MEET US IN JORDAN
May 18 – 27, 2025
Discover Jordan on an unforgettable 10-day adventure with a small group of curious travelers
IS IT SAFE?
Our Jordanian-Palestinian tour organizer, Yasar Malhas, responds
MAKE YOUR IMPACT
Jordan’s tourism community has been devastated in 2023 and 2024, when most travelers to the country have canceled their plans due to safety concerns. Sadly, these concerns do not match the reality on the ground. Jordan is safe, as it has always been, but its tourism communities are struggling to make ends meet.
Yulia has traveled to Jordan twice in 2024: first in February on a media trip, then in October to lead a group. Both times, she heard from many people in the tourism community how challenging this time has been for them. Your trip now can make a difference to help someone’s family in Jordan earn a much-needed livelihood.
Read Yulia’s article about traveling to Jordan in 2024 below.
ⵙ WHAT’S THE JOURNEY?
Welcome to Jordan, our first love and a beautiful country in the Levant region of the Middle East. With fascinating neighbors, a millennia-old history, amazing cuisine, diverse landscapes, and welcoming people, Jordan is sure to capture your heart and your mind.
In 10 days and 9 nights, we will explore most of the country from the North to the South: from the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea to the highest mountains, from the lush Dana Valley to the arid desert, from the capital of Amman to the countryside villages, and everywhere in between.
Yalla = ‘let’s go’ in Arabic
ⵣ TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Yulia has curated an itinerary filled with incredible sights, experiences, and people
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Taste Jordan’s award-winning flavors at Carob House, a community farm & restaurant
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Stay at the best Bedouin camp in the Wadi Rum desert, run by Yulia’s friends
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Meet & support communities like the Dar Nemeh women cooperative
ⵆ WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?
Our travelers come from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, but what unites them is humility, curiosity, an open mind, love for travel, and a sense of adventure.
ⵆ Step outside your comfort zone
Hike in Jordan’s largest nature preserve, Wadi Dana, and explore its many canyons and valleys.
ⵆ Experience childlike wonder
See the ruins of Petra (both during the day and at night!) and hike from the Little Petra to the main Petra site (a route taken by few!).
ⵆ Explore a new, beautiful culture
Sleep under the stars in a Bedouin camp in the Wadi Rum desert and engage with the local tribes.
ⵆ Find a sense of stillness
Float in the incredible Dead Sea while relaxing at a premier resort.
ⵆ Unplug from your daily routine
Visit Amman and explore this bustling metropolis from the Roman Citadel in downtown to the hip art galleries in Jabal Al-Weibdeh.
ⵆ A solo traveler?
Meet interesting people with stories to tell from all over the world and leave the countless hours of planning to us, expert travelers and organizers who have insider knowledge of Jordan and its best, untrodden paths. Our deep relationships with people who live and work in Jordan will give you a close look into this country we love.
“Yulia created an unforgettable experience that taught us all something and introduced us to amazing people! We became a small family, not just a group of people who happened to travel together.”
— Vanessa A., Jordan Oct 2024
ⵆ TRIP DETAILS
Departures
Sun, May 18 - Tue, May 27, 2025
Travelers coming from the US would need to depart on Sat, May 17 to arrive in Jordan on the 18th
$3,841 per person if paid by ACH transfer / Venmo / Zelle
$3,956 per person if paid by credit card / PayPal
$250 deposit is required to hold your spot
Payment plans are available at check-out
All accommodations are in three-star hotels or higher (double-occupancy rooms; if you'd like some privacy, single-occupancy rooms are available for an additional lump sum payment of $502 which you can book here).
The last day to book is Fri, Apr 18, 2025.
Price
✔ 9 nights accommodations in three-star hotels or higher, including 2 nights in a desert Bedouin camp (double-occupancy rooms; if you'd like some privacy, single-occupancy rooms available for an additional lump sum payment of $502). Please note: deluxe tents at the Bedouin camp have one double bed only (all other double-occupancy accommodations will have two single beds).
✔ 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners (including a farewell dinner on Day 9)
✔ All in-country transportation (we will have our own driver and explore the wonders of Jordan at our own pace!), including airport transfers on days of arrival and departure
✔ A licensed driver and a licensed guide to accompany us throughout the trip
✔ All entrance fees to all sites we will visit
✔ All excursions:
Hiking with a local guide in Wadi Feynan
Local Petra guide to take us through secret passages and backroads of Petra
Access to Petra by Night
Six-hour 4x4 trek in the Wadi Rum desert (we will get to see a vast swath of that land!)
