Overview
Jordan is a land of vast cultural experiences — a land that has been at the crossroads of civilization since the beginning of time.
This is a 12 day Private Jordan trip and holiday that covers lots of sites of Jordan, All Must See of Jordan Trip & Holiday :
Petra ,Wadi Rum ,Dead Sea ,Amman City Tour Sites ,Madaba & Mount Nebo ,Jerash , Ajloun , Umm Qais , Desert Castles , Shumarri Reserve ,Karak Castle ,The Baptism Site ,Wadi Al Mujib ,The Kings’ Highway ,Dana Natural Reserve , Shobak Castle, Little Petra , Aqaba.
In this tour , you will visit most of Must to See in Jordan .
Sites you are going to visit /include in the itinerary :
-Petra : Discover the Rose-Red City of Petra, lost to the outside world for centuries.
-Wadi Rum : Explore the majestic desert of Wadi Rum.
-Dead Sea : Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea at the lowest point on earth.
-Amman City Tour Sites : Explore the markets and downtown areas, sampling the local food and learn some Arabic.
-Madaba & Mount Nebo : discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated throughout the town & See the mosaic Madaba Map, the oldest preserved map of the Holy Lands.
-Jerash : Explore vast Roman ruins.
-Ajloun : Explore history in the green north.
-Umm Qais : the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis.
-Desert Castles :beautiful examples of both early Islamic art and architecture, stand testament to a fascinating era in the country’s rich history.
-Shumarri Reserve : established in 1975 by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature
-Karak Castle : It is one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant.
-The Baptism Site : The site of Jesus Christ at Bethany beyond the Jordan.
-Wadi Al Mujib : the lowest nature reserve in the world
-The Kings’ Highway : a route that has been in use for centuries
-Dana Natural Reserve :Jordan’s largest nature reserve.
-Shobak Castle : known as Montreal, that was built by Crusaders
-Little Petra : a Nabataean site, with buildings carved into the walls of the sandstone canyons.
-Aqaba : Go for a boat ride on the Red Sea. There’s also plenty of time for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling.
Included/Excluded
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
Tour Plan
Arrival to Queen Alia airport. Our representative will meet you before Visa Control with a sign with your name on it. They will take care of all the necessary paperwork for your free Jordanian Visa. They will then take you to meet your driver, You will be transferred 30 mins to Amman to your hotel.
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Drive in the north to Jerash, the well preserved city of the Roman Empire, often called Pompeii of the East. Initially built by Alexander the Great, the town started to prosper after the Roman conquest, and was one of the Decapolis cities in northern Jordan. You will have a 1.5 hr guided tour in Jerash. Visit Hadrian’s Arch, built in 130 AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Pass the Hippodrome offering space for 15,000 spectators, the impressing Forum, continue to the Temple of Artemis, which columns are 12 meters high and each drum weights 20-40 tons. Other highlights are the Colonnaded Street and the Nymphaeum.
Transfer through a beautiful pine-forest and olive groves, reaching the city of Ajloun, here you will find Al-Rabid Castle; the 12th century Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders. You will explore the castle by yourself. It is an easy site to explore by yourself.
You will continue to drive you up North to Um Qais, which is situated on the border with Israel, offering impressive views over the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. Umm Qais is the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis. The city is mentioned in the New Testament as the site where Jesus cast out demons and sent them into pigs, who then ran into the sea. The ruins boast an impressive Colonnaded Street, a vaulted terrace and the remains of two theatres. You will explore this site by yourselves. It is easy to navigate around and the main features have information boards to help you.
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You will head East from to the Eastern Desert. You will visit three of the region’s famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty in the — UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq. Qusayr Amra was once an Umayyad hunting hideaway. The impeccably preserved castle is now best-known for its 8th-century frescoes that depict hedonistic scenes of nude women, wine and wild times. Next stop is the impressive 2 story Qasr Kharana where Mesopotamian, Arabic and Greek influences are all apparent inside its walls.Qasr Al-Azraq is a built from black bassalt and was built as a hunting lodge by the Umayyads, but is more famously known as TE Lawrences headquarters in more recent history.
You will visit Shaumari Reserve, Near Azraq, which was established as a breeding centre to reintroduce wildlife to the regions such as endangered Arabian oryx, Persian onagers (wild ass), Dorcas gazelles and houbara bustards. You will go on a safari trip at the reserve.Next you will visit the Azraq wetlands which have an abundant of wildlife/birdlife.
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Drive to the town Madaba, where you find the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George’s church. After that continue to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died and alleged to be his burial place. You will visit an old monastery; overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land.
