The Evason Spa Experience
7 Days
from
$1,834
to
$2,184
per person*
Highlights:
Jordan
(Dead Sea, Wadi Rum)
Trip Start/End:
Amman
/
Amman
Indulge your mind, body and soul with this luxurious private guided journey through Jordan showcasing the medicinal waters of the Dead Sea and its legendary historical sites. Stay at the famous Evason Ma’In Hot Springs, a desert oasis in many ways. This enchanting hotel is a peaceful haven nestled amongst a true gift from Mother Nature with waterfalls cascading down the desert rocks to form healing mineral pools ideal to soak in. Tour the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex and watch the sunset as you float in its therapeutic waters. Led by local guides, you will undertake a mystical pilgrimage to Nebo Mountain- the burial place of Moses, witness the dazzling Mosaic map in the Greek Orthodox Church St. George (featuring all the major biblical sites from Lebanon to Egypt) and visit the monument where Jesus was baptized - John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan. Voyage out into the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of the desert and tour Wadi Rum (The Valley of the Moon). Overnight at a simple yet elegant camp before continuing your journey to magical Petra an ancient "rose-red city half as old as time.” After taking in this World Wonder return to Evason Ma’In Hot Springs for some more rest and relaxation before departing from this restorative holiday experience.
NOTE: Travel in Egypt and Jordan often involves early-morning starts, designed to avoid crowds and the hottest midday hours. It can be hot, especially in June, July and August, but there is virtually no humidity and evening temperatures cool off dramatically. Egypt and Jordan are moderate secular states, well used to hosting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. While you ll want to avoid revealing clothing, loose shorts and short-sleeved shirts are fine for both genders while sightseeing.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Amman - Dead Sea
| - Airport Assistance and Visa
- Transfer - Amman - Dead Sea [Ma'in Hot Springs] - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*)
Evason Room (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Amman - Dead Sea
| - Jordanian Tourism tax - Insurance
- Private - Dead Sea Tour - Vehicle/Driver
- Dead Sea Panorama Sunset & Museum - Vehicle/Driver
| Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*)
Evason Room (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Dead Sea
| - Private - Nebo & Madaba Tour 1/2 day - Vehicle/Driver
- Private - Bethany Tour (Al-Maghtas) (1.5-2hrs) - Vehicle/Driver
| Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*)
Evason Room (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Dead Sea - Wadi Rum
| - Private - Wadi Rum Tour - Vehicle & Tour
- Lunch (included)
| King Aretas IV Camp (3.5*)
Tented Bedroom (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Wadi Rum - Dead Sea
| - Private - Petra Day Tour - Private Tour
- Lunch (included)
| Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*)
Evason Room (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Dead Sea
| | Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*)
Evason Room (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Dead Sea - Amman
| - Transfer - Dead Sea - Amman [Amman ] - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Dead Sea Sunset
Evason Six Senses
Day 1: Amman - Dead Sea
You will be met by an airport representative , then it is off to baggage claim and finally to passenger pick up. It is here that you will connect with our Kensington associate who will arrange airport transfer to your hotel.
Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea/Ma'in Evason resort. 60mins.
Accommodation: Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*) Lying 264-meters below sea level, Ma’In Hot Springs is the inspired site for the well appointed Evason Ma’In Hot Springs. Set like an oasis in the dramatic terrain, the location is easily accessible and defines the resort and spa experience in the Middle East - making it a destination of choice for those seeking the perfect retreat to relax and be pampered whilst enjoying the therapeutic benefits of Ma’In hot spring waterfalls.
Salt and Mineral Deposits on the shore of the Dead Sea
Dead Sea Panoramic Complex
Day 2: Amman - Dead Sea
A Jordanian Tourism tax will be paid on your behalf to cover public liability insurance on equipment such as Jeeps, camels and horses.
Explore the Dead Sea, which is over 400 meters below sea level. The lowest point on the face of the earth, this vast, stretch of water receives a number of incoming rivers, including the River Jordan. Once the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind dense, rich, cocktail of salts and minerals that supply industry, agriculture, and medicine with some of its finest products. We will arrange an entrance to Dead Sea Spa Hotel to have a chance to enjoy the Spa Hotel facilities or float on the Dead Sea salty water.
A private vehicle and driver will pick you up and deliver you to the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex. From here, enjoy the absolutely stunning sunset views of the Dead Sea while enjoy the crisp clean air at this high elevation. This complex also contains the Dead Sea Museum which informs about the physical and chemical characteristics of the Dead Sea, while highlighting the relationship between the Dead Sea and human beings, in an attempt to promote the conservation and protection of the area.
