Driving to Feynan (if
you are having any problems reaching Feynan, please contact our
Reception Centre on 079 748 7900)
From Petra (Wadi Mousa): Said by some to be the most
scenic route in all of Jordan, Wadi Namla, is a little known,
but spectacular drive from Petra to Feynan. (We recommend resetting
your odometer at the beginning of your trip to easily follow the
directions)
• Starting at the entrance of Petra, drive
8.4 km north towards Little Petra.
• As the road ends, turn right for 150m and immediately left towards
Wadi Araba (the route is called Wadi Namla).
• Continue through the canyon, across the farmland and down through
the breathtaking switchbacks overlooking Wadi Araba.
• Drive through the desert until the road comes to a “T” (44.3
km from the entrance to Petra). Turn right towards the
village of Qurayqura (pronounced Greigra) following the signs
to Feynan Ecolodge.
• Follow the road for 5.9 km. Turn right and drive straight for
1.3 km.
• At the next junction bear left, and 1 km later turn left again.
3.7 km later you will see the Feynan Reception
Centre on your left.
• This route is not accessible by large buses, and it is recommended
that the drive be made in daylight.
From Aqaba: (We recommend resetting your odometer
at the beginning of your trip to easily follow the directions)
• Take the Dead Sea Highway (route 65) north until the second
army checkpoint (131 km from Aqaba). Turn right
immediately before reaching the checkpoint towards
the village of Qurayqura (pronounced Greigra) and Feynan Ecolodge.
• Follow the road, and turn right after 15 km. Drive straight
for 1.3 km.
• At the next junction bear left, and 1 km later turn left again.
3.7 km later you will see Feynan Reception
Centre on your left. If you are driving in a 4x4 vehicle,
the staff at the Reception Centre will direct you to the
off- road track that takes you to the lodge.
From Amman: (We
recommend resetting your odometer when you reach the 7th circle
in Amman to easily follow the directions)
There are three main roads connecting the North of Jordan to the
South: The Desert Highway (route 15), the King’s Highway (route
35), and the Dead Sea Highway, also known as the Dead Sea-Aqaba
Highway (route 65).
• Leaving Amman from the 7th Circle, head towards the airport.
5 km from the 7th Circle, turn right towards the
Dead Sea via route 40 (Na’our road). Make sure you
do not stay on the Desert Highway out of Amman, and do not
head to the King’s Highway. Route 40 ends at the Dead
Sea Highway, 41 km from the 7th circle.
• Once on the Dead Sea Highway, head south towards Aqaba. Here
are some land marks along the route, and their
distance from Amman’s
7th Circle and from the Feynan junction on the Dead Sea Highway:
• Turn left immediately after the army checkpoint towards the
village of Qurayqura (pronounced Greigra) and Feynan
Ecolodge.
• Follow the road and turn right after 15 km. Drive straight for
1.3 km.
• At the next junction bear left, and 1 km later turn left again.
3.7 km later you will see Feynan Reception
Centre on your left.
From Madaba, Karak, Tafila, or Dana:
Head to the Dead Sea Highway (route 65). Once on the Dead Sea
Highway, head south towards Aqaba following the instructions from
the relevant junction under the Amman directions.
If you are not driving in a 4x4 vehicle, transportation must be
booked for the last 8 km (1/2 hour drive) of off-road track from
our Reception Centre to the lodge. Transportation is provided
by local Bedouin in their own pickups. The price per trip can
be found here
and will be added to your bill at checkout. All proceeds from
your transportation fee go to your driver to help support the
local community. As such, there is no need to tip the driver.
The pickups the drivers use are old, and the drive can be uncomfortable
for some as the road is rough in parts. We apologise for this,
but we are confident that you will soon find that it’s all more
than worth it.
Walking to
Feynan:
Guests can hike to Feynan from either the Village of Dana (guided
or unguided), or through the scenic Wadi Ghwayr (guided) starting
near the village of Mansoura. Return transportation can be arranged
to the starting point with local Bedouin pickups. Also luggage
transfers can be arranged from Dana to Feynan for guests choosing
to hike. The cost for either service can be found here.
