Adventure holiday in Jordan

COUNTRY:
Jordan
LOCATION:
Petra and Wadi Rum
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure.
DEPARTURES:
CHECK AVAILABILITY2013: 8 Jun, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2014: 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 24 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 24 May
PRICE:
From £1032 - £1292 (9 days) including UK flights
MORE INFO:
From £599 - £728 excluding flights. Single supplement £135.
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Adventure holiday in Jordan

Adventure holiday in Jordan

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.

How Adventure holiday in Jordan makes a difference

As a company we aim to encourage interaction with local communities while showing respect for local culture, beliefs and traditions, as well as the importance of respecting the natural surroundings in order to protect places for generations to come. Our Tour Leaders are recruited locally and are trained by us in the importance of responsible tourism with guidance given on how they can make a difference. This then percolates down through those they deal with.

A night's camping and optional camel ride takes our groups into the protected area of Wadi Rum where they learn about the Bedouin way of life and plants which are both rare and endemic to its ecosystem. The money generated by tourism in this area goes to support the local Bedouin and reinforces amongst the local people the importance of protecting this unique area.

The Gulf of Aqaba is a place of outstanding natural beauty whose existing marine ecosystems are fragile and in danger. Our groups are well informed about the impact of interfering with this ecosystem and our tour leaders help to promote wider awareness of this locally. Conservation of water is actively promoted in Jordan. We work closely with our local suppliers to see how we can help them save water in the fragile desert environment. As there is no recycling in this area our clients are encouraged to carry water purification filters and water bottles.

All accommodation is locally owned and in which you experience great food, most of which is sourced locally. This not only provides direct employment within the hotel, but also has the effect of distributing money beyond to small businesses that supply the hotel and in this way money is spread throughout the region we visit.

As well as the above, we support a variety of charities and projects worldwide which support vulnerable communities and habitats including Friends of Conservation, Hope Worldwide and Send A Cow. We are also actively engaged with UK travel industry bodies which promote best practice in responsible tourism, such as Tourism Concern, The Travel Foundation and AITO. Our commitment to responsible tourism is not limited to our overseas operation and we have measures to ensure our UK office operates according to our responsible tourism policy. Carbon offsets for all flights booked with us are included in the tour cost.

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The story of the provider of Adventure holiday in Jordan

This small group operator is just celebrating its 30th year and was originally set up to enrich people’s lives through adventure travel. The directors have roots in overland trucking and are determined to keep a pioneering spirit alive. They believe what sets them apart is the strong relationships they’ve developed with local suppliers and tour guides over the years. A tour leader who thinks creatively can turn a good experience into a fantastic one and open up a place so that travellers gain insight into a completely different way of life. They operate in many different countries and try to avoid a blanket approach – their aim is to get customers involved in the projects they visit and to forge lifelong friendships.

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Adventure holiday in Jordan

Reviewed 13 Apr 2013 by alan mcleod4 star rating

Just what I needed - warm climate, good bunch of fellow travellers, excellent guide and wonderful country.(read full review)

Reviewed 07 Apr 2013 by Mary Fry4 star rating

The holiday was absolutely excellent. The guide, Mohammed was a font of knowledge and such a friendly guy with great inter personal skills. There was never a question he couldn't answer. (read full review)

Reviewed 07 Nov 2012 by Sarah Wheatly4 star rating

The most memorable parts of the holiday were the first view of the Treasury at Petra, the camel ride at sundown in Wadi Rum, sleeping under the stars in Wadi Rum & the lovely people of Jordan.(read full review)

Reviewed 17 Oct 2010 by Stephanie Eckersley5 star rating

There were several memorable parts. Seeing Petra, climbing up to the Crusader's castle with just my son and feeling as if we owned the world: seeing the Milky way for the first time as we lay on a sand dune in the desert blackness while at Wadi Rum.(read full review)

Reviewed 16 May 2010 by Lisa Phillips5 star rating

10/10 - Was made more enjoyable by and excellent guide/representative - was so enthusiastic and helpful. (read full review)

Reviewed 13 Apr 2010 by Maxine Fay4 star rating

Holiday - excellent. Operator administration - poor. (read full review)

Reviewed 15 Aug 2010 by Sarah Harvey3 star rating

The opportunity to wander around the Petra site and a taxi out to its sister site little Petra exceeded expectations, But equally memorable was a boat trip in Aquaba - in air as hot as hairdryer this was a welcome respite. The snorkel site they call the Japanese Garden was as tidy and intricate as its name(read full review)

Reviewed 14 May 2009 by Kumi Coulthard4 star rating

Most memorable? Petra, especially the second day when we were off the tourist route and did optional walk from Monastery to Little Petra.(read full review)

Reviewed 14 May 2009 by Helen Bray4 star rating

Our local guide, Abdul, arranged us so that we all turned round and got that classic view through the siq at the same time. It was incredible and brought a tear to my eye.(read full review)

Reviewed 17 Mar 2009 by Eric Lowry4 star rating

Marvellous. We went to Jordan because of Petra (and Petra is staggering in its scale) but came back with so many other wonderful memories. (read full review)

Reviewed 10 Sep 2008 by Ken Sharp5 star rating

Petra was undoubtedly the most spectacular part of the holiday - It is a truly amazing place. However waking up just before dawn in Wadi Rum and watching the sun rise was the most moving experience.(read full review)

Reviewed 24 Nov 2008 by Michele Bowers4 star rating

Most memorable were the Dead Sea, and the hike up to the Monastery and the Turkish bath.(read full review)

Reviewed 13 Oct 2008 by Caroline Jones4 star rating

Sleeping under the stars at Wadi Rum was the most memorable part.(read full review)

Reviewed 17 Jan 2008 by Mavis Mackinnon4 star rating

I rate this holiday as one of my best and I have been on numerous world wide. The amount of places, activities and history we encountered was amazing. FULL MARKS.(read full review)

Reviewed 18 Sep 2007 by Sian Martin5 star rating

Amazing - selection of places and activities, our amazing guide Ibrahim, excellent value - just excellent.(read full review)

Reviewed 11 Nov 2007 by Gaynor Kirby4 star rating

Yes, very impressed with the tour leader who was born in Petra and had a wealth of local and archaeological knowledge.(read full review)

Reviewed 07 Nov 2007 by Luke Scollan4 star rating

The walk through the Sik to Petra and also the desert experience in Wadi Rum was the highlight.(read full review)

Reviewed 01 Aug 2007 by Chris Nicholson4 star rating

The silence at Petra by candlelight, in front of the Treasury, after the walk down through the siq. Beautiful and moving, a chance to reflect on all those who had passed through this area over thousands of years(read full review)

Reviewed 02 Dec 2006 by Jane Phillips5 star rating

WOW, definitely a five star rating, I wasn't sure as it was the first 'package tour' I'd done but it was really great. I am so glad I went. (read full review)

Reviewed 09 Nov 2006 by Helen Heyman4 star rating

We had the most wonderful holiday and I can't quite believe we packed as much in as we did for me the most memorable moment had to be seeing the dawn over Wadi Rum and watching the desert change colour.(read full review)

Reviewed 26 Mar 2005 by Anne O4 star rating

Walking through the Siq at Petra and getting the first glimpse of the Treasury, floating in the Dead Sea was the most exciting part...Fabulous time in Jordan: definitely would recommend the trip. (read full review)

Reviewed 12 Nov 2005 by Heidi Pegrum3 star rating

Most remarkable bit of the holiday was exploring Wadi Rum, and also Petra on our own...Petra was all I expected it to be, Wadi Rum was better.(read full review)
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