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5 min readHow to Book a Jordan Trek: Visas, Guides, and the Booking Timeline You Need
This article is part of: Wadi al Hasa — Jordan in TRAILS THAT TRANSFORM YOU
Jordan punches absurdly above its weight for a country the size of Indiana. Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and — for hikers — canyon treks through Wadi al Hasa and the Dana Nature Reserve that rival anything in the American Southwest. The tourism infrastructure is excellent, English is widely spoken, and the visa process is one of the simplest in the Middle East.
Here's everything you need to book a hiking-focused Jordan trip.
Visa & Entry
Jordan Pass (buy this). For $70–75 (JOD50–JOD53) USD, the Jordan Pass includes your visa fee (normally $60) plus entry to 40+ attractions including Petra. It's the single best travel deal in the Middle East. Buy it online before your flight — you'll show it at immigration and walk through.
Requirements: Passport valid for 6+ months. The pass covers a single entry, valid for 30 days. Citizens of most Western countries are eligible.
Getting There
Fly into Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman. Direct flights from major European hubs (London, Frankfurt, Paris), Dubai, and Istanbul. From the US, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul or Royal Jordanian direct from New York and Chicago.
Airport to Amman: Airport taxi ($25–30, fixed rate) or Airport Express bus ($5, runs every 30 minutes).
The Booking Timeline
Lock in your plans with this schedule:
3 months out
Buy Jordan Pass online. Book flights. Reserve accommodation in Amman, Dana, and Wadi Rum.
2 months out
Book guided treks through Dana Nature Reserve (via RSCN — Royal Society for Conservation of Nature) or a Wadi al Hasa operator. Book Petra entry for specific date.
1 month out
Arrange airport transfer. Confirm all bookings. Download offline maps (Maps.me covers Jordan well).
1 week out
Cash: bring $200–300 USD to exchange at the airport (good rates). Check weather — flash floods in wadis are rare but real.
How to Book the Wadi al Hasa Trek
Wadi al Hasa isn't a walk-up trail. It's a canyon trek that requires a local guide for route-finding, river crossings, and safety. Book through:
Terhaal Adventures
— Amman-based, specializes in Jordanian hiking
Experience Jordan
— multi-day trekking packages including Dana-to-Wadi al Hasa
RSCN (Royal Society for Conservation of Nature)
— manages Dana Nature Reserve treks; book via their website
Expect to pay $80–150/day for a guided canyon trek including transport, guide, lunch, and equipment. Multi-day packages (Dana + Wadi al Hasa + Wadi Rum, 5–7 days) run $500–900.
Where to Stay
Amman$15–25 (hostels)
Dana$20–30 (RSCN campsite)
Wadi Rum$30–50 (Bedouin camp)
Petra$20–30 (Wadi Musa hostels)
Book Feynan Eco Lodge early. It's run by the RSCN and has limited capacity. It's also one of the best eco-lodges in the world — candle-lit dinners, Bedouin-guided hikes, and zero light pollution for stargazing. Books out 2–3 months ahead in peak season.
Best Time to Go
March–May and September–November. Summer temperatures in the canyons exceed 40°C. Winter (December–February) is cool and occasionally wet — great for Petra and Dana, but canyon treks may be limited by water levels.
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