Kimkim Trip Reviews for Jordan

4.8
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Great way to see Jordan!
Jordan | Mar 2 - Mar 6, 2023

Connor
Connor H.
Springdale, AR | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

We had a great time using KimKim to see Jordan! Samir did a great job tailoring the trip to our wishes, and the hotels selected all worked out well. Getting through customs was smooth, and our driver, Wasef, got us to every destination safely and on schedule with a few extra photo opportunities thrown in. Getting to see the Holy Sites in Jordan was great, and Petra and Wadi Rum are must-sees. I would happily recommend using KimKim as an ideal way to see Jordan if privacy and flexibility are priorities for you!

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Hello Connor.
Appreciate the time you took to review our services.. thank you so much .
was an honor hosting you in Jordan really,
looking forward to host you, and your friends, in our region again in furture.
God'speed.
Samir

Samir, at KimKim in Jordan, did an amazing jo...
Jordan | Mar 5 - Mar 16, 2023

Andrew
Andrew A.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

Samir, at KimKim in Jordan, did an amazing job planning and executing our very recent trip there! Everything was organized to our liking! Our English speaking drivers, Suliman Apoobaid, and Mowafaq Ahmad, together with our guides were knowledgeable and very professional! The hotels were all excellent, though we particularly liked the, Petra Guest House, in Petra. We loved everything that we did including all the fascinating historic sites that we went to Jordan to see! Snorkelling in the Red... read more

Samir, at KimKim in Jordan, did an amazing job planning and executing our very recent trip there! Everything was organized to our liking! Our English speaking drivers, Suliman Apoobaid, and Mowafaq Ahmad, together with our guides were knowledgeable and very professional! The hotels were all excellent, though we particularly liked the, Petra Guest House, in Petra. We loved everything that we did including all the fascinating historic sites that we went to Jordan to see! Snorkelling in the Red Sea was another highlight for us too! The people we encountered were always so friendly! We felt safe the entire time! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Samir and his team! They will go above and beyond to ensure that one is happy and comfortable! We’ll done, Samir!

Hotel Review
Petra Moon Hotel
Wadi Musa

We stayed at the, Petra Guest House, in Petra! It was excellent! We loved its great location next to the Visitor Entrance and Museum! Very comfortable room! Breakfast started being served early so we could begin our visit to the sites early and before all the buses arrived. We also loved spending time at there, Cave Bar which is connected to the hotel. Here, they served excellent food and cocktails!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right next to the entrance…
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Very much appreciated at 4:30 am!

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

Hello Andrew
gratefull for your kind and encouraging words.
very happy to know that you enjoyed your trip , and hope to host you again in Jordan,

God'speed
Samir

Highlights of hospitable Jordan
Jordan | Mar 14 - Mar 18, 2023

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Carol L.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

We appreciated the support to arrange an excellent driver Mohammed to get us from Amman airport to the Dead Sea, Kerak, Petra and Wadi Rum via as many scenic areas as possible eg hot springs, smaller Wadi, Dana biosphere and historic town and magnificent viewpoints.
The entrance into Petra on reaching the Treasury was spectacular and truly a wonder of the world. The donkeys and carts on the way back got us back nearly in one piece. To all young people...Good to visit before the arthritis and... read more

We appreciated the support to arrange an excellent driver Mohammed to get us from Amman airport to the Dead Sea, Kerak, Petra and Wadi Rum via as many scenic areas as possible eg hot springs, smaller Wadi, Dana biosphere and historic town and magnificent viewpoints.
The entrance into Petra on reaching the Treasury was spectacular and truly a wonder of the world. The donkeys and carts on the way back got us back nearly in one piece. To all young people...Good to visit before the arthritis and old age kicks in. Thanks to all our patient guides and hospitable Jordanians

Hotel Reviews
Petra Moon Hotel
Wadi Musa

Would really give hotel 9 out of 10. Convenient location, smart clean room and good food. Both dinner and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to petra site
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
A bit noisy but otherwise comfortable
Captain Camp - Rum Valley
Disi

Central area of camp was good. Food and service was good with hospitable people. Room was too basic and unfortunate smell. They kindly got us a sheet as we are not accustomed to sleeping with just a blanket. We found it difficult managing our things on the floor. But other rooms had an extra bed to sit on or for cases which was easier.

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Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh

Would really rate 8.5 not 8. Good location and some attractive areas Food was very good. Unfortunately too cold to swim in the pools. Room good size but a bit of maintenance needed.

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Hello Carol
Thank you so much for the time you took to review your trip. highly appreciated .

You have kindly rated our services as 4 out of 5 .
i would be greatefull if you could highlight the missing services, so i could avoid any negative outcome in furture, i would highly appreciate that.

Thank you again, and hope to host you and your friends in furtur.
Have a lovely day ahead.
Samir

Everything was planned well by Samir. I had a...
Jordan | Mar 7 - Mar 15, 2023

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Bishara R.
Aldie, VA | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2023

Everything was planned well by Samir. I had a good time.
Special mention of my Driver in Jordan, Mamdouh. He was amazing, kind, professional and really helpful. Took really great care of me.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

thank you Bishara for your nice words .
Glad that we particpated in providing you with a nice trip , and hope to host you again in our region.
Be well and safe.
Samir

Jordan 7 days!
Jordan | Feb 18 - Feb 25, 2023

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Steve W.
Malaysia | Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023

Had an eye-opening trip to Jordan taking the Amman - Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Amman route. Our guide and driver Khaled was splendid and we learned a lot about Jordan from him throughout the trip. He went out of his way to bring us coffee and sweet shopping.

Jordan itself offers breath-taking sites especially Petra and Wadi Rum.

Highly recommended!

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023

thank you Steve
Hope to see you again in Jordan.
Be well ans safe.
Samir

Great value--10 stars, not 5! Samanta of Zam...
Jordan | Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2023

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Cheri R.
Renton, WA | Reviewed on Mar 05, 2023

Great value--10 stars, not 5! Samanta of Zaman in KimKim made our trip everything we could have hoped for. With our travel dates fixed, Samanta was able to develop a tour that matched our interests, emphasizing the sites we most wanted to see, and hotels and meals that were terrific. We have never had such responsive and knowledgable assistance--she always made sure we could reach her wherever we were, and when we had a small issue due to our error (not hers, she is excellent!), Samanta... read more

Great value--10 stars, not 5! Samanta of Zaman in KimKim made our trip everything we could have hoped for. With our travel dates fixed, Samanta was able to develop a tour that matched our interests, emphasizing the sites we most wanted to see, and hotels and meals that were terrific. We have never had such responsive and knowledgable assistance--she always made sure we could reach her wherever we were, and when we had a small issue due to our error (not hers, she is excellent!), Samanta went far above and beyond to help us. She arranged a terrific guide and driver of a luxury SUV car, Hamdi Das, who was mediator in every interaction with his countrymen, ensuring communications were clear and direct, and that we got exactly what we were requesting. Hamdi has extensive knowledge of Jordan and, like Samanta, found no question too small to immediately address. He is also an excellent driver, as I told him on one winding road up a mountainside "I am always relaxed when you drive, Hamdi".
We are still raving about Samanta and Hamdi. On our flight back to Seattle, a seat mate was talking about her tour experience--which cost double our price--and she told my husband "I really wish we had used Samanta and Zaman Tours in KimKim instead of this luxury tour". We had the best possible experience and highly recommend them to you.

