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frequently asked questions

 

  • We provide a full service experience. Included in your trip cost:

    +     Accommodation as per the itinerary.
    + English speaking licensed guide except arrival and departure days.
    + Transportation as per itinerary.
    + Meet and assist at Amman Airport upon arrival.
    + Free collective visa to Jordan
    + Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
    + 1 Hour Camel ride in Wadi Rum.
    + Mattress and blankets provided for the 1 night in wilderness.
    + 1 night camping in the Wilderness.
    + Local / bedouin escort for the hiking days.
    + Donkey as a support during hiking days on day 4 and 5.
    + Group Airport pick up and drop off.
    + Local bedouin experiences at Feynan on day 3.
    + Local / bedouin escort guide in Wadi Rum.
    + Water and snacks.
    + Meals as detailed: B- Breakfast / BL- Box Lunch / L- Lunch / D- Dinner
    + All tips/Gratuities
    + Daily mindfulness activities
    + 2 pre-trip calls
    + 2 post trip calls

    + Access to our Director of Traveler Experience who can help answer all your questions logistical, emotional, or otherwise.
    + 3 month pre-trip preparation series
    + 6 Week Post-Trip Meditation Series to help integrate your experience
    + Lifetime access to the Root Community

  • Airfare, travel insurance, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, and anything not detailed in the itinerary.

  • May is one of the two best months to visit Jordan. This transition month from spring to summer means warm to hot temperature with very little rain. The landscapes are lush and ablaze with wildflowers.

    The average temperature in Amman is 72°F (22°C), with a daily range between 64-82°F (18-28°C). Petra is quite a bit warmer, averaging 80°F (25°C) for the month.

  • You’ll need to make sure you are in Amman, Jordan any time on May 8, 2025.

    Please depart from Amman, Jordan any time on May 16, 2025.

  • We classify this trip a level 5 out of 5. This means that prior hiking experience is required. Expect long hikes, significant elevation gain and variable terrain in some areas.

    We definitely recommend preparing physically for this trip and will provide a pre-trip preparation guide with a training plan starting 3 months out from your trip.

    Check the detailed itinerary with daily mileage, approximate walking time and elevation changes.

  • Sleeping accommodations are a combination of stays in hotels, ecolodges, safari style tent camping, and one night wilderness camping.

    Feynan Ecolodge is hailed as one of the best 25 ecolodges in the world by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. This award-winning, solar powered facility offers the most developed eco-experience in Jordan.

    Your safari style tent camping are incredible accommodations that are complete with beds, linens and shared bathroom facilities.

    Wilderness camping accommodations are dome tents that have mattresses and blankets provided, as well as a ‘wash room’ tent and toilet tent as well.

    Check the itinerary for more details on each location.

  • This is a trekking trip, however it is not a backpacking trip so you will not be carrying a large pack. Porters transport your luggage to each new overnight accommodation. You will carry a day pack (recommended with hydration bladder) to hold your needed gear from the day (sunscreen, water, camera, extra layers, etc.) for the day hikes.

  • Yes! Most dietary requests can be arranged in advance.

  • Most of Jordan has good phone coverage, however since you will be heading into the mountains the reception is limited. But there will be intermittent coverage throughout the trip. Wifi coverage is available in the hotel/camps, but not in the wilderness campsites.

    Amman Hotel: Wifi in lobby and in Rooms.

    Wilderness Camping : No Wi-fi

    Little Petra camp: Wi-fi in the reception only at the camp.

    Wadi Rum-Rainbow Camp: Wi Fi in reception area only at the camp. No coverage outside the camp.

    Feynan: In the lobby area.

    There will be access to electricity, however if you need an immediate charge, especially for photos during trekking, we recommend bringing a charging block.

    Electricity runs on 220/240 volts in Jordan, and thin, circular two pin sockets are often used. However, you may find other types of sockets as well. If you do bring electrical appliances, we recommend to take along travel adapter, as well as voltage converter if your appliance runs on anything else than 220/240 volts.

  • Throughout this trekking adventure there will be plenty of opportunities to shower with bathrooms at all overnight accommodations.

    However, as you’re trekking on trail there will not be easy access to toilets, so your guides will brief you on “leave no trace behind” principles for elimination on trails and outdoors.

  • You can find a packing list here. We will also go through gear questions in more detail in our two pre-trip calls.

  • It is recommended that you do practice hikes, walks, or strength and cardio conditioning to prepare for this trip. Three months before the start of your trip you will receive a pre-trip preparation series that includes a training plan.

  • Please email info@rootadventures.com or schedule a call. We would love to hear from you!