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.

You will need a visa if you are from the EU, UK, USA, Australia or Canada which can be purchased upon arrival at the airport and the Jordan/Israel land border for approx 40 JOD / $55 for up to one month. This is only for a single-entry visa. 

If you’re travelling into Jordan via the Wadi Araba border, Allenby/King Hussein Bridge border or any other land border, you may need to pre-arrange a visa as these borders don’t provide visas on arrival. 

Some nationalities are required to purchase a pre-issued visa prior to travel and other nationalities are exempt. Please check with your local consulate and the Jordan government website.

We recommend that you have at least six months validity remaining on your passport and can show a return ticket.

Due to the changeable nature of Covid-19 entry requirements, we strongly advise Flashpackers to consult the travel advice issued by your local consular services well in advance of your departure date. Some countries do still require travelers to comply with pre-arrival testing and/or vaccination requirements. Links to the key consular services can be found on our Safety page.

We recommend checking with your local travel clinic six to eight weeks before your trip to see if any medications or vaccinations are required.

Approximately 30 JD, the equivalent of 40-45 USD per day. Pack Leader tips and driver tips are included in the cost.

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 20-30 degrees. 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 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.

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. 

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.