An hour-long camel ride at sunset in Wadi Rum
Sunset and Bedouin tea ceremony in Wadi Rum
A Bedouin family experience in the desert
Amman city tour
A two-hour Arabic calligraphy workshop
What's included
Airfare to/from Amman
Personal expenses + drinks
Lunches on Days 1-2, 5, 8-10
Tips for service personnel (driver, local guides, etc)
Mandatory travel insurance
What's not included
“Since returning from Jordan, I think about it every day. It was a privilege to join this well-curated journey as seen through Yulia's heart.
An immense shukran to Yulia for an unforgettable experience. I'd go back in a heartbeat!”
— Sandra S., Jordan Oct 2024
ⴾ TRIP ITINERARY
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DAY 1
We arrive at Amman airport where a car awaits to take us straight to the Dead Sea Spa Hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea (transfer included). We get to know our fellow travelers during our first dinner together.
Overnight: Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Meals included: Dinner
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DAY 2
We have a free day in the Dead Sea — the lowest point on Earth — to relax after our long journey. We wash off our travel fatigue in the incredible Dead Sea waters and float for as long as we want. We travel to Bethany (Al-Makhtas) on the Jordan River to the site where John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus. We return to the Dead Sea Spa Hotel and watch the sun fall behind the calm sea waters.
Overnight: at Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
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DAY 3
After breakfast, we leave for Madaba, a small town in central Jordan known for its Christian heritage and Umayyad mosaics. We visit Carob House, an inspiring farm & community restaurant in Madaba with a mission to restore Jordan’s lands. Later, we continue on the ancient highway, King's Way, which takes us through some of the lowest valleys and the highest plateaus of southern Jordan. We arrive to Wadi Feynan, a valley set inside Jordan’s largest nature preserve with 320 square km of spectacular mountains and valleys. We check-in and relax at the Feynan Ecolodge and take in the incredible views.
Overnight: Feynan Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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DAY 4
After breakfast, we set on a hike around Wadi Feynan, stopping for occasional sage tea breaks and letting herds of rowdy goats pass us by. We spend the day with a local Bedouin shepherd on our first hike of the trip through the nearby terrain. Expect a ~5-hour hike with an easy to moderate activity.
We’ll share lunch with the shepherd who will make a fire to bake the traditional Arbood bread and prepare sweet Bedouin tea.
In the afternoon, we set off to The Lost City of Petra, an ancient kingdom of the mysterious Nabateans. We settle into Petra Icon Hotel before a special treat of witnessing Petra by Night — a breathtaking event when Petra shines with the light of a thousand candles...
Overnight: Petra Palace Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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DAY 5
We get up early because today we will go on a special hike from Little Petra to the Monastery in Petra (status permitting). Back roads that at times will be nothing more than a ledge will open up to sweeping vistas of this incredible mountain landscape. Prepare to be awed at every turn.
This is our second (and final) hike of this trip: Al-Beidah Trail (moderate to difficult / 15 km / ~ 8–9 hours, hiking shoes required). This is a route that 95% of Petra visitors will never see. Instead of entering Petra with the crowds through the main gate, we (literally) take the path less traveled via a back road trail.
As we hike through this stunning landscape, we will see marvelous views over Wadi Araba and pass by multiple Bedouin homes, meeting shepherds and their families going through the daily routine on the way. We will also have a donkey with us who will carry our provisions.
Overnight: Petra Palace Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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DAY 6
Right after breakfast we head to the desert! Upon arrival, we get into our 4x4 and drive several hours deep into Wadi Rum, passing whimsical landscapes of sand dunes and stone. We have a beautiful traditional lunch in the desert (gallayeh, anyone?) and get ready to find the best spot for sunset amid the dunes, cup of bedouin tea in our hands. When it gets dark, we retreat to our camp and stay up until 2 am (optional 😊) to catch the incredible star show with Milky Way and other galaxies in attendance.
Overnight: Bedouin camp run by a local family
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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DAY 7
Today, we sleep in! After breakfast, we visit a local desert Bedouin family and learn how they cook traditional meals and make the Shraak bread. We have lunch with the family and enjoy the rest of the day free at the camp.
Overnight: Bedouin camp run by a local family
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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DAY 8
We rise up extra early for a special experience (it's a surprise!). In the morning, we say goodbye to the desert and head for the capital city, Amman, an incredible megapolis full of bustling souks, soulful mosques, and modern hi-rises. We visit the Roman Citadel with breathtaking views of the city and the Roman Amphitheater, wander through the busy downtown streets, and explore the downtown souk. At night, we have dinner at Dar Nemeh, a community tourism project empowering Jordan’s women,
Overnight: Soho Midtown Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
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DAY 9
After breakfast, we’ll explore the robust Amman art scene. There are many wonderful galleries in the city. We visit Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and try our hand at Arabic calligraphy at Elharf Studio. After, we walk to the famous Rainbow Street where the best falafel in Amman awaits. In the evening, we'll ride to Shams al Balad restaurant for a farewell dinner together and return to the hotel before we go back to our respected homes.
