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Jordan Encounters

8 days
From $168/day
$1,340
5/5 Excellent
52 reviews  
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Trip last updated: 1/25/2024
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
By Encounters Travel
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Overview

What's this trip about?

    This is our signature Jordan small-group tour, mixing the classic sites of Jerash and Petra with easy forest and canyon walks, a Wadi Rum jeep safari and Bedouin experience, a Dead Sea swim, ruined Desert Castles, and much more
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRasoun
End CityWadi Rum

Trip includes

    • 5 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels
    • Overnight village homestay in shared rooms
    • Overnight Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum in comfortable tents
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
    • 4x4 jeep safari and Bedouin experience in Wadi Rum
    • English speaking tour leader and guides
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1, Your Jordan tour begins in Amman. Airport to hotel transfer included
Once you arrive at Amman's Queen Alia International Airport, we'll be there to meet and transfer you to your hotel in Jordan's busy capital city. Once you've settled in, we'll let you know the plan for the next few days and arrange a time to collect you tomorrow. You have the rest of the day free to relax in your hotel or explore the city independently.

| OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Amman - pre-tour, Single room supplement (required for solo travellers if a same-sex room share is not available)

Day 2, Visiting Jordan’s imposing Desert Castles
After a tasty breakfast, we start the day with a trip to Jordan's ancient desert castles of Qasr al-Kharrana, Qal’at al-Azraq and Qseirr Amra which can be found along the old trade routes which were frequently used during the Umayyad era. There are still reminders left b...
| OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3, Exploring the ancient city of Jerash & Aljoun Castle
After spending a few days in Amman, we'll make our way to the city of Jerash, which is often known as the "Pompeii of the East". Its known for being one of the largest and well-preserved Greco-Roman cities outside of Europe. We'll explore some of Jerash's top sites, whi...
| OVERNIGHT:
Rasoun homestay

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4, Travel from Ajloun to Madaba, Mount Nebo & the Dead Sea
After a shared breakfast this morning, we'll say our final goodbyes to the Jordanian family as we make our way to Madaba, visiting the impressive Madaba Map - the oldest preserved map of the Holy Land as well as its beautiful Byzantine mosaics. After visiting Madaba, we'...
| OVERNIGHT:
Dead Sea Spa Resort

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 5, Exploring Dana Biosphere Reserve and Shobak Castle en-route to Petra
Today, we'll make our way down the Dead Sea coastline, passing lots of deep canyons and gorges as they meet the sea. After we pass some salt flats at the southern end of the Dead Sea we head up through the mountains towards Petra, stopping for a short walk in the beautif...
| OVERNIGHT:
Petra hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Petra by night

Day 6, The rose-red city of Petra and a Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp
We start the day with a visit to one of the modern 7 Wonders of the World - the ancient city of Petra. We'll make our way through the winding Siq, until we reach the impressive Treasury. Our Jordan tour guide will educate us on its history, as we learn how this magnifice...
| OVERNIGHT:
Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7, A jeep safari and Bedouin experience in Wadi Rum. Travel to Amman
We'll enjoy breakfast with the Bedouins, before we head out on a jeep safari, over the sands of the Wadi Rum desert, stopping every now and then to marvel at its towering sand dunes and rock bridges. Afterwards, we'll take part in a few activities inspired by Bedouin tra...
| OVERNIGHT:
Antika hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8, Free time in Amman. Hotel to airport transfer included
You have the day free to do some final shopping and sightseeing in Amman before we collect you at our hotel and transfer you to the airport to board your flight home. Further sightseeing tours are available today if you have a late afternoon or evening flight, including...
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Amman - post-tour, Aqaba extension

Dates & Availability

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Price per day
$168

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Details

Group size:

Intimate group - 12 max

Maximum number of people in group:

1

Trip Excludes:

  • International flights (available on request)
  • Visa fees (available free as part of Jordan Pass)
  • Entrance fees (discounted package included with Jordan Pass)
  • Travel insurance (compulsory, available from Encounters Travel)
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Hotel gala dinner supplements if applied on Christmas & New Year's Eve
  • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
  • Tips
  • Any other items not mentioned above

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