Lost Cities & Bedouin Tents
The Definitive Jordan Tour
On this ultimate Jordan tour discover a land brimming with archaeological treasures and lost cities on this epic adventure through the sandy, barren and beautiful landscapes of Jordan. Marvel at the vastness of the site of Jerash in the country’s north and safari into the east to explore Jordan’s remote desert castles. Spend a day tending a flock of sheep with a local shepherd and another floating in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth. Go on Safari for Oryx at Azraq, see the intriguing Madaba Map and view the expanse of Jordan from the top of Mt Nebo.
We feel no trip to Jordan would be complete without a trip to the ‘lost city of Petra’ and don’t worry we give you plenty of free time to explore the site on your own. So, don your Indiana Jones hat, jump on a horse and ride down through the Siq and explore for yourself – follow us! We know the way!
Accommodation on this trip is a real stand-out! Stay at some of Jordan’s best eco-lodges, a resort on the Dead Sea, cabins in Ajloun and traditional boutique family run establishments throughout.
ULTIMATE JORDAN TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the majestic archaeological wonders of Jordan including the epic site of Jerash and the lesser-known site of Umm Ar-Rasas, as well as Jordan’s remote desert castles Qasr Amra and Qasr al-Azraq
- Safari through the sands of the Wadi Rum in the style of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ on the back of a camel and see Petra the lost city of the Nabataeans.
- Take some time out to relax with a full day at the Dead Sea the lowest place on Earth and gain perspective on how local people live by spending a day with a local shepherd and their flock in Azraq
- Try your hand and cooking delicious Jordanian food and making a great Arabian coffee
- On this Jordan tour stay in responsible eco-lodges, cabins, traditional hotels, a Bedouin desert camp and a Dead Sea resort
The Basics
Start: Amman
Finish: Amman
Trip style: Unique
Max group size: 15
16 Days
AMMAN – AMMAN
$7810 AUD*
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Trip code: LTAA *from
ITINERARY
Details – Ultimate Jordan Tour
Duration: 16 Days
Trip style: Unique
Group size: Minimum 6 / Maximum 15
Trip code: LTAA
Cost: $7810.00 AUD twin share
Single supplement: $1393.00 AUD
Inclusions
- 15-nights accommodation in traditional family run hotels, cabins, Dead Sea resort and eco-lodges
- Meals as specified in itinerary (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
- Transport as mentioned in itinerary
- Services of your Inverted Atlas trip leader and local guides
Trip price does not include
- International airfares or domestic airfares
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Visa for Jordan
- Meals not included as per trip itinerary including drinks and mini bar
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry, souvenirs, porterage etc.
- Travel insurance – please note comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas
Optional experiences (not included):
- Wadi Rum: Camel Ride
- Feynan: Sunrise Hike
- Feynan: Archaeological treasure hike
- Feynan: Copper mines tour
- Feynan: Local plant life walk
- Feynan: Half-day hike in Wadi Dana
- Feynan: Half-day hike in Wadi Ghwayr
- Feynan: Full-day hike Wadi Dana
- Feynan: Full-day hike from Wadi Dana to Wadi Ghwayr
- Feynan: Mountain biking in Wadi Araba
- Feynan: Sunset Hike
* Please note some optional experiences must be booked prior to travel for this ultimate Jordan tour. You will be given the option to add these experiences at check out
Journey Rating – Journey
This trip travels through Jordan, a country well accustomed to tourism. Jordan is a Muslim country and women should consider dressing appropriately so as not to cause offense culturally and to avoid attracting unwanted attention, however there is no compulsory dress code. Toilets you encounter in public restrooms or in remote unscheduled stops along the way may be of the eastern ‘squat’ variety. There are some long travel days, but rest assured on arrival we will always be checking in to accommodation that is of a good standard. The weather in Jordan can change rapidly depending on the area we are traveling through; the desert can be very cold at night and very hot during the day – so be sure to check your packing list and pack accordingly. Facilities such as pharmacies, banks and ATM’s can be found in large cities and towns but will be absent from smaller villages and remote places.
