Dana Village Tour
(Year-round), guided or self-guided
Grade: Easy
Distance: 2 km
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from the Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 4-20 people
Description
Starting from the Dana Guesthouse, this trail winds above the Dana Village and through the terraced gardens and local craft workshops. Visitors can meet the local residents, see original Ottoman architecture, and learn more about Dana's rich history.
Wadi Dana Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided or self-guided
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 14 km
Time: 5-7 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. from Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 10-20 people
Description
Passing through sandstone gorges, this trail leads downhill to Feynan, where visitors can arrange for return transportation or stay overnight in the Feynan Ecolodge. Alternatively, visitors can begin this trail at Feynan Ecolodge and travel to the Dana Guesthouse or Rummana Campsite.
Nawatef Trail
(Year-round), guided only
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 2 km
Time: 2 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from the Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 4-20 people
Requirements: Transportation from Dana Guesthouse to the starting/ending point in Qadissiya; reasonable level of fitness; no fear of heights.
Description
This circular trail begins from the Al-Barrah area and takes you to beautiful mountains, springs and ancient ruins in the Nawatef Area.
White Dome Trail
(March 15th – October 31st, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3-4 hours
Starting time: from either the Rummana Campsite or the Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 4-20 people
Description
This trail contours the huge escarpments of Wadi Dana between the Rummana campsite and Dana Village. Passing through the terraced gardens of the village, the trail offers breathtaking views of the canyon-like Wadi. If desired, the trail can be done in reverse, from Dana Guesthouse to the Rummana campsite.White Dome Trail
One way / Distance: 8 km / Time: 4 hours / Grade: moderate / Guided / Links Campsite with Dana Village / Possible to do from both sides / 1st March to 31st October
The trail contours the huge escarpments of Wadi Dana between Rummana Camp and Dana Village. It offers breath-taking views of the canyon-like Wadi and passes through the village terraced gardens.Wadi Dana Trail
Distance: 14 km / Time: 5-7hrs / Guided or self guided / Available all year This trail offers a spectacular downhill walk from Dana to Feynan through the sandstone gorge of Wadi Dana. It is possible to stay overnight in the Feynan Eco-lodge. Return transport to Dana can be arranged.
Wadi Dathneh Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Extremely Difficult
Distance: 19 km
Time: 8-10 hours
Starting time: 6:30 a.m.
Group size: 10-20 people
Requirements: Transportation to and from the Nawatef area; high level of fitness; no fear of heights;
Description
Perfect for adventure lovers who have no fear of heights, this trail descends through Wadi Dathneh, past an oasis, and through Wadi al Hamra to the Feynan area.
Shaq al Reesh Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Distance: 3 km
Time: 4-5 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Group size: 4-20 people
Requirements: Transportation to and from al-Barra area; no fear of heights
Description
This circular trail traverses from Al-Barrah, through a breathtaking siq, and to Shaq al Reesh
Wadi Ghwair Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Difficult
Distance: 16 km
Time: 7-8 hours
Starting time: 6:30 a.m.
Group size: 10-20 people
Requirements: Transportation to and from Al Mansoura near Shoubak area; no fear of heights
Description
Continue along the gravel river bed of the Wadi, alongside a flowing stream, to the entrance to Wadi Ghweir. Very similar to the famous Siq in Petra, the trail leads through magnificent sceneries of different stone formations and many unique plants and trees on both sides of the river. The scenery is so breathtaking it has been known to cause visitors to forget about everything else -- including how long they have been hiking! After 3.5 hours, you will have tea and you can rest and learn more about the area from your guide. From there, continue to the Byzantine archaeology at Khirbet Feynan until you reach your final destination at Feynan Ecolodge.