Is Jordan safe?

Yes, Jordan is a safe place to travel. Jordan has a low crime rate and the government is proactive about keeping tourists safe. Many of our clients are women travelers, whether traveling solo or in a group of friends. Travelers from all lands have been warmly welcomed in our culture of hospitality for centuries.

Our partners are professionals and your safety and comfort is our top priority. You will see Jordan’s Tourist Police at each site, here to ensure that tourists are safe and have a good experience. As with traveling anywhere, we recommend everyone practice good judgement, not wander in unfamiliar areas after dark and be aware of your surroundings.

What is an appropriate budget for Jordan?

We work with travelers who have a minimum budget of 500 USD per person, per day. For example, a trip from Saturday to Saturday would have a starting trip cost of 4000 USD per person based on 2 people traveling in 1 room (8 days, 7 nights). Why this number, you may ask? In our experience, we have found that for us to deliver a safe, memorable, and positive guest experience that meets our standards, combined with the expectation of experienced American travelers, this is the entry point of travel in Jordan.

We’ve created this guideline to assist you in understanding trip costs with different levels of service:

COMFORT - 4 star hotels + our standard of quality. Starting at 200 JOD/$280 USD per person, per day. Please note that this is our minimum client budget.

PREMIUM - 5 star hotels + our standard of quality + driver of private guide option. Starting at 300 JOD/$425 USD per person, per day.

LUXURY - 5 star deluxe hotels + our standard of quality + luxury vehicles + private guide + exclusive experiences + more. Starting at 500 JOD/$700 USD per person, per day.

Why wouldn’t I book hotels on my own?

Ah, what a great question! We’re so glad you asked. If you’ve spent time on our website, you know that we are not shy about sharing our favorite hotels. But why? This means you could book them on your own. This is true, you could.

Travelers often think that a hotel experience is the same for every visitor, but this is far from the truth. Cathleen and her colleagues have relationships with the hotels that you don’t have. When in Amman, she sits for coffee with industry colleagues at the hotels that deliver a guest experience that matches ours. She and her Jordanian partners spend hours inspecting new hotels, talking to the staff, and determining whether this is a hotel that will be a fit for our curated collection.

Some of our favorite guides who you may meet in your travels grew up outside the gates of Petra. Their parents were born in the stone rooms of the Old Village Resort, when it was a home for his tribe… decades before it became a documented historic site and turned into a luxury hotel. The management? Other members of the family. When you show up as our guest, it’s a codeword. You’re part of the tribe.

Jordan is a relationship-based culture. It’s not what you know, but who you know that matters. So our clients? There are testimonials of them feeling like rockstars when they arrive at their desert glampsite after a long day, greeted by every member of the staff as Cathleen’s guests. Special notice from the head chef himself who noticed one of our guests is running late at breakfast, then stops what he is doing to put together a falafel box so that they aren’t famished walking through Petra.

Think this happens for a Booking.com room, where the independent hotel, already struggling in today’s economy, already has to pay a significant commission to the website? As travel industry veterans, we can tell you - nope.

What are the visa requirements to visit Jordan?

Very easy for U.S. passport holders. Your visa is handled by our in-country colleagues. You do not need to purchase the Jordan Pass, as our packages all include visas and applicable entrance tickets.

What languages are spoken in Jordan?

Arabic is Jordan’s official language and English is widely spoken, especially in cities and tourist areas. Your local driver and local guide will speak English. Private guides are available in other languages based on availability, please inquire directly.

What clothing can I wear in Jordan?

Tourism is a major industry in Jordan, and in touristic cities, locals welcome travelers all over the world. Modest dress is the norm for locals, so if you want to be respectful of that tradition, you may also dress modestly, especially when visiting a home. Some Jordanians wear traditional clothing, while others wear the latest western fashions. Some women choose to wear a headscarf (hijab), others do not. Here, men do not wear shorts and women cover their shoulders and knees. Packing or purchasing a lightweight scarf or pashmina shawl will enable you to be prepared for these different settings.

What services are included in Curated Jordan trips?

Please refer to your confirmation documents. Our typical trips include:

• All hotel accommodations

• Private car and professional driver

• Free Jordan tourist visa

• Meals as listed in the itinerary

• All activities, entrance fees, and sites as listed in the itinerary

• VIP airport arrival/departure assistance

• The experience of a lifetime!