TASTE AND TRAILS OF JORDAN
AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY THROUGH JORDAN’S LANDSCAPES, CUISINE & CULTURE
Trip Style: Adventure
HIKE, TASTE & CONNECT WITH JORDAN THROUGH THE EYES OF LOCALS
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STARTING AT $4495 per person
May 23-31, 2027
October 2-10, 2027Fully guided 9-day Jordan group trip
4-12 people
Pairs with our Saudi Arabia add-on
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STARTING AT $4995 per person
Fully guided 9-day Jordan itinerary
Private transit
Minimum of 2 people
Trip Highlights
Hike the spectacular “back door” route to Petra through Wadi Ghurab and arrive at the ancient city via the Monastery
Enjoy hyper-local, seasonal cuisine, a hands-on cooking experience and farm-to-table meals rooted in Jordanian traditions
Hike, wade and swim through Wadi Mujib, trek through desert landscapes and experience the otherworldly beauty of Wadi Rum
Connect with Jordanian women through cooperatives, culinary projects and community-based initiatives
Explore ancient ruins, stay with local hosts and learn how history, culture, hospitality and community shape modern Jordan
If you’re looking for a Jordan itinerary that goes beyond the highlights, our 9-day Taste & Trails of Jordan takes you into the landscapes, foodways and communities that make this country so fascinating. On the adventure side, you’ll hike the “back door” route into Petra, wade through the sandstone canyons of Wadi Mujib and sleep under the stars in Wadi Rum. On the culture side, you’ll explore the markets of Amman and visit its ancient citadel, see the ancient Greek & Roman ruins of Umm Qais overlooking the Sea of Galilee, and visit Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East.
Along the way, you’ll meet local people who are preserving Jordan’s traditions and shaping its future - from women leading community cooperatives to chefs and farmers keeping local foodways alive. This is adventure with a human connection, where the places you visit are inseparable from the people who call them home.
And you can’t visit Jordan without experiencing its food. Seasonal, locally sourced meals dominate the locale palate, and you’ll get hands-on experience through a cooking class with the neighborhood grandmas, farm-to-table dining experiences and some true home-hosted meals, connecting what’s on your plate to Jordan’s land and traditions.
You’ll stay in thoughtfully chosen boutique accommodations and experience genuine Bedouin hospitality along the way. Each night’s stay gives you a different texture of the culture, from modern amenities in Amman to full-structured tents in the desert to a beautifully preserved agrotourism B&B, supporting the local environment and community through sustainable tourism development initiatives. Depending on the day, the weather and who’s around you might find yourself joining in on olive picking, beekeeping, honey harvesting or even textile work or basket weaving.
Book our 9-day Jordan group trip or select Jordan Custom Dates September through May, starting at $4,495 per person. See all inclusions, itinerary details and complete pricing in the drop-downs below.
You can also extend your journey with our 5-day Saudi Arabia add-on, or add a full-day excursion to the historic city of As-Salt before your departure.
why this trip?
Jordan isn’t a destination you have to experience from the sidelines. You’ll take the “back door” hike to Petra, wade through Wadi Mujib, and perhaps see one of the most spectacular sunsets of your life in Wadi Rum over glass of steaming hot herbal tea. This itinerary takes you through desert landscapes, ancient ruins and the extraordinary scenery of the Jordan Valley in a way that is human-centered and people focused.
In Jordan, food and hospitality are inseparable. We’ve intentionally curated meals and culinary experiences around local ingredients, traditional recipes and the people working to preserve Jordan’s foodways. From a cooking class and home-style meals to farm-to-table dining rooted in sustainable agriculture, you’ll taste your way through the country as you adventure while learning about the connection between food, land, community and hospitality.
Along the journey, you’ll experience Jordan’s Meaningful Travel Map through local cooperatives, culinary experiences and community-based projects, learning about their work, traditions and the ways they are creating opportunities for themselves and their communities. These encounters are not add-ons to the itinerary but rather an integral part of how we understand contemporary Jordan and the people who are helping shape its future.
Travel with Purpose. Every Traverse Journeys departure includes a contribution to a carefully selected Community Partner, supporting organizations creating meaningful impact in the destinations we visit. In Jordan, your trip helps support a scholarship program providing university funding for young women, particularly those from rural communities, helping make higher education more accessible.
