Most Inspirational Moment
Every day was inspirational!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Absolutely brilliant!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go on the week in Jordan trip.
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A WEEK IN JORDAN
An excellent week with first class guide and helpers. Very good itinery from begining to end. Cannot suggest making any changes at all.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
We had a week in Jordan at the end of April with Khaled as our guide, he was excellent, amusing, informative and gave us an insight into ‘real’ life in Jordan. The holiday did "exactly as it said on the tin" and was wonderful. Throughout the week we were given choices about where and when to eat and how long we’d like to spend as free time, everything went well and there were no hold ups or disasters.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the differences in the countryside travelling the length of the country and hearing about how people live.Petra of course.Snorkelling alongside the coral reef in Aquaba from a boat.Stopping for a tea break alongside 'the grand canyon' in the rift valley. The desert at Wadi Rum.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Khaled was wonderful - he was everything anyone would want in a guide without being too bossy or in your face. He kept us all happy and amused, stopped at interesting and novel places maybe not on ALL tourist routes.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it !
A WEEK IN JORDAN
This was was an amazing opportunity to experience such a historic landscape and a privilege to meet such friendly Jordanains with a fantastic sense of humour.
Most Inspirational Moment
Petra exceeded my expectations. I was so pleased that we were able to spend two full days there to marvel at the history and explore the challenging landscape. The site is much bigger than I had realised and you cetainly need sturdy footwear and a lot of energy to get the most from it, but there were suprises round every corner and views to die for!The night in the desert will also stay with me, sleeping out under the stars next to the firepit after a truly amazing meal. Don't forget to take a torch!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Khaled was very well-informed about all aspects of his country and answered all our questions with patience and humour. His ability to organise us all without it becoming overbearing, meant that everything ran smoothly and we learned so much.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You will be in the sun all day at Petra, so don't forget to wear something very light, possibly with sleeves to protect you. Some necks got very burnt but those who had bought the light white scarves kept cooler and were protected. Whatever you wear, it will be a deep shade of Petra-pink by the end of the day, including your shoes!There seemed to be plenty of sleeping bags and blankets available to borrow at the desert camp, so perhaps a sleeping bag liner would be sufficient to take and cut down on that luggage.For the female travellers, don't take too many changes of clothing for the evening - clean pair of jeans and three or four prettier tops will be plenty. You might need a wrap from time to time but there are plenty of these to buy everywhere.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
A fabulous trip. Jordan is a delight.
Most Inspirational Moment
I guess Petra, but frankly it was all good . . . Jarash, Amman, Madaba, Al-Karak, The Dead Sea, Aqaba, Wadi Rum. - and our Group
Thoughts on Group Leader
As with all the Exodus leaders we've encountered: extremely knowledgeable, cultured, sincere, thoughtful and very obliging. How do you find such wonderful people?
Advice for Potential Travellers
It'll be better than you imagine. Enjoy it!
A WEEK IN JORDAN
Jordan is an interesting and diverse destination. Good for history buffs, amateur outdoorists and those keen on mixing with the local people (who are particularly friendly).
Most Inspirational Moment
1) Petra is extremely beautiful - especially if you make the effort to get there early (7am) to avoid the tour-bus crowds. There are also some nice off-beat trails - try the "dark tunnel" hike...2) We enjoyed spending an afternoon wandering about in Amman.3) Sleeping rough in Wadi Rum was a highlight.4) Diving the Cedar Pride shipwreck at Aqaba was pretty good - nice diversity of life, good vis and some cool swim throughs.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was knowledgable & spoke good English. He knew lots of tricks and the organisation was close to faultless.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Jordan is a good destination for a 1 week escape from the UK. To get the most from it requires a willingness to get up early and get out and about - although the itinerary is not physically demanding (unless you want it to be). The hotels are basic but fine and the food is generally of a high standard.It is also worth investigating buying the land only variant of the tour as we saved about £300 per person flying with BMI rather than Royal Jordanian (the package carrier). Not sure BA will preserve such a generous discount package though..?
A *FANTASTIC* WEEK IN JORDAN!
Jam-packed but brilliant tour of this beautiful, fascinating country. Saw so much I felt like I’d been there for two weeks, not one!
