Active Essential Jordan

• Accommodations as noted in the itinerary. All room types, even in upgraded properties, are standard entry-level doubles or twins. Please call for room category upgrade pricing and information.
• Meals, as noted in the itinerary: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners.
• One arrival and one departure airport transfer. (Additional arrival and departure transfers available at additional cost.) MIR will arrange for travelers to be met upon arrival and seen off on departure, whether we make your air arrangements or not.
• Services of experienced, English-speaking driver throughout the program, who may also serve as your national guide – handling the excursions in each town.
• Ground transportation throughout itinerary by private vehicle (size of vehicle depends on number of travelers in your group).
• Guided sightseeing tours and entrance fees as outlined in itinerary.
• Complete pre-departure electronic document that includes detailed packing suggestions, reading list links, country-specific information, maps, travel tips and more.
• Assistance booking your custom flight arrangements (on request; please note that international airfare is not included in the land tour cost).
• Electronic final update bulletin, with any late news, updates and important information.

• International airfare or taxes/fuel surcharges.
• Meals not specified as included in the itinerary.
• Single supplement charge, if requested or required.
• Baggage handling.
• Items of a personal nature (phone calls, email, laundry, alcohol, excess baggage, etc).
• Gratuities to local guides and drivers.
• Visa/passport fees, airport departure fees.
• Expenses incurred as a result of delay, modification or extension of a tour due to causes beyond MIR’s control.
• Travel and trip cancellation insurance.

Level 4: Rigorous

The standard accommodations on this Active Essential tour are comfortable, ranging from a unique camp to hotels at the 4-star level. However, it is important to keep in mind that Jordan may not be up to the standards North American travelers expect. While services are often excellent in the region, you may encounter problems with plumbing, bureaucratic service, road conditions, unpaved sidewalks, uneven surfaces and steps, the availability and quality of public restrooms, and the variety of locally available foods. You will travel in some areas which, relatively speaking, have seen few travelers, and where the infrastructure is not yet fully developed.

While this program is designed to be comfortable for travel in this region, it is rated as rigorous touring due to the daily walking involved, the length of some overland rides, and the overall shortcomings of the tourism infrastructure. This itinerary features a significant amount of touring on foot, including several hikes lasting 3-6 hours with significant elevation gain and rough, uneven terrain. See the detailed itinerary for further information on these hikes. Some streets are of packed dirt, and some attractions are only accessible via steep staircases with tall uneven steps. To reap the full rewards of this adventure, travelers must be able to walk at least a mile a day, keeping up with fellow travelers. Flexibility, a sense of humor, and a willingness to accept local standards of amenities and services are essential components to the enjoyment of this trip.