Water hikes
Walk through flowing water and rocky canyon terrain. Wadi Al Hasa is especially relevant for this style.
From water-filled wadis and sandstone canyons to desert landscapes and long-distance trekking, Jordan offers several very different ways to hike.
Jordan’s hiking experiences are not all the same. Choosing by terrain and trip style is more useful than simply searching for one “best trail.”
Walk through flowing water and rocky canyon terrain. Wadi Al Hasa is especially relevant for this style.
Open landscapes, sandstone formations and remote terrain are central to hiking in Wadi Rum.
The Jordan Trail links regions across the country, with famous sections around Dana, Petra and beyond.
Jordan’s wadis and nature reserves offer everything from short walks to more demanding canyon routes.
This is a practical comparison, not a ranking. The right choice depends on whether you want water, desert, heritage, a short hike or a multi-day trek.
A southern Jordan water-canyon experience with locally guided short and classic hikes based from Ghor Al Safi. A strong choice if your priority is walking through water rather than a dry trail.
Jordan’s national long-distance hiking route connects the country from the north to Aqaba and can also be experienced through shorter regional sections.
One of Jordan’s best-known multi-day trekking sections, combining dramatic mountain and valley landscapes with an arrival into the Petra region.
A well-known Dead Sea canyon destination where some routes involve water, slippery rock and canyon movement. Specific routes and operating conditions should be checked before travel.
Desert hiking through sandstone mountains, open valleys and remote terrain. The experience is fundamentally different from Jordan’s water-canyon hikes.
Petra offers walks and hiking routes around the archaeological landscape, from the main Siq approach to longer viewpoints and back routes.
| Hiking area | Best for | Typical style | Good fit if you want… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi Al Hasa | Water hiking | Short / half-day local hikes | Water, canyon terrain and a local southern Jordan experience |
| Jordan Trail | Long-distance trekking | Regional sections or thru-hike | A multi-day journey across Jordan |
| Dana–Petra | Multi-day scenery | Trekking | Mountains, valleys and a Petra-focused route |
| Wadi Mujib | Canyon adventure | Water / canyon routes | A Dead Sea canyon experience |
| Wadi Rum | Desert landscapes | Desert hikes | Sandstone mountains and open desert |
| Petra | Heritage hiking | Day walks / viewpoints | Archaeology combined with hiking |
A safe plan for hiking in Jordan depends on the region, season, route and terrain. Water canyons have different risks from desert hikes or long-distance trekking.
Choose a day hike or short canyon experience that fits your driving route. Wadi Al Hasa’s short guided option is designed for visitors who want a water hike without committing to a multi-day trek.
See the Short Wadi Al Hasa HikeCompare regional Jordan Trail sections, Dana and Petra trekking, desert hikes and shorter wadis so that the hiking style matches your time and fitness.
Plan your visitCompare the short, classic and private guided options, then choose the experience that fits your route through Jordan.