Hotel Review
Movenpick Petra Resort
Wadi Musa

Gorgeous hotel with local decor, luxurious interior. We immediately relaxed when we walked in, staff and our room were lovely. The location is just a few hundred feet from Petra's entrance, yet far enough to be quiet. We also loved the dinner, which is important after the long days hiking/walking in Petra.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful dark wood, local designs.
Location
A short distance from Petra's entrance but managed to be quiet.
Staff
Smiling friendly staff were patient with everyone.
Cleanliness & Comfort
excellent beds too
Activity Reviews
Secret Petra Backdoor Hike
Jordan

Our guide spoke very good English, made sure we were able to have every experience that we wanted (& there is a lot!), was patient with a good sense of humor. His enthusiasm made the trip even better.

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3hrs Jeep Safari + Lunch with a Bedouin Family
Wadi Rum

We were able to see petroglyphs and the gorgeous cliff walls in the powdery sand desert of Wadi Rum. Our guide cooked a delicious dish alongside his truck.

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Day trip to Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais from Amman
Amman

Our driver guide, Hamdi, made this (as all days with him) a special tour. Hamdi makes the drive in the luxury SUV smooth and interesting as well as entertaining. He made sure that we had all questions answered, and saw everything we had hoped for.

Quality of Experience
This Roman city is indeed special
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hamdi is excellent, both as a driver and as a guide. Kind, humorous, and patient.
Transport
Water and snacks are always inside the gorgeous SUV.
Local specialist: Samanta Neroli

Amazing Jordan
Jordan | Feb 12 - Feb 17, 2023

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David S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023

An amazing experience. Guides at Jerash and Petra very knowledgeable, clear and friendly. Our driver Mo'ayad was full of information, made us feel very welcome and in safe hands. Abu Mishal entertained us on the desert tour. Jordan was full of unexpected delights and very varied.

Local specialist: Raísa Jorge

Every effort made to tailor the trip and when...
Jordan | Feb 12 - Feb 17, 2023

Iain
Iain T.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023

Every effort made to tailor the trip and when there were glitches, these were accepted and efforts made to resolve. read more

Every effort made to tailor the trip and when there were glitches, these were accepted and efforts made to resolve.

Hotel Reviews
La Locanda Boutique Hotel
Amman

Poor location, noisy at night and below standard expected in relation to cost of trip.

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Movenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel
Wadi Musa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Look
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
Quality of Experience
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Petra - Morning Free
Petra
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan
Quality of Experience
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Rum Valley - Aqaba - Dead Sea
Jordan
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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023

Hello Iain
Thank you so much for the time you took to state your review for the trip.
i am glad that we managed to turn the status of the trip around positively.
you have been very tolerant to give us the chance to do that really , thank you for that .

Be well and safe , and surely looking forward to see you again in Jordan.

Warm regards
Samir

Oriana was amazing as we had to plan and resc...
Jordan | Jan 12 - Jan 16, 2023

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Tom M.
| Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

Oriana was amazing as we had to plan and reschedule this trip three separate times! She was able to keep us with our preferred tours and hotels and our driver Haytham was fantastic, stopping at great places and making sound recommendations. Loved it and will go with KimKim again for sure.

Local specialist: Oriana Vitale
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Oriana Vitale
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023

Dear Tom,

Thank you so much for your review.
It has been my pleasure to assist you with the organization.

Best regards,
Oriana.

Very smooth and easy process. Everything was ...
Jordan | Jan 3 - Jan 7, 2023

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K H.
Costa Mesa, CA | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023

Very smooth and easy process. Everything was taken care of.. was nice to just sit back and enjoy the trip. Great people as well. read more

Very smooth and easy process. Everything was taken care of.. was nice to just sit back and enjoy the trip. Great people as well.

Hotel Reviews
Petra Moon Hotel
Wadi Musa
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023

thank you Keaton.
wish you all the best.
Samir

5 stars for Kimkim and Samir
Jordan | Dec 29 - Dec 31, 2022

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Caitlin P.
Albany, CA | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2023

Could not recommend Kimkim and Samir more. Incredibly accurate, informative, flexible and responsive communication before and during trip. The guides and drivers were clearly well respected locals and very good at their jobs. Only feedback would be a bit more clarity to and from Israeli/Jordan border in terms of logistics and who was meeting us but I again very small glitches in fabulous experience. We recommend them heartily. read more

Could not recommend Kimkim and Samir more. Incredibly accurate, informative, flexible and responsive communication before and during trip. The guides and drivers were clearly well respected locals and very good at their jobs. Only feedback would be a bit more clarity to and from Israeli/Jordan border in terms of logistics and who was meeting us but I again very small glitches in fabulous experience. We recommend them heartily.

Hotel Reviews
Palmera Camp
Wadi Rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Moon Luxury Hotel
Petra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan
Quality of Experience
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Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2023

Hi Caitlin , Was my pleasure really to host you . so happy that you have enjoyed your trip, and ceratinly wish to see you again in Jordan.

Be well and safe.
Samir

Great Jordan experience!
Jordan | Dec 28 - Jan 3, 2023

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Madhuri M.
Kenya | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2023

Samir and our guide and driver (Anees) provided us with the most amazing experience in Jordan we could have asked for. The entire trip was very seamless, we got everything we had expected and never felt stressed. Anees was super kind and helpful through the trip - showing us all the locations, telling us about the history, stopping by whenever we needed our coffee or hummus fixes! It’s tough to choose a favourite in Jordan - but waking up in a bubble tent on 1st Jan 2023 and to see the vast... read more

Samir and our guide and driver (Anees) provided us with the most amazing experience in Jordan we could have asked for. The entire trip was very seamless, we got everything we had expected and never felt stressed. Anees was super kind and helpful through the trip - showing us all the locations, telling us about the history, stopping by whenever we needed our coffee or hummus fixes! It’s tough to choose a favourite in Jordan - but waking up in a bubble tent on 1st Jan 2023 and to see the vast expanse of the Wadi Rum and caravans of camels passing by is a pretty unforgettable experience! I would highly recommend Jordan and Samir!

