The Wadi Mujib Siq Trail is a 2 to 3 hour hike through a river canyon near the Dead Sea, where you wade, swim and climb ropes and ladders upstream to a waterfall, then float most of the way back. It is open from 1 April to 31 October, it is self-guided with a life jacket and lifeguards, and everyone on the trail must be at least 18 years old.

It’s one of the most fun half-days in Jordan, and an easy add-on to a Dead Sea stay. Here is everything you need to know before you go, from our team who take guests there every summer.

Wadi Mujib Siq Trail at a glance

Where: Mujib Biosphere Reserve, on the Dead Sea Highway, about 1.5 hours’ drive from Amman
Season: 1 April to 31 October, weather permitting
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Distance: about 2.5 km in and back, roughly 1 km of it upstream to the waterfall
Minimum age: 18
Guide: not needed; the trail is self-guided, signposted and watched by RSCN lifeguards
Entry: 23 JOD for foreign visitors in 2026 (RSCN price, tax included)

What is the Siq Trail?

Wadi Mujib is a deep sandstone gorge that carries a year-round river into the Dead Sea. The reserve is run by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) and sits in the lowest nature reserve on earth, well below sea level. The Siq Trail follows the river into the narrow canyon, between towering cliffs, to the foot of a large waterfall.

It’s Jordan’s best-known “wet wadi”: there is no dry path. You walk in the water from the start, and depending on that year’s rainfall there may be pools deep enough to swim.

What the hike is like

The way in is the adventure. You make your way upstream against the current, wading, scrambling over boulders, climbing short ladders and pulling yourself up on fixed ropes. The canyon walls close in above you, and the light changes with every bend.

At the end of the trail a large waterfall pours into the gorge. It’s a great place to stop, catch your breath and take photos.

The way back is much easier. Many people lie back in their life jacket and let the “lazy river” float them most of the way to the visitor centre, looking up at the cliffs as they go.

How difficult is it?

We rate it easy to moderate. You don’t need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable in moving water, happy to get completely wet and able to pull yourself up a rope with your arms. Basic swimming helps, although your life jacket keeps you afloat in the deeper pools.

If you are unsure about your fitness, see our guide on how fit you need to be to hike in Jordan.

When is Wadi Mujib open?

The Siq Trail’s season runs from 1 April to 31 October. RSCN sometimes shifts the opening or closing by a few days or weeks if there is rain around those dates, and it closes the trail on any day when rain or high water makes a flash flood possible. Always check before you set off.

Visitors can start the trail from about 8:00 am until early afternoon. Go early: the canyon is cooler and quieter in the morning, and on busy summer days people arriving later can find a queue, or access closed for the rest of the day.

Summer is the best time to go, because the water is a welcome escape from the heat. For more on Jordan’s seasons, read our guide to the best time to visit Jordan.

Rules you need to know

Age: RSCN requires everyone on its wet trails to be at least 18, and staff check this. Families with teenagers should plan another activity.
ID: bring your passport or ID card; you need it on site and at checkpoints on the way.
Life jackets are provided and must be worn.
No booking is needed to walk the Siq Trail on your own, but trails can close at short notice because of the weather.
The reserve is smoke-free and pet-free, and RSCN asks visitors not to drink alcohol there, for cultural reasons.

What to wear and bring

Shoes: closed shoes with good grip and some ankle support. Sports shoes are fine; flip-flops are not.
Socks and short toenails, to avoid rubbing and blisters
Quick-dry clothes you don’t mind soaking; avoid jeans and cotton
A waterproof bag if you want to take your phone into the canyon
About 2 litres of water, snacks and sun protection for before and after
A change of clothes and sandals for the ride home

How to get there

The Mujib Adventure Centre is on the Dead Sea Highway, south of the main Dead Sea hotels. The drive from Amman takes about 1.5 hours, and it’s an easy stop on the way between Amman, the Dead Sea and the south of Jordan.

There is no public transport to the reserve, so most visitors come by car or on a tour.

Visit Wadi Mujib with us

Our Wadi Mujib Siq Trail day trip picks you up in Amman, includes your entrance ticket and drives you along the Dead Sea to the canyon and back. We reserve your ticket in advance and answer all your questions before the day.

Wadi Mujib is also part of our Summer Adventure in Jordan tour, and we can add it to any private tour between April and October.

Want more canyons? Jordan has many more water hikes. Read about Jordan beyond Petra and Wadi Rum, or ask us for ideas.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a guide for the Wadi Mujib Siq Trail?

No. The Siq Trail is self-guided. The canyon is a single route with signs, and RSCN lifeguards are stationed along it.

Can children do the Siq Trail?

No. RSCN only allows participants aged 18 and over on its wet trails, including the Siq Trail.

Do I need to know how to swim?

Basic swimming is helpful, and you wear a life jacket throughout, so the deeper pools are easy to cross.

How much does it cost?

RSCN’s 2026 entry price for foreign visitors is 23 JOD. Our day trip from Amman includes transport and your ticket.

Can I visit Wadi Mujib in winter?

Not the Siq Trail: it closes from November to March because of the risk of flash floods. In winter we recommend Jordan’s dry hiking trails instead, such as the Dana to Petra Trek.