Jordan Uncovered: Off-the-beaten path + classics
Travel like you’ve never done before with unique immersive experiences
Jordan – the best country to start your journey into the Middle East and the one that will make you fall in love with this region. We’re including the classics, as well as some off-the-beaten path spots most tourists skip! We’re showing you the AUTHENTIC version of Jordan.
The Hybrid Tours was my first ever group trip and one of the best travel decisions I’ve ever made. I was surrounded by a wonderful group of people all willing to learn, grow and have lots of fun. Our talks with local activists were also invaluable. 10/10 – Bess, USA
Start
Canada
End
Amman
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Bus
Group size
1 – 15
Days
8
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in 3+4* hotels plus authentic Bedouin camp in the desert (single rooms available for an additional fee)
Dates
September 26th – October 3rd, 2026
Physical activity
Moderate: Expect extended walking and standing for site visits, stairs or uneven surfaces. All hiking and intense activities are optional.
Trip highlights
Amman | Petra | Wadi Rum | Jerash | Ajloun | Dead Sea | Iraq Al-Amir
✔️ Amman & Jerash’s Ancient Wonders – Stroll through Amman’s bustling streets, where ancient ruins meet modern life. Just a short drive away, walk in one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world – without the crowds: Jerash.
✔️ Petra by Day & Night – Explore one of the 7 Wonders of the World, a city carved into pink sandstone cliffs. We’ll visit Petra and also Little Petra, two different sites that are more than 2000 years old.
✔️ Wadi Rum’s Desert Adventure – Take a 4×4 jeep ride into Wadi Rum, the reddest desert you’ll ever see, and the filming location for Star Wars, Dune, and more. You’ll stay overnight at an authentic Bedouin camp and experience true desert hospitality.
✔️ Float in the Dead Sea – Relax and float effortlessly in the deepest point of Earth: the Dead Sea. You can rub yourself with some complicamentary natural mud and take in the stunning views.
✔️ Hidden Gems of Ajloun & Iraq Al-Amir – Escape the crowds and discover Jordan’s greener side in Ajloun’s lush forests and its castle. We’ll also visit an organization led by local women and learn to make crafts with them, followed by a homemade meal!
✔️ Historical Insights – What role does Jordan play in the Middle East? What makes Jordan a key player in humanitarian aid across the region? With The Hybrid Tours, we challenge the narratives shaped by the media and allow you to learn firsthand what is shaping the country today.
✔️ Learn from Refugees and Displaced Communities – Through our permanent partnership with Our World Too, meet with refugees and activists to gain deeper insight into Jordan’s humanitarian side, through stories of resilience and hope.
Why this trip is for you
If you’re looking to visit a new part of the world, cross off some bucket-list items, travel in a completely different way, get to meet new people and immerse yourself in a new culture, then come and join us!
Visit Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.
Walk through 2000 years of history in Petra & Little Petra.
Have you ever wondered where Star Wars and Dune were filmed? Welcome to Wadi Rum.
Dismantle stereotypes by learning directly from people with lived experience of displacement.
Our Hybrid Tour to Jordan offers unique insights into local culture, history and heritage.
As usual, we’re only working with locals, and taking you to hand-picked accommodation, restaurants and sites around the country. Join us for this epic 8-day adventure through Jordan’s rich history, culture, and stunning landscapes!
Itinerary
Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport. Meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to hotel.
You’ll have some free time to explore what Amman has to offer before our welcome dinner in the evening.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Amman.
Meals included: dinner
Overnight in Amman
We’re starting the first day of our adventure in Jordan by meeting with 2 local organizations. These assist and work together with refugees in the region. Jordan, due to its geographic location, hosts millions of refugees from multiple countries. This is not widely acknowledged in mainstream media. We are being hosted and welcomed by them because they are eager to share their stories. This is a unique experience as part of The Hybrid Tours and we expect you to be respectful as guests.
This is all possible through the permanent partnership we have with Our World Too. Your visit directly supports their livelihoods, and yes, by traveling with us we provide financial assistance to these vulnerable communities. Today is all about learning and breaking stereotypes.
After our meetings, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon free.
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Overnight in Amman
After breakfast, we will have a chance to visit Jordan’s green north. Our first stop will be Jerash. The archaeological site is regarded as one of the most important and best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. Forget any Roman sites you’ve seen in Europe. We promise you this is better.
After Jerash, we’ll continue to Ajloun, where we’ll have lunch. This town is mostly made up of a castle which we’ll visit that was used as a pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus and Mecca, and it’s still incredibly well-preserved.
After we drive back to Amman, you’ll have free time in the evening.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch
Overnight in Amman
After an early breakfast at the hotel, you’ll head to a resort in the Dead Sea. We’re visiting the only Jordanian-owned resort in the area – since we’re only supporting local businesses, of course.
You’re free to explore the property, or go down to the shore of the Dead Sea: the lowest body of water on Earth, and one of the saltiest ones. You can’t sink here! Scrub some mud, which is amazing for your skin, and enjoy floating!
Tip: do NOT shave for at least 48 hours before going in or it will BURN.
We’ll spent a few hours here, have lunch at the resort, before heading out to Wadi Rum, where we’ll stay overnight in the desert and have a dinner party. We’re staying at an authentic Bedouin camp, where our food will be cooked under the sand – the Bedouin way! And you’ll have the rest of the evening to do some stargazing or enjoy the bonfire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight at a Bedouin Camp
You’ll wake up in Wadi Rum – a desert with the most reddish colors you’ve ever seen. How red is it? Movies like The Martian and Dune were filmed here. These are some of the most otherworldly views you’ve ever seen. We’ll go on a jeep tour of the area for 2-3 hours and we’ll have lunch out in the desert.
