of stars is a great experience.
Reviewed November 2013
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
Fantastic trip that far surpassed our expectations. Wadi Rum is absolutely stunning, and to camp under the stars each night was phenomenal. I don’t think I’ve ever seen stars so bright. Add in breathtaking scenery, incredible rock formations and then top the trip off with a visit to Petra, and you have one fantastic week. And be prepared to eat a lot of flatbread!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the milky way and sleeping under the rotating stars. Seeing the treasury at Petra for the first time by candlelight.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very friendly, knowledgeable and well organised, but also allowed people to enjoy the trek at their own pace.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring snack food like nuts, chocolate etc for the trek. Definitely bring a camera!
Reviewed November 2013
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
A short, easy going trek finished off by a visit to Petra.The conditions at the camps, while theres no running water, was perfectly fine and the support crews did an excellent job.
Most Inspirational Moment
The sunset over the desert and the new moon/evening star combinationAlso, seeing the Treasury
Thoughts on Group Leader
By and large he was good - but had a tendency to overelaborate when perhaps silence would have been better. there were a few occassions where he could have picked up the tempo a little such as when we were at Petra where people were conscious of being on a tight time schedule.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take wet wipes, light weight boots and compede. Also for the scrambling, try and get some gloves unless you want to have your finger prints erased.
Reviewed May 2013
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
Awesome scenery. Real Lawrence of Arabia landscape and such colourful rock formations. Petra was even more dramatic than I had anticipated.
Most Inspirational Moment
Standing on top of the rock bridge, quite high up, and overwhelmed by the vast desert landscape before me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was friendly enough but didn't engage a great deal.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a camping mug as they just give you plastic cups to drink hot tea out of. It wasn't particualrly cold at night so you don't need a really warm sleeping bag, especially as they provide super thick blanlets anyway.Remember a headtorch for the evenings.It's too hot to walk in the middle of the day so you get a couple of hours sitting in the shade so travel scrabble or something similar is a good idea.
Reviewed May 2013
In the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia...
A brilliant week out, exploring a different world. The trek gets better each day, and the desert scenery gave context to our viewing of Petra. The camping was comfortable and the travelling Portaloo was appreciated.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Apart from the mountain ascent, the hike is all quite manageable as long as you have the stamina to walk for several hours. When we went at Easter the weather was great, nice and warm during the day, but not too hot (or cold at night). I didn't like the mountain ascent (I did rip my trousers on the way down!) and might have opted to stay back at base, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it.Probably a good idea to take some luxuries - we had fresh coffee, others had snacks or sweets - the food provided on the trek was fine and filling, but a bit spartan.
Reviewed May 2013
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
This is a wonderful trip. Almost like two holidays in one, with the peace of the desert contrasting with the fascinating culture of Petra.
Most Inspirational Moment
Crossing the Jebel Burdah bridge, drinking sage tea round the campfire and sleeping under the stars every night of the trek.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Salah was fantastic - knowledgeable and with a great sense of humour and fun. I could not have done the Jebel Burdah climb without him - he was so encouraging and I felt I was in very safe hands as I negotiated the trickier sections with his help.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A pair of cotton gloves was very useful on the climb - there is a lot of scrambling using handholds and the rock is quite rough. The camel ride on the last day in Wadi Rum is definitely worth doing - great photo opportunites and gives the feet a rest!
Reviewed April 2013
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
A fasinating Jordan experience, covering a visit to Mount Musa where Moses had brought the seven tribes of Israel, seeing 3000year old Mosaces, walking in the rocky desert of Waddi Rum, climbing up and over two natural rock bridges, while camping in the desert and being fed Bedouin food reliving the area where Laurance of Arabia assisted the Arabs with their Gurilla war on the railway line.Then it was time to move down to Waddi Musa, first time to clean up from the desert with a Turkish Bath, Scrub Down and Massage, refreshed we experienced Petra by night, followed next day with plenty of time to explore in daylight.All this in our six days in this friendly country, by the way I am 66 and looking forward to my next trip to walk the great walls of China this September aged 67. I am having the time of my life, I recommend making the most of these experiences.
Most Inspirational Moment
Petra by day.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader Salah a Jordanian was friendly, helpfull and extremly knowlegable and happy to share it with me.
Advice for Potential Travellers
For extra comfort when sleeping in the desert take a camping mat to spread the weight over the open cell foam matras for a better nights sleep.
Reviewed April 2013
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
The combination of the desert, Wadi Rum and the historical remains of Petra made this an excellent trip. The food and organisation during the trip was really good.
Most Inspirational Moment
The desert trekking and camping were brilliant. The clear sky at night was fantastic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
An excellent group leader, who had very good knowledge and was very helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Choose the right time of year, depending on how hot or cold you like it!
Reviewed April 2013
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
Jordan’s desert is more beautiful than I could ever imagined. A highlight was visiting Petra on Good Friday and being escorted on our own away from the crowds around this amzing site for almost 3 hours!
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing 800 steps, rounding the corner and glimpsing The Monastery in Petra for the first time in the late afternoon sun.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant, passionate, proud and perfect. Zuhair was outstanding.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Drink enough water. Take a decent hat. The scrambling is great fun but both of knees need to work properly. You can still do virtually all the climbing and opt out of the stone bridge traverse (NOT recommended if you do not have a head for heights). If you are over 6 foot, you wont fit into a tent. The 3/4 season sleeping bag they said I could borrow on site was more like a one-season. Take thermals and a hat to sleep out of the tent.
Reviewed April 2013
PETRA & WADI RUM TREK
A sensational, well balanced and well thought-out trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
For me, the starry skies in the desert. I know that will sound odd on a trip that took it the magnificent sights of Petra but, most of all, I enjoyed the quiet peacefulness of the desert.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was Zuhair and he was very good. He kept everything running smoothly and possesses a wealth of knowledge about his country and the region.
Advice for Potential Travellers
(1) Because a lot of other reviewers had pointed out that sand gets in your boots I took and wore gaiters every day and that was very effective in preventing that particular problem. (2) Even if you're somewhat afraid of heights (as I am), make the effort to steel yourself to walk across the the natural rock bridge at Jebel Burdah ("the arch of Burdah"). (3) Learn some short stories! If you are fortunate enough to have Zuhair as your group leader he will regale you with stories and folk tales over the camp fire. It would have been nice if we could have returned the favour but we couldn't come up with anything remotely as in-depth or entertaining.