Overnight: Soho Midtown Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
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DAY 10
Today we leave Jordan (transfer to Amman airport included) and prepare to miss it as soon as the plane takes off.
Meals included: Breakfast
Explore Jordan with our founder, seasoned travel journalist Yulia Denisyuk
Yulia is an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, writer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. She was born in Kazakhstan, grew up in Estonia, and now lives in the United States. Yulia has traveled the world extensively and turned to a travel journalism career after spending more than ten years in large organizations — first as a Navy Sailor, then as a brand manager at Fortune 500 companies. Yulia's work appears in TIME, Conde Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Afar magazine, National Geographic Traveller, BBC Travel, and others. Yulia started bringing others to Jordan because of one question: Is it safe to travel to Jordan now?
Our groups are intimate.
Our journeys are intentional.
Our experiences (we hope) will be transformative for you.
Ready to join us?
To hold your spot, book your $250 non-refundable deposit below.
Spots are limited.
BOOKING POLICY
All payments are non-refundable (in the event of trip cancellation by us, payment will be refunded). The remaining balance or the first payment of the payment plan is due within 30 days of the booking request but not later than 30 days prior to the start of the trip.
Please note: mandatory travel insurance is required to take this trip. We encourage you to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations. We recommend Travel Insured. See more here.
View our full booking terms and conditions here.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON:
TWO EXTRA DAYS IN AMMAN
Extend your stay in Amman at the end of the trip with two extra nights and let Yulia show you more incredible spots that she loves in the city.
ADD-ON PRICE:
$505 double-occupancy
$571 single-occupancy
Add-ons available at checkout.
What’s included:
Two extra nights in our hotel
Lunch and olive oil tasting by one of the first female olive oil sommeliers in the Middle East, Amelia Bilbeisi
Additional tours in Amman with visits to Watan Studio, Rumman Collective, The Orenda Tribe, and more
FAQs
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No. Our focus is on making sure we travel at our own pace and getting to know the places and people around us. We have a passion for photography and we want to share this passion with the group - but it is not mandatory by all means to be a professional photographer or have an interest in photography/social media. All we ask is that you come with an open mind and heart.
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We've partnered with a wonderful tour company in Jordan that has a passion for same things we do to make this happen. We have used this company's services in the past and can attest that they are amazing, care about their people, and genuinely care for the wellbeing of their guests (plus have more than 30 years of experience with groups visiting Jordan).
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Whatever gear you are comfortable with or want to learn more about: your phone, your DSLR, or no gear at all - all options are just fine (see #1). If you want to learn more about astrophotography, we'd recommend bringing a DSLR and a tripod.
A packing list will be provided to confirmed participants.
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You should expect to need a total of 250 JOD for the trip (that's ~$350). This would cover tips (depending on the final group number, that is ~130 - 150 JOD), remaining lunches, and any small miscellaneous expenses. We suggest you exchange ~20 JOD at the airport upon arrival. We will exchange the rest in Madaba due to better rates.
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We have included transfers to/from airport as part of the trip, so you will have flexibility in choosing the flights that work for you. Afternoon arrival and morning departure are ideal - but we can work with other schedules as well.
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For US or EU citizens: we will not need a visa to enter Jordan (US citizen traveling individually do need to get a visa on arrival, but since we are traveling as a group, that requirement is waived). If you will be traveling with any other passport, please email us so we can advise on visas.
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Travel insurance is required to take our trip. All travelers will be asked to provide proof of current and adequate travel insurance 30 days prior to departure. We strongly recommend that travel insurance addresses COVID-related claims and trip cancellation coverage. The bookings (including the deposit and the remaining payment) are non-refundable; Trip cancellation insurance may be the only means of receiving reimbursement for flights and other non-refundable travel expenses should the trip be canceled for any reason by you. There are many options for travel insurance. We recommend Travel Insured; see more here.
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Ramadan is one of the most important holidays in the Islamic faith and a holy month of fasting, reflection, and coming together as a community. Traveling during Ramadan is not an issue. Shops and restaurants will be open, but quieter than usual. The villages and cities will come to life during the nighttime hours when the fasting breaks.
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Reach out to us at any time at hello@yulia-denisyuk.com
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