A Week in Jordan

Customer Reviews

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  Jamal

  · January 16th, 2020
  The hotel chosen in Amman (Amman West) is more like a 2 star hotel and out of the way from everything such as a supermarket. The room lack the basics such as a fridge or a hot water kettle. The breakfast didn’t include ANY type of real juice or fruits. The hotel in petra (Qasr Amra) is old and most of the guests had issues with room such as a broken shower door or broken fridge. The stay in the desert is a true in basic tents but it was too basic and tents only had a bed with nothing else. The light is solar is too dim and operated and went out by midnight. The main tents Should Be available all night (to serve like a reception with tea and dates just in case and tourists needed something to warm him up). The local operator took away the big bus in Petra to save money and used a rented different minibus to save money for the 3 days we were there. The hotels in Aqaba and the Dead sea were much nicer. The tour guide claimed he lost my Jordan Pass for tourist attractions (50 JOD) so he can buy me a daily pass (and much cheaper 5 JOD) since I hold an Arab passport) so he can POCKET the difference (I have the proofs of my daily ticket). In the last day i told him my flight is delayed and needed a slightly later checkout (2 PM) he never contacted the reception and luckily i went to the reception my self to inform them of my late checkout. Jordan is a beautiful and an amazing country and worth visiting but Exodus (The main operator) should have better followup and quality control on the local operators in Jordan (Named also Atlas or Jordan Geography) to ensure they are able live to the standards sought by the tourists in Exodus tours. This local operator here seems to take shortcuts and hire guides which are not up to the standards. As well as try to save money on the buses they use.
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  We would like to thank Jamal for his feedback, although we are very sorry that some aspects of the holiday did not meet his expectations. We are confident that the vast majority of our tour leaders are extremely popular as we regularly receive fantastic... Show more
  Trip date: December 2019
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  Stephen

  · October 7th, 2019
  A very busy and varied tour, we got to see many exciting and different things in a short space of time, not much down time. Highly recommended, a good tour with an informative guide who provided insights and history.
  Trip date: September 2019
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  Traci

  · April 15th, 2019
  Jordan is amazing, Petra in particular is wonderful and we chose this tour as it included 2 days in Petra and we were not disappointed! The group we travelled with was lovely so we also had some great company on our trip.
  Trip date: April 2019
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  Sarah

  · April 5th, 2019
  We had a terrific time. The standout day was Petra with an 18k walk through the hills exhilerating!! Wadi Rum was spectacular! All rounded off with a float in the Dead Sea.
  
  Trip date: March 2019
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  Tom

  · March 19th, 2019
  Wonderful tour. Excellent itinerary, with both the right mix of experiences and the right order - finishing with a couple of more relaxing days. Buses generally comfortable, but there was a problem with some buses not having working seatbelts, meaning we needed to wait a couple of times for them to be fixed or for a replacement. Also the free water to fill our bottles with on the bus disappeared for the last few days of the trip. Accommodation was best in Aqaba and the Dead Sea, a bit ropey in Petra (and we still needed to bus to the entrance). Again breakfasts were best in those first two mentioned hotels, but poorer in Petra and also Amman. Location of the hotel in Amman was also uninspiring. The experience of Wadi Rum more than made up for any (fairly understandable) limitations in the fixed camp, like no hot water. The food there was delicious though. Jihad our guide was brilliant - helpful, knowledgable, kind and really friendly and fun. I’d give him 6 stars.
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  Trip date: March 2019
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  Bernadette

  · April 15th, 2018
  I loved the way that in a very short time i got an appreciation of the history and society. The immersion in the culture was appropriate.. not overwhelming but The itinerary was varied and well thought out. The guide was very patient with us, but passionate about his culture, and provided unique opportunities... we found a black iris! I loved the picnic overlooking the Rift Valley. Marvellous. I would have liked to rate Issa as excellent for his qualities ...a little revision of English terms would be helpful to make explanations clearer.
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  Trip date: April 2018
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  Peter

  · February 25th, 2018
  GREAT GUIDE, ITINERAY , MOST HOTELS, LOCATION , DRIVER , VEHICLE, just not informed of joining hotel change , being sorted by a Exodus. Jordan a great experience, with Israel next a great insight into history.
  Trip date: February 2018
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  Bintou