Hotel Reviews
TORINO HOTEL
Amman
Authenticity & Character
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Petra Palace
Wadi Musa, Petra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Luxury Rum Magic Camp
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan
Amman half day City tour
Jordan
Madaba & Mount Nebo Visit
Jordan
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
Petra - Morning Free
Petra
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan
Rum Valley - Aqaba - Dead Sea
Jordan
Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman
Jordan
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2023

Hello Madhuri
thank you so mcuh for your kind words , glad that you have enjoyed your trip.
looking forward to see you again in Jordan.
Have a happy and sucessful new year
Samir

Overall, we had a fantastic time in Jordan.
Jordan | Dec 24 - Dec 31, 2022

Kishore
Kishore R.
India | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

We travelled to Jordan with great expectations and we really enjoyed every moment as we travelled through this country. People were friendly and ready to help when requested. We visited Jerash, Ajloun, Amman, Mt Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Wad Rum and Dead Sea. We were able to cover all these places due to fantastic planning by the Enjoy Jordan team and I have to mention the valuable support provided by our driver Mowafaq Ahmed. He was our guide and a good friend during the travel. He was very... read more

We travelled to Jordan with great expectations and we really enjoyed every moment as we travelled through this country. People were friendly and ready to help when requested. We visited Jerash, Ajloun, Amman, Mt Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Wad Rum and Dead Sea. We were able to cover all these places due to fantastic planning by the Enjoy Jordan team and I have to mention the valuable support provided by our driver Mowafaq Ahmed. He was our guide and a good friend during the travel. He was very prompt and punctual always. He gave us valuable advise at every place we went.

Our experience with all the hotels was very good except for the one in Petra (Petra Boutique Hotel). The staff was not very helpful and did not really heed to our needs at the time of our stay there.

Overall, we had a fantastic time in Jordan.

Hotel Reviews
Shams al weibdeh hotel apartment
Amman

Great location in the city. Courteous staff and friendly. Room seemed a bit crammed.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to great food places
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Boutique Hotel
Wadi Musa

Great location; near the Petra visitor center. Staff not so friendly.

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Palmera Camp
Wadi Rum

Excellent location and friendly staff. Great experience in the desert environment.

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Location
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Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman

Fun place to stay. Liked the restaurants and the fact that it had private access to Dead Sea made the place even better to stay.

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Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Very smooth process

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Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour
Jordan

Loved the place and overall experience here.

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Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra
Jordan

Loved the place and overall experience here.

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Food
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Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra

Loved the place and overall experience here.

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Petra - Morning Free
Petra

Did not use the day here

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Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan

Loved the place and overall experience here.

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

Thank you Kishore
Was our pleasure
Regards
Samir

Great trip to Jordan - recommend Samir as your tour advisor
Jordan | Nov 19 - Nov 26, 2022

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Ravi R.
Redwood City, CA | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

Samir was through and reasonable to work with. He was always engaging and responsive to numerous questions during trip planning. He helped in planning the trip, flexible to many changes requested and supported us during the trip.I would highly recommend Samir to plan your trip to Jordan

Thx
Ravi read more

Samir was through and reasonable to work with. He was always engaging and responsive to numerous questions during trip planning. He helped in planning the trip, flexible to many changes requested and supported us during the trip.I would highly recommend Samir to plan your trip to Jordan

Thx
Ravi

Hotel Review
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Amazing location and place. Would highly recommend your stay at this unique place in wadi rum.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Picturesque and beautiful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

Hi Ravi
THank you for your kind words. Was an honor hosting you.
Looking forward to see you again.

God bless.
Samir

Great tripSeeking adventure with a short tim...
Jordan | Dec 15 - Dec 20, 2022

Mohamed
Mohamed B.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022

Great trip
Seeking adventure with a short time frame of a week Jordan fits the bill
Samir does a wonderful job organizing it based on how much adventure you want.
Insist on Mr Walid as your driver low key no hassle but will definitely show you a part of Jordan that you want to see as a traveler
Great Trip read more

Great trip
Seeking adventure with a short time frame of a week Jordan fits the bill
Samir does a wonderful job organizing it based on how much adventure you want.
Insist on Mr Walid as your driver low key no hassle but will definitely show you a part of Jordan that you want to see as a traveler
Great Trip

Hotel Reviews
Dana Guest House
Al Tafileh, Dana

Rustic bit delivers on basic comft

Authenticity & Character
As Local as it gets
Location
Great view
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Luxury Rum Magic Camp

Great Desert experience

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Moon Hotel
Wadi Musa

Average rooms are small

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hike in Dana Nature reserve ( White Dome Trail)
Jordan
Rum Valley CAMELS SUNSET RIDE FOR 01HRS
Wadi Rum
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra

Go it alone a guide is not required Overall great and entertaining experience

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hike in Dana Nature Reserve ( Nawatef Trail)
Dana
Hike in Dana Nature Reserve (Shaq al Reesh Trail)
Dana
Feynan (Sunrise hike )
Jordan
Shoback Castle
Jordan
Feynan (The Bedouin experience )
Jordan
Trekking from Dana to Feynan lodge
Jordan

Start early a bit of a slog Great guide and desert hike

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022

thank you Mohamed for your kind words
hopefully will see you again in Jordan .
Be well and safe .
Samir

We are so incredibly happy with our first exp...
Jordan | Nov 11 - Nov 18, 2022

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Nadia S.
East Tremont, NY | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022

We are so incredibly happy with our first experience booking a vacation through KimKim. Samir was wonderful and very accommodating to our needs on such short notice. He was able to get us to every site we wanted to see and connected us with the BEST tour guide in Jordan. The memories we made will last us a lifetime and we cannot wait to come back! Thank you for everything, Samir read more

We are so incredibly happy with our first experience booking a vacation through KimKim. Samir was wonderful and very accommodating to our needs on such short notice. He was able to get us to every site we wanted to see and connected us with the BEST tour guide in Jordan. The memories we made will last us a lifetime and we cannot wait to come back! Thank you for everything, Samir

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022

Hi Nadia
it was my pleasure and honor.
looking forward to see you again
Be well and safe
Samir

A great trip!
Jordan | Nov 27 - Dec 4, 2022

John
John W.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2022

We had a wonderful week in the company of Wasef, who lifted and laid us at the airport and attended to our every need in between. We travelled in comfort and the miles slipped by as we discussed every aspect of life in Jordan. He used his years of experience to make sure that we arrived at historic sites at the best time of day to avoid crowds (e.g. Jarash in the morning and Amman in the afternoon), found the best local guides, and fitted in meals and breaks to suit us.

Samir was always... read more

We had a wonderful week in the company of Wasef, who lifted and laid us at the airport and attended to our every need in between. We travelled in comfort and the miles slipped by as we discussed every aspect of life in Jordan. He used his years of experience to make sure that we arrived at historic sites at the best time of day to avoid crowds (e.g. Jarash in the morning and Amman in the afternoon), found the best local guides, and fitted in meals and breaks to suit us.

Samir was always in the background at HQ, keeping a discreet eye via whatsapp, should we have needed any further help or advice.

All in all - a great trip!

Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Went like clockwork

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Smoothe hand over from meet & greet to driver
AMMAN HERITAGE TOUR
Amman

We fitted the tour around the afternoon.

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Jarash
Jordan

Great guide. But what was most important was that we went in the morning, beofer the crowds and heat arrived. We also had a good lunch nearby before returning to Amman for the heritage trip.

