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Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT) TERMS AND CONDITIONS Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT) TERMS AND CONDITIONS Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT) is a fully licensed Jordanian travel agency located in Jordan Jordan Horizons Tours’ (JHT) Terms & Conditions : THIS AGREEMENT BETWEEN "JORDAN HORIZONS TOURS " as (JHT) and you where “YOU” is referred to as (“Account Holders "Users", “Members”, “Customers”, “Subscribers” or any Party using services provided by JHT ) Personal Information and Privacy Policy All necessary… Read More...

If you are traveling to Jordan, you might have this question: when is it necessary to have a guide(s)? To answer this question, you should have an idea about the rules and regulations in Jordan. The guide(s) are needed based on how many travelers are in your group. The following information will provide you with more of an idea. 1- If your group consists of 07 travelers and more. As per the rules and regulations of the Jordanian Government, for groups of 07 or more travelers and travelling… Read More...

Jordan Visa Information Visas Cost : -Single Entry visas valid for one month: 40 JOD (approximately 56 USD) -Double Entry visas valid for three months: 60 JOD (approximately 85 USD) -Multiple Entry visas valid for six months: 120 JOD (approximately 170 USD) Groups of five or more people arriving with a designated Jordanian tour operator are exempt from visa costs. Certain nationalities require an entry visa to be obtained prior to travel. The below list is meant solely as a useful tool and the… Read More...

How to book the transfers services with us in Jordan. To book and confirm your tour with us please use one of the following methods : (1) Online Booking form , please check the below link : https://www.cognitoforms.com/JHT8/transfersonlybookingformjht (2) Or download the booking form from one of the links : Download Link # 01 : Booking form (Transfers only) Download Link # 02 : Booking form (Transfers only) Fill in all the relevant sections of the booking form. Return the completed booking form… Read More...

Tipping in Jordan Tipping is a practiced social custom in Jordan. Tipping by definition is voluntary – at the discretion of the customer. In tours services, tour guides and drivers are providing you with services, offering knowledge about Jordan history, traditions, artifacts, sites, food and others. A gratuity (also called a tip) is a sum of money customarily given by a client or customer to certain service sector for the service they have performed, in addition to the basic price of the… Read More...

* Please note that due to the Coronvirus Pandemic our Payment terms and conditions are currently flexible and we will discuss these with you before you book your tour. For all tours a deposit of minimum 25% is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is required 21 days before the commencement date of your tour. Payment for the deposit and the remaining balance can be made using one of the following methods : Credit/Debit Card Payment You can use a Visa or Mastercard credit card… Read More...

THE LIST OF THE HOTELS, CAMPS & LODGES WE USE IN JORDAN We use the list of the hotels/camps as per the package advertised in our website : 3* / 4* or 5* Hotels. Please check the hotels we use in specific. The best hotels in Jordan represent Arabian standards of hospitality, and the city’s vibrant hotel scene is beginning to rival that of Dubai and the Gulf States in some cases. Jordan has a great variety of hotels, from luxurious five star resorts, right through to budget hotels, and hostels.… Read More...

How to book a Multi day tour (02 days tour and more) with Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT) : To book and confirm your tour with us please use one of the following methods : (1) Online Booking form, please check the below link : https://www.cognitoforms.com/JHT8/BookAMultiDayTour02DaysTourAndMoreWithUsBookingFormForMultidayTour (2) Or download the booking form from one of the links : Download Link # 01 : Multi Days Booking form Download Link # 02 : Multi Days Booking form Fill in all the relevant… Read More...

How to book a day tour form border/airport (JHT) To book and confirm your tour with us please use one of the following methods : (1) Online Booking form, please check the below link : https://www.cognitoforms.com/JHT8/DayTourBookingFormJHT (2) Or download the booking form from one of the links : Download Link # 01 : Day Tours from Airport or Border - Booking Form Download Link # 02 : Day Tours from Airport or Border - Booking Form Fill in all the relevant sections of the booking form. Return… Read More...

