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Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan

COUNTRY:
Jordan
LOCATION:
Petra and Wadi Rum
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure
DEPARTURES:
2012: 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
PRICE:
From £1129 - £1349 (9 days) including UK flights
MORE INFO:
From £679 - £699 excluding flights. Single supplement £120.
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Jordan holiday, a week 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 this holiday makes a difference

UK office
It all starts at home so we have first worked to reduce our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies in place, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.

Leaders & local suppliers
We have an excellent long-term relationship with the local operator who employ and train all leaders. We provide refresher training with a focus on Responsible Tourism, so our local leaders can educate our clients locally on helping to preserve the way of life in their area.

Throughout our visit we support the economy of small villages and communities that we pass through, using their smaller restaurants, traders and shops. Whilst in Wadi Rum you will be looked after by a local Bedouin family. This family make sure that everything that we need for our stay comes from the local community. This will include food, transportation and optional camel treks provided by the local owners cooperative.

Group size
We operate small group tours that have a low impact on the communities we visit and we always ensure our operations do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people. This allows us to stay in unique and characterful accommodation that would not have benefitted from tourism due to their limited size.


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Story of the holiday provider

This tour operator was the first to get access to China over 30 years ago and the first to take a truck to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. They have since expanded into 91 countries. Their product is driven by their clients because they listen to feedback and have to constantly evolve to provide a greater experience and better value. The exclusive centres they use have been grown organically and are often owned by ex-leaders. The holidays remain innovative, though you will now be travelling in a Mercedes 16-seater sprinter coach rather than a rusty old Bedford overland truck.

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Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan

Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan

Reviewed 17 Dec 2011 by Fiona Bardsley4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Walking to the high place and then Harouns tomb in Petra then being the only people on the way back past the treasury and through the souk. Plus fab guide.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Be prepared for some toughish walking if you want to get the most out of it.
Also try local foods.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes we ate at local places, had local guides and driver.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


It was a full and fascinating trip.

Reviewed 15 May 2011 by Louise Noon4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


There were many but Petra, night under the stars in Wadi Rum and an extra trip
to Bethany on the Jordan where my favourite.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


The operator was excellent in giving us tips before we left so leaving with an open
mind I can only say, let go and enjoy every minute.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Everyone who helped us was from Jordan and our guide took us to many local
places to eat and also little shops to buy food from. I certainly think our
group contributed in that we all bought local souvenirs and drinks etc.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Excellent - Exciting, fun and so informative.

Reviewed 06 Apr 2010 by Alastair Mann4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Undoubtedly the couple of full days in Petra: much larger and grander than I had imagined, and the climbs to the monastery and high altar were spectacular

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


If you want a holiday where you have some time to yourself and not be constantly in a group, then it may not be for you. Having said that our guide was excellent and the 17 in the party got on really well so not an issue on this occasion

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes to the first question; doubtful on the latter (4WD thru Wadi Rum, grazing the tops of coral at Aqaba, tramping all over Petra.....)

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Very, very good
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