  · July 18th, 2017
  Jordan is an amazing country with outstanding places and people are welcoming. The highlight of the trip was the visit to Petra, the city of Petra is stunning!!! The guide was great, very passionate. Food was delicious, plates are very big so we ate a lot but we walked a lot as well so it offset. Hotels were average. You will need to a couple of days to recover but it is definitely worth it. Highly recommended... One of my best trips so far.
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  Trip date: March 2017
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  Daniela Gould

  · November 14th, 2013
  Visiting Jordan was a truly memorable experience with sights, sounds and experiences I will never forget. The variety of what we did and saw, as well as, the show-stopping, awe-inspiring sights of Petra and the desert in daylight and under a star-filled sky will stay with me forever. A packed week which is a must for people looking for culture, history, variety, natural beauty, great food and lovely people! Jordan has it all! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?There were many fantastic moments but without doubt, the most amazing was seeing the Treasury buliding at Petra for the first time having walked along the 1 kilometre beautiful canyon before emerging right infront of the Treasury.  The whole of Petra and the two days spend there were incredible.  Apart from Jerash, the desert and the dead sea experience, the other memorable experience was an afternoon spent on a sailing boot, swimming and snorkelling amongst thousands of fish and brightly coloured corals - and in sea so warm it was like being in a bath.  Beautiful!What did you think of your group leader?Sammi, our Group leader was fantastic.  He helped make the trip what it was.  He has an incredible knowledge and took time to explain so many aspects of Joran culture and way of life. He also guided us around all the sights and gave us a the background to everything we saw.  Above all though, he has a wicked sense of humour and took great pleasure in having fun with the guests. He was fun, very personable and engaged very well with all of the Group.  I would say that he is the perfect guide and the best one I have ever travelled with.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Take sturdy shoes for Petra - not necessary to take full walking boots.  Take something warm for the evenings as it can get a little chilly at times. Don't expect to drink alcohol wherever you go - it is a dry country and only the biggest hotels sell alcohol. Many of our meals were with soft drinks which was a surprise for those not expecting it. If you have time and can do it - add a few days on at the end of the trip to chill out in Aqaba - there's not a great deal there but to relax in the sun and by the Red Sea is great and there are a few very good hotels to choose from.Is there anything else you would like to add?Jordan is a great place - everyone must go during their lifetime.  Petra is without doubt one of the highlights of my life!  Thanks Exodus for a fantastic trip!
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  Trip date: November 2013
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  Andrew Simmonds

  · November 11th, 2013
  Jordan is a wonderful country. The trip packs all the main sights in yet still gives time to enjoy them. The trip emcompasses something for everyone. Beautiful sunny weather and blue skies and not too crowded either.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?I have always wanted to see Petra and it was just amazing. First sight was on the nightime event outside the Treasury which although short is a magical experience and well worth a first introduction. The next day was a full day sightseeing. Never realised it was such a massive site. The walk to the Treasury was fantastic and later in the day the walk to the monastery was equally as good. Breathtaking. My feet certainly ached at the end of the day. The second full day there involved the walk to the High Place and yet more time to soak up the atmosphere.What did you think of your group leader?The tour leader was excellent. Very well informed and full of information about Jordan and the various places visited. Also just the right amount of information as well.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Just go and enjoy. Make sure you have good comfortable walking shoes for the two days in Petra and something to wear on your feet for the Dead Sea "float". Currency exchange is readily available but make sure you get small notes. They tend to like giving out 50 and 20 Dinar denominations which is equivalnet to £ 50 and £ 20. Country feels perfectly safe. Go now while tourist numbers are low. On our second day in Petra the place felt quite deserted. Even obtained pictures of the Treasury with no one else around. Probably don't go in summer as I would imagine it would be unbearable walking around Petra for a couple of days.Is there anything else you would like to add?Go now and enjoy. Great for a quick week away. Jerash roman ruins are spectacular and large. Although not as well preserved as some, it is still a magnificent place to visit. Brush up on your Moses life story as well. My knowledge of the Old Testament was slightly lacking and trying to recall things from childhood.
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  Trip date: November 2013