Do you want to spend an interesting day admiring Aqaba’s incredible natural beauty? Check out our Jabal Baqer Trekking Excursion! Our skilled guides will lead you on an exhilarating adventure across the rugged terrain of Jabal Baqer, showing the extraordinary diversity of plant and fauna that inhabit this area. Hiking along the winding roads will reward you with stunning panoramic views of the Red Sea, Aqaba, Jordan, Sinai, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
This tour includes a visit to the ancient remnants of the Roman Fort, where you will learn about the region’s fascinating history and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. We’ll end the journey with a delicious traditional Jordanian lunch made from local favorites and fresh ingredients. Join us in Aqaba for an exhilarating day of discovery and adventure. Now is the time to book your Jabal Baqer Hiking Expedition!
Tour overview:
Private tours with English-speaking guides are arranged and set at any date and time and anybody can book it. French, German, Spanish, and Russian-speaking guides are subject to request and availability.
Tour Highlights
4WD to the foothills of Jabal Baqer and hike to the mountain’s summit
Itinerary
Pickup: Our driver will greet you at your Aqaba hotel or a predetermined meeting spot in the city.
Drive via Wadi Al Yutom and Wadi Al Mizfar, then off road to the trailhead for Jabal Baqer.
Hiking: Follow our professional guide on a fascinating walk across the steep mountains of Jabal Baqer. When you stroll along the meandering pathways, you’ll get breathtaking panoramic views of the Red Sea and the neighboring mountains.
We’ll stop at the historic ruins of the Roman Fort, where you’ll learn about the region’s rich history and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding terrain.
Traditional Jordanian Lunch: At the end of the trip, we’ll serve you a wonderful traditional Jordanian lunch made with local delicacies and fresh ingredients.
Drop off: Our driver will return you to your Aqaba hotel or a predetermined meeting spot in the city.
Our professional guide will share their knowledge of the region’s flora, animals, and history with you during the trip, creating a genuinely immersive and instructive experience.
Includes:
Meet and pick up from your hotel in Aqaba.
Transfers by modern a / c vehicles .
Entrance fees to the sites.
Lunch.
A bottle of mineral water for each person inside the vehicle.
Services of English-speaking guide.
Does not include:
Personal travel insurance expenses.
Government tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Optional excursions and activities.
Tips / gratuities.
Carriages and camel rides.
Extra costs due to unanticipated changes in the itinerary for reasons beyond our control.
Any other items not listed in the “includes”.
Tour options:
Optional activities are subject to availability.
Optional private or onsite local guides.
Optional special private vehicles are available upon request.
Please keep in mind that this schedule is only a recommendation and that it can be modified based on your preferences and time restrictions. Also, timeframes may change due to traffic and other external variables or at the guide’s discretion.
In the event of an increase in fuel prices, Via Jordan Travel & Tours reserves the right to raise the prices for its services without prior notice.
Optional special private vehicles available upon request.
Reservations made less than 20 working days before the start of the service may be subject to change.
Your booking is confirmed only upon the provision of 50% prepayment.
Dress Code:
Dress appropriately for the weather.
In order to protect oneself from the blazing summer heat, you should use caps, sunscreen lotion, and loose, cool clothing.
Site topography:
The points of visit on this tour are located at higher elevations and the air temperature can be lower than in the flat area.
