Jordan Small Group Tour
Exploration meets relaxation on the shores of the Dead Sea
Length
8 Days
Group size
3-12 travellers
Jordan: From Desert to Sea
3 Reviews
Trip highlights
Visit one of the 7 New World Wonders: Petra
Camp in Wadi Rum desert
Float in the Dead Sea
See the Roman & Greek ruins of Jerash
The "Indico Travels" experience
Reef snorkelling in the Red Sea
4x4 desert drive with bedouins
Learn to cook from a women's collective
Relax in a hammam
This varied 8-day trip through Jordan mixes exploration with relaxation. It takes you from ancient ruins to coral reefs, from canyon hikes to floating in the Dead Sea, from 4x4s riven by Bedouins to one of the 7 new World Wonders: Petra!
Come share this adventure with like-minded people in their 30s and 40s.
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Itinerary
Pre-trip add-ons
Day 1
Welcome to the vibrant side of Amman!
Taste local specialties
Amman’s vibrant Rainbow Street
Meals included: Dinner
Transportation: Private Taxi (0:30h), By Foot (1:30h)
Your Jordanian adventure begins in the capital. History fans who arrive early can book an optional tour of Amman’s Roman ruins (just ask us!). Otherwise you’ll meet your co-travellers and guide in the late afternoon to gain insight into modern city life. Take a stroll down vibrant Rainbow Street together, peeking into some of the cute shops. Around you, locals congregate to drink tea or smoke shisha pipes with friends. Soak up the vibe and try different local specialties together with your group and your guide.
Canary Hotel Amman
Day 2
Jerash ruins - and relax!
Roman ruins of Jerash
Relax in a hammam
Meals included: Breakfast
Transportation: Private Bus (2:00h)
A must-see on any Jordan itinerary is the city of Jerash. It is known as one of the biggest and best kept Greek and Roman architectural sites in the world outside of Italian territory. This morning, step back in time as you walk the ancient streets of Jerash and climb the steps of the impressive amphitheatre.
Later, unwind in one of Amman’s prettiest hammams. These bath houses are the perfect place to relax into your holiday. Your included spa treatment consisting of a steam room, hot marble stone, scrubbing and 15 minutes of massage will have you feeling like new. Enjoy!
Canary Hotel Amman
Day 3
A taste of Jordan
Optional add-on
Optional: Petra by Night
Mosaics in Moses’ Church
Jordanian cooking class
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Transportation: Private Bus (4:00h)
Bid Amman farewell on a panoramic city tour. Is the Roman amphitheatre bigger or smaller than the one in Jerash?
At lunch time, the women of Iraq al Mir cooperative are looking forward to showing you how to cook their favourite recipe. This organization aims to help local women as they preserve local heritage. With full bellies, we travel south, towards Petra, stopping at Mount Nebo. Here you’ll follow the footsteps of Moses, to where he was said to have seen the promised land. We visit the Memorial Church of Moses with its intricate mosaics, before continuing our journey.
Arriving at our accommodation, it’s time to freshen up. Those who want to can book a place at a popular event: Petra by night! Catch a first glance at Jordan's most famous sight, lit up by thousands of lights.
Infinity Lodge
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Day 4
Visiting Petra
Immerse yourself in Petra
Meals included: Breakfast
Transportation: By Foot (5:00h)
Today is a day to remember forever, it's Petra Day. Your guide will take you on a full day tour to enjoy and experience what this UNESCO heritage site has to offer. Walk through the Siq canyon to enter the hidden city and get awarded by the view of the treasury. Hike up to the sacrifice place and walk through the old streets, the homes and the tombs of the Nabataeans. Top up the day with a hike up to the monastery cut down in the rocks of the highest place in Petra with a stunning view of the Jordan Valley. There is a reason why Petra was named as one of the 7 new world wonders!
Infinity Lodge
Day 5
Into the desert
Canyon drive in 4x4s
Desert night walk
Camp in Wadi Rum
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Transportation: Private Bus (2:00h), By Foot (1:00h)
Today we will camp in the Middle East’s most enigmatic desert: Wadi Rum! Our Bedouin friends pull up in their 4x4 trucks to take you for a drive through the valley they call home. Later, we head to our camp, near where Lawrence of Arabia roamed. As night falls, our guide takes us for a walk in the dark, where we can marvel at thousands of stars. Our dinner? A meal cooked the traditional way, under the sand.
When it’s time to go to bed, you can choose whether you would rather sleep in a proper bed, in a comfortable tent, or are you feeling adventurous and want to sleep on a mattress under the stars? The camp staff will be happy to set you up!
