Overview
Experience the timeless beauty of Jordan with this unforgettable 4 Nights / 5 Days journey through ancient cities, Biblical landmarks, dramatic desert landscapes, and coastal charm. Explore the legendary rose-red city of Petra, enjoy a thrilling 4×4 desert safari in Wadi Rum, witness panoramic views from Mount Nebo, and relax by the Red Sea in Aqaba. This short yet adventure-packed itinerary combines culture, history, nature, and iconic Middle Eastern experiences in one seamless holiday.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Nabataean city of Petra
- Walk through the famous Siq Canyon & Treasury
- Scenic King’s Highway drive
- Visit Madaba – The City of Mosaics
- Panoramic views from Mount Nebo
Itinerary
Arrival in Amman, capital of Jordan, visa formalities and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Madaba the "City of Mosaics" where the church of Saint George which houses the map of the Holy Land made in the year 571 D.C. Continue to the tomb of Moses and from the top of a panoramic magnificent Jordan Valley can be seen. Then exit thru the Kings Highway to Karak or Shobak fortress built between 1110 and 1213 DC by the Templers during the Crusades, which then were taken by Saladin. Departure to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Classic full day visit to the Nabataea city of Petra, where the movie Indiana Jones was filmed. Petra one of the Seven Wonders of the World, carved out of rock rose over 2000 years Aug. Proceed to the entrance of the gorge (Siq) from there continue to reach the impressive Treasury (El Khazneh). Visit the theater, the street columns, and royal tombs. (Climb Up to the monastery on behalf of the clients, without guide). Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the desert of Wadi Rum, one of the scenes from the film Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian by Mat Damon, also one of the most spectacular settings in the Middle East. It is a desert of red sand where granite mountains and peaks of red and gold colors stand. A classic tour in 4x4 local vehicles for a breathtaking scenery of approximately 2 hours. Depart to Aqaba for free time in the city and / or beach. (Entrance to the beach not included, direct payment by the customer. Beaches in Aqaba are private, there is only one public beach north with basic services). Drive to Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel in Amman. Transfer to the airport.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Meet and Assist with Our Representative
- Transfers Airport - Hotel - Airport
- Leisure Transportation according number of participants with 1 luggage and 1 hand bag per person
- Accommodations in double or twin rooms with single supplement on selected hotel options: 2 nights Amman and 2 nights Petra
- Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, D = Dinner)
- Classic visits mentioned with entrance fees included in the tour itinerary and Jeep 4x4 (classic tour) in Wadi Rum
- English / French Speaking Local Guide for visits
- Visa Exemption Service
The Cost Excludes
- Visa and Exit Fees. Visa fees: 40 JOD approximately 60 USD per person and exit fees thru Airport 30 JOD approximately 45 USD per person included in the air ticket. Exit fees by any bridge 10 JOD approximately 15 USD per person. Consult for visa exemption services and free group collective visa entry.
- Lunches.
- All kinds of drinks and water.
- All kinds of tips and portages.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel Insurance.
- Any Service not mentioned in the program.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
