Jorden: Off-the-beaten path + classics
- Amman, Jordan
Duration
8 Days
Sep 21 - Sep 28, 2024
Group Size
1-15
From
$1479
We're taking you to the Middle East!
We’re back with another group trip to Jordan! This time around, we want to show you the classics and the more authentic site of the country in our new itinerary: Off-the-beaten path in Jordan. As usual, we’ll be showing you the country through the eyes of locals. Come join us in this bucketlist adventure!
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Here's what one of our guests had to say about us:
"This trip was one of my favorite experiences ever. I got to explore the country, its diverse people, complicated history, and delicious food so well within just a few days. You will meet people who went through unspeakable pain but you will also get to relax and laugh lots along the way. The incredible and loving people who organise the trip are dedicated to the fullest and it feels more like you’re hanging out with old friends! Don’t think too much just sign up, it’s worth every penny!"
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!
Jorden: Off-the-beaten path + classics
- Amman, Jordan
We’ve teamed up with independent humanitarian and travel blogger Go Global with Sibu to bring you a tour of Jordan. On this trip, you’ll have the opportunity to travel around the beautiful mountainous scenery and visit some of the country’s most famous landmarks.
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.
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 from Sept 21 – Sep 28th, 2024, as we embark on a journey through Jordan!
Meet the team
Hira: Founder of Our World Too
Our World Too (OWT) is a platform dedicated to rehumanising the narrative surrounding refugees and displaced communities around the world. As part of our work, Our World Too also the damaging effects of politics and the direct impact these can have on populations worldwide. Jordan is the perfect example for this. Our work also preserves and honours the memories of victims and survivors.
Sibu: Founder of Go Global With Sibu
Sibu is on a journey to break stereotypes and to show people beautiful destinations that they would normally overlook. Travel is more than just being in a destination: it means immersing yourself in its history and culture, and that is what you’ll experience with her. Looking to get out of your comfort zone and make new friends while travelling? This is the chance to do so!
Demir Mahmutcehajic: Your local guide
Demir is a long-term human rights activist with a sense of duty for the land where he was born and bred. He uses his internationally collected knowledge to inspire visitors toward a joint struggle to prevent the evils that humans commit against other humans. For Demir, Bosnia and Herzegovina is more than just another country. It is the book that we can all read and learn from, but also one we can add our notes to.
What you’ll experience
- Amman - Petra - Wadi Rum - Jerash - Ajloun - As-Salt - Dana
- 4* + 3* accommodation throughout the trip, including a night at an authentic Bedouin camp and a resort by the Dead Sea
- 2-day entry to Petra: one of the 7 wonders of the world
- Fun activities planned throughout the trip
- Cultural Immersion meetings with locals
- Friendships with other like-minded travellers
Trip dates: Sept 21 – Sep 28th, 2024
Logistics: Pick up is anytime on September 21, from Amman International Airport.
The airport code is AMM
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 Sep 28th after 3 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!
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!
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! I’ve flown to Jordan from Europe for as little as $5 USD one-way!
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Accommodation
- Shared accommodation in 4*+ 3* hotels plus authentic Bedouin camp in the desert.
- Activities
- All activities listed in the itinerary are included.
- Transport
- Transportation is provided for the duration of the trip in a private vehicle
- Airport Transfers
- Airport pick-ups/drop-offs are included on Sept 28th and Oct 5th.
- Meeting 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.
- 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.
- All government taxes
- 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 10-20% of the total trip price to your local guide.
- Visa fees
- Visa fees required in countries en-route to Jordan are not included. We will only be covering those specifically for Jordan.
- Alcoholic beverages
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
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
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, continue to Ajloun. This town is mostly made up of a castle that was used as a pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus and Mecca, and it’s still incredibly well-preserved.
Back to Amman to explore the Citadel, one of the city’s most popular archaeological sites. Dinner and overnight in Amman.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch
This day is all about going off-the-beaten path and interacting with locals. We’ll first head out to As-Salt, where we’ll be walking around the beautiful, preserved streets to learn more about local life.
Afterwards, we’ll be driving a very special place.
This is 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, many of which include refugees.
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.
You will also get to meet some local families and have a tour of the coop.
After we head back to Amman in the late afternoon, you’ll be free for the rest of the evening.
Overnight in Amman.
Meals: breakfast and lunch
In the morning, we’ll be meeting with a local organization that helps refugees in the region. Jordan, due to its geographic location, is host to refugees from many countries in the region. We are being hosted and welcomed by them because they are eager to share their stories. This is a unique experience and we expect you to be respectful as guests.
After lunch, we’ll drive to Dana to get to know this charming village through its local trails. We’ll be spending the night in Petra.
Meals: breakfast and lunch
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.
Exercise level: easy to moderate. It’s mostly flat but if you go all the way to the Monastery expect lots of stairs.
Optional activity in the evening: Petra by Night
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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.
After Little Petra we’ll head out to Wadi Rum – a desert with the 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 have lunch then go on a Jeep Tour of the area for 3 hours.
We’ll be back at the camp for sunset and a dinner party. We’re staying at an authentic Bedouin camp, where our food will be cooked under the sand – the Bedouin way!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This is where our trip starts to slow down. You’ll have the morning off to sleep in or explore the surrounding areas around the camp.
After an early lunch at the camp, we’ll head to a resort in the Dead Sea. We’re staying at the only Jordanian-owned resort in the area! 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
If you get up early enough, you’re free to take another dip in the Dead Sea.
Check-out is after breakfast. Then depending on your time of departure, you’ll be driven back to Amman airport for your departure.
Should you wish to extend your stay in Jordan, let us know and we can assist you with accommodation, transportation, and anything else you might require.
Thank you for joining us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
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