Most Inspirational Moment
The hiking in Petra was wonderful, if tough at times, but Petra At Night was very special, especially looking up at thousands of twinkling stars...and seeing a shooting one too! However, my most inspirational moment probably has to be the night at Wadi Rum: the vastness, the silence, and more stars than my brain could compute! A very special place.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Zuhair was an excellent group leader. Highly knowledgable and charismatic, I enjoyed his numerous stories, even if I lost the thread a few times! He clearly loves his country and was very proud to show us all it has to offer.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't deliberate any longer - book it!! Seriously, you'll love it! The accommodation is quite mixed (we had a good room in Wadi Musa [for Petra], but more of a mixed bag at the hotel in Amman) but this is not a 5* luxury tour and really, it was all fine. Camping at Wadi Rum was wonderful: we brought sleeping bags but you could probably get away with a liner or a sheet to put in between you and the (very heavy!) blankets they supply. The toilets at the camp were a little grim at times, and there's not much in the way of running water but, really, none of that matters; it's such a special place.Other advice would be: bring a little cash with you (I only managed to get cash at an ATM on my third attempt!); bring good walking shoes for Petra, and don't scrimp on the water; do Petra By Night!; go for a camel ride at Wadi Rum - wonderful!; the sun was very intense at times, so bring a hat or scarf for your head; carry tissues and wet wipes (some of the loos are grim); don't wear any "good" clothes at Petra or Wadi Rum!; shower and changing facilities are pretty limited at the Dead Sea resort but you *must* go for a float!; keep your shoulders, head, and upper legs covered as much as possible, especially if you're a white female: you'll be noticeably more respected and receive less stares - but please don't let this put you off! Jordan is very friendly and welcoming, it is purely a cultural difference.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
The pre-holiday documentation and bookings were not of excellent quality, but the holiday itself was fantastic. The Dead Sea, Wadi Rum and Petra were excellent. Our guide gave us the right amount of time in each.
Most Inspirational Moment
The most insprirational part was the two and a half days in Petra. The skill and industry of the people who built it at around 100 B.C. was mind blowing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader was excellent. He had the knowledge to describe each and every site at the right level f detail for me, but had a wealth of background knowledge, so he could answer virtually all questions. He knew how much free time to give the group at each site. He also had humour. When it was a fellow traveller's birthday, he stopped the coach at a local garage and bought cakes and squash for us all to celebrate it.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We spent less than £25 per person per day on average. Our tour guide directed us to good quality local supplers of cooked and fresh food if we needed to buy lunches.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
Amazing history, great people, varied landscapes – you can find all these in Jordan and much more! One week can give you a taste of this country and you want to go back for more. Even tomorrow.
Most Inspirational Moment
Wadi Rum and Petra are two amazing places. We just fall in love and hope to be back there soon:* 2 days in Petra is a great idea - on the first day you learn what is where and you can spend the second day enjoying it! * Wadi Rum is great! It was more "Wadi Rum experience" than a real desert adventure, but this is what I expected from this trip. We are going to do Wadi Rum Adventure next time :-)
Thoughts on Group Leader
What I like about Exodus is that they are using local team leaders.Our team leader was great - very knowledgeable and approachable. Our group was not an easy one, but IMHO he did a great job. Also he definitely became more than just a team leader - he became a friend. Highly recommended!Regarding food: we always went with his recommendations and we were never disappointed! Comment to Exodus: you should make it all inclusive trip, as discussions over where to eat can split the group - I felt sorry for the team leader as some people on the trip were thinking that he is dishonest with them when it comes to recommendations.
Advice for Potential Travellers
* Trust your team leader! They know what they are doing.* Read Trip Notes.* Enjoy and smile!
A WEEK IN JORDAN
A great holiday, fitting many of the highlights of Jordan into just one week. It was a compact trip, but full of different experiences, historic sites, contrasts and people. I would highly recommend this holiday, its a great value.
Most Inspirational Moment
The highlight of the trip was Petra. There are no words that can explain it. The two climbs to Ed Deir ( Monastary) and Attuf Ridge ( The High Place of Sacrifice) was an amazing experience. Second was sleeping under the stars with the Beduins in the Barrh camp in Siq Umm Tawaqi in Wadi Rum, after a camel ride earlier in the day, Lawrance of Arabia style!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Danny our group leader was superb, extremely knowledgable, a lot of fun to be with, also was a very serious when it came about his job, we had a great group, most of us were teachers, he could keep up with all of us in a very professional manner, inspired all of us with his deep passion, wisdom stories, explanations, going for extra miles to ensure everyone had a great time, nothing was too much trouble for him, all girls in our group thought of him as a great ambassador to his country, and made all of us fall in love with Jordanian people, I think he is one of the best guides I have ever seen in my life, period !
Advice for Potential Travellers
Wadi Rum – I warmly suggest to bring your own sleeping bag, even though, they will provide you with one at the camp if you don't have, but I personally felt uncomfortable using one that has been used by different people previously.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
The Jordanian people are wonderful – no hard sell, just courtesy and polite enquiry. Amman, Jerash, the Dead Sea, the Desert, and snorkling over a coral ‘garden’ in the Red Sea are all memorable and superb, but what makes Jordan a number one, must visit, must see destination is Petra – absolutely awe inspiring.
Most Inspirational Moment
Trekking on the second day with the local guide behind Petra and then making our way down into Petra from on high; the usual route is not to be missed, but the views on the second day were exceptional - think Utah's Canyonlands with temples and tombs.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was interested and interesting, for he displayed courtesy and expertise throughout and his local knowledge was invaluable. In short he took good care of us and was good company.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a camera!