Wow Wow Wow - What an amazing trip I have just returned from. We were in a group of 14 and what a fabulous group it was. If you were travelling on your own you were never on your own, unless you wanted to, we all looked after each other. We had a fantastic CEO Khader, he was extremely knowledgeable and passionately loved Jordan and wanted to show us his country. From the moment we landed to the time were left the airport we found everybody friendly and courteous and felt extremely safe. If you are thinking about this trip do it ! I cannot explain what it was like running through the canyon and once through seeing The Treasury at Petra was just amazing. Wadi Rum was equally as impressive and star gazing at night was again fantastic. Floating in the dead sea and snorkelling in the Red Sea was again a highlight. I can see why this trip is called "Highlights of Jordan" we really did see the highlights and would go back to Jordan.
Go to Jordan- many people expressed concerns when I mentioned my up coming trip, I can confirm my experience was full of warm friendly welcoming people and at no time did it feel unsafe. The Wai Rum was stunning and gave me a sense on peace that I have not found else where. The trek was well planned and at time's informative with our guide providing useful information and a tale or too. My companions were diverse from all backgrounds and experiences, and wonderful company as we explored the desert. Walking on sand at times was challenging and the firm patches were welcomed when they returned. The distances quoted on the itenery were short on some days that might catch a few people out if 20-23k is no your idea of fun.
I really enjoyed the scramble to the rock bridge but I don't think the trip note's captured the heights involved which will catch out the average walker.
Excellent Wadi Rum, Do it.. Overall, the trip was excellent, totally exceeded our expectations in every way, from start to finish the trip was very well organized, we were well looked after and felt completely safe. Trip leader Abdullah was the best, extremely knowledgeable, always helpful and available, nothing was any trouble, the trek through Wadi Rum was amazing, absolutely unbelievable landscape which constantly changed, the climb up to the bridge was unexpected but an absolute highlight and well worth the effort. The trekking was comfortable with plenty of breaks, with Abdullah constantly passing on his vast knowledge of this place and its amazing history. We could have happily spent another couple of days in Wadi Rum. Also have to credit Abdullahs team who were all amazing, always singing and laughing, setting up the camp, along with a campfire, and keeping us topped up with tea, the food was plentiful and excellent, we have enjoyed a lot of treks with Exodus and this one is up there with the beat, would highly recommend, and Petra will just blow your mind.