Mohammed Mutlak Camp
Day 6
From desert to seaside
Khazali canyon hike
Snorkelling In the Red Sea
Meals included: Breakfast
Transportation: Private Bus (1:00h), By Foot (1:30h), Boat (4:00h)
Will you get up early to catch the desert sun rise? After breakfast, it’s time to explore a bit more of the area. Take a hike through nearby Khazali canyon, with its impressive red rock formations.
Later, we travel to Aqaba, to the shores of the Red Sea. This region is known for its fantastic underwater life - and we're diving straight in! Our boat takes us out to coral reefs that are teeming with life. Pop on your snorkels and explore the colourful world below the surface. Nemo and his friends are looking forward to meeting you!
Baity Boutique Hotel
Day 7
I feel like I'm floating!
Relax at the Dead Sea
Meals included: Breakfast
Transportation: Private Bus (5:30h)
Our last full day in Jordan is another special one. The Dead Sea is the lowest place on Earth - its shores are actually 430m under sea level! The water is ten times more salty than the ocean, which means that we float when we go inside. Today we travel to the Dead Sea to witness this special phenomenon. Rub in a mud bath, rich in minerals, and feel weightless as you float in the water.
After our dip, we drive back to Amman for our last night.
Conroy Boutique Hotel
Day 8
Time to say goodbye!
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, it's slowly time to say goodbye to this diverse country. Maybe you want to pack some sweet dates as a reminder of your adventures? We hope to see you again soon!
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The trip includes accommodation in a shared twin room. Treat yourself to a private single room for GBP 259!
What's included
All listed activities & entrance fees (except those highlighted as optional)
Daily breakfast, as well as meals marked as "included" in the daily itinerary
Tour guide throughout (English speaking)
Accommodation in a shared twin room
Single room available for an additional fee, depending on availability
Transfer from Amman airport to the hotel on day 1
Compensation of CO2 emissions of the trip (incl. for your international flights)
What's not included
International flights (please only book after we've confirmed the departure)
Tips & gratuities
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FAQs
Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Citizens of most countries (including the EU, United Kingdom, USA, Norway, Switzerland) need a visa to enter Jordan. A visa for people from these countries (so-called non-restricted countries - to see restricted countries, please click here) costs $57,00/ JOD 40,00. All "non-restricted nationalities" can get their visa upon arrival at any of the borders. There is no e-Visa for Jordan, which you can get before your trip.
Please note that we offer free visa application support, find out more here.
The above is for your information and is given without guarantee or liability, please check your visa eligibility with your local Jordanian representation to be sure.
What vaccinations are recommended or required for my trip?
As a tour operator, we are not allowed to give specific vaccination recommendations for liability reasons. We strongly recommend that you consult your local doctor or, even better, a qualified doctor specialized in tropical diseases in good time before your trip. Here are some relevant links for residents of several countries: UK: Gov.uk, USA: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Germany: Auswärtiges Amt.
Please note that for our Colombia tour, a yellow fever vaccination is not mandatory.
When can I book my international flights?
As soon as we have confirmed that the minimum number of participants for your trip has been reached and the trip is therefore guaranteed to take place, you can book your flights. The trip will be confirmed or cancelled at least 45 days before departure. We will be happy to give you tips on booking flights! By the way: it is in our interest to fill the trips as soon as possible, so we do our best to confirm them as soon as possible.
When is a trip guaranteed to take place?
A trip is guaranteed to take place when the minimum number of participants has been reached. If you have already booked before the minimum number of participants has been reached, we will let you know, so you can book your flights. We will confirm or cancel the trip no later than 45 days before the scheduled departure date. If a trip has to be cancelled unexpectedly, you will of course receive a 100% refund of your deposit or any other payments made.
What language are the tours led in?
We are an English speaking company based in Berlin. Our tours are led in English and co-travellers are international English speakers.
Can I cancel my trip?
You may cancel your place on our tours at any time. If you have booked our Flexi fare, you can cancel for free up to 65 days before your departure. You may also choose to rebook to a different date or tour, which costs 50 Euro, if no other irredeemable costs have been incurred by us.
a) General cancellation fees (as a percentage of the booking price):
For bookings in the CLASSIC fare:
- up to 65 days before departure 20%
- from the 64th to the 30th day before departure 25%
- from the 29th to the 15th day before departure 45%
- from the 14th to the 7th day before departure 60%
- from the 6th day before departure 80%
- on the day of departure and in case of no-show 90%
For bookings in the FLEXI fare
- up to 65 days before departure 0%
- from the 64th to the 30th day before departure 20%
- after 29 days before departure, cancellation fees are identical to those in the CLASSIC fare
Indico Travels reserves the right to claim a higher, specifically calculated compensation instead of the above cancellation flat rates if Ventura can prove that significantly higher expenses were incurred than the applicable cancellation flat rate.
For more information on our cancellation policy, you can have a look at our Terms & Conditions.
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