A seasoned traveler with many stamps in his passport, Nader recently set off on a solo adventure to Jordan. He joined our small group “One Week in Jordan” tour, a 7-day journey covering Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman, and Madaba. While the trip is considered budget-friendly, it delivered far more than expected. From stargazing in Wadi Rum to comfortable accommodations and a variety of included activities, the trip showed that exploring Jordan on a budget does not mean missing out. On the contrary, it can be every bit as rich, rewarding, and memorable.
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What can you expect from a budget trip to Jordan? Nader recently found out firsthand and shares whether it is truly worth it.
Q: What made you choose a small group tour? N: I like to travel with new people and enjoy my time discovering a new country.
Nader shares his travel stories and highlights from his 7-day trip to Jordan.
Q: The trip you booked was a guided tour. How did it feel to travel with a guide on this tour? Would you travel with a guide again? Why or why not? N: Of course. I enjoy guided tours especially because the guide's tips are what makes me discover the country better.
Q: How was it joining a trip to Jordan as a solo traveler? N: It was a good decision, especially that a lot of things made more fun doing them with others.
Q: How is it to travel Jordan as a Young Adult (18 to 39 age range) traveler? Would you recommend Jordan to other young adult travelers, and why? N: It was adventurous and we could do more activities, especially hiking and walking in Petra and Wadi Rum.
Q: The tour is what we deem to be a budget tour. Did the tour meet your expectations given the lower price point? Why or why not? N: Yes it did, especially that a lot of activities were included and not optional.
Q: Were there any parts of the trip that surprised you in terms of quality or value? N: Yeah, the hotel in Petra was very nice and also the star gazing option we had in Wadi Rum.
Q: Which destinations, cities, or highlights did you cover on your trip, and which stood out the most? N: Petra and Wadi Rum were the best. Amman and Madaba were nice.
Q: What was a memorable moment or story from your journey that you’d like to highlight? N: The top view from the Royal Tombs hiking trail allowing a top view of the Petra Treasury was a must see in a lifetime. Also the mountains of Wadi Rum were amazing!
Q: What were your favorite activities or excursions, and why? N: Hiking in Petra, sight seeing in Wadi Rum and star gazing at night were my favorites.
A sky full of stars stretches endlessly over Wadi Rum, turning the desert night into something almost unreal.
Q: Did you try any local food or cultural experiences that you would recommend? N: Yes, living in a camp in Wadi Rum was a nice experience. The Jordanian food was mediocre.
Q: Did you have any unique interactions with locals, guides, or fellow travelers that made your trip special? N: The star gazer who explained things to us was nice and the people in the Wadi Rum camp.
Q: Did this trip change your perspective on the destination, travel, or life in any way? N: It made me appreciate how pretty a dessert can be. Petra is also a must see.
Q: What was the biggest surprise you encountered during your trip to Jordan (positive or unexpected)? N: Positive was the Petra with all its beauty and hiking trails. The food could have been better though.
Nader pauses at some of Jordan’s most memorable sites, capturing moments from a trip he will not soon forget.
Q: Looking back, what was the best part of your entire journey? N: The group and the memories we had together discovering a new country.
Q: If you could relive one day of your trip, which day would it be and why? N: The day we made the Royal Tomb trail hike in Petra.
Q: What would you say to someone considering this tour or destination? N: I can only recommend it, that would be a lifetime experience.
Q: Any funny or unexpected stories from your trip you’d like to share? N: Yes, we had a very smart boy in Petra selling us stuff in a very intriguing way, he made a sales show to sell us souvenirs. It was somehow sad to see it coming from a young boy but very interesting!
Q: Is there anything you would like to tell us about the tour and your experience? N: It was a very nice experience and I can recommend it!
Q: Any tips or things you wish you’d known before going on a trip to Jordan? N: Yes, Amman is cheaper for shopping than the other places!
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For Akriti, writing found her long before her love for travel did; she blames her acute motion sickness for the delayed onset of the latter. But when the two interests did meet, it resulted in many memorable (and sometimes revolting) travel stories. As a traveler, she enjoys challenging treks as much as lazy walks on the beach. She hates road trips unless it is on the back of a truck or a motorbike. She loves good food; even more so when paired with a local drink.
Readers will find her writing to be much like her hometown of Kathmandu—rich, soulful and quirky.
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