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Hi All,
I have just returned from an amazing trip to Jordan. The trip was organised very well, and ensured I seen as much as possible of the country in the short time I had available. The Lead Guide was extremely knowledgeable and added to the tour greatly with information on the country, both current and past and on the sites we were visiting. The group was friendly and welcoming and as this was my first time to travel with Exodus totally Solo, I have no hesitation in doing this again. If you haven’t been to the wonders of petra yet, get booking.
Arriving at the monastery in Petra -despite the climb, it was spectacular Being in the desert at Wadi-Rum
Danny was very knowledgeable and interacted with the group very well, He gave plenty of information , with a friendly style. He was also helpful when any problems arose.
Do listen to your guide's advice relating to tippng, potential rip-offs,(horse guys at Petra), they are local and they know of any scams.
What a wonderful holiday! My dream of seeing Petra fulfilled and how! Plus many other great experiences along the way, such as floating in the Dead Sea, having a Dead Sea mud pack (great way to get to know your other group members on day 1!)
Well where do you start ... Petra itself, of course, it is stunning what with the sheer size and beauty of the place. The desert landscape at Wadi Rum ... Amazing, as is the landscape of the Jordanian Grand Canyon along the Kings Highway.
Khaled was a brilliant guide, with his quirky sense of humour! He was very knowledgeable and had really good suggestions for restaurants for the group meals. He organised everything very efficiently and without fuss!
We went in August and I was a little concerned about how hot it would be. However, it was fine! Yes it was hot and sunny, but there was always a breeze. You need a good hat. For Petra you definitely need sturdy walking shoes ... Boots might be a bit warm inAugust. I wore 'all terrain' ATL sandals and was fine, but you really can't do it in flip flops or light sandals/shoes because you walk a long way in Petra (16km on the first day and around 12km on the second) and much of it is over rocky and stony ground, with quite a lot of climbing of rock cut steps and boulders. Take the boat trip with snorkelling in Aqaba ... It was great!
A week in Jordan isn’t really enough! We added a few days in Amman before the start and at the end of our trip and it was well worth while. The trip itself was excellent in every respect with perhaps the exception of the group hotel, The Days Inn and Suites in Amman. Although a comfortable hotel it is just too far from downtown Amman and even though the taxis are cheap, the traffic is horrendous and the journey will take 30 minutes at least. Also this hotel catered for weddings and when one was due the swimming pool and the restaurant were not availble for hotel guests! Given that there are very few restaurants in the immediate area this could be a real problem. That was the main gripe for this trip everything else was really good.
Petra and the walks we went on in the area were great.
Khaled was excellent at all times. Very knowledgeable and very professional.
If you want to see anything of Amman, and you should, book a few days extra either at the start or end of the trip, but do not stay at the group hotel. We stayed at the Amman Pasha which is in the centre of town overlooking the Roman theatre. It is a little run down but clean and the staff were very helpful at all times.
This was a fantastic trip with loads of interesting things to see and do made all the better by a great guide in Danny and a wonderful group.
This was definitely Wadi Rum for me and Petra by candle light. Having never seen Petra before, it was a great introduction to do it by candle light.
Danny was superb, extremely knowledgeable and a fun guy to be around. He definitely helped make it a good week. He always seem to be looking for fun things for us to do.
Take a scarf with you for Wadi Rum (men and women). Although getting something authentic in the Little Petra market is always a good idea.
A little longer than a week and worth every penny
I could say Petra, I could say the sunset in Wadi Rum, I could say sleeping under the stars, I could say wonderful people, I could say very special company........in fact, it's all of them and more
Our group leader, Danny was inspirational and knowledgeable, which shone through in his pride of his job, his country and its people. Nothing was too much trouble for him
Definitely sleep under the stars in Wadi Rum and not in the tents.......nothing wrong with them, but you'll miss out on a wonderful experience,
An excellent tour of Jordan taking in a variety of diverse but all equally memorable and fascinating experiences.
Several but notably standing on Mount Nebo and looking out over 'the promised land' and, of course, Petra particularly the walk to the high place of sacrifice and the view of the treasury from above whilst enjoying a cup of Bedouin tea.
Knowledgeable but clearly volatile - got himself into a couple of scraps which meant he was late for our first day in Petra and then in police custody on our day at the seaside resort on the Dead Sea. I wasn't particularly impressed that one of the first things he said to us was how much we would all need to put in for the tip kitty - £15 per person - this meant that my husband, daughter and I handed over £45 which seemed rather a lot for the use of toilets and evening meal tips. It was then the responsibility of each member of the group to look after the, initially, sizeable kitty and dole it out frequently under Danny's supervision - an example being our night in Wadi Rum (which we had already paid for via Exodus) - we were then expected to tip the Bedouin for transporting our bags and us to the camp site, the evening drive through the desert (which was already part of the holiday) and cooking the breakfast and evening meal (each tipped separately!!)
Be prepared for the irritating tip scenario! Accept that in many shops you will be charged more for your goods than Jordanians
We have addressed the points raised by this client with our local manager. We often find that tipping kitties ease uncertainty about how much and whom to tip whilst overseas, but we are disappointed about the way in which this issue was raised and managed throughout the trip. We have asked our local manager to provide our leaders with greater guidance about this matter.