Any dietary requirements should not be an issue while traveling on this Jordan tour, provided they are disclosed to Inverted Atlas at the time of booking.
A note about fitness
This Jordan tour requires a good level of physical fitness. You should be able to walk up to 4km at times and manage uneven surfaces during sightseeing, which will sometimes be at an incline. In addition, you should be able to climb up to 200 stairs unassisted and use an eastern style squat toilet (beware if you have knee issues).
You will need to be able to carry your own luggage to and from the coach and into the accommodation. (Due to OH&S regulations our trip leaders are not able to assist with luggage.)
In addition, you should be in good health, with no major chronic conditions requiring frequent medical attention. This trip often travels through remote locations where the availability of a hospital or even phone reception to call an ambulance is limited. While all our trip leaders are required to have a valid first aid certificate, they are far from doctors and any assistance they are able to provide will be limited to basic first aid. For more information please see our booking conditions.
Single supplement
Traveling by yourself? No problem, we love single travelers and don’t believe in penalising them by charging half the trip price again for our single supplement. With us you are only paying the actual cost to have a room all to yourself. If you’re up for making a new friend, you can elect to share with another single traveler of the same sex and only pay the twin-share price. The choice is yours!
Trip leader description
Accompanying you on your Jordan tour will be your Inverted Atlas trip leader. Your trip leader is a logistics extraordinaire, keeps the trip running smoothly and ensures you have the best time possible on your trip. It is important to know that while your trip leader has the best job in the world, they aren’t actually on holidays, but rather they are there to make sure you have the best time while you are on your holiday! Your trip leader may at times need some time out so that they can complete back of house tasks that ensure everyone continues to enjoy the trip. It is also your trip leaders’ job to handle any issues (heaven forbid!) that come up while you’re on your trip like:
- If you lose your passport or other travel documents
- If there is a problem with your room at the booked accommodation – seriously please tell your trip leader don’t wait until you leave
- If you become unwell and need to find a pharmacy
- Assisting with restaurant recommendations or additional sightseeing during free time
- Questions regarding the itinerary
Your trip leader will have some good local knowledge about the destination in which you are traveling, however they are not a ‘local guide’. You’re welcome to ask your trip leader anything about the trip and if they don’t know they will find out and get back to you. Other people you will meet along the way are ‘local guides’ who are generally available to the group in specific towns or at specific sites like national parks, temples or archaeological sites. These people are the local experts and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the history and culture of a specific site.
Itinerary disclaimer
The itinerary for this Jordan tour is correct at the time of upload to our website and we have composed it in good faith. From time to time we may elect to make changes before departure, if we are making a big change we will of course notify you, however if it is a small change this will be reflected in the final trip notes. So, make sure you download these prior to departure. Small changes prior to departure are usually made with the groups best interests in mind and come about due to liaising with our best resources – our past travelers and of course our trip leaders! The ability to change and evolve depending on what our travelers enjoy is what makes us such a great trip operator.
While we strive to operate our trips exactly to the letter of the itinerary, sometimes we may need to make changes on the ground while the group is on the road. This is all part of the adventure of traveling and we would ask that you come on your trip with an open mind and a good sense of humour because as much as we want it to, everything doesn’t always go to plan. In fact, these impromptu situations often make the best stories that you can have a laugh with your friends about later.
Age requirements
Minimum Age: 16 years
There is no shared accommodation on this Jordan tour, and we will be traveling through a relatively well travelled part of the world, in this instance we would welcome everyone above the age of 16 years. Should you wish to bring younger children, please give us a call.
There is no upper age limit for this trip but you should consider the above fitness requirements prior to booking. If you are 65 years or over you will be asked to complete our Health Check Form and have your medical practitioner sign it to confirm you are good health and able to participate safely on this trip.
Travel insurance
Please note that comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas. Insurance must include provision for medical situations, emergency medical repatriation to your home country and personal liability at a minimum. Proof of valid travel insurance will be requested by your trip leader on arrival at the pre-departure meeting. Please have this paperwork available for them. If you are unable to provide proof of comprehensive travel insurance, you may not be allowed to join the trip and no refund will be payable.