In short
- Few listed tours; RSCN guides are booked locally.
- Live GetYourGuide availability below.
Guided hikes with RSCN
RSCN guides lead the Wadi Dana, Rummana and Wadi Ghuweir trails; book at the Dana Guest House or through RSCN's online booking. Prices depend on group size and trail.
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Check availabilityMulti-day trekking
Specialist operators run the Dana to Petra section of the Jordan Trail (4–5 days) with camps and luggage transfers.
Booking tips
- Book RSCN guides a day or more ahead in spring and autumn.
- Arrange luggage transfer to Feynan before you start the hike.
- Ask about water stops and bring at least 3 litres per person.
- Feynan Ecolodge activities are booked with the lodge.
Self-guided options
The Wadi Dana trail is waymarked and walked by many independent hikers in the cooler months; register at the Dana Guest House or with RSCN before you start, tell your hotel when you expect to arrive at Feynan and carry plenty of water. Short rim walks from the village need no guide.
Combining Dana with Petra
Many travellers stay two nights in Dana on the way from Amman to Petra, or drive up from Petra for a night. Private drivers on the King's Highway can drop you in Dana and pick you up two days later, or collect you at Feynan after the hike for the drive to Petra (about 2 hours via Wadi Araba and the Petra road).
Your options compared
| Option | Best for | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| RSCN guided trail | Day hikers wanting a local guide | RSCN booking or the Dana Guest House |
| Self-guided Wadi Dana trail | Experienced hikers in cool months | Register with RSCN; arrange transport from Feynan |
| Feynan Ecolodge activities | Culture and stargazing | Directly with the lodge |
| Dana-to-Petra trek | Multi-day hikers | Jordan Trail-recommended operators |
| Private driver on the King's Highway | Visiting Dana between Karak and Petra | Hotels in Madaba or Wadi Musa |
What a guided Dana–Feynan day looks like
Guides usually meet hikers in Dana village after breakfast, around 7–8 AM. The trail drops steeply at first through juniper and rock, then levels into the wide wadi with sandstone outcrops, oleanders and acacia trees, passing Bedouin camps. Expect a picnic lunch on the way and arrival at Feynan in the early to mid-afternoon, depending on pace and season. Luggage goes round by road. The lodge's shuttle meets guests for the final stretch if needed, and drivers can return you to Dana, or take you on towards Petra or Aqaba, the next day.
Tours that pass Dana
Most multi-day tours from Amman to Petra use the Desert Highway and skip Dana. If you book a private tour, ask whether the route can follow the King's Highway with a stop at the Dana viewpoint; it adds time but is one of the great views in Jordan. See Petra tours and the King's Highway guide.
Choosing a Dana-to-Petra trek operator
- Choose an operator that walks the route regularly and uses local guides from the area.
- Ask what is included: guide, camps, meals, water resupply, luggage transfers and Petra entry.
- Check the group size and the daily distances and climbs; days can be 6–8 hours on rough ground.
- Ask how the trek ends — many enter Petra via Little Petra and the Monastery 'back door', which requires a valid Petra ticket.
- Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) are the best months; avoid summer heat and winter storms.
The Jordan Trail Association publishes route information and lists events such as organised thru-hikes; see jordantrail.org and our Jordan Trail guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are there day tours to Dana from Amman?
Few ready-made ones; a private driver on the King's Highway is the usual way.
Do I need a guide for the Dana to Petra trek?
Yes, strongly recommended: the route crosses remote, unmarked terrain with few water sources, and the final approach to Petra has rules on entry. Most hikers go with an operator that provides camps and support.
Can RSCN guides take me down to Feynan?
Yes — RSCN guides lead the Wadi Dana trail; book at the Dana Guest House or through RSCN, and arrange transport for your bags.
Can I book a Dana hike on arrival?
Often yes in quiet periods, at the Dana Guest House; in spring and autumn, book RSCN guides a day or more ahead.
Sources and official information
Facts were checked against these official sources in November 2026. Opening hours, prices and timetables change, so confirm before you go.
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