You will visit the Fortress of Machaerus (Makawer) , also knows as Machaerus, which is a fortified hilltop palace located in Jordan 25 km southeast of the mouth of the Jordan river on the eastern side of the Dead Sea. According to Flavius Josephus, it is the location of the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist.
We will drive towards Baptism Site (Bethany), the place where Jesus Christ was baptized by St. John the Baptist. It is now one of the 3 most important places of pilgrimage in Catholicism.
Continue our trip down to the lowest point on Earth. The Dead Sea located in The Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m (1,312 ft.) below sea level. The Dead Sea is flanked by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west. Enjoy a swim in its warm salty waters and rest and relaxation at your hotel.
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Free Day at the Dead Sea until 12 Pm and check out .
You will continue down the Kings Hwy to Wadi Al Mujib where you will stop and look at the viewpoint.
You will stop at Karak City, where you will visit Karak Castle the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.
You will continue down the Kings Hwy to Dana where you will stop and look at the viewpoint.
Drive to Dana and Overnight
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Breakfast and ready for the hiking trail
White Dome Trail in Dana, This trail contours the huge escarpments of Wadi Dana between the Rummana campsite and Dana Village. Passing through the terraced gardens of the village, the trail offers breathtaking views of the canyon-like Wadi. If desired, the trail can be done in reverse, from Rummana campsite to the Dana Guesthouse. (Grade: Moderate, Distance: 8 km, Time: 3 – 4 hours, Starting time: from either the Rummana Campsite or the Dana Guesthouse)
You will be transferred to Shobak, is a castle built by the Crusaders and expanded by the Mamluks, on the eastern side of the Arabah Valley, perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain, looking out over fruit orchards below.
You will head to little Petra. Al Beidha or Little Petra, is only a few kilometres from Petra and it is literally hidden away in the center of a mountain. It is believed that Little Petra was an important suburb of Petra, the entry and exit point for the trade routes to the north and north-west. The site contains buildings that have been carved into the sandstone, used as residences, storages and tombs, with water channels and cisterns. The stone is whiter than the heavy rose color of Petra. The walk through this ancient city is breathtaking and helps remind us again of the capabilities and sense of community of these ancient peoples shared.
Overnight in Little Petra
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Back Road to Monastery (Petra Back Road Trail), You will meet your guide at the Visitors Centre near the ticketing office. You will need to purchase your entry ticket (or we can purchase/arrange it if it is included with our package). You will then be transferred 15 minutes to the Little Petra Area. This back road trail was a Nabatean Processional Route winding it’s way through beautiful mountains area to the Monastery. It offers great views of Wadi Araba. You will have a chance to rest at the Monastery before continuing down the mountain and out of Petra via the Main Trail. You will visit the sites of Petra but in reverse : Qasr Al Bint, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Royal tombs, the colonnaded street , the treasury , and back to the main gate through the siq .
Overnight in Petra
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Today, visit Petra (General). This fascinating ancient Nabatean capital dominated for a long time the Arabian trade routes, and is a must see in the Middle East. Walk through the 1.2km long Siq (chasm), passing shrines, tombs and carvings, to reach the lost city of Petra. See the magnificent Treasury as you exit the Siq, explore the Street of Facades, Roman Theatre, Colonnaded Street and Qasr Bint. You will then have free time to explore further on your own too . There are still plenty of places to see such as the Byzantine Church, Temple of the Winged Lion’s and you might like to climb the 800 steps to the Monastery or the shorter climb to the top of the High Place of Sacrifice.
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Your driver will transfer you to Wadi Rum. Our English speaking Bedouin Representative will meet you at Wadi Rum Village. Enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4×4 tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. Start the 04-05 Hours 4×4 tour with our local Bedouin who is your driver. The sites you are going to visit are : Nabatean Temple, Lawrence Spring, Sand Dunes, Khazali Canyon, Little Bridge ,Um Frouth Rock Bridge, Lawrence House, Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch. You will enjoy a box lunch/cocked Bedouin lunch during the tour. Marvel at the sunset and gaze at the stars in the night sky whilst enjoying the legendary hospitality of the Bedouin, before sleeping at the foot of the awesome mountains exploding out from the desert landscape.
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Breakfast at the camp and enjoy the sunrise.
Leave to Aqaba , Enjoy a remarkable Aqaba City Tour. Visit the City highlights like Aqaba Fortress, Aqaba Museum, and the Aquarium at the Marine Science Station Complex. Be ready for your day tour and Book now! Best Aqaba itinerary with comfortable accommodation, meals, and transfers. Surrounded by rough and rugged mountains that change color as the day ends, Aqaba is Jordan’s only port city. It lies on the most northern tip of the Red Sea, which is amazing. You will have optional tours and activities you can do : Snorkeling, Glass boat or you can have free time .
