Name: Off-the-beaten path in Jordan
Start: 2024-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Amman, Jordan

The Hybrid Tours

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Sep 21 - 28, 2024

Group size: 1 - 15

Off-the-beaten path in Jordan

Amman, Jordan

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The Hybrid Tours

Email address verified

Sep 21 - 28, 2024

Group size: 1 - 15

A collaboration between Our World Too x Go Global with Sibu

Here's what one of our guests had to say about us:

"The Hybrid Tour was my first group trip and one of the best travel decisions I've ever made. I was surrounded by a wonderful group of people all willing to learn, grow, and have lots of fun! Our guides/facilitators were the best I've ever had. They skillfully led us through hard conversations and fixed any obstacle we encountered. Plus, they know how to have a good time. Our talks with local activists were also invaluable. 10/10!"

Jordan - the best country to start your journey into the Middle East and the one that will make you fall in love with this region. We're including the classics, as well as some off-the-beaten path spots most tourists skip! We're showing you the AUTHENTIC version of Jordan.

To support humanitarian causes and better understand the region, we will also be meeting with refugees (people who have been displaced) and activists from Palestine, Syria and Iraq. If you are curious, interested in TRULY learning about the world and combining this with adventurous travel and other like-minded travelers, this trip is for you.

Trip Highlights

4* + 3* accommodation throughout the trip, including a night at an authentic Bedouin camp and a resort by the Dead Sea

2-day entry to Petra: one of the 7 wonders of the world

Jeep Tour in the Desert

Meals with locals

Fun activities planned throughout the trip

Cultural Immersion meetings with locals

Supporting local activism and humanitarian causes

Friendships with other like-minded travellers

Trip dates: Sept 21th - 28th, 2024

Logistics: Pick up is anytime on September 21st, from Amman International Airport.

The airport code is AMM

If the flight schedules do not align, we will be happy to arrange extra hotel nights & airport transfers if needed! Please reach out directly to help you out :)

The departure should be booked on September 28th after 3 pm, also from Amman International Airport.

If you would like to stay longer and explore other parts of the country or region, please reach out to us directly for assistance!

If you’re looking to visit a new part of the world, cross off some bucket-list items, travel in a completely different way, get to meet new people and immerse yourself in a new culture, then come and join us!

Travel tip: There are low-cost airlines flying to Jordan. Fly to Europe or the UAE, then jump on a low-cost airline to save on flights! I've flown to Jordan from Europe for as little as $5 USD one-way!

Accommodation
Shared accommodation in 4*+ 3* hotels plus authentic Bedouin camp in the desert.
Activities
All activities listed in the itinerary are included.
Transport
Transportation is provided for the duration of the trip in a private vehicle.
Airport Transfers
Airport pick-ups/drop-offs are included on Sept 28th and Oct 5th.
Meetings with survivors
You'll be learning about history from people who have lived it. We expect guests to remain courteous. If you do not believe in the liberation of Palestine, this tour is not suitable for you.
Entry fees
All entry fees listed in the itinerary are included. As well as a TWO-DAY PASS FOR PETRA - VALUE $78 USD.
Visa fees
Everyone needs a visa for Jordan unless you're from an Arab country. This is included in the price. VALID FOR ALL NATIONALITIES. VALUE: $56+ USD. We have secured these through our local contacts.
Local tour guides
Professional English-speaking tour guides.
Meals
Most meals except for a few dinners are included to allow for flexibility in the evenings.
All government taxes

Travel insurance
All participants are required to have travel insurance
Personal expenses
We recommend bringing $200-300 USD for all of your personal expenses throughout the week. This does not include the tips.
Extra meals
Meals outside of those stated in the itinerary.
Tips for guides
Not included. We recommend tipping 10-20% of the total trip price to your local guide.
Activities not listed
Flights
Visa fees
Visa fees required in countries en-route to Jordan are not included. We will only be covering those specifically for Jordan.
Alcoholic beverages

Day 1
Day 1
Arrival and welcome dinner!
Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport. Meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to hotel.

You’ll have some free time to explore what Amman has to offer before our welcome dinner in the evening.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Amman.