Olly Pemberton – Product Manager for Jordan
Brilliant holiday. Comprehensive itinerary. Far more to see than anticipated.
Petra - everyone should visit Petra once in their lifetime.
Efficient, effective & knowledgable.
Be aware it's a hectic holiday. If you enjoy a drink with your evening meal buy in duty free on way.
Jordan has a lot to offer – great scenery, friendly people and history dating back to Biblical times. This holiday provides an opportunity to experience all of these in comfort on a well organised comfortable tour.
Petra is unique and unforgettable. The Dead Sea, Jerash and Mount Nebo also linger long in the memory
Unfortunately we were not impressed by our leader who should probably remain nameless (his name does not appear on any recent reviews). He was knowledgeable and well organised, but on occasions he seemed bored, with a tendency to disappear for lengthy periods. For example in Petra we were left to our own devices for almost 24 hours. He rarely dined with the group, and on one occasion we watched at an autoroute stop as he, our driver, and the accompanying tourist policeman enjoyed what appeared to be a complementary meal whilst the group tried to fathom how the system worked. We have been on several holidays with Exodus and other companies and this leader was in our opinion by far the poorest.
Our night at Wadi Rum in March was very cold and the rain started to find its way through the tents at around 2AM. We were supplied with warm bedding and sleeping bags, but we had not anticipated the bitter cold and rain. Roads in and out of Petra were blocked by snow so be prepared for cold weather. In contrast the weather 2 days later at Aqaba was perfect - warm and sunny. Falafels in pitta bread make a wonderful cheap snack lunch and can often be bought at small stands and outlets in places like Petra and Amman. In contrast the restaurant that we were taken to for lunch at Jerash was very expensive and clearly aimed at 'wealthy' tourists. This was probably the only time we felt we were being treated in this way.
We were very sorry to learn that Ian’s leader did not make the positive contribution to his trip that so many of our leaders do. We monitor leader performance closely via our clients’ feedback and we change leaders when necessary. We would like to confirm that the leader in question is not scheduled to lead any further Exodus trips.
Olly Pemberton – Product Manager for Jordan
A well organised trip, busy and plenty to see. Jordan is a great place to visit, so sad that tourism has been hit by the current troubles in the Middle East. We felt safe everywhere, people were charming & tolerant. Also a welcome lack of being pestered to buy when looking around.
Petra was amazing, so much more than the view of the Treasury that most people associate with it. It was great to have 3 days there to explore. The night in a Bedouin Cave was very special, even if we were a bit noisy!
Khaled was friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable.
Don't forget your swimsuit!
Jordan is an amazing country with lots of beautiful sights and great experiences to be had. It exceeded my expectations, each day was a new adventure and I enjoyed every minute.
2 days in Petra were fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed the hill walks as the views are incredible. There is much more to it than the Treasury. Snorkelling in the Red Sea was brilliant, this was the first time I have done it and it was beautiful. This is part of the boat trip in Aqaba. Wadi Rum is great, watching the moon, stars, sunset and sunrise is fabulous. A falafel sandwich lunch looking out over the canyon was simply gorgeous. Floating in the Dead Sea and covering myself in Dead Sea mud.
Sami was a friendly guy who is passionate about his country and had a lot of knowledge that he wanted to share with the group. I wouldn't do this trip without being part of a tour as it is so rich in history, reading a book isn't enough. There were a couple of birthdays in the group during our trip and Sami made sure that it was a special day, a very nice touch. He was always happy to answer any questions and provided humour each day, Sami made the week a great one.
Wet wipes come in very handy for keeping hands & face fresh plus good for cleaning my sandy sandals at the end of the day. Take lots of tissues, as the toilets aren't great. Flip flops for the visit to the Dead Sea, also wore them at the turkish bath and on the boat trip in Aqaba. I felt comfortable wearing trousers that covered my knees and wearing t-shirts with capped sleeves. I only wore a vest top once but this was with a scarf wrapped around my shoulders. I wore sandals the whole trip apart from day 2 in Petra and the day in Wadi Rum when I wore my Converse and they were absolutely fine but everyone else was in walking shoes/boots. Water can be bought everywhere you go but you are given a free small bottle each day by your tour leader. When I went to the Dead Sea I took the bath towel from the Amman hotel with me as we were going back there for a second night. I also took a bikini and swimsuit with me as I didn't know what I would be comfortable wearing, I wore the bikini as others in the group were doing so. This also applied when I went on the boat in Aqaba. Lunches cost about 10 JD, this covers food and a fruit juice. Dinners cost about 12 JD, this covers the food. Juices are 3 JD, a large bottle of water is 2 JD and wine was about 25 JD per bottle. I always tried to have a few 1 JD notes with me for tips for restaurants staff as well as toilet attendants that always expect it. I don't like wearing a sun hat so a scarf did the trick for me when I needed it, also came in handy when in the open top cars taking you to your Wadi Rum camp. I didn't take a sleeping bag or liner for the desert, I slept in my clothes and used my scarf to cover the pillow provided and this worked fine.