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Journeys: Explore Jordan
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the ancient ruins of jerash and petra
  • Watch a cooking demonstration and taste local specialties
  • Float in the dead sea
  • Thunder through the red-hued desertscapes of wadi rum
  • Enjoy a lecture from an archaeologist

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Jordan Multisport
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Trek the ajloun nature and dana biosphere reserves
  • Float in the dead sea
  • Go canyoneering through wadi mujib
  • Set your eyes on the rose city of petra
  • Savour a local bedouin meal in the desert of wadi rum

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Jordan and Israel Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy lunch with a druze family
  • Swim in the dead sea
  • Spend the night in a bedouin camp
  • Enjoy a 4x4 excursion
  • Visit the historic madaba mosaics

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, High Adventure, Transformative, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Custom Designed Trip
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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Explore Jordan & Saudi Arabia: Ancient Trade Routes
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Get your float on in the dead sea
  • Visit the ancient rock-cut city of petra
  • See the massive unesco site of hegra and its carved stone temples
  • Sip tea near the elephant rock monolith

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum and the Life of the Bedouin
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Wander the ancient ruins of jerash
  • Hike along the ancient back-trail into petra from little petra and enjoy a second early morning sunrise visit
  • Take a jeep tour of the desert in wadi rum and enjoy a sunset hike
  • Hike to hot pools and a waterfall then soak in the dead sea
  • Eat delicious traditional meals prepared by the communities visited

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Jaffa, Jericho, Jerusalem, Masada, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Yardenit

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Religious, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Biblical Israel with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ajloun, Amman, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Jaffa, Jerash, Jericho, Jerusalem, Madaba, Masada, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Yardenit

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Religious, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Holy Land Discovery - Faith-Based Travel - Catholic Itinerary
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Galilee, Haifa, Jaffa, Jericho, Jerusalem, Masada, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Religious, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Dead Sea Reviews & Ratings

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

a week in Jordan - much more than Petra

This is a full on trip but we covered so much. It's probably only now that I am home that I can really appreciate it all. Issa our guide was really knowledgeable a...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A week in Jordan

Excellent Trip - fulfilled all my expectations - our Guide Zuhair was superb. on our second day in Petra spending time chilling at the tea shack by the High Place o...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic week, thoroughly recommend

An awe inspiring trip, with something for everyone, and covering all the key sights, sounds and tastes of Jordan. I knew I wanted to see Petra, but didn't really h...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A Week in Petra

A great week with a great bunch of people This was the trip just as I expected it - Petra being the highlight, but Wadi Rum coming a close second. Or maybe Jerash?...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

a week in jordon

full on trip which was very informative and interesting. all sites were good especially Petra, Little Petra and camping in Wadi Rum Eddy was entertaining and engag...

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Where is the Dead Sea?

As a lake that remains unmatched by its low elevation and lack of life, the Dead Sea is a landlocked body of water in southwestern Asia. Its eastern shore is part of Jordan, while the western side is part of Israel and the West Bank. It lies directly in the Jordan Rift Valley at a significant 430 meters (1411 feet) below sea level.

Can you stay at the Dead Sea?

Travelers are welcome to visit the many hotels that line the Dead Sea throughout the year. Many offer exclusive beach access to sandy shorelines that differ greatly from the public access points with stones at the waterline.

Similarly, travelers can also enjoy hot springs and spa treatments that use the Dead Sea’s natural mud and water, which is well-known for its minerals and special properties. It is important for travelers at the Dead Sea in Israel to consider that prices for hotels will be much higher during Passover, which usually occurs at the beginning of April. 

Best time to visit the Dead Sea

The extremely high salt content of the Dead Sea is just as unique as its weather patterns, which can differ greatly from surrounding cities. Therefore, the best time to visit the Dead Sea is during the spring months of March through May. This is because temperatures are not as high as they are in the summer, making the heat comfortable for travelers who are walking along or are in the sea.

Chances of rain are also the slimmest during this season, even as nature preserves such as Ein Gedi and the Mujib Reserve of Wadi Mujib are in full bloom. Similarly, tourism is not at its peak during this time, which means that the marketplaces and hotels will be less crowded with other travelers. 

For those looking to immerse themselves in the cultures around the Dead Sea, the fall months of September through November may be considered. While hotel prices are at their highest and will need to be booked far in advance along with excursions, travelers will be able to participate in the Tamar music festival that is brought on by the Jewish “high holidays” of Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur.

At the same time, bird migrations can be observed at the various nature preserves, which the cooler weather allows longer tours of. 

Weather around the Dead Sea

Given the unique location of the Dead Sea, travelers can enjoy visiting it at any point in the year since it rarely experiences inclement weather conditions. Outside of certain high temperatures or humidity levels during the summer, the weather around the Dead Sea is usually the opposite of the water. In the winter, the sea is typically warmer than the land around it while the opposite happens during the summer.

This makes it an ideal holiday location that travelers can capitalize on without fear of precipitation altering other travel plans. Another benefit of the Dead Sea is the fact that its low elevation allows fewer UV rays to reach travelers, giving them the chance to enjoy the year-round sun that the area is known for, for as long as they choose. 

Do most Jordan tours visit the Dead Sea?

Since the Dead Sea is a critical point of interest for international travelers and locals alike, most Jordan tours will visit the Dead Sea. Typically, these tours will take place over the course of a day (unless travelers choose to stay at one of the many sea-side hotels) and begin in either Amman or Aqaba.

From Amman, there is a 1.5 drive that can be done by bus or car to reach the sea. This makes the city a prime location to stay at for those on budget excursions. From Aqaba, the Desert Highway will get travelers to the Dead Sea in about 4 hours. Aqaba is also a great city to take a tour of Wadi Rum or Petra before heading out to the sea.

Is it safe?

Travelers to the Dead Sea may believe that the name of the lake is associated with some sort of toxicity. However, this could not be further from the truth, as the Dead Sea is well-known as a safe, therapeutic location for travelers and locals to indulge in mineral water and mud treatments for various ailments.

Countless photos depict travelers relaxing with books in their hands as they float in the Dead Sea, another indication of how peaceful the location is. Travelers are still cautioned to monitor political developments in the West Bank side of the sea, as this area was claimed by Israel in 1967. This has led to greater scrutiny of Muslim or Arab passports by Israel border patrol.

In the same way, passport stamps from Israel may cause travelers to be barred from visiting other surrounding countries. Fortunately, Jordan still allows travelers from Israel to visit the Dead Sea, a fact which travelers may consider as they review their excursion itineraries.

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