Optional Tours you may be interested in Aqaba
Drive Back to Amman and Overnight
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Start with Amman city tour to explore Amman city sightseeing. Amman is a bustling modern city. The historical places are located in downtown, where we visit the Citadel with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period. Then we have a visit to the Archaeological Museum, housing an excellent collection of several Dead Sea Scrolls. We stroll via the Souq, where you get an idea of everyday life, to the Roman Theater from the 2nd century with 6000 seats. The Amman City Tour is a self guided tour with your driver transferring you to each site.
Free Time In Amman
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Drive to Queen Alia Airport (Amman Airport) and Drop you off, where your tour ends there, Good Bye!
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-Rates above are per person sharing double/twin/triple based on BB basis* in USD$. (Single supplement included in 1 person rate)
-Single Supplement is applied for rates of 02 people/pax and more , Single Supplement for Hotels, A single supplement is an additional sum of money that a hotel charges for one person to stay in a room meant for two people. The rates that we provide are valid for Double/Twin/Triple Occupancy. For a single traveler or people wanting to have single occupancy in a room a single supplement will be added to cover the cost of the single room. Please ask us to advise the single supplement rate if this is required & Consider the Single Room Supplement for 02 people and more.
-* If Overnight at Wadi Rum, Little Petra, Nature Reserves, Eco Lodges, Homestays the rate is HB (dinner is included)
-Please check HB and lunches supplement.
-The rates for 3* Hotels is FLAT rate and valid for all seasons. The rates for 4*/5* have LOW & HIGH seasons
-The above prices are not valid during Christian Holidays, New Year’s Eve and some Holidays, please contact us *
-Please contact us in case of children joining the tour and provide us the age of each. Also in case of sharing the beds or not
-Terms & Conditions & Payment methods and Cancelation Policy available on our website : https://www.johtt.com/travel-advices
-In Wadi Rum, in case of 4* & 5* Hotels rate, the rate is based on Standard Luxury Tent. Star gazing tent supplement to be advised
-Optional Tours and excursions are available on this link : https://www.johtt.com/our-tours-2/42-jht-optional
-The Hotels/accommodation to be used is shown below in the table of “Hotels to Be Used in Case if you will book them or some by us” and also check : https://www.johtt.com/travel-advices/17-travel-advices/47-accommodation
-Low Seasons for 4*/5* : 6th Jan – 28th Feb. / 1st June – 20th Aug. / 20th Nov. – 20th Dec. (High seasons for 4*/5* are : 1st March – 31st May / 21st Aug. – 19th Nov./ 21st Dec. – 5th Jan. ) , Surcharges for Special/Restricted Dates supplement will be advised and applied , check below the table of “High and Low Seasons in Jordan where rates are applied “
| Hotels/Camps to be utilized in our tours all over Jordan as per the package/Categories | ||||
| CITY /LOCATION | 3* HOTELS | 4* HOTELS | 5* HOTELS | HIGHER 5* UPGRADE OPTIONS AT EXTRA CHARGES |
| Amman | Larsa Hotel, Retaj Hotel, Ocean Hotel, Toledo Hotel, Al Fanar Palace, Arena Space Hotel, Rum Hotel *Or Similar Hotels | Ayass Hotel, Olive Tree, Amman International, Geneva Hotel, Amman Cham, Days Inn Hotel, Sadeen Hotel *Or Similar Hotels | Grand Hyatt, Le Meridien, Landmark Hotel, Crowne Plaza Amman, La Royal Hotel, Amman Marriott Hotel, InterContinental *Or Similar Hotels | Fairmont Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Sheraton Hotel Or Others. *Those hotels cost more. Please contact us to quote. |
| Dead Sea | Ramada Hotel
Oh Beach Hotel |
Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Grand East Hotel *Or Similar Hotels |
Movenpick Dead Sea
Hilton Dead Sea Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn *Or Similar Hotels |
Kempinisi Hotels
Marriott Hotel Dead Sea Or Others *Those hotels cost more, Please contact us to quote. |
| Petra | Sharah Mountains
Amra Palace Petra Palace Edom Hotel La Maison Hotel *Or Similar Hotels |
Tetra Tree
Petra Moon Hotel Petra Guest House Petra Panorama Hotel Petra Sella Hotel P Quattro Hotel Petra Corner Hotel *Or Similar Hotels |
Movenpick Petra
Petra Marriott Hotel |
Please note that both :
Old Village Resort & Hyatt Zaman Resort cost less, please let us know and we can quote upon request. *Petra Bubble Luxotel is upon request too |
| Wadi Rum | Beyond Wadi Rum Camp or Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp
*Or Similar camps |
Standard Tents at any of the followings :
Sun City Camp / Mazayen Rum Camp Wadi Rum Night/ Wadi Rum UFO Pod Sharah luxury camp Al Sultana Camp Rum Palmera Camp *Or Similar camps |
Standard Tents at any of the followings :
Sun City Camp / Mazayen Rum Camp Wadi Rum Night/ Wadi Rum UFO Pod Sharah luxury camp Al Sultana Camp Rum Palmera Camp *Or Similar camps |