All proceeds from the transportation fee go to the driver to help
support the local community.
How long does
it take to drive from...?
Amman: 2 ½ hours
Aqaba: 1 ½ hours
Dead Sea: 1 ½ - 2 hours
Dana Village: 2 ½ hours
Petra: 1 to 1 ½ hours
Wadi Rum: 2 ½ - 3 hours
Karak: 2 hours
Madaba: 2 ½ hours
Tafila: 1 ½ hours
Please add 25-30 minutes for the drive from
the Reception Centre to the lodge.
To walk from...?
Dana Village: 5-6 hours
Mansoura (near Shobak) via Wadi Ghwayr: 6-8 hours
Can
I travel to Feynan by public transportation?
Yes, there are local buses that operate between
the village of Qurayqura (Greigra) and both Amman and Aqaba.
Amman: The bus from the village of Qurayqura (Greigra) departs every
morning at 6:30 am, except Fridays. You can make arrangements to
take the bus from the Feynan Reception Centre. The cost for the
trip is 2.50 JD per person. The bus takes around 4 hours to arrive
at the South Bus Station in Amman. The bus departs for Qurayqura
from the South Bus Station in Amman at around 1:00-1:30 pm every
day, except Fridays.
Aqaba: There are two buses that operate between the village of Qurayqura
(Greigra) and Aqaba. They depart from the village daily at around
6:00 am, except Fridays. You can make arrangements to take the bus
from the Feynan Reception Centre. The cost for the trip is 2.50
JD per person. The trip takes around 2 hours. The buses depart for
Qurayqura from the Aqaba Bus Station at around noon daily, except
Fridays.
Please contact us if you choose to come by public transportation.
Can
I take a taxi to/from Feynan?
Yes, please contact us and we can make arrangements
for a taxi for you.
I
am hiking from Dana/Wadi Ghwayr, how can I get back?
Transportation back to Dana or the head of Wadi Ghwayr is provided
by local Bedouin in their own pickups. Each vehicle holds up to
four passengers. The cost for transfers can be found here.
The proceeds from the transportation fee go to the driver to help
support the local community
I
am hiking from Dana/Wadi Ghwayr, can I get my luggage transported
to the lodge??
Simply notify us when making your reservation that you would like
your luggage to be shuttled down ahead of you and we will have a
Bedouin pickup meet you at the starting point of your hike at either
Dana or Wadi Ghwayr. The cost can be found here.
The proceeds from the transportation fee go to the driver to help
support the local community
Can
the Feynan team help me arrange transportation to Petra?
Yes, we can arrange for a local Bedouin pickup
to take you to Petra through one of the most scenic routes in all
of Jordan: Wadi Namla. The vehicles are a little old and worn, but
the drivers are courteous and the views spectacular. The route to
Petra offers an opportunity to see the majestic dunes of Wadi Araba
as well as the multicoloured Shara’a Mountains up close. The route
passes through the less crowded area of Little Petra where stops
can be arranged. The cost for transport from Feynan Ecolodge to
Petra for up to four passengers can be found here.
The proceeds from the transportation fee go to the driver to help
support the local community.
I
am arriving in a regular car (not a 4x4). Where can I leave my vehicle?
You can leave your car at our Reception Centre outside the village
of Qurayqura (pronounced Greigra). We have covered parking and a
staff member on site. This is where you will meet your Bedouin driver
who will take you the last 1/2 hour of off road track to the lodge.
How can I arrange for transportation
from the reception centre to the lodge?
There is a field in the reservations
form when you make your booking. However, it’s not a problem
if you decide last minute that you will need transportation. Contact
us and we will arrange that for you. If it’s on the day of your arrival,
we suggest you call the reception centre at +962 79 748 7900 to advise
them of your requirements.
On your arrival date, we suggest you contact our Reception Centre
of +962 79 748 7900 when reaching the checkpoint and turning off from
the Dead Sea Highway in order for us to have the transportation ready
for you . If you are coming from Petra, please contact the above number
when you reach the end of Wadi Namla road
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