Jordan adventure holiday
| country: | Jordan |
| location: | Petra and Wadi Rum |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | Departs every other Monday, throughout the year |
| price: | From £485 (8 days) excluding flights. Local payment US $150. Single supplement £50. Extra accommodation at start/end of trip £13 - £21 per night |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Start your adventure in Jordan in Amman. This capital city boasts wide and modern boulevards, shopping centres and ancient sites, all in one! We then travel to Wadi Rum where Lawrence of Arabia once gathered his troops for an assault on Aqaba. The rose red city of Petra, Kerak and Madaba are just a few of the wonderful stops on this great tour.
Activities include extensive walking at Petra, jeep safari in Wadi Rum, snorkelling and sightseeing. Price includes all accommodation (usually in comfortable tourist class hotels on a twin share basis), transportation (private air-conditioned transport, private taxi, jeep), meals and entrance fees as per the itinerary, tour leader and Jordanian guide. Max group size is 15 people.
Activities include extensive walking at Petra, jeep safari in Wadi Rum, snorkelling and sightseeing. Price includes all accommodation (usually in comfortable tourist class hotels on a twin share basis), transportation (private air-conditioned transport, private taxi, jeep), meals and entrance fees as per the itinerary, tour leader and Jordanian guide. Max group size is 15 people.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Amman. Arrive in Amman and check in to your hotel. |
| Day 2: | Desert castles. We visit the desert castles east of Amman. On our return to Amman we visit the city’s great Roman theatre. (B,D) |
| Day 3: | Red Sea coast. Drive to Aqaba on the Red Sea coast. Free afternoon. (B,D) |
| Day 4: | Wadi Rum and Petra. This morning there is the chance to go snorkelling in the Red Sea. In the afternoon we visit the deserts of Wadi Rum and enjoy a jeep safari through some of the most spectacular areas. Afterwards we continue to the hidden city of Petra. (B,D) |
| Day 5: | Petra. A full day to explore this magnificent site. (B,D) |
| Day 6: | Kerak to Amman. We travel through Kerak, Madaba and Mt Nebo, seeing crusader castles, ancient mosaics, panoramic views and a visit to the famous Dead Sea. A busy day ends in Amman. (B,D) |
| Day 7: | Jerash. Visit the beautifully well-preserved Roman site of Jerash. (B) |
| Day 8: | Amman. Tour ends after breakfast. (B) |
travellers' tales
The natural beauty of Wadi Rum, Petra and the Red Sea combined with the various historic sites - Jerash really is an underrated treasure - and of course floating in the Dead Sea were simply fantastic. (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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Make your holiday in Jordan something to always remember – but not at the expense of the environment or the local people.
We stay in locally owned and operated hotels throughout the tour thereby supporting the local ecomony rather than using large internationally owned hotel chains. We take a jeep safari through the Bedouin area of Wadi Rum which provides an insight into their life and also provides an important source of income to the local people there who provide camel rides or other services. The entrance fees paid in Petra help to pay for maintenance and preservation of this site.  Throughout the tour we are accompanied by a Jordanian guide thus providing a direct contribution to the local economy and your bonus is that he will share his passion and his local knowledge of his country with you. At the Red Sea coast we work with environmentally certified dive schools (members of HEPCA organisation). Our tour leaders are very pro-active and will advise travellers on how best to minimise their impact on the Red Sea and prevent damage to the delicate eco-system. All of our tour leaders are trained in accordance with responsible travel policies and will brief our groups about this issue at the start of the tour. |
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