Accommodation: Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*) 
Top of Mount Nebo, burial spot of Moses
John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany
Day 3: Dead Sea
According to Jewish and Christian tradition, Moses was buried on this mountain by God himself, and his final resting place is unknown. Scholars continue to dispute whether the mountain currently known as Nebo is the same as the mountain referred to in the Torah. Madaba’s most famous site is the Mosaic map in the 19th century Greek Orthodox St George’s Church. Unearthed 1864, the mosaic was once a clear map with 157 captions (in Greek) of all major biblical sites from Lebanon to Egypt. The mosaic was constructed AD 560 & once contained more than 2 million pieces; only 1/3 of the whole now survives.
Drive to Dead Sea area to visit the site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized, has long been known from the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40) and from the Byzantine and medieval texts. The site has now been identified on the east bank of the Jordan River, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and is being systematically surveyed, excavated, restored, and prepared to receive pilgrims and visitors. Bethany Beyond the Jordan is located an hour by car from the Jordanian capital Amman and 15 minutes from the Dead Sea hotels area.
Accommodation: Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*) 
Mount Rum 
King Aretas IV Camp
Day 4: Dead Sea - Wadi Rum
A private vehicle and driver will pick you up from Evason Six Senses Spa and Hotel, and transfer you to Wadi Rum. Explore Wadi Rum, a vast, silent place, timeless and starkly beautiful. Uniquely shaped massive mountains rise vertically out of the pink desert sand, which separate one dark mass from another in a magnificent desert scenery of strange breathtaking beauty, with towering cliffs of weathered stone. This day tour concludes with an overnight at King Aretas Camp.
Accommodation: King Aretas IV Camp (3.5*) King Aretas IV Camp is the only premium camp in Jordan. This completely exclusive camp is located in the Wadi Rum valley in Wadi Rum, just inside the National Reserve. All of the highly trained and experienced staff and management have been hand selected from other 5 star hotels. This camp will provide guests with the best service and hospitality in order to create a complete feeling of desert relaxation.
Petra Treasury
Day 5: Wadi Rum - Dead Sea
A private vehicle with driver with will pick you up from King Aretas Camp in Wadi Rum for a day tour of Petra. Petra is the treasure of the ancient world, and the rock-carved rose-red city is full of mysterious charm. Indeed, it was "designed to strike wonder into all who entered it". Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, this remarkable city of grand buildings carved into massive cliffs evokes wonder to this day. Your private vehicle will transport you back to Evason Six Senses Spa and Hotel upon completion of this tour.
Accommodation: Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*) Day 6: Dead Sea
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Evason Six Senses Ma`In (5*) 
Amman
Day 7: Dead Sea - Amman
Avail of a private transfer between the Dead Sea and Amman.
Accommodation: Depart Depart from Amman international airport - end of itinerary.
Accommodations
- Evason Six Senses
Evason Six Senses Ma'In (5*) - Dead Sea
Lying 264-meters below sea level, Ma’In Hot Springs is the inspired site for the well appointed Evason Ma’In Hot Springs. Set like an oasis in the dramatic terrain, the location is easily accessible and defines the resort and spa experience in the Middle East - making it a destination of choice for those seeking the perfect retreat to relax and be pampered whilst enjoying the therapeutic benefits of Ma’In hot spring waterfalls.
- King Aretas IV Camp
King Aretas IV Camp (3.5*) - Wadi Rum
King Aretas IV Camp is the only premium camp in Jordan. This completely exclusive camp is located in the Wadi Rum valley in Wadi Rum, just inside the National Reserve. All of the highly trained and experienced staff and management have been hand selected from other 5 star hotels. This camp will provide guests with the best service and hospitality in order to create a complete feeling of desert relaxation.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Jordan
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport and a visa are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Jordan issues visas to Americans for a fee at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings upon arrival. Processing generally takes 2-3 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately $50 a for single-entry visa, $70 for a double-entry visa and $130 for a multiple-entry visa. However, visas are not issued upon arrival at the land border crossing between Israel and Jordan known as the King Hussein Bridge crossing. (On the Israeli side, this crossing is known as the Allenby Bridge.) U.S. citizens must already be in possession of a valid visa to Jordan or have a special entry permit from the Jordanian Ministry of Interior to enter Jordan at this crossing. Proof of yellow fever immunization is required if arriving from an infected area. Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors to and foreign residents of Jordan. Jordan does not permit entry or residency for foreign nationals with HIV/AIDS. Travelers known to have HIV are denied entry at ports of entry, including land border crossings.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Jordan for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/jordan.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Amman.
Government: Constitutional Monarchy since 1952.
Language: Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken. French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken in many tourist areas.
Religion: Over 92% Sunni Muslim, with 2% Shi’a and Druze Muslim. A significant Greek Orthodox Christian minority (6%) resides mainly in the villages around the hill city of Madaba.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 between March and October - dates vary).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are mostly used but newer buildings may have three-pin plugs.
Telephone: Country code +962.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good.
Internet: There are Internet cafes throughout the country.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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