Driving to Feynan (if you are having any problems reaching Feynan, please contact our Reception Centre on 079 748 7900)

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.

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. 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 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.

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 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. 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.

How long does it take to drive from...?

	Reception Center	Feynan Ecolodge
Amman	2 ½ hours	3 hours
Aqaba	1 ½ hours	2 hours
Dead Sea	1 ½ - 2 hours	2 - 2 ½ hours
Dana Village	2 ½ hours	3 hours
Petra	1 to 1 ½ hours	1 ½ - 2 hours
Wadi Rum	2 ½ - 3 hours	3 - 3 ½ hours
Karak	2 hours	2 ½ hours
Madaba	2 ½ hours	3 hours
Tafila	1 ½ hours	2 hours

 

 

 

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 78 7777 260 to advise them of your requirements.

On your arrival date, we suggest you contact our Reception Centre of +962 78 7777 260 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.

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 walk from...?
Dana Village: 5-6 hours
Mansoura (near Shobak) via Wadi Ghwayr: 6-8 hours

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 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.

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.