Untold Jordan

Fly into and out of Amman International Airport (AMM).

Flights into Jordan can arrive at rather unsociable hours, so don’t worry if your flight arrives at around midnight. You won’t be the only one and our friendly team can assist you in booking a pre-night at the hotel so you can check in as soon as you land.

You should ideally arrive before 3 pm. The welcome meeting and dinner will be from 6 pm onwards starting at the hotel, which is located approximately 40 minutes away from the airport.

On this adventure most travelers tend to arrive a day early, which we can help you organize. Please do get in touch if this is something you would like to add on.

There are no activities planned for the last day, so leave any time you wish. The airport is approximately 45 minutes away from the hotel, and your Pack Leader can help you book your transfers the night before if needed.

If you arrive on Day 1 of your adventure, or you book pre-tour accommodation with us, your airport arrival transfer will be included. If you book alternative pre-tour accommodation or are arriving by another mode of transport you must arrange your own arrival transfer.

Arrival transfers are private to Flash Pack and will be in groups depending on flight times. Sometimes this means waiting in the airport for a short while until other flights have arrived.

We don’t offer a departure transfer as Flashpackers leave at different times of the day and many stay for extra nights. However, your Pack Leader will offer you support with finding a local taxi.

Please note that tips are not included in the cost of this adventure. Suggested amounts per person are:

• Pack Leader: 10 USD per day
• Drivers: 5 USD per day
• Local tips: your Pack Leader will be able to advise on how much to tip local guides, restaurants, etc. Some Pack Leaders will collect a tipping kitty (approximately 35 USD) at the welcome meeting to take care of local tips.

However, all tips are at your discretion depending on what you feel comfortable with.

Up-to-date visa and entry information can be found using our official partner, Sherpa, who can help you arrange a visa if needed.

You can also find essential travel advice – including security and local laws, as well as passport and visa information – on the government website of your home country:

• UK residents: review the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Travel Advice before your adventure.
• US residents: consult the US Department of State Travel Advice for important travel information.
• Australian residents: check the Smart Traveler website for up-to-date travel advice.
• Residents of other countries: refer to the travel advice provided by your own government or local consulate.

Please be aware that passport and visa requirements can change before departure, so it’s important to stay updated with the latest information.

While we are not medical professionals and cannot offer personalized medical advice, we want to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable adventure. Here are some tips to help you prepare.

1. Consult with a healthcare professional

We recommend scheduling an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure. This will give you ample time to receive any necessary vaccines or medications.

2. Up-to-date medical advice

• UK residents: visit the NHS Fit For Travel website for the latest medical advice.
• US residents: check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for specialized health information.
• Australian residents: refer to the Smart Traveler Health website for current medical advice.

3. Government travel advice

• UK residents: review the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Travel Advice before your adventure.
• US residents: consult the US Department of State Travel Advice for important travel information.
• Australian residents: check the Smart Traveler website for up-to-date travel advice.

4. Medication tips

If you take prescription medication, ensure you bring enough to last the entire adventure, plus a few extra days in case of travel delays. Carry a copy of your prescription with you in case you need to visit a clinic while abroad.

We hope this information will help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure.

Approximately 30 JD, the equivalent of 40-45 USD per day.

We recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness here. Overall, Jordan is one of our more active adventures with a few lengthy hikes, so we recommend joining us on this one if you are fit enough to hike for five+ hours, and don’t mind doing so in temperatures of 70-90ºF (20-30ºC). You will have to walk in desert-like heat at some points. The 15-kilometer hike to Petra is moderate to difficult, but the views along the way are totally worth it.

Canyoning (May to October) is also a great, adventurous activity requiring some upper body strength to pull yourself up rocks. Those with a fear of water may not want to take part.

The scenic gorge hike (November to April) is a circular route of approximately 3 kilometers and takes around two to three hours.

Please be aware that the itinerary, activities, and hotels are subject to change. These changes are rare but can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting which we will always try and communicate to you.

In the case of this particular itinerary, there are some key things to note:

1. Canyoning is only available between the summer months of May to October due to safety reasons. As an alternative activity between November and April, travelers will enjoy an award-winning and immersive cooking class experience with a family in Amman.

2. The Feynan Ecolodge experience in Wadi Rum is only available in the winter months of November to April, due to high temperatures in the desert. At this time of year, we will spend an extra day at Aqaba on the Red Sea. 

3. Due to limited availability, a few winter itineraries will be substituted with a summer itinerary, except for the canyoning activity, which will be replaced by a cooking class in Amman. If your departure follows an alternative itinerary, you will receive a notification during the booking process.