After heading back to the camp, we’ll leave the Wadi Rum area and head out to the most anticipated part of the trip: Petra. Most people only visit Petra for a day and skip Little Petra – we will get the chance to walk through an 8,000 year old excavated village. Since it’s less visited, it has a completely different atmosphere. This is a great intro to the history of Petra before your big day tomorrow!
After Little Petra, you’ll have the rest of the evening off.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight in Petra
After breakfast, you will marvel at the beauty of the Lost City, the Red Rose City of Petra, exploring its many caves and tombs.
After a 20 minute walk through the main canyon, be ready to be speechless at the site of the Nabateans city, now one of the Modern 7 Wonders of the World.
After a guided tour, you’ll be free to spend the day at your leisure roaming around Petra, exploring the area and taking pictures. Our hotel is located within walking distance of the main entrance so you can take things at your own pace!
Exercise level: easy to moderate. It’s mostly flat and very accessible in the main part of the site. If you go all the way to the Monastery (which is completely optional) expect a good amount of stairs.
Optional activity in the evening: Petra by Night
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Petra
You’ll drive back to Amman after breakfast. A few hours later, you’ll explore the Citadel, one of the city’s most popular archaeological sites, together with the stunning Roman Amphitheater.
We’ll also have the opportunity to visit the King Abdullah I Mosque, also referred to as the Blue Mosque because of its beautiful dome. We encourage curiosity and learning, and this is the place where you’ll gain more knowledge about Islam and its misconceptions from your guide.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight in Amman
After breakfast, we’ll drive to Iraq Al-Amir to spend time with a community of women who transcend social boundaries. The cooperation exists to keep their culture alive, protect the environment, and to provide meaningful employment for local women in the village, especially since there aren’t many opportunities for them available in the region.
We will be taking part in one of their workshops. This is a surprise! The only clue we’re giving you is that it will require a bit of upper-body action.
All of their goods are handmade and we highly recommend buying souvenirs here. Our visit will support their causes as well, of course. Then we’ll have a homemade goodbye meal before driving back to Amman for the end of your Jordan journey.
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Check-out is after breakfast. You can safely store your bags in the hotel lobby. Then depending on your time of departure, you’ll be driven back to Amman airport for your flight.
If you wish to extend your stay in Jordan, let us know and we can assist you with accommodation, transportation, and anything else you might need.
Thank you for joining us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Accommodation – Shared accommodation in 4*+ 3* hotels plus authentic Bedouin camp in the desert.
- Small groups: For the best immersive travel experiences, we pride ourselves in having no more than 15 people per group.
- Activities: All activities listed in the itinerary are included.
- Included Activities: All activities and entry fees listed in the itinerary are covered.
- Transport: Transportation is provided for the duration of the trip in a private vehicle.
- Meetings with survivors: You’ll be learning about history from people who have lived it. We expect guests to remain courteous. If you do not believe in the liberation of Palestine, this tour is not suitable for you.
- Airport Transfers: Airport pick-ups/drop-offs are included on April 25th and May 2nd
- Entry fees: All entry fees listed in the itinerary are included. As well as a TWO-DAY PASS FOR PETRA – VALUE $78 USD.
- Visa fees: Everyone needs a visa for Jordan unless you’re from an Arab country. This is included in the price. VALID FOR ALL NATIONALITIES. VALUE: $56+ USD. We have secured these through our local contacts.
- Local tour guides: Professional English-speaking tour guides.
- Meals: Most meals, except for a few dinners, are included to allow for flexibility in the evenings.
- Travel Insurance: All participants are required to have travel insurance
- Personal Expenses: We recommend bringing $200-300 USD for all of your personal expenses throughout the week. This does not include the tips.
- Extra Meals: Meals outside of those stated in the itinerary.
- Tips for Guides: Not included. We recommend tipping $10+ USD per person per day to your guide. About half of this amount for your driver.
- Visa Fees: Visa fees required in countries en-route to Jordan are not included. We will only be covering those specifically for Jordan.
- All beverages: Bottled water will be provided regularly and is, of course, included, however other beverages are not.
- Activities not listed.
- Flights.
Logistics ✈️
Pick up is anytime on September 26th, from Amman International Airport.
The airport code is AMM. Although we do suggest getting there before 5 pm, so you don’t miss out on the welcome dinner!
If the flight schedules do not align, we will be happy to arrange extra hotel nights & airport transfers if needed! Please reach out directly to help you out 🙂
The departure should be booked on October 3rd after 5 pm, also from Amman International Airport.
If you would like to stay longer and explore other parts of the country or region, please reach out to us directly for assistance!
Travel tip: There are low-cost airlines flying to Jordan. Fly to Europe or the UAE, then jump on a low-cost airline to save on flights! We’ve flown to Jordan from Europe for as little as $5 USD one-way! Or use Google Flights for the best deals if you don’t want to fly with a low-cost airline.
Why should you join us?
- You’re tired of tourist traps and want to discover something real
You’re curious about history, culture and human stories
You want to connect deeply with locals and fellow travelers
You’re open-minded and want to engage meaningfully with the places you visit
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