Visa:

An entry visa to Jordan can be issued at any Jordanian embassy abroad for travellers holding a passport valid for at least six more months. Visa may also be obtained for most nationalities upon arrival, except for the border stations at King Hussein Bridge and the quay for the ferry boat from Egypt in Aqaba, and cost 15 US$ per person; for a group of more than 5 persons the visa are free. A visa usually is valid for one month but can be extended at any police station in Jordan. A departure tax of 7.5 US$ per person is payable upon leaving Jordan via border stations; when leaving by plane, this is currently included in the price of the ticket.

Our Services:

Our tour leaders meet you at all airports, like at Amman or Aqaba, as well as at the border station at Aqaba Port if you come from Egypt or at King Hussein Bridge. They wait for you at (air)ports bearing a sign with your name, and assist you with customs and immigration proceedings. They accompany you to your hotel, help you check in and explain everything about your stay and accompany you through your whole trip.

Programs:

Programs can be put together to match your flight schedule. They can start and/or end at Amman, at Aqaba or (not always feasible) the Allenby Bridge to and from Israel. A stay of 4 days/3nights is recommended, even better a week, but quick trips, e.g. to Petra coming from Sinai, are possible, or crossing the Jordanian – Israeli border near Aqaba or in the Jordan valley.

Hotels:

Jordan provides hotels of the major categories. The largest international chains are well represented. There is accommodation ranging from 3*hotels to 5*deluxe. Hotel rates are slightly higher in winter than during the summer. Christmas/New Year and Easter week are peak periods with a special supplement in all cities.

Transportation:

We take care always to provide modern air conditioned vehicles for clients, either cars or minibuses for F.I.T. or larger vehicles for groups.

Our Rates:

Our rates are competitive and up to date, and can be applied to small groups and F.I.T. For groups larger than 16 persons please request a special group rate from us!

Reservation, Confirmation and Cancellation:

Send us your request per e-mail or fax to get our quotation. After you have accepted this we will confirm as soon as we get written confirmation from the hotels. We will also inform you if and when prepayment has to be made. Please note that most hotels cancel if the deadline for advance payment is neglected! Also, these prepayments are not refundable in case of late cancellation! Cancellations without fees will also be accepted until one month before arrival (as long as there are no prepayments).

You can also establish dates for your sales and inform us about them as well as the group size you usually deal with, and we will confirm this. Deadline for final number is one month before arrival of the group.

Payment:

In general payment may be cash upon arrival. If hotels demand prepayment to keep the reservation you will pay us full or partially per bank transfer to our account in advance. We will give you the time in our reconfirmation.

Health:

Vaccinations are not requested, but prevention against hepatitis, polio, tetanus and typhoid is recommended. You should contact your local health authorities to enquire about their advice as well.

Currency:

Currency is the Jordanian Dinar. The exchange rate is fixed at 0.7 JD against one US Dollar. Jordanian Dinar can be obtained either at the airport or at exchanges in all major cities.

Credit cards:

The major credit cards are widely accepted, whereas Traveller Cheques are accepted in banks only. Smaller shops may still prefer cash payment

Telephone:

Communications of all kind are available. Most hotels provide international direct dialling services as well as telefax. Internet cafes may be found everywhere; some 5*hotels provide internet access as well. Most mobile phones will work in Jordan, roaming is well diffused all over the country. Nearly all hotels offer postal services. Banks can be found in all major cities and most 5*hotels offer a bank service in the lobby area as well.

Business hours:

Friday is the official holiday. Most banks and government offices close on Saturdays as well, and some may close earlier on Thursdays.

Banks             08.30-15.00 (some reopen from 15.30-17.30)

Business Offices                  08.30-13.00 & 15.30-18.30

Government Offices             08.00-15.00

Shops            Flexible but typically 09.30-13.30 & 15.30-18.00

Please note that earlier closings apply during the month of Ramadan.

Public holidays:

New Year’s Day                               1st January

King Abdullah II’s Birthday              30th January

Labour Day                                       1st May

The late King Hussein’s Birthday   14th November

Christmas Day                                 25th December

Easter and the important Islamic Holidays are not fixed but are calculated according to the lunar calendar!

Electricity:

The current is 220V/50Hz, with two-prong plugs commonly used. Most hotels can provide adapters for electrical appliances, but one should bring a travel adapter in any case.

Time:

The time is GMT + 2 hours in winter, + 3 hours in summer.

Climate:

The Jordanian climate is dry, hot during the summer months and can get cold in winter. From October to March it is advisable to bring some items of warm clothing.

Clothing:

Shorts and tank tops should be reserved for the hotel areas, since the country is predominantly Muslim. To avoid unwelcome attention it is recommended to dress conservatively, especially when visiting traditional places like the old town of Amman, as for visiting churches and mosques.

Photography:

One should arrive well stocked with films, normal ASA as well as higher values for taking interior shots where flashlights are forbidden. Avoid taking pictures of people without express permission, and of military installations or strategic points like airports or checkpoints.

Tips:

Where no service charge is added to bills, tipping of 5-10% is appropriate, e.g. in restaurants. Hotel tips are already included in our rates.

Domestic transportation:

Flights:

Most major airlines connect to Amman’s International Airport.

Ferry:

A ferry boat to and from Nuweiba connects Jordan to the Egyptian peninsula of Sinai. The hydrofoil ferry takes only one hour to cover the distance.