Meals included: dinner
Overnight in Amman
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Day 2
Day 2
Venturing to the north - Jerash, Ajloun then back to Amman
After breakfast, we will have a chance to visit Jordan's green north. Our first stop will be Jerash. The archaeological site is regarded as one of the most important and best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. Forget any Roman sites you've seen in Europe. We promise you this is better.

After Jerash, continue to Ajloun. This town is mostly made up of a castle that was used as a pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus and Mecca, and it's still incredibly well-preserved.

Back to Amman to explore the Citadel, one of the city's most popular archaeological sites. Dinner and overnight in Amman.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch
Overnight in Amman
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Day 3
Day 3
As-Salt + Joining Locals
This day is all about going off-the-beaten path and interacting with locals. We'll first head out to As-Salt, where we'll be walking around the beautiful, preserved streets to learn more about local life.

Afterwards, we'll be driving a very special place.

This is a community of women who transcend social boundaries. The cooperation exists to keep their culture alive, protect the environment, and to provide meaningful employment for local women in the village, many of which include refugees.

We will be taking part in one of their workshops. This is a surprise! The only clue we're giving you is that it will require a bit of upper-body action.

You will also get to meet some local families and have a tour of the coop.

After we head back to Amman in the late afternoon, you'll be free for the rest of the evening.

Overnight in Amman.

Meals: breakfast and lunch
Overnight in Amman
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Day 4
Day 4
With locals in Amman | Exploring Dana
In the morning, we'll be meeting with a local organization that helps refugees in the region. Jordan, due to its geographic location, is host to refugees from many countries in the region. We are being hosted and welcomed by them because they are eager to share their stories. This is a unique experience and we expect you to be respectful as guests.

After lunch, we'll drive to Dana to get to know this charming village through its local trails. We'll be spending the night in Petra.

Meals: breakfast and lunch
Overnight in Petra
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Day 5
Day 5
Discovering Petra
After breakfast, you will marvel at the beauty of the Lost City, the Red Rose City of Petra, exploring its many caves and tombs.

After a 20 minute walk through the main canyon, be ready to be speechless at the site of the Nabateans city, now one of the Modern 7 Wonders of the World.

After a guided tour, you'll be free to spend the day at your leisure roaming around Petra, exploring the area and taking pictures.

Exercise level: easy to moderate. It's mostly flat but if you go all the way to the Monastery expect lots of stairs.

Optional activity in the evening: Petra by Night

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight in Petra
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Day 6
Day 6
Little Petra and Wadi Rum
Most people only visit Petra for a day and skip Little Petra. We will get the chance to walk through an 8,000 year old excavated village. Since it's less visited, it has a completely different atmosphere.

After Little Petra we'll head out to Wadi Rum - a desert with the most reddish colors you've ever seen. How red is it? Movies like The Martian and Dune were filmed here. These are some of the most otherworldly views you've ever seen. We'll have lunch then go on a Jeep Tour of the area for 3 hours.

We'll be back at the camp for sunset and a dinner party. We're staying at an authentic Bedouin camp, where our food will be cooked under the sand - the Bedouin way!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight in Wadi Rum
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Day 7
Day 7
Wadi Rum and Floating in the Dead Sea
This is where our trip starts to slow down. You'll have the morning off to sleep in or explore the surrounding areas around the camp.

After an early lunch at the camp, we'll head to a resort in the Dead Sea. We're staying at the only Jordanian-owned resort in the area! We're only supporting local businesses, of course.

You're free to explore the property, or go down to the shore of the Dead Sea: the lowest body of water on Earth, and one of the saltiest ones. You can't sink here! Scrub some mud, which is amazing for your skin, and enjoy floating!

Tip: do NOT shave for at least 48 hours before going in or it will BURN.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight at the Dead Sea
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Day 8
Day 8
Time to say goodbye
If you get up early enough, you're free to take another dip in the Dead Sea.

Check-out is after breakfast. Then depending on your time of departure, you'll be driven back to Amman airport for your departure.

Should you wish to extend your stay in Jordan, let us know and we can assist you with accommodation, transportation, and anything else you might require.

Thank you for joining us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Meals: Breakfast
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