Trek to Petra

key info challenge highlights Duration: 9 days • Explore Mount Nebo and witness incredible panoramic views before enjoying a refreshing Distance: 77km approx. swim in the Dead Sea • Explore Beidha, a 9,000 year old Neolithic Challenge Grade: Tough 2 settlement • Trek along valley plateaus, through picturesque scenery and reforestation areas Location: Jordan • Explore Petra – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and discover highlights including the challenge the iconic Treasury and Monastery Join us as we explore the breathtaking landscape of Jordan and adventure to the Ancient City of Petra! Our challenge starts with a day experiencing the panoramic views from Mount Nebo and enjoying a swim in the Dead Sea. We then start our trekking adventure – we’ll trek through stunning valleys, passing Neolithic and Roman sites and rugged mountain countryside. We’ll then reach our goal – the ancient red city of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of The World. Here we will witness the awe-inspiring sites of The Monastery and The Treasury, before returning home with memories to last a lifetime! Day 1 Day 3 Day 4 Depart UK Dhana - Mansura Mansura – Bega’a Valley Depart UK for flight to Queen Alia Today we start our trekking After breakfast, we continue our airport. We then transfer from the adventure! After breakfast, we’ll hike journey to the Ancient City of Petra. airport to Amman for dinner and our through areas of reforestation and We’ll hike along the valley plateau overnight stay. continue down the valley until our between the Shara’a Mountain lunch stop at Mansura Village. We’ll peaks and the range which rises then explore the unexcavated Roman from the Rift Valley floor. Here we Day 2 ruins of Nabatean civilizations and will experience life of the local Madaba, Mount Nebo and the trek through fascinating Iron Age Bedouin people, watching their Dead Sea sites before enjoying dinner and our herds and living in their traditional Today we have a chance to explore overnight stay at a campsite in the black tents. We’ll then be greeted by some of the incredible sights of valley. some freshly brewed Bedouin tea upon arrival at our campsite. Amman and the surrounding areas. Trekking distance – We’ll transfer to Madaba, home approx. 17km Trekking distance – to the world’s largest collection of approx. 14km ancient mosaics and visit St. George’s Church before heading to Mount Nebo – with incredible views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Jericho. We’ll then continue on to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the Earth’s surface, to enjoy a relaxing swim and some lunch. We’ll then transfer to Dhana for dinner and our overnight stay. join us on an adventure to the ancient city of petra, one of the new seven wonders of the world! Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Bega’a Valley – Beidha Beidha - Petra Petra Today we’ll continue our trek Today is the day we have all been After breakfast, we have the day to through the stunning countryside, waiting for – as we continue our fully explore Petra, this magnificent following the same path used by the trek to Petra! We’ll start our trek by wonder of the world! This time, we’ll Bedouin nomads, who ascend into visiting Siq al Barid (Little Petra), an trek the traditional entry through the the mountains during summertime in archaeological site located north of mile-long winding Siq – an impressive order to escape the sun. We continue Petra. The scenery will change from canyon and one of the highlights of on our trek, passing unexcavated rocky mountains to rolling hills as we our Petra visit! We’ll be welcomed Edomite, Nabatean and Roman continue on to explore Beidha, one of with sites of the breathtaking Al- sites, with plenty of time to stop the earliest examples of permanent Khazneh (The Treasury) at the end of and take photos of our remarkable human settlements. From here we the Siq – where we will have a moment surroundings. Our campsite tonight will trek to Ad Deir (The Monastery) to admire this impressive tomb. is on the edge of Beidha – a major – an iconic monument carved We’ll also visit the Street of Facades, Neolithic archaeological site and out of rock, hidden high in the The Theatre, Byzantine Church and UNESCO World Heritage Site. hills. We’ll then exit the site by the fascinating Petra Museum. Tonight Wadi Turkomaniyeh gate, before we’ll reflect on our achievements at Trekking distance – transferring back to our hotel for a a celebratory dinner! approx. 16km well-earned shower and dinner! Trekking distance – Trekking distance – approx. 12km approx. 18km Day 8 Depart for the UK We transfer to Queen Alia Airport for our flight back to the UK. Day 9 Arrive UK We arrive back in the UK. Please note this is a complex itinerary and subject to change, including the timings and distances detailed. your questions answered... Is this trip for me? Where will we stay? What’s not included? ABSOLUTELY! This trek is suitable for The accommodation on this challenge is • Personal travel insurance all ages with the correct training. The camping. Day 1, Day 6 and Day 7 will be • Alcoholic drinks minimum age for this trek is 18 years overnight stops in a hotel. • Tips and gratuities old (those aged 14 - 17 years must be • Your personal kit accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Do I need specialist kit? The one thing everyone will have in We will supply you with a kit list of what to What support is there on the common is a great sense of adventure and take once you register to take part. Apart challenge? a desire to help a charity. Whether you are from some broken in trekking boots you do There will be a strong support team taking part as an individual or as a team not need any specialist kit. with a professional local and Global with friends, team spirit will be flying high Adventure Challenges leader and a full, on the challenge. Do I have to carry my own luggage? comprehensive first aid kit will be taken. A No. Your main luggage will be transferred UK Doctor will also accompany the group. How fit do I need to be? between accommodation. You will need This trek has been graded as Tough (2) to carry a small day pack while trekking to What happens if I get tired? on our challenge grading scale, and is carry items such as a camera, sunscreen, There will be regular rest stops for drinks designed to be challenging but achievable energy snacks, etc. and snacks – there is no problem if you by anyone, as long as you fitness need to take more rest stops. train beforehand. Remember, you are Food Matters... trekking for 5 consecutive days, covering All meals will be provided from dinner on How do I go about raising the approximately 77km – the fitter you are, Day 1 through to breakfast on Day 8. We sponsorship? the more you will enjoy this challenge. cater for most dietary requirements as Once you have signed up you will receive Training tips can be found on the Global long as we know in advance – just fill in the a fundraising pack from your chosen Adventure Challenges website to point appropriate section on your registration charity in order to make your fundraising you in the right direction and why not join form. as easy as possible. You will also receive a one of our training weekends - it’s a great few tips and ideas from Global Adventure opportunity for you to meet our team and What’s included? Challenges to help you on your way. fellow participants! • Return flights from London to Amman • All accommodation I’m interested... What do I do now? Our policy is to encourage and support • Luggage transfers You can register online at as many people as possible to take part • Local English-speaking guide/s www.globaladventurechallenges.com, in our challenges. But they may not be • All meals on the trek, starting with payment of the registration fee is due at suitable for all people due to restriction dinner on Day 1 through to breakfast time of booking – all payment options and posed by limitation in mobility, physical on Day 8, including a celebratory costs are explained on the dates and costs or cognitive disability, pregnancy or other evening meal on Day 7 information sheet. Once your registration various medical conditions. If you have • Global Adventure Challenges leader is received Global Adventure Challenges any doubts regarding your suitability for from the UK will write to you with further information your challenge please contact our office to • UK Doctor on what to expect from this awesome speak to one of the team. • Comprehensive first aid/medical kit adventure! Your charity will also be in contact to discuss your fundraising. What is the challenge grading scheme? 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