Please note that star gazing tents (bubble / dome/Martian/Panoramic tents) cost more, also Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel Camp costs more, there are other camps can be used (i.e : Memories Aicha Camp* it can be used at additional cost ) |
| Aqaba | Al Qidra Hotel
Captain Hotel Al-Raed Hotel *Or Similar hotels |
My Luxury Hotel
Lacosta Hotel Marina Plaza Tala Bay Aqaba Gulf Hotel Days Inn Hotel Dweik 3 Hotel *Or Similar hotels |
Movenpick Hotel – Aqaba Residence
InterContinental Aqaba |
Please note that Kempiniski Red Sea (Aqaba) &
Movenpick Hotel – Tala Bay cost more, upon request. Double Tree by Hilton is 4* +, and we can use it upon request. Al Manara Hotels Collection is also upon request. |
| Madaba | Mosaic City Hotel
Mariam Hotel Black Irish Hotel |
Grand Madaba Hotel | Ma’In Hot Springs Resort and Spa | N/A |
| Dana Reserve | Dana Hotel
Dana Tower Hotel Al-Nawatef Camp |
Dana Guest House (Managed by Wild Jordan)
Feynan Ecolodge Eco-Lodge |
Guest House (Managed by Wild Jordan)
Feynan Ecolodge Eco-Lodge |
N/A |
| *Please note the followings (Concerning Hotels) : | ||||
| (A)- you can choose any of the hotels/camps listed above, we will book the hotels/camps according to your request, otherwise we can book any of them accordingly. If your hotel and camp is not listed above, please ask us to advise.
(B) For Room preferences and upgrade, please contact us . (i.e : stargazing tent upgrade in Wadi Rum ) (C)-Surcharges for Special/Restricted Dates : JHT reserves the right to add a surcharge onto our advertised rates for tours that fall during special/restricted dates such as Christmas Period, New Year Period, Easter, Eid etc. These surcharges will be communicated to the client before finalizing the rate for the tour. (D) – Single Supplement for Hotels : A single supplement is an additional sum of money that a hotel charges for one person to stay in a room meant for two people. The rates that we provide are valid for Double/Twin/Triple Occupancy. For a single traveler or people wanting to have single occupancy in a room a single supplement will be added to cover the cost of the single room. Please ask us to advise the single supplement rate if this is required. (E) – Accommodation availability, room preferences and special requests: Accommodation availability is not checked by JHT staff until the booking form has been received. Once the booking form has been received, JHT staff send off the booking requests to the hotels according to your itinerary. If your first preference or category of hotel (star rating) is not available your tour consultant will advise you and suggest alternatives. JHT do not guarantee the availability of your preferred hotel or hotel category. Hotels have contracts with the online booking platforms to provide a certain amount of rooms. This can mean there are times when there are rooms available online to book, but we as travel agents are unable to book a room at the hotel due to the allocation for individuals and travel agencies being full. If you choose to book through an online platform we can only deduct the rate which is as per our contract with the hotel and not the rate that you book the room at online. There will be variations in the size, standard and presentation of rooms and facilities within the one hotel. This is beyond the control of JHT. At the time of booking we will request the room preference and or any special requests as specified in your booking form (ie twin beds, one large bed, view, higher floor etc) but we cannot guarantee that your preferred room preference or special request will be available at the hotel. (F) – Children Policy: For all JHT tours children over the age of 12 are counted as an adult and charged the full rate. It is important to check regarding children policies per hotel. Some hotels allow one child sharing parent’s room from while others allow two. Also age of children vary from one hotel to another. Some hotels grant children stay at 50% of the adult price. Exact prices will be confirmed at the time of booking/request. At some hotels children are granted 50% off meals while other hotels charge flat rate for meals. Also hotels may apply restricted access times for children into leisure facilities. Kindly ask for all needed details at the time of booking. Children accommodation arrangements and meals are not included within the quoted room rate. When a child shares the room WITHOUT EXTRA BED there are no additional accommodation charges but there will be a supplement charged for any meals required. The meal supplement is according to the hotel policy. If extra bed is needed then the room rate is based on a TRIPLE ROOM. |
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| Rate Includes the followings : |
