The Jordan Trail. An Country Long Trail Linking Jordan's Best
Spanning more than 650 kilometers from the olive groves of Umm Qais in the north to the coral reefs of Aqaba on the Red Sea, the Jordan Trail is the Levant's ultimate long-distance hiking corridor. Traversing 8 distinct geographic regions, 47 villages, and 4,000 years of history, completing the full thru-hike requires roughly 40 days of continuous trekking. It is a journey through dramatic biomes—from lush Mediterranean pine forests and rift-valley canyons to the rose-red sandstone of Petra and the crimson wilderness of Wadi Rum.
Powered by our specialized adventure division, Discovery Terhaal, Discovery Circle Tours operates as the premier B2B Destination Management Company (DMC) for the Jordan Trail. We provide international tour operators, adventure travel brands, and hiking clubs with turnkey, white-label trekking logistics—including professional wilderness guides, 4x4 luggage transfers, mobile Bedouin camps, and emergency support.
The Trails Crown Jewel: Littel Petra to The Monastery
For classic group series and leisure itineraries, you do not need dedicated mountaineers to offer an authentic Jordan Trail experience. The trail’s most iconic single day stage is the Back-Door Route from Little Petra to The Monastery (Ad Deir).
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Duration & Pacing: 3 to 4 hours of moderate hiking (6 km) along cliffside ledges overlooking the Araba Valley.
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The Experience: Bypassing the crowded main visitor gate in Wadi Musa, guests enter Petra through its ancient wilderness perimeter, emerging unexpectedly above the colossal 47-meter-wide Monastery facade.
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B2B Implementation Tip: To integrate this activity into your core itineraries, we recommend contracting a 2-Day Petra Pass. After exploring The Monastery and central basin, clients can exit via the main Siq or utilize private vehicle support from the Basin service road.
Region - by - Region B2B Route Breakdown
Region 1: Umm Qais to Ajloun (North Decapolis)
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Metrics: 4 Days | ~80 km | Terrain: Rolling Mediterranean hills, oak forests, and fertile valleys.
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Highlights: Greco-Roman ruins of Gadara (Umm Qais), thermal springs, ancient olive groves, and local homestays.
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B2B Fit: Cultural and soft-adventure series seeking green landscapes, local gastronomy, and Decapolis history.
Region 2: Ajloun to Fuheis (Highlands & Heritage Villages)
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Metrics: 4 Days | ~80 km | Terrain: Agricultural plateaus, farmland, and pine-forested ridges.
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Highlights: King Talal Dam vistas, the historic village of Rmeimeen, and the Christian town of Fuheis (home to Jordan’s pioneer craft brewery, Carakale).
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B2B Fit: Community-based tourism, culinary walks, and heritage-focused group itineraries.
Region 3: Fuheis to Wadi Zarqa Ma'in (The Dead Sea Escarpment)
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Metrics: 4 Days | ~70 km | Terrain: Arid limestone plateaus, steep basalt canyons, and thermal wadis.
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Highlights: Iraq Al-Ameer Hellenistic Palace, Herod's hilltop fortress at Machaerus, and the year-round warm streams of Wadi Zarqa Ma'in.
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B2B Fit: Active hikers transitioning from the Mediterranean north into the dramatic Dead Sea rift basin.
Region 4: Three Wadis to Kerak (Grand Canyons of the Rift)
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Metrics: 4 Days | ~75 km | Terrain: Deep canyon descents, riverbed crossings, and high plateau ascents.
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Highlights: Wadi Mujib (Jordan’s Grand Canyon—800m deep), Wadi ibn Hammad conservation area, and the formidable Crusader Fortress of Kerak.
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B2B Fit: Challenging trekking series for experienced hiking clubs and wilderness adventure brands.
Region 5: Kerak to Dana (Edomite Plateaus & Reserves)
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Metrics: 5 Days | ~95 km | Terrain: High-altitude desert plateaus, limestone cliffs, and Bedouin pastures.
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Highlights: Wadi Hasa canyon, Bedouin pastoral encampments, Edomite ruins at Sela, and arrival into the stone village of Dana overlooking the Dana Biosphere Reserve.
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B2B Fit: Multi-day wilderness trekking combined with RSCN Dana Guesthouse.
Region 6: Dana to Petra (The Inca Trail of the Middle East)
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Metrics: 4 Days | ~80 km | Terrain: Multi-climatic mountain passes, desert valleys, and sandstone gorges.
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Highlights: Voted by National Geographic as one of the 15 best hikes in the world. Crosses 4 distinct ecological zones, ending with the back-door entrance to The Monastery in Petra.
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B2B Fit: Our #1 bestselling B2B trekking module—an absolute must-sell for active travel companies.
Region 7: Petra to Wadi Rum (The Great Wilderness Traverse)
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Metrics: 7 Days | ~110 km | Terrain: Remote desert expanses, sand dunes, and granite mountain massifs.
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Highlights: The longest pure wilderness section of the trail, following ancient Nabatean spice caravan routes under pristine star-filled night skies.
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B2B Fit: Expeditionary desert trekking, mobile Bedouin wilderness camps, and deep-desert isolation programs.
Region 8: Wadi Rum to Aqaba (To the Red Sea)
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Metrics: 4 Days | ~70 km | Terrain: Open desert wadis, shepherd tracks, and granite mountain passes.
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Highlights: Retracing Lawrence of Arabia’s 1917 historical approach to Aqaba, passing Jebel Khazali and Titen before descending to the coastal waters of the Red Sea.
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B2B Fit: Grand finale trekking modules combining desert adventure with coastal resort recovery in Aqaba.
B2B Operationa Fact Sheet & Service Capabilities
Guide Logistice:
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Licensed Ministry of Tourism Adventure Guides & Wilderness First Responders (WFR).
Camp Setup & Catering:
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Mobile Bedouin wilderness camps with hot meals, mess tents, chemical toilets, and camp staff.: 4 Days | ~80 km | Terrain: Agricultural plateaus, farmland, and pine-forested ridges.
Portage & Luggage:
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4x4 support vehicles transfer main luggage between accommodation points; clients carry daypacks only.Metrics: 4 Days | ~70 km | Terrain: Arid limestone plateaus, steep basalt canyons, and thermal wadis.
Region 4: Three Wadis to Kerak (Grand Canyons of the Rift)
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Metrics: 4 Days | ~75 km | Terrain: Deep canyon descents, riverbed crossings, and high plateau ascents.
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Highlights: Wadi Mujib (Jordan’s Grand Canyon—800m deep), Wadi ibn Hammad conservation area, and the formidable Crusader Fortress of Kerak.
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B2B Fit: Challenging trekking series for experienced hiking clubs and wilderness adventure brands.
Seasonality:
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North (Sec. 1–3): Autumn, Spring (Feb–May for wildflowers). South (Sec. 4–8): Autumn, Winter, Spring (Oct–April).
Prmits & Regulations:
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Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) permits and local Bedouin community coordination handled 100% by Discovery Circle Tours and our dedicated Adventure DMC Discovery Terhaal:
