Immersive Camel Training & 8-Day Desert Trek
Experience the adventure, heritage, and landscapes of Jordan on the path of Lawrence of Arabia.
Day 1 - Arrival in Amman
Adventure Highlights:
Welcome and airport transfer.
Orientation dinner and briefing on the upcoming trek.
Goal: Build confidence with camels and understand the basics of riding.
Overnight: Hotel Aqaba
Day 2 - Camel Training Day 1 (Aqaba)
Adventure Highlights:
Welcome ceremony & introduction to camels.
Saddling, mounting, and handling basics.
Short practical rides to get comfortable.
Goal: Build confidence with camels and understand the basics of riding.
Overnight: Hotel Aqaba
Day 3 - Camel Training Day 2 (Wadi Rum Camel
Adventure Highlights:
Advanced handling on camel track.
Practical rides and team exercises.
Evening campfire & cultural storytelling.
Goal: Strengthen riding skills and learn desert etiquette.
Overnight: Hotel Aqaba
Day 4 - Camel Training Day 3 (Wadi Rum Camel
Adventure Highlights:
Riding posture refinement & trotting practice.
Handling different camel personalities.
Short desert trek exercise.
Goal: Increase endurance and adaptability in desert conditions.
Overnight: Hotel Aqaba
Day 5 - Camel Training Day 4 & Heritage Touch
Adventure Highlights:
Advanced camel control & desert navigation.
Practice day trek (10 km) in traditional clothing.
Visit Lawrence’s House & Seven Pillars.
Goal: Prepare for long-range expedition and connect with Jordan’s history.
Overnight: Hotel Aqaba
Day 6 - Trek Day 1: Wadi Bayr to Bayr Fort
Adventure Highlights:
Official trek begins; transport to start point.
Trek through Wadi Bayr valleys.
Evening at Bayr Fort: Bedouin Majlis experience.
Heritage Touchpoint: Significance of Wadi Bayr & Bayr Fort/p>
Goal: Start desert expedition and immerse in Bedouin culture.
Day 7 – Trek Day 2: Bayr Fort to Desert Plate
Adventure Highlights:
Trek across plateau landscapes to remote desert site.
Overnight in camp under the stars.
Heritage Touchpoint: Crossing the uncrossable
Goal: Overnight in camp under the stars.
Day 8 - Trek Day 3: To Al Jafr
Adventure Highlights:
Ride to Al Jafr, home of Auda Abu Tayi.
Evening campfire & stories.
Heritage Touchpoint: Auda Abu Tayi – film vs reality.
Goal: Start desert expedition and immerse in Bedouin culture.
Day 9 - Trek Day 4: To Ma’an
Adventure Highlights:
Trek south of Ma’an.
Photo stop at Hejaz Railway.
Camp in sheltered valley.
Heritage Touchpoint: Significance of Wadi Bayr
Goal:Experience historical terrain and practice desert trekking.
Day 10 - Trek Day 5: Cross the Hejaz Mountain
Adventure Highlights:
Cross Hejaz Mountains and first views of Wadi Rum.
Enter original zig-zag path.
Camp south of Dabet Hanut.
Heritage Touchpoint: Original route into Wadi Rum.
Goal: Navigate challenging terrain and historical paths.
Day 11 - Trek Day 6: Desert to Coast
Adventure Highlights:
Trek to Wadi Rum/Hejaz ambush point.
Evening attack briefing around campfire.
Heritage Touchpoint: Wadi Rum & Train Attack Camp
Goal: Prepare for historical reenactment & team strategy.
Day 12 - Trek Day 7: Attack the Hejaz Railway
Adventure Highlights:
Reenact attack on train & photo opportunities.
Ride through river valley to camel drop-off.
Bedouin celebration at last camp.
Heritage Touchpoint: Attack the Hejaz Railway
Goal: SParticipate in historical reenactment & celebrate journey progress.
Day 13 - Trek Day 8: Entry into Aqaba
Adventure Highlights:
Final leg into Aqaba.
Ride down river ravine to final rendezvous.
Farewell camel ceremony.
Closing ceremony & celebration at Aqaba Castle/Sherif’s House.
Heritage Touchpoint: Arab Revolt consolidation
Overnight: Conclude the trek, celebrate achievement, and reflect on experience.
Goal: Hotel Aqaba
Day 14 - Departure
Adventure Highlights:
Transport back to Amman.
Option for onward departures or hotel stay.
Goal: Safe return and end of the immersive experience.