| – Meet and assist service upon arrival by our representative(s) – Free visa on arrival (Waived visa) – All transfers based on private air-conditioned vehicles (A/C, Wifi, Water) with english speaking, assisting driver – Entrance fees for sites listed in itinerary. – 2.5 hour guided tour in Petra with local spot guide – 1.5 hour guided tour in Jerash with local spot guide – English Speaking Guide for the Back Road of Petra Trail – 4×4 tour in Wadi Rum for approximately 4 hours by local Bedouin driver with box lunch/Lunch – All night/s Accommodations based on the meal basis listed above in the itinerary – 01 Night in Wadi Rum with Dinner and Breakfast – 01 Night in Dana with Dinner and Breakfast – 01 Night in Little Petra with Dinner and Breakfast – Lunches as listed in the itinerary above – Dinners as listed in the itinerary above – The trail of Wadi Dana / Dana as listed above – Jeep Ride in Azraq – Mineral Water during the tours – Free WiFi |
| Rate Does Not Includes the followings : |
| – Dinners & lunches (except those listed under rate includes) – All kinds of Tips for the driver and guide(s) – Personal expenses & Travel Insurance(recommended , to be arranged from your country) – Optional Tours , please check : https://jordanguiders.com/tours/ – Any item not listed as included |
| Optional Tours : |
| * Camel Riding in Petra & Wadi Rum,Camel riding is a traditional way of moving for Bedouin. It is a very quiet and leisurely way for you to discover our desert. You will feel like you are being transported back in time. The trip with your local Bedouin will be just the duration you need, from one hour up to four or five days including sleepung under the stars with 4×4 vehicle assistance if needed.Camel Ride in Wadi Rum & Petra is optional for 15 JD / $ 21 USD per camel per hour. You don’t need to book it in advance and can be arranged upon arrival to Petra or Wadi Rum. * Horse Carriage in Petra, There are also 10 horse drawn carriages in Petra, first and foremost for elderly and handicapped visitors. These carriages take maximum 2 passengers and operate from the Petra Visitor Centre to the Treasury and back. Keep in mind the Petra terrain is uneven, so it is a bumpy ride. The price is 40 JOD per carriage. Handicapped clients can also obtain a permission to go with the carriage deeper inside Petra, but an advance reservation is to recommend due to the limited numbers of carriages. Petra Carriage ($60 USD/ 40 JD for carriage – maximum capacity of 2 guests) * Petra By Night (Petra Night Candles Show), PETRA BY NIGHT: A CANDLELIT VISIT TO THE RUINS OF PETRA : If you are spending a night or two in Wadi Musa do not miss this wonderful show. Complete your Petra experience with a visit of Petra Night Show. This event is a magical way to see part of the rock city by candlelight and explore the old city, which has become a world wonder. This incomparable experience starts by walking through the candlelit Siq to the Treasury, illuminated with 100s of candles. 17JD / $25USD per person. The show is on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. *Mind you, you have to schedule your stay very well because this spectacular event is only on on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. * Diving & Snorkeling in Aqaba (Optional ) ,If you are in Aqaba, you might be interested in any of our optional tours we can arrange. Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it’s home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city. * Hot Air Balloon Ride Wadi Rum,Take a bird’s eye view of the beautiful scenery of the majestic mountains in Wadi Rum by climbing into a hot air balloon. Be it an indulgence for yourself or a surprise gift for a loved one, a hot air balloon ride is a unique experience. Balloon flights take place during the early morning hours and last for around one hour, but guests should allow 2 to 3 hours for the whole experience. Balloon Ride and tour in Wadi Rum for 01 hour is available from the early morning (06:00 am – 07:00 am) for 130 JD / $ 185 USD per person. (Booking should be in advance). The ride is subject to availability. If available the balloon ride is subject to the weather conditions which are confirmed the evening before the flight. For more info, please check : http://www.rascj.com/hot-air-balloon * Cooking Class at Beit Sitti in Amman, Established in 2010 Beit Sitti came about by 03 sisters to keep their grandmothers legacy alive. Beit Sitti translates to Grandmother’s House in English. Beit Sitti offers a cook and dine experience where you come and learn how to prepare a traditional Arabic meal with the help of a Hajjeh (grandmother figure). You then get to eat the food that you prepared, in their grandmothers house found in one of Amman’s oldest neighborhoods, Jabal Al Weibdeh. Book your session for either breakfast, lunch, or dinner and come learn how to prepare a four course Arabic meal. The cost is US$ 56 per person for a group of minimum 4 persons * Great care has been taken to make THE PETRA KITCHEN a truly Jordanian experience—right down to the furnishings, all crafted in Jordan, the tableware, all produced by the Iraq al Amir Women’s Co-operative, and the aprons and table linens, all hand-embroidered by the Jordan River Foundation.The regular price of JD 30/person ($43 USD Per Person) includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening. For more information, please visit : https://www.petrakitchen.com/ * Golf Carts in Petra (Subject to availability), There are a limited