How to book a day tour from a hotel or residence in Jordan To book and confirm your tour with us please use one of the following methods : (1) Online Booking form, please check the below link : https://www.cognitoforms.com/JHT8/DayTourBookingFormJHT (2) Or Download one of the followings booking forms : Download Link # 01 : Day Tour from Hotel or Residence Download Link # 02 : Day Tour from Hotel or Residence Fill in all the relevant sections of the booking form. Return the completed booking… Read More...

To book and confirm your tour (SHORE EXCURSION AQABA (CRUISE)) with us please use one of the following methods (choose any of the following that you feel it is easier for you ) : (1) Online Booking form, please check the below link : https://www.cognitoforms.com/JHT8/ShoreExcursionsFromAqabaPortBookingFormJHT (2) Or download the booking form from one of the links : Download Link # 01 : SHORE EXCURSION AQABA (CRUISE ) - Booking From Download Link # 02 : SHORE EXCURSION AQABA (CRUISE ) - Booking… Read More...

Meet & Assist Service Upon Arrival & Jordan Free Visa (When Visa to Jordan is exempted?) The Jordanian Government has waived visa fees for all non-restricted nationalities coming through Jordanian tour operators, whether travelling individually or in groups, when a meet and assist service is provided by the Jordanian tour operator. The visa fee is waived on the condition that the traveler/travelers spend a minimum of two consecutive nights in Jordan. In order to qualify for the free visa you… Read More...

What are the Border crossings between Israel and Jordan? There are 3 Land Border Crossings between Jordan and Palestine/Israel that tourists can pass. Each of them has two names – one on the Jordanian, and one on the Israeli side. From North to South they are : Sheikh Hussein (Northern Border) / Jordan RiverCrossing: Located approximately between the Jordanian city Irbid and the Israeli town Beit She’an. King Hussein/ Allenby Bridge: Located approximately between Jordan’s capital Amman and… Read More...

What are the operating hours of the Allenby Bridge / King Hussein Border? The Opening Hours for the Passenger Terminal are: Sunday through Thursday: 08:00 – 24:00 The entry of tourist groups on Sunday through Thursday is possible until 21:00. Fridays and Saturdays: 08:00-15:00 The entry of tourist groups on Fridays is possible until 12:00. The border crossing is closed at Yom Kippur and the first day of Eid al-Adha. Opening hours may also differ on other Jewish, Christian, Muslim and national… Read More...

What are the operating hours of the Eilat Border crossing? The Aqaba, or Yitzhak Rabin Border Crossing is located between Eilat and the Jordanian city of Aqaba. The Crossing is open from Sunday to Thursday between 06:30 and 20:00, and Friday and Saturday between 08:00 and 20:00. It is closed on Yom Kippur and the first day of the Muslim New Year. When there is a time difference between Jordan and Israel (which can occur with the start/end of daylight savings) the border will operate according… Read More...

What are the operating hours of the Sheikh Hussein/Jordan River Border? The Opening Hours for the Passenger Terminal are: Sunday through Thursday: 07:00 – 20:30 Fridays and Saturdays: 08:30-18:30 The border crossing is closed at Yom Kippur and the Muslim New Year. Opening hours may also differ on other Jewish, Christian, Muslim and national holidays. For the Jewish holidays, you can find the opening hours here : https://www.iaa.gov.il/en-US/borders/neharyarden/Pages/default.aspx On the… Read More...

What are the fees/taxes to be paid at the Queen Alia Airport? Jordanian Visa (if not included in your tour package or eligible for free visa/stays less than 2 nights) : 40JD or approximately $60USD. Must be paid in JOD. Jordanian Departure Tax : Included in your air ticket. My tour has the meet and assist service, how do I meet the representative? Our Representative Details :The Operations Manager for the Meet and Assist Representatives at the Airport is Mohammed Jibreen. His mobile number is… Read More...

