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Active Jordan
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
11 days (ex Madaba)
Highlights:
Cycle through the Jordan Valley, Visit the fascinating Roman ruins of Jerash, Marvel at the rose-stone monuments of Petra, Hike in the beautiful Burda Mountains, Enjoy a desert camel safari, Experience traditional Bedouin hospitality, Float on the Dead Sea
Trip Code:
EXJ
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $1320
*(plus local payment USD $200)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Soak up the culture and history of Jordan by riding, hiking and camel trekking through the spectacular man-made and natural wonders of this fascinating country. Join us for an active adventure you'll never forget.
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meals included: 10 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
transport: Bus, taxi, bicycle
accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (6 nts), desert camp (3 nts), basic accommodation (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $280 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sun
we also recommend:
Get active in Turkey instead (RXT)
Days 1-2 Madaba Mountain Biking
Head off on mountain bikes to sample village life and visit the fascinating Roman city of Jerash.
Days 3-4 Dana Nature Reserve
Experience extreme buoyancy in the Dead Sea. Take to the hiking trails of the Dana Nature Reserve, home to some breathtaking natural treasures.
Days 5-6 Petra
Get active on a walk from Beida through the silence of the Dark Siq of Little Petra.
Days 7-8 Wadi Rum
Hike to the Burda Mountains, take a camel safari through the spectacular desert landscape and experience the hospitality of the Bedouins.
Day 9 Aqaba
Have some seaside fun in Aqaba - swim, snorkel and sunbathe or just relax with a cold drink in hand.
Days 10-11 Madaba
Enjoy a walking tour of around the imposing structures of Jordan's capital. Stop for cup of tea or a puff on a traditional hubbly bubbly sheesha (water pipe) along the way.
| start date | finish date | places available | bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 07 Sep 08 | Wed 17 Sep 08 | bookings closed | |
| Sun 02 Nov 08 | Wed 12 Nov 08 | 7+ | book now |
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
This is a great trip
Peter Sandys
Overall very good trip, well organised but some communication issues could be addressed such as last minute changes to the itenary - very unexpected to have two days camping in Wadi Rum, most people had only brought sleeping sheets as opposed to sleeping bags, not acceptable to caveat the itenary changes on the website, most people are working right up to date of departure adn do no have opportunity to change packing requirements at last minute trip is exp[ensive enough without having having to contend for unforseen circumstances that become known only at group meeting or indeed later on in the trip.
Catherine Gilmartin
An excellent trip
Sarah Nelson
The trip was overall very good - the itinerary and the activities involved were outstanding however, I was not at all satisfied with a couple of things 1) the trip notes were very inaccurate and outdated including the basic cost structure.
2) the last minute cancellation of the room booked pre-trip start date - which meant I had to scramble at the very last minute to find another room. Note: I later found out from our trip leader that the room was infact reserved and available!
Rema Iyer
The 'active' itinerary is the best part about this trip.
Sarah Mclean
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