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Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra
Jordan

A well organised part of our week. Breaking the journey from Amman to Petra

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2022

Hi John
So happy to see your kind words.
Hope to see you again in Jordan.
Be well and safe.
Samir

The trip was incredible; I totally recommend ...
Jordan | May 21 - May 24, 2022

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Valentina R.
Charlottesville, VA | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2022

The trip was incredible; I totally recommend it! Yousef (our driver and companion) was amazing, always available, very kind, and resourceful. Samir was very responsive and answered fast. read more

The trip was incredible; I totally recommend it! Yousef (our driver and companion) was amazing, always available, very kind, and resourceful. Samir was very responsive and answered fast.

Hotel Review
Sun City Camp
Wadi Rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan

a must!

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Petra Basic Visit
Petra

amazing!!

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2022

Hi Valentina
So happy to know that you enjoyed your trip.
Was our pleasure to host you, and wish to see you again in Jordan.

Be well and safe
Samiir

Jordan is amazing, but the itinerary and planning was a mess
Jordan | Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2022

Ali
Ali C.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Nov 26, 2022

There's a reason Enjoy Jordan is rated #12 on Tripadvisor and NOT #1 and this is why.

I booked my trip last minute through a tour operator who coordinated with Enjoy Jordan. I had some vacation time and decided to take a trip last minute. I was specifically interested in a hiking adventure on the Jordan trail rather than a city sightseeing tour.

My review is based on my own experience and it will not be everyone's experience. Having said that, I felt I needed to share my experience as... read more

There's a reason Enjoy Jordan is rated #12 on Tripadvisor and NOT #1 and this is why.

I booked my trip last minute through a tour operator who coordinated with Enjoy Jordan. I had some vacation time and decided to take a trip last minute. I was specifically interested in a hiking adventure on the Jordan trail rather than a city sightseeing tour.

My review is based on my own experience and it will not be everyone's experience. Having said that, I felt I needed to share my experience as honestly as possible so that other potential travelers who plan to book through this site and specifically through Enjoy Jordan can understand the good and the bad when planning an itinerary, following through the itinerary, and actually experiencing it once you are on your trip.

Since I paid almost $6,000 USD as a solo traveler, I expected a high level of customer service that is above and beyond what I actually received.

The biggest issue is that the confirmation letter did NOT match the itinerary. I will post pictures showing what I mean. This caused a level of confusion that made my trip experience less enjoyable than it could have been. Meaning - my trip could have gone a lot more smoothly than it did.

For example, my itinerary would list a hotel and the confirmation letter would list another hotel. On top of that, I had no idea which meals I paid for were actually included as the confirmation letter was not clear and again did not match the itinerary. It was really a mess trying to figure this whole thing out.

The confirmation letter itself was a short 3 page voucher while the detailed itinerary was 29 pages long. There was no way the confirmation letter was clear enough nor did it have enough details to give any traveler a good idea of what they were to expect. The details of the confirmation letter were short and condensed down to 3 pages.

Finally, I paid for an extra day but realized that my flight on the last day of my trip was a red-eye flight, flying out of Amman at 1am. I sent my flight information to the person arranging my itinerary ahead of time (samir) and he nor anyone even bothered to inform me before I went on my trip that I booked an extra day. A person with excellent customer service skills would have gone above and beyond to do just that on top of their existing job. I know because I have been in customer service for several years and what makes someone great is thinking ahead for the client and being on top of things.

I booked an extra day by mistake including an overnight stay at Wadi Rum Enjoy Desert Camp and the only refund I got was $100 and my daily activities paid for in Wadi Rum which was a camel ride, 4x4 jeep adventure, and a short hike with a personal guide.

Keep in mind I paid over $6,000 for my entire trip for 9 days/8 nights which does NOT include the flight. I had sent my flight information in advance of my trip and NO ONE looked at it nor bothered to inform me of the extra day I booked and didn't even bother to refund me. I figured this out in the middle of my trip and had an argument with Samir in the middle of my trip about a refund for the extra day. Seriously, this just made my entire trip less enjoyable. There were a few other issues with Wadi Dana eco-camp sending a local hiking guide when I already had booked my entire trip and my guides through Enjoy Jordan. I mention that in my review from Dana to Feynan.

I would have to say my entire trip was not worth $6,000 and I will not be booking through this site again.

Hotel Reviews
Shams al weibdeh hotel apartment
Amman

I arrived at my hotel around 1:30am- 2am and thought it was comfortable. The guy at the front desk was friendly, took my luggage up to my room and left. The room itself was comfortable. It had a kitchen sink, cups, a small living room with a sofa, tv, and a coffee table. I was only there for a night to sleep so it was fine. I did find a small dead bug on the floor and quickly cleaned that up. The bed was comfortable, the shower was fine. I had hot water and it worked for me. The breakfast the next morning was OK. I didn't eat much. I just had a boiled egg, small pancakes with Nutella spread, and 2 small muffins. They had much more selections and options for breakfast but it just didn't appeal to me.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh

First of all Dead Sea Spa hotel is rated a 4 star hotel. When I arrived to my room, the fabric on the bed frame was completely ripped and torn. Please see pictures. Although the room was large and spacious, the condition of the room was just not a 4 star hotel. The walls were also scuffed. The room looked old and outdated and smelled of smoke. I requested another room with one queen or king sized bed. My room at 2 beds. They gave me a hard time telling me that there were no other rooms available and that they were completed booked for the night. They offered to put the 2 beds together to make it one bed but that wasn't the point. The room was old, outdated, and not in the greatest condition. I knew they weren't completely booked because after some time, they came back to me and said they had another room with a king bed they could switch me to. I told them I wanted to see the room first so they took me to the room and it was in the SAME condition and smelled of smoke. The fabric on the bed frame was ripped and torn like it hasn't been maintained or kept up in years. How the fabric is ripped and torn badly, I have no ideal. I'm sorry but the condition of the bed was not good and if you are a 4 star hotel, the manager or owner should really be embarrassed about the condition of the rooms. I don't know if there were new updated or remodeled rooms in another section of the hotel as it is a very large hotel but the room I stayed in was not a 4 star room. Luckily for the hotel, the short time I had at the Dead Sea was worth it. The hotel, not so much. I don't recommend this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great location, a short walk to the Dead Sea
Staff
staff gave me a hard time about wanting to switch rooms to a single bed. Please train your staff for better customer service.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fabric on bed frame was completely ripped and torn, walls were scuffed and scratched, room smelled of smoke. Please remodel the rooms, it is outdated and condition can be greatly improved.
Dana Guest House
Al Tafileh, Dana

I arrived in the evening and the staff was very kind and brought my luggage down a flight of stairs to my room. The room itself is basic but I don't mind. In the morning, I had an amazing view to look out to over the mountains and I did get hot water for my shower. It's basic, but again, I don't mind. Sometimes the most beautiful things are the most basic and simple. The twin beds were simple and I had extra blankets if needed. I was comfortable and had a good sleep although the tourists in the next room were quite loud. I could hear them for most of the night. There isn't much insulation between rooms so you might hear your neighbors. Since I traveled alone, I chose to eat outside on the patio/deck which I enjoyed. The dinner was great, a buffet of real authentic local dinner consisting of fish, vegetables, and rice. In the morning, I had breakfast in the dining area of boiled eggs, a bagel type bread, and Arabic tea which I love very much! The only issue I had is that for some reason, the hotel sent a local hiking guide named Mohammad to meet me in the morning for my hike to Feynan but I had booked everything (all my guides) through Enjoy Jordan. I had spoke to my guide the day before (his name is also Mohammad) and we agreed to meet at 9am in the morning. Since the hotel sent a local guide also named Mohammad, he arrived at 8:30am and I assumed this was the same guide I spoke to the day before but it was the wrong guide. I left with the wrong guide who also spoke very little English as I figured out 1/4 way into our hike. This caused a big miscommunication and misunderstanding that should have been sorted out and cleared up before I left for my hike. Just wanted to bring this up.

