Hike in Wadi Ghuweir Canyon
Five hours of pools, oases and hanging gardens in the heart of Dana.
Jordan5h → 6hModerate
Best time
March – May · Sept – Nov
Currency
JOD
Climate
Desert
Flight
5h
Language
Arabic
Wadi Ghuweir runs through the Dana nature reserve, the largest biosphere reserve in Jordan. It is a little-visited canyon, off the main circuits, where water present for much of the year has carved the limestone into a succession of pools, basins and small waterfalls.
You move sometimes along the streambed, sometimes along the banks, between palm groves and wild gardens whose density is surprising for such an arid region. Ibex, kingfishers and Bonelli's eagles are seen regularly, though never guaranteed. Five to six hours of walking with no severe elevation gain, but with a few ledges to clear: bring shoes that stay on your feet and can handle water, along with a change of clothes.
Good to know: departure at 8am. Minimum age 8.
Highlights
A canyon off the beaten track
Basins and waterfalls
Palm groves and wild gardens
Swimming in natural pools
Ibex, kingfishers and eagles
What's included
English-speaking Bedouin guide
Picnic lunch and unlimited water
Round-trip transfer by pickup, about 1 hour
Private outing, from 2 people
Itinerary
- 1
Transfer by pickup
About an hour from your hotel to the entry point of the canyon.
- 2
Down into the gorge
Water has carved the limestone into a succession of pools, basins and small waterfalls.
- 3
Palm groves and oases
Vegetation surprisingly dense for the region. The guide points out the key features of the reserve's geology, flora and fauna.
- 4
Picnic and a swim
A break at a natural pool, especially welcome in the middle of the day.
- 5
Out of the canyon
Back by pickup to the hotel. A change of clothes is welcome.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 3 days before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partner
Runs the excursion on the ground
Tour and activity operator across the whole kingdom, from Petra to Wadi Rum and down to Aqaba.
