30.06.2023
2 min.

Jordan, a land of ancient history, captivating landscapes, and warm culture, promises a trip like no other. As you plan your Jordanian adventure, here are 20 tips emphasizing the advantages of partnering with a local travel agent.

  1. Discover Authentic Experiences: Local agents have deep connections with their community. They can arrange experiences like a traditional Bedouin meal or Arabic language lessons, creating unforgettable memories.
  2. Enjoy Tailored Itineraries: With their profound knowledge, local agents can craft itineraries suiting your preferences, from exploring Petra’s secrets at sunrise to finding the best spots to enjoy Jordan’s sunset.
  3. Stay Hydrated and Protect Your Skin: Local agents remind you of the essentials like carrying a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and always having a bottle of water on hand to deal with Jordan’s sun.
  4. Navigate Cultural Nuances: Agents guide you on the local customs, such as modest attire at religious sites, ensuring you respect Jordanian culture and traditions.
  5. Avoid the Crowds: Local agents know the best times to visit popular attractions like the Amman Citadel, helping you avoid crowds and enjoy cooler temperatures.
  6. Access Cost-Effective Packages: Local agents can arrange for a Jordan Pass, offering entry to multiple historical sites and visa fees at a bundled rate.
  7. Feel Secure: Jordan is a safe destination for travelers. Yet, local agents add an extra layer of security, providing advice and being a contact point during your stay.
  8. Benefit from Local Guides: Local agents connect you with knowledgeable guides, making your exploration of sites like Petra or Jerash much richer.
  9. Savor the Best of Local Cuisine: From mansaf to kunafa, local agents know the best places to try Jordanian delicacies, immersing you in the gastronomic culture.
  10. Plan Relaxation: Local agents can schedule downtime for you, arranging a day at a Dead Sea spa or a peaceful evening watching the sunset over Wadi Rum.
  11. Experience Seamless Logistics: Local agents handle the logistics, from transport arrangements to booking confirmations, ensuring a smooth travel experience.
  12. Handle Cash Transactions: They guide you about where cards are accepted and where you’d need cash, aiding seamless transactions.
  13. Understand Tipping Customs: Local agents can advise on customary tipping practices, helping you navigate these cultural nuances.
  14. Stay Connected: Agents can assist in getting a local SIM card for data access and local calls, keeping you connected throughout.
  15. Explore Hidden Gems: Beyond the known tourist sites, local agents can guide you to less explored towns and villages, offering a unique perspective of Jordan.
  16. Travel Responsibly: They educate travelers on respecting sensitive environments, fostering responsible tourism.
  17. Stay Updated on Local Events: Local agents provide information on festivals or special events that coincide with your visit, adding unique elements to your trip.
  18. Prepare for the Dead Sea: Local agents advise on bringing an older bathing suit for the Dead Sea, where the mineral-rich waters can discolor swimwear.
  19. Navigate Language Barriers: Local agents can help overcome language barriers, making your interactions and experiences smoother.
  20. Stay Flexible: With a local agent, you can enjoy the flexibility of adapting your itinerary for spontaneous adventures or discoveries.

With these 20 tips, we emphasize the benefits of trusting a local travel agent for your Jordanian journey. Not only do they enhance your travel experience with their wealth of knowledge and deep connections, but they also provide peace of mind, letting you focus on creating unforgettable memories in the enchanting land of Jordan.