Authenticity & Character
Simple and basic which I appreciated.
Location
Amazing views of the mountains and scenery
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were comfortable, clean and basic which I enjoyed. I got hot water for my shower.
Feynan Eco Lodge
Dana, Feynan

This was such a unique and interesting experience. I enjoyed it very much even though I only stayed one night and left in the morning. I read some reviews where other tourists thought the value did not match up to the experience and the money they paid. I'd like to offer a different viewpoint. The whole point of the Eco Lodge is to EXPERIENCE the beauty of the stars, the beauty of the scenery, of the room with just the flicker of candle lights without the need for technology, TV, cell phones, etc... That is why there are no outlets in the rooms and no electricity besides the bathroom!! However, if you need to charge your cell phone, there are outlets in the lobby. So what if I paid a lot more money than a typical hotel that offers a TV, outlets, technology, bars, multiple activities, entertainment, etc.. that Feynan Eco Lodge may not? For people who want these things, then you shouldn't be staying at Feynan Eco Lodge and you are missing the point. There is nothing quite like walking around the hotel with just lanterns lighted by candles, having dinner with only candle light, your rooms lighted with candle light, watching the stars at night, WITHOUT cell phones, TV, technology, and any distractions. It was magical for me and I enjoyed it. I see the beauty and simplicity in things that other people who are dependent on technology and external sources of entertainment don't. The food was great. I enjoyed dinner and breakfast very much. The hotel was clean. I read reviews where some tourists mentioned there were trash everywhere and lots of stray cats, but that was not my experience. There were a few stray kittens but not many I saw. Overall, I highly recommend Feynan Eco Lodge. Perhaps you'll connect with your soul on a deeper level after your experience at the Eco Lodge.

Authenticity & Character
Very unique and enjoyable experience.
Location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Eco Lodge and room was very clean, I LOVED the candle lights. Amazing experience.
Petra Guest House
Wadi Musa

There was a mixup with my hotel and my itinerary listed Petra moon hotel whereas my confirmation letter listed Petra Guest house which is why I ended up at the Petra Moon hotel after my hike. Even though I didn't stay at Petra Moon hotel, the front desk was much friendlier here than Petra Moon hotel who was rude to me. I highly recommend Petra Guest House over Petra Moon hotel. The rooms are much more modern, better decorated, and cleaner than Petra moon's rooms which look very outdated and old style. I was told I was the first ever guest in a new room at the Petra Guest House. The room was modern, clean, and very comfortable. I really enjoyed the room. It was nicely decorated and obviously new. The bathroom, the bed, the layout was excellent and very comfortable. I'm glad I was the first ever guest in the room. Plus, the hotel was very busy with tons of tourists which is always a good sign. Plus, the breakfast was EXCELLENT. I really enjoyed the breakfast. It was very good with eggs, pastries, selection of fruits, and much more. Go with Petra Guest House. You won't be disappointed.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Excellent location
Staff
Staff was very friendly and efficient
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was very modern, clean, and comfortable. nicely decorated.
Enjoy Desert camp
Wadi rum

I didn't get a chance to stay at Enjoy desert camp and am still waiting for a refund. I only stored my luggage in a room while I enjoyed camel riding, 4x4 jeep adventure, and a walk through the desert ending with a beautiful sunset with my guide. My guide was excellent by the way. The room itself seemed comfortable, simple, and spacious even though I didn't stay a night which I wish I did. It would have been nice to star gaze but perhaps another time. I'll have to come back to Wadi Rum

Authenticity & Character
Location
beautiful location in the wadi rum desert.
Staff
At times, it was hard to find someone to help me as I had several activities for the one day I was in wadi rum and it was challenging to find my guides or to find someone who could help me.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Didn't stay a night but the room where I stored my luggage for the time being seemed comfortable.
Movable camp

I went on a 4 day hike staying in a movable tent with a mattress and blankets. My guide, driver, and chef were great. The dinner was amazing. The lunch could have been slightly better, and there is room for improvement but the authentic Bedouin dinner prepared by the chef was excellent. After a long day of hiking, there is nothing better than good authentic comfort food! The tent was comfortable and I was warm. The tea and sweets were perfect as snacks.

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Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

It started off well. I was traveling alone by myself. A rep waited for me before immigrations and had a sign with my name. We walked quickly towards immigrations and he told me to wait in the longest line ever. This was late at night that I arrived. He said he would wait for me at the immigrations counter. I saw him as I moved through the long immigrations line and then he just disappeared. I didn't see him anymore. I finally finished going through immigrations and I still didn't see the rep, but had no choice and decided to go down the escalator to get my luggage. I finally saw the rep at the bottom of the escalator, who met me initially. He told me to wait in front of the information/customer service desk and not to move after I got my luggage. After I got my luggage, I waited for what seemed like forever. I was wondering if the rep will ever come back? At this time, it was already late and I was exhausted after a 20 hour flight. It was probably around 12:30am-1am at this time, maybe even later. After what seemed like forever (my guess is 30 minutes or more), I decided to go exchange some currency so I had some Jordanian Dinera on hand for tips. The currency exchange station was right behind the information/customer service desk so I continued to keep an eye out for the rep looking around for him often. After another 15 minutes I would say, another rep comes rushing towards me and apologizes. He takes me up to my driver. The original rep disappeared and I found out later the original rep who met me initially was taking care of another group of tourists (around 15). I understand the rep having to take care of other tourists in a larger group, and even though I am one person, I still paid a lot of money for my trip which included the meet and greet at the airport. I did not appreciate waiting at the airport late at night after 20 hours of flying, exhausted, wanting to go to my hotel to sleep. Did not sit well with me and my trip started off with a bad taste in my mouth. Luckily, my driver Hasan met me with a huge smile and a friendly personality, I totally let go of the experience at the airport!

