8 Day itinerary in Jordan, Middle East
For The Most Curious Travelers. Your Journey will begin and end in the mystifying city of Amman. Between that point, you'll take a dawn camel ride through the Milky Way scenery of Wadi Rum and gorge through the secret gorges of Wadi Mujib. You'll keep flying weightlessly in the Dead Sea and climb t... Read More
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Amman city tour
Hiking Wadi Mujib and Wadi Dana Feynan
Explore Petra
Visit Wadi Rum
Amman city tour
Hiking Wadi Mujib and Wadi Dana Feynan
Explore Petra
Visit Wadi Rum
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Arrival day
Arrive at Amman Queen Alia International airport. Our airport representatives will be waiting for you with a name sign and will help you with immigration and customs procedures. Your English Speaking driver will wait for you in the Arrivals Hall and will transfer you to the hotel in Amman for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
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Canyoning Wadi Mujib (Jordan Valley) - Siq - trail ( 1st May – 31st Oct )
After breakfast your English Speaking driver will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel for your tour of Amman. You will visit the Roman Theatre and the Citadel, then you will have a short stop at one of the Falafel restaurants to have a new taste experience. Afterwards you move on to the Jordan Valley - to the Wadi Mujib Canyon which is the perfect way to explore hidden gorges, rappel, jump and slide down waterfalls. You will hike, scramble, wade, abseil, climb and swim through the breathtaking sandstone canyons of Wadi Mujib. The Siq Trail (May st – October 31st), self-guided Grade: Easy to moderate, depending on the season. Please enquire at the Visitor Center before departing. Time: 2 - 3 hours Starting times: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old; know how to swim; have a reasonable level of fitness. Description: The trail starts at the Visitor Center near the Mujib Bridge, where you will take the cantilevered walkway over the dam and follow the course of the river between towering sandstone cliffs to the base of a large waterfall. Depending on seasonal rainfall levels, the gorge may contain pools deep enough for swimming. This is an ideal walk to take slowly and enjoy the cool water and shade, especially in the heat of the summer. Overnight at Mujib Chalets of Nature Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Wadi Dana Hiking Trail
Enjoy an early breakfast and at around 07.30 transfer to Dana Nature Park, which is Jordan’s largest nature reserve. It covers some 320 square kilometers of spectacular mountains and wadis along the face of the Great Rift Valley and is home to a great variety of wildlife. Upon arrival you will collect your lunch box and join the local English speaking guide for the Wadi Dana Trail that leads you to Feynan Ecolodge. Wadi Dana Trail – Feynan (Year-round), guided tour Grade: Moderate Distance: 14 km Time: 5 - 7 hours Starting time: 8:00 a.m. from Dana Guesthouse Description: Start from the Dana Guesthouse at 1200m above sea level and adventure down through the beautiful Dana Biosphere Reserve to Feynan at 325 m. Cross paths and exchange warm greetings with local Bedouin tending their goats or stop to rest and enjoy sweet tea. Experience the 4 different bio-geological zones of Dana and keep an eye out for the many rare forms of flora and fauna to be found here, as well as the Nubian ibex. Once you get to the visitor center of Feynan, you will be transferred by jeeps to the Feynan Ecolodge, for overnight .
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
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A head to Petra
After breakfast, get ready for the activity that you have chosen. They commence at various times during the morning and conclude with lunch at around 13.00. There are further Bedouin experiences in the afternoon between 13.30 and 15.00 which are available at a small supplement, or you can relax until your departure for Petra. The afternoon Bedouin experiences include: ( One of the following is included) Making Kohl A local Bedouin will show you the process of making Kohl, the Bedouin eye makeup that is believed to strengthen eyesight and protect against eye ailments, in addition to its cosmetic and aesthetic uses. You will be taken through the process from the burning of cotton and olive oil under the Saj, to collecting the Kohl and applying it. Making Arabic coffee Arabic coffee is an essential part of the Bedouin traditions; the Bedouins serve it on almost every occasion including weddings, funerals, or simply when the family gets together in the evening. For this event you will enjoy a Bedouin musical experience during the roasting, grounding and boiling of the coffee beans. The Bedouin family also explains the etiquette of serving the Arabic coffee and drinking it. Baking earthy “Arbood” bread Arbood is the staple food a Bedouin would have for lunch while shepherding his/her herd of goats in the wilderness. A local Bedouin will teach you how to bake Bedouin bread from only flour, salt and water kneaded and baked in ash. Weaving goat-haired tents. Learn the full process of making a tent from goat hair; from the beating of the hair through to the weaving process. This is a seasonal activity for local families, normally done in early summer. Around 3pm transfer by jeeps to the visitor center where the car waits for your transfer to Petra. At 20.30: (Optional) Start your Petra experience with the Petra Night Show from 20.30 to 22.30, which is a magical way to see part of the rock city by candlelight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Visit Petra
For most visitors to Jordan this is the highlight of the trip, a full day to explore Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After breakfast, your transfer will take you to the 'back door' of Petra, where you will be able to see the city from the reverse direction to most other visitors. You will climb up the steps and hike the back door route to the Monastery, one of Petra's largest carved façades. This route also gives beautiful views over the surrounding area and a chance to explore. You will enjoy hiking inside of Petra at the Snake Monument, close to Jabal Haroun Mountain. Each person will have their own lunch box while they are enjoying the marvelous view of Petra mountains. After lunch you still have time to continue your tour through Petra, taking the Monastery steps back down to the Colonnaded Street, Theater, Street of Facades and finally the Treasury, which is the most photographed image of Petra and an awe inspiring sight. You will leave Petra via the Siq, which provides more great photo opportunities. It is a lot of walking and fairly gentle climbing during your day in Petra, but definitely worth it for the views! Make sure that your phone or camera is fully charged because you will want to take hundreds of photos – guaranteed! After visiting Petra, you will return to the hotel to freshen up and relax before the evening. There is the option of a Turkish Bath to soothe those aching muscles (extra cost.)
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Snacks
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Desert experience in Wadi Rum
After breakfast transfer to Wadi Rum, Jordan’s extraordinary red desert, famous for Lawrence of Arabia and more recently, the Star Wars, Aladdin and Martian films. You will have a half day jeep tour (4hrs) including a freshly prepared barbeque lunch. The jeep tour is the best way to discover many of the sites in Wadi Rum. The jeep will stop at each site giving you time to walk/scramble around and maybe even climb some of the beautiful naturally formed bridges in Wadi Rum. This is as close as you will come to visiting Mars! Dinner and overnight at the campsite in Wadi Rum.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Back to Amman
Early risers will have the opportunity to view the sunrise by camel for an hour. After breakfast, transfer via desert highway to Amman for your hotel, where you will spend the rest of the day shopping and exploring Amman on your own. Overnight at in Amman
Meals: Breakfast
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Departure day
Transfer to the airport for departure. You would need to leave the hotel 3 hours in advance (2 hours for the check in and less than one hour driving from Amman to Amman Queen Alia Airport).
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TEAM LEAD
Baboo Certified
Rural home stays
Kayak & Canoe
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Detox
Meditation
Wellness retreat
Yoga
Indigenous culture
Hiking
Skiing/Snowboarding
Psychedelic Ceremonies
Culture & History
Meet local people
Visit markets
Cycling
Nature & Wildlife
Food & Culinary
Water & Coastline
Culture & Heritage
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