Jordan small group holiday

Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Jordan small group holiday
Eight day adventure in Jordan as part of a small guided group. Overland round-trip from Aman featuring Petra, Jerash and a night in Wadi Rum.
Amman Aqaba Red Sea Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum Guided tour of Petra Dead Sea Jerash
Price
£1575£1275To£1825excluding flights
Duration
8 Days
Type
Small group
Reviews
4
CO2
192kg
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Single supplement from £310 - £365.
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Up to £420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 29 Sep, 03 Oct, 05 Oct, 06 Oct, 10 Oct, 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 05 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 08 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 Dec
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Description of Jordan small group holiday

This wonderful week in Jordan takes you on a round trip from Amman as part of a small guided group (average 10 people). The advantages of travelling as a group is not only do you get to meet like-minded travellers from around the world but you also benefit from the local knowledge of a passionate group leader. Jordan is a fascinating country and experiencing the ancient sites and natural wonders in the presence of newfound friends and local people is a real privilege, and sets this tour apart from the rest of the pack.

Travelling overland you’ll get to experience an incredible arrangement of ancient and natural highlights starting with the Jordanian capital city before moving swiftly on to the coastal town of Aqaba via the Desert Highway.

Aqaba is well known for its snorkelling potential so there’s every opportunity for your group to hit the beach before continuing to follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia as you head for Wadi Rum. Bedding down in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum is an exciting prospect and as you fall asleep under a blanket of stars anticipation levels are sure to rise as you prepare for Petra, the rose red city in the sand.

Entering Petra via the Siq allows you to catch a glimpse of Jordan’s crown jewel as she would have first been seen by traders centuries ago. Exploring the citadel and climbing up to the monastery with your guide allows for greater understanding of one of the world’s most enduring ancient wonders.

Crusader castles and Roman ruins await on the final leg of this small group holiday as you return to Amman via Jerash which is thought by many to hold some of the world’s greatest examples of Greco-Roman architecture. Completing your Jordan adventure with a calming float on the Red Sea caps off a week in the Middle East that will live in the memory long after the tan finally fades.

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£1575£1275To£1825excluding flights
Single supplement from £310 - £365.
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Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on holiday.

Reviews

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Reviewed on 10 May 2024 by

Excellent - truly memorable. Right length/duration for what was there to see/experience (although maybe an extra half day in Wadi Rum would have been good). Read full review

Reviewed on 09 Jan 2023 by

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Reviewed on 01 Mar 2019 by

Jordan is an amazing country which just gives and gives. The sounds, sights and people combine to make it unique: from the desert to the bustling town with historical sites interspersed, modern and ancient are part of it all. Read full review

Reviewed on 07 Jan 2019 by

There were so many fantastic parts including Petra and Wadi Rum but I think the city of Jerash was a real surprise to me. The scale of the ancient city was astonishing and absolutely worth a visit. Read full review

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.

Planet

In an effort to reduce single use plastic during this trip we provide reusable cloth bags to all of our travellers. Many Jordanian hotels and operators provide plastic bottles of water, making it easy to use plastic excessively, especially given the hot climate. However, we encourage our travellers to buy a large 5-10 litre bottles to refill their smaller ones. We are working with our suppliers to encourage them to do the same.

Water conservation is a hot topic in Jordan, as it’s one of the driest countries in the world. Our trained tour leaders are well versed in advising travellers on initiatives to manage water consumption, and we are working with our suppliers to encourage better management of this precious commodity. This may be by way of water refilling opportunities in hotels and more signage to encourage water conservation practices. We encourage our travellers to take short showers and to never leave the tap water running unnecessarily.

As part of our responsible travel philosophy we use local forms of transport wherever possible. Where this is not possible we endeavour to ensure we are using private transport suitable for our small groups. For example, minivans instead of large coaches or buses. We will always ensure that the vehicles is an appropriate size to suit the group size. For instance, we wouldn’t use a 16-seater van if we only have five people travelling with us. We also try to ensure the vast majority of our included and optional activities (such as walking the Roman ruins of Jerash, floating in the Dead Sea, exploring Petra or an Amman city walking tour) have a carbon-free footprint.

People

This trip is run by our own local Jordanian operator who shares our commitment to responsible travel, from waste and water management to ensuring we leave as minimal a footprint as possible. Our local team are trained on our global responsible travel policies and practices.

An important part of travel is mixing with the locals and experiencing real life in a destination. On this trip we stay only in locally owned hotels or guesthouses that are locally staffed, enabling the money you spend to stay within that community. We source local activities that we believe are sustainable to the economy in that they allow the flow of income from visitors to be distributed to a greater audience, rather than remain concentrated with tourism providers. This could be as simple as a meal in a small local restaurant, a home-cooked meal, or staying in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum.

We also use only Jordanian leaders, drivers and local guides. Where meals are provided, ingredients will be sourced from a local market when possible.
All aspects of this trip (on the ground) are operated by local Jordanians including all of our leaders, drivers, local site guides and accommodation providers. We provide our leaders with a formal five-day training so that they are up to speed with the needs of our travellers and have the most up-to-date skill sets.

Locals know where the best food, souvenirs, local crafts and entertainment can be found. This trip is operated by local Jordanians and we ensure any shopping opportunities, from the larger cities like Amman and Aqaba to the small villages outside of Wadi Rum are authentic, showcasing Jordan's inspiring and unique culture and crafts.

Our philosophy is to act local and that means respecting the local traditions. For instance, women will be required to wear a headscarf when appropriate and that both men and women are conservatively dressed, with arms and legs covered. We also take care to form genuine and mutually beneficial relationships with local people. An excellent example of this is in the remote Bedouin desert camp stay, where we get a taste of what it’s like to live like a Bedouin, eat local food and sleep under the stars.

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