Quality of Experience
The entire process was not smooth and could be improved significantly.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver was excellent, the rest of the reps who met me at the airport were not.
Transport
Hasan is excellent!
Valleys Hiking And Abseiling ( MUJEB VALLEY- SIQ TRAIL )
Jordan

I had so much fun I would go back and do this again! I got lucky because one of the lifeguards told me that the day I went was the last day they were open and that they were going to be closed for 5 days straight. Not sure if this is true, but I'm glad I went when I did. They give you a life jacket which you have to wear no matter how great of a swimmer you are. I highly enjoyed this fun water adventure. It was challenging because you have to climb up rocks,and boulders, hang on to ropes, know how to swim, but the scenery, the gorge, the rocks, and the waterfall at the end was so WORTH it. The only thing is that I wish I had were water sandals or water shoes. I just had my sneakers which is still OK to use, as I had another pair of sneakers with me for the rest of my trip. Water shoes/sandals would be a lot easier. Also, I did pay 10 Dinera to rent a water proof bag to hold my cell phone which is a rip off so bring your own waterproof bag if you want to bring your cell phone to take pictures. Highly recommend it. I love water adventures so this was a highlight of my trip.

Quality of Experience
The scenery, the water adventure was a lot of fun.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Qais was an excellent lifeguard. Highly recommend him
Transport
My driver Hasan was great
Karak Citadel
Jordan

The Dead Sea was amazing but the Kerak Castle experience could have been better. The reason is because I started my sightseeing with a local who was sitting outside the castle and decided to try and be a "guide." He followed me inside and I let him. He started talking about the castle but it was hard to understand him because his English wasn't great. All he did was point out each room to me and I heard bathroom, kitchen, dining room, and that's about it. I didn't really hear the history and the story behind each room. He helped me take some pictures and then at one point he stopped and asked me if I wanted him to continue further and if so, he would then become my guide. I was like that's fine. I know he wanted a tip and I didn't care either way at that point in time. Of course, after I wish I just went on my own to explore the castle. This local man continued to walk through the Castle with me and as his English isn't great, he wasn't much of a guide and didn't explain anything of value to me compared to a "real" guide. At the end, I gave him 5 dinera which was generous considering he wasn't a real guide and was just a local trying to pretend to be a guide in order to get money in the form of tips. He then asked me for 10 dinera, can you believe it?? We were right beside a large group of tourists with a REAL guide (thinking back I should have just signed up with a real guide but my driver didn't mention it and I didn't think about it). I was so tempted to call him out and say out loud that he is not a real guide and he did not deserve 10 dinera. I ignored the man and left on my way. He did not deserve 10 dinera and my driver even told me 5 dinera was generous for the local man. Left a bad taste in my mouth and colored my experience of the Castle. On another note, the restaurant my driver took me to, Kir Heres restaurant was excellent. The food was amazing.

Quality of Experience
Stop the local people from pretending to be a guide just because they want money in the form of tips. They are taking business away from the real guides who actually have knowledge and experience and provide value.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum (Full Day)
Jordan

I enjoyed my time in Wadi Rum. My guide was great, but in the beginning, it was challenging and a bit difficult to know what was going on. I was asking for my guide once I arrived at Enjoy Desert camp but I didn't really get a straight answer. It wasn't very clear what was going on or what activity I would be going on first. I stored my luggage in a room and some staff told me to go and have lunch first and that afterwards my guide will meet me. The lunch was good and I enjoyed the buffet lunch of chicken, rice and salad. Afterwards, I again asked where is my guide and what activity I should go on first. I am someone who likes things to be organized and likes things to go according to the itinerary as planned. I also respect when I am handed off properly to the right people for my activities. I had 3 activities planned for the day before I rushed to the airport. Luckily, my flight was a red eye flight at 1am the next morning. Finally I went on a camel ride first which I think it just a one time experience for me. I enjoyed the camel ride but my bum hurt :) The 4x4 jeep adventure was so much fun. I really enjoyed it with my guide who was also the driver. He is a young fellow but very knowledgeable and an excellent photographer. He had so many great and creative ideas for taking photos that I ended up with some amazing photos! After the 4x4 jeep adventure, I went on a hike with my guide where we ended up watching the sunset. I wish I had time to spend on night in Wadi Rum to star gaze and enjoy the red desert but another time! Overall, I enjoyed my time at wadi rum and would absolutely go back again.

Quality of Experience
I enjoyed all the activities planned for the day
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The drivers were great. The staff were a bit disorganized and wasn't clear who was actually in charge or who my guide would be.
Transport
Trekking from Dana to Feynan lodge
Jordan

The trek didn't start off as planned. I spoke to my Bedouin hiking guide the day before on the phone and his name was Mohammad. His English was pretty good. We planned to meet at 9am to start our trek at Wadi Dana Eco-camp where I was staying overnight. At 8:30am I was informed my hiking guide Mohammad arrived. I was a little surprised because we agreed to meet at 9am the day before. In any case, I hurried and finished packing and brought my luggage up next to the dining area and met my guide Mohammad. My luggage would be transported to Feynan. Before I started the hike, I asked my guide Mohammad if I needed hiking poles. He said no. My hiking poles were in my luggage. We went on our way and started our hike. During our hike, my guide spoke very little and I tried to engage in some conversation with him. I realized somewhere along our hike, there was something wrong. My guide didn't speak much English and he was hiking faster than me. While trying to keep up with him, and going downhill that was fairly steep, I slipped on some gravel/rocks. The fall was pretty bad. I punctured my skin on my left leg and was bleeding. My left thigh was completely bruised and my left arm was scraped up. At this point, I was really frustrated. I didn't have my first aid kid with me and my guide who didn't speak much English did not have a first aid kid with him either. He didn't have any antibiotic ointment or bandages. All he had was a thin white wrap that I used to wrap my leg in where my skin was punctured pretty badly. I wasn't sure if I wanted to continue hiking as it was a pretty bad fall. I heard him take a phone call and wasn't sure who he was talking to. It turns out I went with the wrong guide! Both guides were named Mohammad and for some reason, the staff at Wadi Dana Eco-camp where I stayed the night before called a local hiking guide in the area to meet me. I'm really not sure why as I booked everything all inclusive with Enjoy Jordan. There was no communication between anyone at Enjoy Jordan or the staff at Wadi Dana Eco-camp. I felt this could have been totally avoided and I wouldn't have ended up leaving with the wrong hiking guide. In any case, I continued to walk slowly after being injured on my fall. My guide found a study enough branch that I could use as a pole to guide me on my trek. My hiking guide and I walked just a little bit further to meet my real guide at a location on the trail. While waiting for my real guide, I was just frustrated because this whole situation could have been avoided in the first place. My real guide who spoke better English showed up with his truck and my luggage at the meeting point. Once I had my luggage, I cleaned up, and put on antibiotic ointment and bandages. My real guide offered me this bread (I forgot the name). It was bread most Jordanians eat for breakfast. It was SO GOOD. I think that made up for the fall and the wrong guide. Afterwards, I decided I was OK to continue on my hike to Feynan. I made sure I walked slowly and checked on my injuries along the way. Along the hike, I really enjoyed the scenery and my guide and I met up with a young shepherd, herding his goats and sheep. We also met up with another group of hikers (3 french hikers, a French Jordanian hiking guide, and a Bedouin guide) along the way which was nice. With several breaks along the way and a cup of Arabic tea, we arrived at Feynan Eco Lodge. The day didn't start out great but it sure ended great. I didn't let a fall ruin my hike and I enjoyed the journey from Dana to Feynan.