Silvia P
Silvia P
2023-09-10
Fantastic tour with an Italian speaking guide We received an excellent service and support from zamantours. Our Italian-speaking guide, Abdullah, was outstanding: he gave us precise and comprehensive information about places and culture, he was highly flexible in the program and tireless in his work. He has been a reference for us throughout our trip. Also Yusef, the driver, was kind and flexible. All the personnel were always punctual and professional.
Paula S
Paula S
2023-07-27
Amazing experience It was a wonderful experience. Petra is an awesome place, breathless sunset at the Wadi Run desert, there are many archeological sites and significant religious places of the Bible.Floating on the Dead Sea was just incredible. Thanks to Ahmed, our tour guide, he's really professional and kind, with a great sense of humor and Samir, excelent and safety driver, both of them are the best advicers in Jordan.
Alberto D
Alberto D
2023-07-01
Best experience in Jordan We enjoyed one week touring Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. The sites were extraordinary, the guide Fadl very competent and the driver Samir very kind. Hotels were first class, people always very friendly. Food very appreciated.
Maclain N
Maclain N
2023-06-13
Skip the Petra by Night experience. Don’t be tricked into doing Petra by night. We saw it last night on 6/12/23 The production value is horrible and the show is really short. Basically by the time you hike down the show is over within 30 min and it is not lit well. The city of Petra is amazing by day and the donkey ride to the monastery was the an incredible experience but I would NOT recommend the night experience.
Deepan P
Deepan P
2023-06-04
1-week trip to Jordan Excellent organization, accomodation, and meals. Our driver Hisham is very knowledgeable, great communication and attitude that made our trip memorable. Hisham is a very safe driver, took us often on interesting side routes, and made extra effort to show as much of Jordan as he could in the time we had. He is punctual, and checked on our accomodations and visits. Hisham cares deeply about Jordan and his guests
John Moorcraft
John Moorcraft
2023-04-18
Family Holiday with 5yr old expertly delivered. We booked our holiday for our five year old through Zaman and couldn’t have been happier. Everything around booking was painless and easy. All airport procedures were a breeze and they fast track you through immigration. We were out of the airport with all luggage within 15mins of landing! Our driver, Sayall, was outstanding with my daughter and ensured she was the focal point of the whole trip. First class. I would strongly recommend the Hilton in the Dead Sea if you have young children. Very friendly and great swimming pool. The Labdmark Hotel in Amman also good for kids and 100pct do the children’s museum. Our kid loved camel riding in Wadi Rum and found Petra fascinating (she climbed up to the high place of sacrifice). She enjoyed snorkelling as well. I’d caution against the Intercontinental in Aqaba. The policies there on swimming pool access work against 5-10yr olds. I’d look elsewhere there given the pricing structure. Overall, if you want to go to Jordan (and you should) and you want to travel with young children then Zaman will have you sorted. Top agency and it really worked for us.
fabrizio g
fabrizio g
2023-04-06
Grazie Sam! Grazie Mohammad Saleem ci hai guidato attraverso la Giordania con professionalità competenza simpatia sempre molto attento alle nostre esigenze. Lo abbiamo molto apprezzato
Cheri R
Cheri R
2023-03-05
Terrific value, tremendous fun Samanta of ZamanTours, whom we accessed through KimKim, was honestly fantastic. She planned our itinerary around our dates and requests, got us luxury hotels and meals, and best of all--arranged for driver/guide Hamdi Das. We were able to contact her anytime and she was immediately responsive (we made an error and she was able to help us rectify it--cheerfully!). All communications were clear and easy--fantastic Hamdi accompanied us to every entrance (even hotels) and made sure there was never a problem. We had 6 terrific days in Jordan, and are so completely happy. On our flight home, we talked with others who had used a luxury tour group and our experiences were hugely better --at half their price! We highly recommend Samanta at Zaman Tours and Hamdi, guide/driver-extraodinaire.
Carmelo L
Carmelo L
2023-03-05
Amazing tour of Jordan Dear Zamantours, We would thank you for the quality of the service provided us during our travel in Jordan. We were very happy for the assistance we got at the Airport and especially for the professional driver Mr. J. Al Z. who has safely and kindly driven us for the entire week across Jordan A special thanks for our tourist guide Mr.M. Al-S. that made an excellent job explaining us a lot of things about Jordan History and beeing available for each of our need. Thank a lot for your great work Kind regards Carmelo & Fiorella
Peter Tass
Peter Tass
2023-02-23
Petra once in a lifetime tour Zayed was extremely helpful. Beautiful waiter. He attended to us all the time. And the cocktails were very well priced.