21 Feb 2020
This was my first time visiting Jordan (or the Middle East in general actually) and I must say that after this experience it certainly won't be my last. The sights, food, and extremely friendly people are all reasons to visit and Jordan Horizon Tours is an excellent way to do it. We were met at the airport and they helped us get our visas in order which made customs easy. We then met our driver Hisham who would prove to not only be an excellent driver but also a great guide as he pointed out many things that we otherwise would have missed while driving. Our stay in Amman while short was great and the W Amman surpassed our expectations. Wadi Rum was also awe inspiring; as a Canadian there is simply nothing like it to compare to. The accommodations also surpassed our expectations in Wadi Rum; we were extremely comfortable and well fed. Petra was a fantastic experience and if you were only in Jordan for one day would be my first choice visit. The day will involve a lot of walking but the views make it all worth it. To get the most of it I suggest getting a guide as ours pointed out many things I wouldn't have noticed and gave lots of insights into the rich history of the area. Finally, the Dead Sea was a fantastic way to end the trip as it is a well deserved relaxing type day after 2 days packed with activities. Overall I would absolutely recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting Jordan or anyone that would like to see some amazing sights. A few small things to mention, I believe that to get the absolute most out of the trip it would be best to be in relatively good physical shape. While everything can still be enjoyed regardless, because there is a lot of walking, stairs, and rocks to climb it could be challenging for some people. Not something you need to train for by any means but something worth mentioning. Finally, because Petra is in the mountains the roads are very winding so if you are sensitive to motion sickness I would suggest to bring the necessary medication. Do not let these deter you though, I am just giving as much information as possible to maximize your enjoyment! Thank you so much Jordan Horizon Tours, what a great memory!