Lets Hike Umm Qais!
Join The Culture Caravan’s first ever Adventure Experience in Jordan!

The story of how it all began

The Culture Caravan is an adventure community recently started by Ibrahim Sery Fathelbab. Ibrahim discovered his love for adventure in March 2013 when he solo traveled to Siwa Oasis. Since then he has traveled much through Egypt and abroad, including cycling in a group from Cairo to Aswan, traveling alone with a bedouin guide by camel for seven days through the south of sinai, solo cycling in Turkey, group hiking the south of sinai for five days and just last year finished solo traveling the Jordan Trail on horse back. While he traveled the Jordan Trail, he adopted his beloved dog Sabali along the way. Ibrahim’s dream is to share his love for adventure and experiencing new cultures with the world one person at a time. This time and with much excitement, THE CULTURE CARAVAN will be organising its first ever adventure experience in Jordan and would love for you to be a part of it. #jointhecaravan

Who Is This Trip For:

This trip is for anyone interested in an amazing adventure experience, who’s interested in getting outdoors, learning about new places and meeting new people. This adventure experience is for those people who want to get out of their comfort zone and experience life differently. An amazing adventure for photographers, archaeologists, campers, backpackers, hikers, students, anyone who enjoys meditation and anyone who enjoys getting out into nature!

Our Hiking Adventure Experience will last for two days and one night. We will be heading back home the evening of the second day.
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About our Destination: UMM QAIS

We will be Caravanning to the north of Jordan in Umm Qais! Located in the hills of the Jordan valley, Umm Qais is a beautiful destination with rich history and traditions. Fast becoming a touristic hotspot for backpackers and hikers for its spectacular views of northern Jordan, Palestine and Syria. In ancient times, umm qais or Gadara as it was known, was strategically situated between key trading routes between the east and west. Umm Qais’s magic and charm still lingers on today and many of its ancient ruins tell the story of its past. An amazing place to start our adventure experience! Lets go Hiking in History!

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Hiking the Almond Trail

Arrive in Umm Qais in the morning and start our tour of the ruins of ancient Gadara
After our tour, we will begin our 14km hike on the almond trail
During the hike, we will stop to enjoy lunch with a scenic view of the nature all around us
After lunch, continue our hike to our campsite overlooking the he Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Tiberias
Enjoy dinner at our campsite all together after a full day of adventure
Chillout by the campfire

DAY 2: Lets cool off in a Natural Hot Spring

Early morning breakfast at our campsite overlooking The Sea of Galilee
Pack up our belongings and get ready for our 14 km hike to the Himma Hot Spring
Stop in the afternoon to have lunch
Continue on our hike after lunch
Reach The Himma Hot Spring and enjoy a beautiful dinner
After dinner, we will be getting onto our bus to leave by 7:30 and reach Amman around 9pm

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Meals:
On the caravan, we will be sharing delicious fresh meals together. The yummy organic meals provided include breakfast, lunch and dinner for two days of our trip.
Our dinner on the second night will be super special, since we will be visiting and enjoying a mouth watering meal from North of Jordan with the help of local hands, welcomed into their home and on their table. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience 🙂

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Highlights of this Experience

Guided tour of ruins of the old city of Gadara at Umm Qais
Hiking the Almond Trail
AL Himma hot spring
The well known local tour guide with us on our hike, Ahmed Al Omari
Camping overlooking The Sea of Galilee
Beautiful nature views
Beautiful home cooked dinner meal prepared by a local and served at their home in Umm Qais. The meal will consist of typical dishes from the region.
Organic meals
Views of Syria, Jordan and Palestine

This Experience Includes

Tents and sleeping bags
Breakfast, lunch and dinner for the two days of the trip
All transportation to and from Amman – Umm Qais
Everything stated in the Itinerary
Water for the whole trip

This Experience Excludes

Personal Pocket Money
Any extra food, snacks and or beverages
Tips

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Important Notice!

Be aware that it will still be summertime weather and temperatures will average 31/32 degrees celsius for the days of our adventure. Also, remember we will be camping in the outdoors and the temperature during the night will average 17/15 degrees celsius. So please make the proper arrangements for the weather and follow the gear list below.
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Gear List / Packing List

Sun Screen
Flash light or headlamp
Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
Day pack
Brimmed Hat
Bathing suit
Towel
Any personal Medication
Sunglasses
Insect repellent
Lightweight pants
Shorts
Toiletry bag
light jacket because temperatures at night may get cold
lightweight t-shirt and tops
Camera (optional)

Remeber that this is a hiking trip and packing light is always the best way to travel so bring only what you need. Limiting your pack to “needs,” rather than wants, is the first way to cut down on weight. 🙂

This gear list will also be sent once you sign up for the trip as well
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Price for this Adventure:
78 Jordanian Dinars
1,820 Egyptian pounds