number of electric golf carts available for hire. The hire of these can be arranged through the Visitors Centre on the day of your arrival and are subject to availability. Each golf cart holds a maximum of 5 guests and the driver. The golf cart booking is for 1.5 hours maximum. This ride is not insured and is upon the guest’s own responsibility. Please note that your guide counts as 1 person so if you are on a private tour for 2 people with a guide then the rate for 3 people will be charged for the golf cart. For more info, * Optional Trails/Tours in Dana & Feynan, Dana Biosphere Reserve is an area of staggering beauty, history, and biodiversity. The only reserve in Jordan that encompasses the four different bio-geographical zones of the country (Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo-Arabian and Sudanian), it is a melting pot of species from Europe, Africa and Asia. Such a combination of natural communities in a single area is unique in Jordan and many of Dana Biosphere Reserve’s animals and plants are very rare. So far, a total of 800 plant speciesand 449 animal species have been recorded in the Reserve, of which 25 are known to be endangered, including the Sand Cat, the Syrian Wolf, the Lesser Kestrel and the Spiny Tailed Lizard. * Optional Trails/Tours in Wadi Al Mujib, The Mujib Biosphere Reserve is the lowest nature reserve in the world, with a spectacular array of scenery near the east coast of the Dead Sea. The Reserve is located within the deep Wadi Mujib gorge, which enters the Dead Sea at 410m below sea level. The Reserve extends to the Karak and Madaba mountains to the north and south, reaching 900 metres above sea level in some places. This 1,300m variation in elevation, combined with the valley’s year- round water flow from seven tributaries, means that Wadi Mujib enjoys a magnificent bio-diversity that is still being explored and documented today. Over 300 species of plants, 10 species of carnivores and numerous species of permanent and migratory birds have been recorded. Some of the remote mountain and valley areas are difficult to reach, and thus offer safe havens for rare species of cats, goats and other mountain animals. Mujib’s sandstone cliffs are an ideal habitat for one of the most beautiful mountain goats in the world, the horned Ibex. * Turkish Bath (Salome Turkish Bath in Petra) and/or in Amman (Al Basha Turkish Bath), After your long day walking in Petra, pamper those aching muscles at the SALOME TURKISH BATH. Your session begins by luxuriating in the steam room, the tension in your muscles will begin to relax as your pores open and allow all the built up toxins to ease from your body. After your pores have opened sufficiently, you will be scrubbed to exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin. This increases the blood flow and allows fresh nutrients to reach all areas of your body. This is subsequently followed by a very relaxing yet deep massage. At the end you will have a traditional Arabic sitting area provided with fresh spring water and herbal teas to further relax and rejuvenate you. Rate is 20 JD per person and includes : Hebral Tea, Message, Turkish bath etc. Please visit their website for more info: https://www.salometurkishbath.com/ |
| Included Meals Table Details and Meals Supplement: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Included Meals Table, the following table shows the meals included in the rates listed above :
Please note if you can notice : -In case of Wadi Rum, Little Petra, Dana & Feynan Lodge , Dinners (BBQ /Vegetarian dinner) are already included. -In case of Wadi Rum, Dana & Feynan Lodge(in case if hiking is listed ), Lunches/Box-lunches are already included. *Meals Supplements Notes : 1-The Meals Supplements in the table indicated above are supplements in case if you want to add lunches /dinners to your tour for the rates listed above (Per Person Sharing Double/Twin/Triple Room), breakfast are already included (except as we have indicated them as notes after” Included Meals Table” ) , check above : In case of Wadi Rum, Little Petra, Dana & Feynan Lodge for the lunches & Dinners . 2-Lunches Notes: -In case of Wadi Rum, Dana & Feynan Lodge hiking, Lunches (Box-lunches /cocked Bedouin Lunch) are already included, the others are not . -If you want us to include lunches (as supplement) as indicated above, please let us know to book/include it for you. – However, you might don’t need to add/include them , as you can leave them by your own ( have it by your own ), You have the option of asking your driver recommendation. Actually, your driver/guide can assist and recommend you a restaurant or snacks shop …etc. It is recommended to leave them as not included as it is easy for the driver or guide to find a restaurant/snacks for you . 3-Dinners Notes: -The dinner(s) is/are included in case if you are staying in Wadi Rum, Little Petra, Dana or Feynan Lodge. -If you want us to include dinners (as supplement) as indicated above, please let us know to book/include it for you. -However, you can take them(at the hotels where is / are not included) at your hotel directly, you can look for any restaurants that are around your hotel , at the city you are staying at or you can ask our driver’s/guide’s recommendation (to assist you ) -In Amman , Madaba, Petra, Jerash and Aqaba there are many (excellent) local restaurant that we can recommend them for you which represent the Jordan cuisine, please don’t hesitate to ask us (You can ask the guide/driver too) |