Quality of Experience
My hiking guide Mohammad Daifalla was excellent
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2022

Dear Ali
Thank you so much for the time you took, to make a detailed feed back . highly apprecitaed , and surely would help us enhance our services, by following your valuable notes and remarks,

I would like to apologize for any inconvenience occured during your trip , i think there was miscummunication (From My Side), due to the lack of WI FI Signal during your hike from Dana to Petra.

I deeply apologize again for any uninteded fail, and i would really wish to have the chance to make it up to you through any future trip .

Wish you all the best
Be well and safe.

Samir

An amazing trip!
Jordan | Oct 24 - Nov 1, 2022

Marianne
Marianne W.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022

An amazing trip! Thank you Raisa for accommodating all my requests from start to finish. (it was a long time in the making) A special shout out to our guide Sayel who ensured that our safety, comfort and our every need was addressed from day one through to day five. His handpicked guides were outstanding. As with any trip there will be minor hiccups along the way, however Sayel addressed it masterfully. Thanks to all who made this a wonderful experience.

Local specialist: Raísa Jorge

Where is the 10 star button?
Jordan | Nov 11 - Nov 18, 2022

Nisha
Nisha S.
Queens Village, NY | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022

The service from Samir and our Guide Nader was absolutely outstanding!!! Samir was so accommodating and listened to all our requests for hotel changes and itinerary changes. He recommended the Petra Guest House, and after trekking throughout the ancient city, this was the best decision to stay here because the location was so great, right outside the visitors center! The Citadel at sunset was breathtaking looking over Amman.

We spent two nights glamping in Wadi Rum and the jeep safari was... read more

The service from Samir and our Guide Nader was absolutely outstanding!!! Samir was so accommodating and listened to all our requests for hotel changes and itinerary changes. He recommended the Petra Guest House, and after trekking throughout the ancient city, this was the best decision to stay here because the location was so great, right outside the visitors center! The Citadel at sunset was breathtaking looking over Amman.

We spent two nights glamping in Wadi Rum and the jeep safari was terrific. Wadi Rum was my favorite part of the stay. I hope to spend more time there in the future. You have to enjoy nature and silence to spend more than one night here.

My family loved every second of our stay in Jordan. We really did feel like family. Our guide Nader was not only informative, he made us feel safe. He gave us advice on places to eat, he helped us out when it came to bargaining while we shopped.

Nader made our trip one we will never forget. He was kind, caring, and patient with my family. My father got sick on our first day and he was very attentive, he got my father some tea and medicine to ease his stomach. Nader is a terrific driver as well, the Kings Way is absolutely beautiful but also a bit scary. He eased my mom's fear of heights.

My family said this was one if the best trips we ever had and the process was seamless. We would definitely recommend booking with Samir.

Hotel Reviews
Crowne Plaza Amman
Amman

The breakfast was amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Omar was very nice and attentive. He made us feel welcomed at breakfast.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Sweimeh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rum Valley SUNSET TRIP
Wadi Rum
Quality of Experience
This was amazing time.
Quality of Experience
This was amazing time.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver Qusai was great!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver Qusai was great!
Transport
Transport
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022

Hi Nisha , Wow , What an outstanding kindness of you.
Was our honor to host you really. thank you so much and indeed we are looking forward to see you again in Jordan.

Be well and safe.
Samir

Once again a superb experience planned by Rai...
Jordan | Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2022

Kristin
Kristin M.
Augusta, GA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022

Once again a superb experience planned by Raisa. From start to finish every detail was taken care of. We were met at the airport, escorted through immigration and with ease. Or guide Ahmed was amazing. I had so much fun on this trip. I loved hiking in the Dana Biosphere, seeing Petra again and staying in the Bedouin camps. I look forward to my next visit to Jordan. read more

Once again a superb experience planned by Raisa. From start to finish every detail was taken care of. We were met at the airport, escorted through immigration and with ease. Or guide Ahmed was amazing. I had so much fun on this trip. I loved hiking in the Dana Biosphere, seeing Petra again and staying in the Bedouin camps. I look forward to my next visit to Jordan.

Hotel Reviews
Aladdin Camp
Wadi Rum, Aqaba

This camp was so much fun. A special dinner, special excursion to go star gazing and a sunrise camel ride. I loved this camp!

Authenticity & Character
Very comfortable tents and seating around a fire for meals
Location
It was out in the Wadi Rum
Staff
Wonderful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable tents
Dana Guest House
Al Tafileh, Dana

Excellent spot overlooking the biosphere

Authenticity & Character
Loved the character
Location
In Dana a very old town
Staff
Very friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Large and comfortable rooms
La Locanda Boutique Hotel
Amman

Fun hotel in Amman

Authenticity & Character
Each room is named after a musician
Location
Right in Amman
Staff
Very friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable
Local specialist: Raísa Jorge

One hotel was changed from the documentation ...
Jordan | Nov 7 - Nov 15, 2022

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Michael G.
Palm Coast, FL | Reviewed on Nov 16, 2022

One hotel was changed from the documentation the Driver and Guide carried with them that was printed from "Enjoy Jordan" (aka i guess Samir). Petra Moon was changed to the Premier Elite and may have been similar quality but one (Petra Moon) was in the hub of the Petra area and the other was in the dark outskirts. Thus, not the same, as when the guide called about the change from the documented itinerary, the office response was the Elite is better (not) , The downgrade was at the Wadi... read more

One hotel was changed from the documentation the Driver and Guide carried with them that was printed from "Enjoy Jordan" (aka i guess Samir). Petra Moon was changed to the Premier Elite and may have been similar quality but one (Petra Moon) was in the hub of the Petra area and the other was in the dark outskirts. Thus, not the same, as when the guide called about the change from the documented itinerary, the office response was the Elite is better (not) , The downgrade was at the Wadi Rum camp here the room was stated on "EJ" (aka Samir) printed documentation guide and driver carried. Thus, the top of the line room (all booked up!) and thus we were in standard accommodation. First time we have ever been downgraded (:.
A few days prior to leaving I would have thought Samir (EJ) would have touched base to see if we were alive and to "assure" the customer. No response thus we emailed him just to assure him we were coming and our plans re: flight etc had not changed. Also one would think the agent was inform us of the names of the driver and guide in advance. I would suspect that that EJ (Samir) might respond that a disclaimer of "things may change but all quality will remain the same) would be appropriate. Maybe in his eyes but in ours a communication well in advance of those changes would be appropriate and certainly not by us calling attention that the final documentation the driver and guide carries states what we were told. I have my own suspicions as to why the changes occurred. Some other annoyances and concerns between his staff and our interaction with them was really pushed at us and was a little uncomfortable.
We have traveled extensively independently and using "my terms" booking agents (i.e. Black Tomato, Belmond, A and K, Kensington, ATR to name a few). This journey overall was only slightly dented by KimKim local agents / company. My suggestion is to really check out the local agent and get final truly final verified document. KimKim and, at least the agent need to acquaint themselves with the service RATER principle.