Your itinerary is not expected to change during Ramadan or Eid Al Fitr (the Festival of Fast-breaking) as tourists sites will remain open. However, many shops and restaurants will be closed and it will be more difficult to buy alcohol.

If you are in Jordan during this time, we anticipate that you will still be able to buy alcohol at hotels whilst in Amman and at the Dead Sea, however it is unlikely you will be able to buy drinks in other parts of the country.

If you’re traveling during the summer months (May-September), you’ll need to bring lightweight and breathable clothing suitable for the soaring temperatures. In the evenings, it can get chilly in the desert, so packing some warmer tops and a light jacket will help make sure that you’re prepared. You’ll spend some evenings by a fire, and your clothes may smell smokey, so it’s worth bringing a few spare clothes to change into afterwards.

Generally, it’s a good idea to keep your shoulders and knees covered where possible. This not only fits in with Jordanian culture, but it also keeps the sun and insects off of your skin. If you feel more comfortable in shorts and t-shirts, they are fine to wear as long as they are not too revealing or low cut.

If you have any questions about what to pack for your trip to Jordan, please get in touch with one of our friendly Trip Experts.

Baggage

• A large backpack or suitcase. It’s up to you whether you bring a backpack or a suitcase, but a soft-sided bag is best for packing into transfer vehicles.

• A day bag. This will need to be big enough for your daily essentials such as water and your camera.

Clothing

• Light tops with sleeves. Longer sleeves will be very handy for keeping insects and the sun off of your skin during activities. Generally, t-shirts are great for activities, but for cultural reasons, we don’t recommend revealing tank tops or crop tops.

• Lightweight outdoor pants. For the more adventurous activities, such as hiking and scrambling, it’s a great idea to bring a pair of outdoor pants that you don’t mind getting dirty.

• Activewear. Breathable and lightweight materials will help you stay comfortable when getting active.

• Linen pants. On the more relaxing days, linen trousers are a great way to keep cool.

• Swimwear. You may want to bring one pair for getting muddy and one pair for relaxing.

• Clothes suitable for getting wet/muddy. During the canyoning, you will get soaking wet, so an old t-shirt and an old pair of shorts would be ideal.

• Modest clothing. You are required to cover your arms and legs before you enter a temple in Jordan, so please make sure that you have some appropriate clothing.

• Wrap/head scarf . You can buy these locally in Jordan and they’re great for covering your head and wrapping around yourself when necessary.

• Fleeces/sweaters/light jackets. Between October and May, evenings can get chilly, so packing warmer clothes is a good idea. If you’re traveling in the summer, just a light jacket will do.

• Jeans/warm pants (winter only). During the winter months, you’ll need to bring some warmer trousers for the cold nights.

• Warm pyjamas/ bedclothes and socks (winter only). During the winter months, it’s worth bringing some warmer clothes to wear to bed.

• Gloves (winter only). During the winter months, you may find it handy to bring some gloves for the cold desert evenings.

• Sunglasses/sunhat. The sun is likely to be strong during the day, so protecting yourself is important.

Shoes

• Hiking shoes. There’s a lot of hiking on this trip, so make sure that your hiking shoes are comfortable and well worn-in before your trip.

• Comfortable, breathable shoes. For general wear, a pair of sneakers are perfect.

• Spare ‘water’ shoes. During the canyoning, your shoes will get soaking wet, so having a separate pair of grippy shoes, like an old pair of sneakers, is recommended.

• Sandals/flip-flops. Great for relaxing during the day.

Accessories

• Electricals and chargers

• Plug socket adaptor. Plug sockets vary in Jordan, European two-pin plugs and British 3-pin plugs are both widely used. (Types C and G)

• Refillable water bottle. This will help to reduce our plastic footprint.

• Torch/head torch. This will be useful for your time in the desert.

• Beach towel. Your hotels will provide bath towels, but for swimming elsewhere, you’ll need to bring a towel. A travel towel will help to save space.

• Eye mask and earplugs. If you’re a light sleeper, you may feel more comfortable bringing an eye mask and earplugs.

• Waterproof camera. If you have one, you can capture fantastic underwater footage during the canyoning.

Toiletries/medical 

• Any personal medication you require.

• Personal toiletries.

• Painkillers.

• Anti-bacterial gel.

• Insect repellant.

• Lip balm with SPF.

• Moisturiser.

• High SPF factor sun cream.

There has been no change to travel advice for Jordan. Flash Pack tours are running as scheduled with many Flashpackers joining us over the previous months. For more information, please see our FAQs page about travel to Jordan during the ongoing situation in the Middle East.