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Trip Inclusions
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8 nights total stay, combination of 3- and 4-star boutique hotels, Bedouin camp full structured tents, and gorgeous B&B with private rooms and shared bathrooms
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Transfers to/from airport on arrival & departure days
Private vehicle transit between all excursions
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15+ miles fully guided hiking along the Jordan Trail
Entry to Little Petra, Petra and Wadi Rum
Visit to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth
Wadi Mujib canyoning experience, complete with rope and ladder gear provided
Bedouin desert camp experience, with homestyle food, music under the stars, and cultural education
Visit to multiple women’s cooperatives including a cooking experience
Guided visit to the Citadel & Roman Theatre in Amman, the Greek & Roman ruins of Umm Qais and the Roman provincial city of Jerash
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Daily breakfast + 6 dinners + 5 lunches
Includes a Welcome Dinner cooking class & farm-to-table, sustainable minded meals with seasonal ingredients
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Experience with our Community Partner + donation to their organization
Dedicated local guide throughout your trip
Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
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Extra nights in Amman
5-day post-trip Saudi Arabia add-on
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International airfare or required visas
Jordan Explorer Pass, required for site entry and visa waiver
Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
Tips to your local guide, Traverse guide, drivers, etc.
Alcohol, unless specified
Required travel insurance
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You'll be paired with a roommate of your same gender unless you request your own room.
STARTING at $4495 per person - double occupancy
+$495 'My own room' option
STARTING at $125/$135 Extra night (single/double pricing per room)
Minimum 2 people required to confirm departure.
$2695 per person, double occupancy
$2995 per person, single occupancy
See all trip details and inclusions here.
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STARTING at $4995 per person - double occupancy, minimum 2 people
+$495 'My own room' option or odd bookings (3, 5, etc.)
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STARTING at +$50 Amman Food Tour, Day 1. A 3-hour guided food tour to taste the best Jordanian food, experience the markets, sample fresh juices, meet some locals and explore downtown Amman with an expert local tour guide. Price depends on availability and number of participants.
Extra nights, pricing on request
Saudi Arabia 5-day add on, details here
See the Daily Itinerary on Steller!
FAQs
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This Jordan trip has one long hike and several shorter ones. The trail is not super technical, though there are inclines and declines throughout the trail. While your fitness level doesn't have to be like an athlete, you should be able to hike for multiple hours at a time through diverse terrain.
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Not at all! We're quite adept at tailoring to your needs. Whether gluten free (including Celiac), vegetarian or vegan, dairy or lactose free, or if you have a specific allergy or intolerance we can work around your needs and provide fresh, locally sourced meals that will keep you nourished and satisfied.
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Yes, for this itinerary you’ll have a guide and driver with you throughout the trip when you book self-guided. You’ll have lots of opportunities for flexibility throughout your day for explorations on your own if you’d like too.
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to your Registration Packet for complete Terms & Conditions, which can also be obtained by submitting a request to hello@traversejourneys.com
Deposit
A $500 deposit per person per trip is required for each traveler to secure the booking. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable unless otherwise indicated on booking with the exception of our 24-hour No Regrets policy. A booking is not final until you receive a final confirmation from us.
24-hour No Regrets Policy: If, within 24 hours of submitting your deposit, you decide to cancel your booking you may request a refund, which will be granted less transaction fees.
Payment
Payments can be made either by 1) Normal Payment terms of 50% due 30 days after booking and 50% due 90 days prior to departure or 2) Monthly terms of equal installments with a $10 per month fee. Payments options include ACH, wire, credit card or Zelle. Payee is responsible for all transaction or processing fees. Late payments are given a two-week grace period; after that a $10 per month late payment fee will be charged.
Cancellations Policy
Group Trips & Retreats: Cancellations, less the trip deposit, are refundable up to 120 days prior to the trip start date.
Custom and Self-Guided: All payments non-refundable. Requests for transfers may be considered in extenuating circumstances and may incur a change fee.
To cancel a booking, Traveler must submit a request to us in writing by email to hello@traversejourneys.com
Flexible Booking Policy Specific to COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Traverse has implemented a flexible booking policy that allows for deposits and payments to be transferrable to the greatest extent possible to new trip dates should a recurrence of COVID-19 render travel impossible due to border closures and related travel restrictions.
Travel Insurance
The trip price does not include travel insurance. Trip protection-style travel insurance that includes travel medical coverage is required for all trips with Traverse. The coverage must have a minimum $150,000 of medical coverage and include injury, medical, evacuation, and repatriation. See more info at https://traversejourneys.com/insurance
Documents, Personal Identification, Vaccinations
Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for all required travel documents including passport, visas, entry or exit fees, and vaccinations. Traveler is also solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from incomplete or defective documentation. Traverse does not cover the cost or assist in obtaining any of the above, and reserves the right to collect information on all.