What are the fees/taxes to be paid at the King Hussein Airport (Aqaba Airport) ? Jordanian Visa (if not included in your tour package or eligible for free visa/stays less than 2 nights) : 40JD or approximately $60USD. Must be paid in JOD. Jordanian Departure Tax : Included in your air ticket. My tour has the meet and assist service, how do I meet the representative? Our Representative Details : The Operations Manager for the Meet and Assist Representatives at the Airport is Mr. Mohammad Qabbah.… Read More...

Passport Information & Passport List Details You are required to provide your full passport details to us when you book this shore excursion. In order to be authorized to pick guests up from the Port Area we are required to submit a visa manifest to the Border/Port Authority. The visa manifest requires the full passport details for all guests. This manifest is stamped and authorized which allows our guides and drivers with their vehicles to gain entry to the Port Area to pick up the guests from… Read More...

PETRA FAQs AND INFORMATION Spot Guides for Petra We include a 2.5 hour guided tour for Petra in our tours. Normally the guided tour will be conducted by one of the guides that are contracted by our agency. You might find the guiding fees we offer are different from the rate available at the visitor's center of the site, but please consider the following : The Local guides (who are at the visitor’s center of Petra site) are assigned at the visitor's center of the site and are employees of the… Read More...

Accommodation types in Wadi Rum Bedouin, Eco and/or Desert Camps : Bedouin, Eco-friendly and desert camps are usually located in the Protected Area and Natural Reserve of Wadi Rum desert. They are an eco-friendly camps, usually managed by Bedouins and offer a traditional & real Bedouin experience. All sleeping tents are private (Single Tents, Twin/Double Tents, Triple Tents and quadruple Tents) equipped with mattresses, blankets and pillows. There are shared bathrooms with toilets and a shower.… Read More...

What To Wear When Traveling To Jordan? You’ve been counting down the days until you embark on your epic Jordan tour. The time has finally arrived that many dread…it’s time to pack. You are only visiting for a week and you want to maximize your packing space. We hear you; it’s not an easy task. The question rolling around in your head is, “What is appropriate to wear in an Islamic, Middle Eastern country?” Not to fear, we have some tips for you. Guidelines to keep in mind: While Jordan is a… Read More...

Camel Riding in Petra & Wadi Rum : Camel Ride in Wadi Rum & Petra is optional for 10 JD/$15USD per camel per hour (You don’t need to book it in advance . can be booked upon arrival to Petra or Wadi Rum and ask your guide in Petra/Wadi Rum) Horse Carriage in Petra : There are also 10 horse drawn carriages in Petra, first and foremost for elderly and handicapped visitors. These carriages take maximum 2 passengers and operate from the Petra Visitor Centre to the Treasury and back. Keep in mind the… Read More...

We at JHT, can arrange all transfers & tour transfers & itineraries all over Jordan by private brand-new cars, mini-vans, vans, buses ...etc. There is a capability for any kind of the vehicles. Based on how many people, we will select the suitable vehicles, for transfers only to tours of many days, at very economic prices. Let know more about your itinerary and we will be back to you soon. All of our vehicles are fully equipped with air-conditioning, new, insured, with English speaking drivers… Read More...

Please note that the United States Dollars are widely used and accepted everywhere in Jordan. Euro is used in Jordan but not widely used, because it has no fixed rates and the rate is converted to Euro from Jordan Dinar or US$. You should use the exact rate change at the date of your tour. There are exchange offices at airports and borders of Jordan, as well as in all cities of Jordan. Our drivers can help you with exchanging money. Please use the following XE Currency Converter website as an… Read More...

We use the list of the hotels/camps as per the package advertised in our website : 3* / 4* or 5* Hotels . Please check the hotels we use in specific. The best hotels in Jordan represent Arabian standards of hospitality, and the hotels in the major locations are beginning to rival that of Dubai and the Gulf States in some cases. Jordan has a great variety of hotels, from luxurious five star resorts, right through to budget hotels, and hostels. We’ve selected a range of different options in… Read More...