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Jordan Safe and Responsible Travel

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Responsible Travel Tips

Meeting locals
 
A traditional Bedouin coffee ceremony involves 3 cups of coffee: one for the soul, one for the sword and one for being a guest
 

Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.

Top responsible travel tips for Jordan


  1. Be considerate of Jordan’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.
  2. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
  3. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
  4. Ramadan is the fasting month for all Muslims. During this month no food, drink or smoking is permitted during daylight hours. While non-Muslims aren't expected to fast, it's recommended to try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight hours.
  5. Refrain from touching or interfering with ancient monuments, relics or historic sites.
  6. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it. Simple greetings will help break the ice.
  7. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
  8. Ask permission and remove your shoes before entering a place of worship.
  9. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
  10. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.

Health and Safety

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?
Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
From New Zealand?
Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From the US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From the UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/

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Jordan at a glance

  • 12
  • Amman (population 960,000)
  • 6.5 million
  • Arabic
  • JOD
  • (GMT+02:00) Amman
  • Type B (American 3-pin), Type C (European 2-pin), Type D (Old British 3-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth), Type G (Irish/British 3-pin), Type J (Swiss 3-pin)
  • +962

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