Jordan is a destination that has gained in popularity in the last 5 years. A very much loved destination in the Middle East, we offer it too - but with a twist, working with locals, and offering an experience that carries more authenticity, with a focus on helping and empowering local communities.

This is a very specific offer to Jordan, with locations that are completely off classic touristic circuits. We will sleep in off the beaten track locations, and trendy hotels, we will enjoy experiences that are still under not sought after in Lebanon. 

This trip is offered once a month, and depending on the season, there will be 1 day of the trip that will change to offer either Dana, or Wadi Rum or Feynan (there will be an extra 100USD charged for this specific option because it is more expensive). The trip can also be offered on a private basis, but prices may vary.

Please note that pictures are not reflective of the itinerary but of the trip in general, and are in no particular order.

Also note that the trip can be offered on a private basis - but reservations must be done 50 days in advance and price may vary based on availability, date and number of people.

Arrival to Jordan. Transfer east into the desert and visit some of Jordan’s Desert Castles. 

They are beautiful examples of early Islamic art and architecture, with fine mosaics and frescos. 

See the stunning artwork in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qasr Amra, Qasr Kharanh, the Roman fort turned Umayyad residential palace at Qasr El Hallabat and the black basalt Roman / Medieval Islamic fort at Azraq.

Visit of the unique Azraq Wetland Reserve, a literal oasis in the desert. A migratory stopover for birds from three continents, Azraq is becoming increasingly popular for bird-watching. From the walkways and hides, visitors get the chance to observe birds, including local, migratory and occasional rare species.

Drive from Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) onto Qasr Amra takes around 1 Hour.

Drive from Qasr Amra onto Azraq Wetland takes around 20 min

Drive from Azraq Wetland onto Amman takes around 1 Hour 30 minutes. Return to Amman for overnight.

Transfer north to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East. We visit the spectacular Forum, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum and Artemis Temple.

Then head to a small town in Jerash called Souf, where you will spend a few hours in the company of the local women of Khayraf Beit Souf. Bait Khayrat Souf place combines the elements of nature and allows visitors to experience some of the natural and tasty pleasures of Jordan. It is a historical and cultural heritage of the Batarseh family. The goal of Bait Khayrat Souf is to create a platform for local women to financially support themselves through opportunities for economic development in the heart of Souf.

Then on to Ajloun and visit the castle dominating the Ajloun skyline and built to ward off the Crusader armies at the key trade and pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus and Mecca.

Transfer to Amman for the night.

Drive from Amman to Jerash takes around 1 Hour. 

Drive from Jerash onto Ajloun takes around: 40Min 

Drive from Ajloun onto Amman: 1h40

Overnight in Amman. 

Transfer to The Red Rose city of Petra. Marvel at the beauty of the ‘Lost City’, explore its many caves and tombs. Walk through the Siq and be astounded at the magnificent Treasury, the entrance guarding the ancient Nabatean city, now one of the Modern 7 Wonders of the World. Before dinner time, you will head to a local family house where you will have a cooking class and enjoy an amazing traditional meal and learn more about the daily life of the Bedouins of Petra.

The drive from Amman to Petra takes around 3 hours. 

Overnight in Petra.

This is the day that changes depending on the season and time of the year.

Option 1 is Wadi Rum:

Transfer South to Wadi Rum, where you will be experience an authentic Bedouin experience – with Camels! After a few hours spent learning all about the Ship of the Desert…

The jeep will drive back to your camp, enjoy the delicious bedouin dinner, the stars and the night in the desert.

Drive from Petra onto Wadi Rum takes around 2 Hours. 

Overnight Wadi Rum.  

Option 2 is Dana

Transfer to Dana Nature Reserve to start hiking Shaq Al Reesh trail or similar. This circular trail traverses from Al-Barrah, through a breathtaking siq, and to Shaq al Reesh, the hike is around 3-4KM. (Moderate hike).

Overnight in Dana.

Option 3 is Feynan

Transfer to Feynan Ecolodge. It is in the top 25 ecolodges in the world according to National Geographic.

This half day hike explores the lower end of Wadi Dana. Starting from the lodge and the open desert-like zone of Dana Biosphere Reserve, the trail gradually becomes greener as the hike moves more and more into the valley of Wadi Dana, with tall peaks that line either side of the valley. Highlights of the hike include passing through groups of Bedouin families in traditional goat-tent homes, seeing natural springs, and catching a glimpse of some of the birds that call Dana Biosphere Reserve home. This hike returns to the lodge along the same route.

Every day, a guided sunset walk leads from the lodge on a short walk (around 20- 30 min) up to a nearby hilltop, for freshly Bedouin tea and stunning views westwards as the sun sets over the vast Wadi Araba deserts. The sunset walk is well worth the visit.

Drive from Petra onto Feynan takes around 2 Hours. 

Overnight in Feynan. 

Transfer to Al Numeira Association, a local NGO based in South Ghor community, Dead Sea, Jordan, founded in 2012 by a group of local people trying to make a difference in managing their local resources. They focus on sustainable development through two processes: raising the environmental awareness of the local community, and engaging local human resources in sustainable tourism activities. 

We then head to the Lowest Place on Earth where Lot’s Cave Museum is located. The museum will feature important archaeological finds recovered from the Ghor es-Safi region of Jordan (ancient Zoar/Zoora), including artifacts from Lot’s cave. 

After the visit you will be transferred to Ma3in Hot Springs for some rest and pampering with a relaxing stay while enjoying the natural thermal hot waterfalls, mud wraps spa treatment and much more! 

Transfer to Madaba for the night.

Drive from Dana onto Al Numeira Association takes around 1 Hour 35 min. 

Drive from Al Numeira onto Lots Cave takes around 25 min.

Drive from Lot's Cave onto Main Hot Springs takes around 1 Hour 15 min. 

Drive from Main Hot springs onto Madaba takes around 40 Min.

Explore the town of Madaba and discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated from throughout the town. See the ‘Madaba Map’, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands. Drive to the Airport for departure (flight details to be confirmed).