4th Conference on Drylands and Desertification Post –Conference Study Tour Jordan

Dates: 16 – 19 Nov. 2012

Friday, Nov. 16th:

- 8:00: Leaving Sde Boqer, buses to the Arava

border crossing.

- 10:00: cross to Jordan.

- 11:30: Tour in Aqaba, brief about Aqaba Special

Economic Zone Authurity model (http://www.aqabazone.com/), and its role in

developing Aqaba.

- 13:00: lunch.

- 15:00: departure to Wadi Rum

(http://goo.gl/oZaec), night at Wadi Rum

(Captain’s camp), desert tour (optional)

and dinner.

Saturday, Nov. 17th:

- 8:30: departure to Petra.

- 10:30: Tour in Petra, one of the new 7 wonders

(http://goo.gl/4509D), the tour includes: the

treasury, the monastery, the view point of Wadi

Araba, and the theater. Lunch included.

- 16:00: Drive to Amman.

- 19:30: Check in at Al Fanar Hotel, dinner at the

hotel.

Sunday, Nov. 18th:

- 8:30: A visit to the Royal Scientific Society (www.rss.jo) to learn about their projects in

community development, renewable energy, etc.

- 11:00: Guided tour in Amman

(http://goo.gl/Z5zFW), includes: The

downtown, the Citadel, the Royal

Automobile Museum, includes lunch.

- 16:00: Drive to the Dead Sea, check in at

the Holyday Inn, Swimming at the Dead

Sea (http://goo.gl/fLtvT).

- 19:30: Dinner.

Monday, Nov. 19th:

- Morning at the Dead Sea.

- 11:30: departure to the Mujib

pumping station, visit the Mujib

diversion weir and meet with Jordan

Valley Authority staff.

- 14:00: Drive to Aqaba (optional transportation to Queen Alia

International Airport will be available, $35 per person, min. 2

people).

PRICE: 750 $ per person

INCLUDED in the fee:

- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure.

- All tours and transfers in AC coaches throughout the program.

- All entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites.

- Horse ride in Petra.

- Private English speaking guide throughout the program

- Transportation from Sde Boker to the Jordanian Border

- Double room in a 3 star hotel in Amman

- Double room in a 4 star hotel in the Dead Sea

Staying a single Room is possible for 150$ more to the total fee

NOT INCLUDED in the fee:

- Visa*

- Departure tax.

- Tips.

- Tours in Wadi Rum

- Personal items such as drinks with meals and telephone calls.

- Any other service not mentioned above

- Border crossing fee (from Israel to Jordan)

*: Please note that the current procedures states that for groups consisting of 5 Pax and more

staying in Jordan more than two consecutive nights, a free collective visa can be issued under the

condition that the nationality of the clients is not restricted. However, these procedures are

subject to change without prior notice. If changed, clients will have to pay for visa (USD 30.00

per person).