| High and Low Seasons in Jordan where rates are applied : | ||||||||||||
Notes : 1- The High and Low Seasons in the table above are valid for 4* / 5* hotels only, the 3* hotels rates are FLAT . Flat rates mean that it is valid for all dates and seasons, but during peak seasons only any supplements may be applied. 2-Peak periods (Surcharges for Special/Restricted Dates) : JHT reserves the right to add a surcharge onto our advertised rates for tours that fall during special/restricted dates such as Christmas Period, New Year Period, Easter, Eid etc. These surcharges will be communicated to the client before finalizing the rate for the tour. Please contact us to make sure of the rate if supplements are applied. 3- During high and low seasons, hotels & service providers may/will have offers , we will update you once offers are applied .Usually we advertise those offers on our website and we can inform the guests once they contact us . |
| Standards Tents Vs. Star Gazing Tents |
| If your stay will be in one of the nights(s) in Wadi Rum, You should know that at Luxury Camps there are 02 kinds of tents : standard tents and star gazing tents . additional / supplement may be applied if you want to stay at star gazing tents:
A-Standard Luxury Tents (Standard Bedouin Style Tents) : The Standard Tent is an ultimate choice for guests who seek an accommodation that combines the distinctive Bedouin style with traditional simple comfort. B-Star Gazing Tents : Those types of tents are also available in the same camps that the luxury camps have (beside the standard luxury tents ) , but those are upgraded tents of the standard luxury tents , upgrades options to those tents are available, Combining modern style living and comfort while still living the authentic desert experience , These tents offer you the opportunity to sleep under starlit sky in beautifully decorated bubble rooms with endless views of the stunning Wadi Rum desert landscape. |
| Jordan Visa Information |
| Jordan Visa Information
Visas Cost : -Single Entry visas valid for one month: 40 JOD (approximately 56 USD) -Double Entry visas valid for three months: 60 JOD (approximately 85 USD) -Multiple Entry visas valid for six months: 120 JOD (approximately 170 USD) Groups of five or more people arriving with a designated Jordanian tour operator are exempt from visa costs. Certain nationalities require an entry visa to be obtained prior to travel. The below list is meant solely as a useful tool and the data within it is subject to change without prior notice. It is recommended that you check with the Jordanian diplomatic mission in your country prior to travel to ensure that you have all the necessary paperwork for travel. Exit service fee applies for land and sea border points. 10.00 JD per passenger and 5.00 JD per vehicle. Africa : Visa can be obtained upon arrival: Algeria, Cape Verde, Tunisia (age 18-35), Lesotho, Libya, Morocco, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, South Africa, Tunis. Visa must be obtained prior to arrival: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros Islands, Eswatini, Congo Brazzaville, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea -Bissau, Kenya, Lagos, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Asia : Visa can be obtained upon arrival: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, China, Taiwan, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, North Korea, Palestine/ PNA Passport Holders, Republic of China, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen. Visa must be obtained prior to arrival: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam. Europe Visa can be obtained upon arrival: Andorra, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia &Herzegovina, Britain , Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Visa must be obtained prior to arrival: Albania, Moldova. North America Visa can be obtained upon arrival: Canada, Mexico, United States of America, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Visa must be obtained prior to arrival: Belize, Cuba. Ocean Asia Visa can be obtained upon arrival: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. Visa must be obtained prior to arrival: Papua New Guinea. Australia Visa can be obtained upon arrival: Australia South America Visa can be obtained upon arrival: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. Visa must be obtained prior to arrival: Colombia. |
| Meet and Assist Service (Greet Service upon arrival and upon departure once needed) : |
