8 days tour

Walking Jordan’S Spice Trails

$ 1,750 .00 USD

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Walking Jordan’S Spice Trails

This tour includes:

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 7 Breakfasts 4 Lunches 4 Dinners

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader’s ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers. Walks through the majestic desert scenery staying in a private Bedouin camp. Two days to explore this spectacular ’Rose Red City’, entering via the Monastery. Float in the saline waters at the lowest point on Earth.

Transport

Bus, 4WD

Accommodation

2 nights in twin-share rooms at the Toledo Hotel. 2 nights in twin-share permanent Bedouin tents at Wadi Rum. 2 nights in twin-share permanent tents at the Little Petra Baidah Camp. 1 night in a twin-share room at the Madaba 1880 Hotel. Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Not included:

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Others

Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Itinerary of your trip Walking Jordan’S Spice Trails

  • Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip In Amman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Join Trip In Amman

      Our tour of Jordan starts in Amman, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Home to almost half of Jordan’s entire population, Amman is a fascinating city of contrasts, where the ancient and the modern collide. Get lost in the bustling souks of downtown, where you’ll be tempted by falafel and baklawa stalls, or visit the hillside Roman Theatre for a taster of the city’s varied history. There are no activities planned for today, so you’re free to arrive in Amman at any time. If you’d like an airport transfer, you’ll need to arrive at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), a 30-minute drive from our hotel. For those arriving in time, our Explore Leader will give a welcome meeting at 7pm with an optional dinner afterwards. If you arrive later, you’ll find the meeting information on the notice board in the hotel reception.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Walking In Wadi Rum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Walking In Wadi Rum

      Today, we’ll head south along the Desert Highway to Wadi Rum - approx. driving time 4 hours. On arrival, our bags will be taken onwards to our camp for the night, while we stretch our legs. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before setting off on a walk through one of the most evocative landscapes in the Middle East. Home to the legend of Lawrence of Arabia (and the backdrop for the famous movie), Wadi Rum is an unreal landscape to uncover. We’ll walk south, where Lawrence of Arabia once lived, and marvel at the yellow mountains towering out of the dunes, eventually reaching the highest point in the desert with a view on the 7 Pillars. We’ll continue our walk to our campsite, just as the sun begins to set. Our comfortable camp is exclusive to the Explore group and we’ll share a large communal tent (with gendered compartments). There’s a shared washroom with toilets and showers. You can upgrade to a private tent at no extra cost, subject to availability. Please speak to your leader about arranging one. Today’s walk covers 6.5 kilometres/4 miles and is expected to take around 2 hours. Note, we’ll be walking some of the way on soft sand, so supportive walking shoes are a must.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Exploring Wadi Rum Further
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Exploring Wadi Rum Further

      This morning, we’ll set off to explore more of the desert dunes. Walking in the footsteps of the early Nabatean traders, we’ll follow the route that caravans of spices, silks and perfumes used to take. We’ll explore the northern side of Wadi Rum, visiting the natural stone bridge, following camel footprints and spotting ancient inscriptions in the weathered pink granite mountains. After an unforgettable day trekking through stunning desert scenery, we’ll return to our camp for a relaxing evening of stargazing. Today’s walk covers 17 kilometres/10.6 miles and is expected to take around 7 hours. Note, we’ll be walking on soft sand and in direct sunlight, so supportive walking shoes and appropriate clothing are a must.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Walking In The Red City Of Petra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Walking In The Red City Of Petra

      After breakfast, this morning there’s the option of a camel ride through the canyons back to meet our bus. Those who choose not to ride will be transported by 4WD across the dunes. Once we’ve all met the bus, we’ll drove onwards to the rose red city, Petra. Here, we’ll enter the UNESCO World Heritage Site via the twisting Siq gorge before arriving at the beating heart of the ancient city, the treasury. From there, we’ll explore the royal tombs and Roman theatre before heading up to our campsite in Wadi Shamassat. Our camp tonight is completely unique - we’ve been given special permission by the Petra authorities to wild camp within walking distance of the archaeological site. We’ll sleep like the local Bedouins in a goat hair tent, laid out with rugs and mattresses. The camp brings us back to basics, so facilities are simple - there’s a portable toilet and bowls for washing. In the evening, there’s the option to return to Petra after dinner for a candlelit tour of the city. Today’s walk covers 13 kilometres/8.1 miles and is expected to take around five hours with an ascent of 270 metres/885 feet.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Exploring Petra And Its Surroundings Further
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Exploring Petra And Its Surroundings Further

      Today, we’ll head back into Petra and up to one of the site’s greatest monuments, Ad-Deir (The Monastery). We’ll set off from our camp across the windswept Alzantour plateau. Once we reach the rim of Jabel Almatalah, we’ll take in the views of Petra’s mountains before following a trail along the cliffs to the Monastery. High above the city, it’s almost hidden in the mountains and provides a panorama across the ancient site. From here, we’ll begin the walk down the steps and visit the church, Alhabes Castle, before carrying on to the main tombs and the Nabatean Temple. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore at your own pace before we make the trek back to our campsite along the Wadi Alturkmanyah paths. Today’s walk covers 18 kilometres/11.2 miles and is expected to take around 7 hours. The walk to the Monastery should take around 2 hours.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Hike To Little Petra And Journey Along The King’S Highway To Kerak And Madaba
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Hike To Little Petra And Journey Along The King’S Highway To Kerak And Madaba

      This morning, we’ll set off from our campsite to Little Petra via the narrow Siq Barid canyon. Once a thriving Nabatean community, Little Petra is now a canyon of carved houses, temples, and tombs. Once we’ve finished up at Little Petra, we’ll drive along the Desert Highway to join the King’s Highway - one of the oldest trading routes in the world. Journeying onward, we’ll make a stop at the crusader castle of Kerak. Built in 1896 by crusader king, Baldwin of Jerusalem, Kerak was one of a chain of fortresses used in the Holy War against Islam. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to Madaba, our base for the night. Famous for its mosaics, the town is home to the Great Map of Palestine, dating back to the 6super thnosupersub century. Today’s walk covers 3 kilometres/1.9 miles and is expected to take around 45 minutes along a flat route.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Visit To Mount Nebo, The Dead Sea And Jerash
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Visit To Mount Nebo, The Dead Sea And Jerash

      Today, we’ll visit Jebel Neba, better known as Mount Nebo - the point from which Moses saw the Promised Land. We’ll spend time taking in the site and the views before journeying on to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. Surrounded by barren hills, this unique body of water has a salt content of 33%, making it almost impossible to sink. Experience the mysterious feeling of floating on the calm waters before indulging with Dead Sea mud. There are shower facilities at the resort to freshen up afterwards. After our dip in the Dead Sea, we’ll continue to the ancient Roman site of Jerash. One of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world, only 10% of the city has been uncovered since excavation began more than 100 years ago but you can still get a feel for how life in the city once was. Walk the colonnaded streets, visit the hilltop temples, explore the chariot-racing stadium, and hear your voice amplified in the ancient theatre. This afternoon, we’ll return to Amman, where we might have time to visit a Hammam.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trip Ends In Amman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trip Ends In Amman

      Our tour of Jordan ends at our hotel in Amman. There are no activities planned today, so you’re free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you’d like an airport transfer, you’ll need to depart from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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