| The Jordanian Government has waived visa fees for all non-restricted nationalities coming through Jordanian tour operators, whether travelling individually or in groups, when a meet and assist service is provided by the Jordanian tour operator. The visa fee is waived on the condition that the traveler/travelers spend a minimum of two consecutive nights in Jordan. |
| Group travel to Jordan (Rules & Regulations) – When guide(s) needed? |
| In case of 01 – 06 travelers, the guides will be available at spots . But as per the rules and regulations of the Jordanian Government, for groups of 07 or more travelers and travelling altogether in one vehicle you are required to have a licensed Jordanian Tourist Guide for the duration of your trip. The guide will be there to assist you on arrival to Jordan and stay with your group until your departure from Jordan. This guide can be arranged through a travel agency. The travel agency will the necessary documentation (called a visa manifest) for your group which is stamped by the authorities when you arrive to Jordan. |
| JHT Driver |
| You will be accompanied on your tour by an English-Speaking Driver (if your final itinerary includes transfers). Whilst not an official licensed Ministry of Tourism guide, your driver is extremely knowledgeable about the area and its history, and is able to point out sites of interest and provide you with information as you travel. Your driver will assist you during your tour but is unable to enter the sites with you. Your driver transfers you according to your itinerary (destination to destination). He is not at your disposal 24/7. |
| 4×4 jeeps in Wadi Rum |
| 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles (no A/C) and belong to the local Bedouin association. The vehicles in Wadi Rum are owned by the local Bedouin associations and are in a poor state. Given that we don’t have any other choice when it comes to transportation in Wadi Rum, we can only advise our clients about their state. Jeep tours in Wadi Rum are to support the local community of Wadi Rum Protected Area and Natural Reserve. |
| What is the “Single Supplement” ? |
| In this case, solo travellers have to pay a charge to occupy the room alone; for the “privilege” of not having to share with someone else. This charge means that often, a solo traveller will pay same price as two people sharing. This extra charge is called a single supplement. |
| 06 Different Ways to spend your night in Wadi Rum |
| Wadi Rum is a destination in its own right, both for its surreal landscape and pleasantly isolated location. To get the most out of your experience, you’ll want to spend the night. Whether you want to feel like you’ve landed on Mars or prefer something a bit more down to earth, this list has you covered. |
| Transportation Services & Vehicles We use | ||
| Vehicle Type | Capacity | Description & Models |
| Sedan Car | 04 seats + the driver | Sedan cars are often used for our private transfers for 01-04 passengers max. and the luggage is put in the booth .
Car Models List as examples : Toyota Camry, Kia Cerato, Hyundai Sonata , Nissan Altima and others . All of the sedan cars we use in Jordan are brand-new which are used for tourism and should ne be at least 05 years from this years . |
| Mini Van | 07 seats + the driver
The luggage is put in the booth |
The mini-van is a small bus with 08 seats : 07 seats for the guests + the driver OR 06 seats for the guests + 02 seats for the driver & the guide . Most of the mini-vans in Jordan are brand-new which are used for tourism and should ne be at least 05 years from this years . The common models used in Jordan are : Toyota HiAce , Hyundai H1 and Mercedes-Benz Van (Which costs more and upon request) |
| Van 10 Seats | 08 Seats +the guide + the driver
The luggage is put in the booth |
The Van is usually bigger than a mini van and it has 09-10 seats ( 08 guests + guide + driver ) . It is smaller than the coaster bus / mini bus and very comfortable, The vans are limited and subject to availability .
Available models in Jordan are : Hyundai H350 , Toyota HiAce & VIP Mercedes Benz (with extra charges ) |
| Van 12 Seats | 10 seats + the guide + the driver
The luggage is put in the booth |
The Microbus (13 seats + Guide + Driver / Limited and subject to availability) is usually bigger than the van and it has 13-16 seats ( 12/13 guests + guide + driver ) .
It is smaller than the coaster bus and very comfortable, The Microbus are limited and subject to availability. |
| Coaster Bus | 18 seats + the guide + the driver | The Mini Bus / Coaster Bus is 18 seater bus (16 seats + Guide + Driver ) which is bigger than the microbus .
But Usually we make the capacity not more than 13 people in order to make sure that the coaster bus has enough space for the luggage & it should be more comfortable with les people . |
| Medium Bus&
Large Bus |
Medium: 30 people max
Large: 48 People Max |
The models of each buses (Medium or Large ) are : Mercedes Benz 1836, Mercedes Benz Tourismo, Mercedes Benz 1842 , Man& other models.
They have enough space for luggage in the specified place . According to the Jordan Law of Tourism, those buses should be accompanied with a licensed Jordanian Tour Guide |
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