Hotel Reviews
La Locanda Boutique Hotel
Amman

Excellent hotel Basic Breakfast Excellent Evening Dinner and Drinks

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Service people lazy and uncaring Cafe dirty Understaffed Dinner Buffer (Dessert display awesome ) the rest of food bland They know it is a one and done location and they treat the customer that way. For those who say luxury - I suggest they get out and about more often.

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Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022

Dear Michael
Good day to you.

I would like to express my deepest apologies for these incidents that occured to you during your stay. It was really out of our hands due to the huge rush in these places as you may have seen by your self. while hotels themselves can not be controlled in such situation.

Yet it is not an execuse to us, i do repeat my deepest apologies for that. and i really wish and hope that i would have another chance to make it up to you, at any furture visit you would do to Jordan.

thank you for your kind understanding and wish you all the best .
Samir

Discovering Jordan in 1 Week - awesome trip!
Jordan | Nov 5 - Nov 12, 2022

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Dimitrios G.
Spain | Reviewed on Nov 13, 2022

Awesome trip in Jordan, getting to know the country throughout a full week's travel. Samir was quick and efficient in helping us put together a plan in short notice for our trip and everything ran smoothly once we were there.
Special mention for our driver, Khaled, who was with us through the week and helped us with whatever little problem we may have encountered whilst also providing us with useful hints and tips along each stop we made. Thanks to both for the great service and making sure... read more

Awesome trip in Jordan, getting to know the country throughout a full week's travel. Samir was quick and efficient in helping us put together a plan in short notice for our trip and everything ran smoothly once we were there.
Special mention for our driver, Khaled, who was with us through the week and helped us with whatever little problem we may have encountered whilst also providing us with useful hints and tips along each stop we made. Thanks to both for the great service and making sure our trip to Jordan was one to remember!

Hotel Reviews
Shams al weibdeh hotel apartment
Amman

Good hotel in central Amman, great location as a base for discovering the city. 5-10min walk from Paris Square where there is a selection of restaurants and tea houses, whilst its also closely located to Rainbow Street. The hotel itself met our requirements, whilst staff were friendly and welcoming.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to restaurants whilst also within walking distance of Amman's main sights (Citadel & Roman Theatre).
Staff
Very helpful staff, we had little interaction with them but always very pleasant and offering to help where they could.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Palace
Wadi Musa, Petra

Classic hotel that is 2min walk from the entrance to the sight of Petra and the Museum. Buffet style breakfast and dinner were good though the rooms are big but fairly basic.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Location was great, 2min away from the entrance to Petra.
Staff
Were generally helpful and polite but upon arrival we realised we had been given a room with 2 single beds rather than a double bed as booked. Upon ringing reception from the room we didn't receive much help other than being told that we could just sleep in one bed, which was't the solution we were looking for
Cleanliness & Comfort
Old style hotel, with just one accessible plug in the room that was being used by a lamp. A struggle to charge 2 phones let alone anyone else who may have watches/cameras etc.
Enjoy Desert camp
Wadi rum

Well run camp site with friendly staff and good amenities given its desert setting. Local zarb dinner was great in the evening and the staff were very friendly and helpful when it came to the activities we had planned during our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Really nice viewpoint that has been incorporated into the campsite, great for sitting after breakfast or dinner and gazing out into the desert.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Each tent came with an incorporated bathroom which was a nice luxury to have.
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Quick and effective. Local agent who picked us up took us through border control very quickly.

Jarash
Jordan

Fun experience with a very knowledgeable guide. Great time out for someone who enjoys history.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent and fun english guide. Made the difference on our tour.
Valleys Hiking And Abseiling ( MUJEB VALLEY- SIQ TRAIL )
Jordan

Fun filled activity, especially for people who enjoy the outdoors or climbing.

Quality of Experience
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra

Beautiful place with plenty to explore and a much bigger site than we had anticipated. The guide assigned to us was really knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan

Great drive through the desert and completely different to anything we have ever seen. Although there aren't really any historic sites etc we would have appreciated a bit more information along the way or a bit more interaction with the driver about the local way of life or regarding important areas of the desert.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rum Valley Sunrise Hike
Wadi Rum

This was actually a camel ride instead of a hike. We really enjoyed the time on the camels but felt it was a bit short as half way through we stopped to sit and light a fire and drink tea whilst the sun rose. We would have preferred to see the sunrise whilst on the camels and actually covering a greater distance on the camels.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Camels were safe and well behaved.
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Nov 13, 2022

thnk you Dinitrios for the kind words.
very happy that you enjoyed your trip.
Hope to see you again in Jordan.

Be well and safe
Sam

Thank you to Samir our tour coordinator and N...
Jordan | Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2022

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Fatima F.
Basking Ridge, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2022

Thank you to Samir our tour coordinator and Nadir our guide / driver., for an unforgettable trip to Jordan, Israel’s and Turkey. Samir was very professional and efficient and answered all
my concerns in the most efficient manner. He also organized our trip to Israel
which was last minute .Nadir was professional,friendly and made sure we were happy with our tour each and every day. Nadir went above and beyond in every way possible and I highly recommend him when touring these places. We... read more

Thank you to Samir our tour coordinator and Nadir our guide / driver., for an unforgettable trip to Jordan, Israel’s and Turkey. Samir was very professional and efficient and answered all
my concerns in the most efficient manner. He also organized our trip to Israel
which was last minute .Nadir was professional,friendly and made sure we were happy with our tour each and every day. Nadir went above and beyond in every way possible and I highly recommend him when touring these places. We will always remember him fondly as he was so welcoming and gave us a wealth of information of the places we were visiting. Thank you to the Kim Kim team, Samir and Nadir for making this vacation truly memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Sheraton Al Nabeel Amman
Amman
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Moon Hotel
Wadi Musa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Truly a one of a kind experience. We had booked a panoramic bubble but got the standard tent. It was beautiful but did not get the panoramic experience .

Authenticity & Character
Truly unique.
Location
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Ayvalı/Ürgüp/Nevşehir

A truly unique hotel experience in a cave . The room was a good size and the linens were of superior quality. Very comfortable and highly recommend this experience when visiting Cappadocia . Beautiful lay out of the hotel .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Owing to it being in a a cave the only downside is that it’s a bit far from the main streets .
Staff
Very helpful but would have liked them to be more conversant in English .
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2022

Hi Fatima
Thank you for the kind encouraging words.
was our pleasure and honor
Be well and safe
Sam

Our driver Wasef was wonderful. He was very ...
Jordan | Oct 10 - Oct 21, 2022

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Dorothy M.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2022

Our driver Wasef was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, always prompt and always very cheerful and chatty Brenda and I loved spending so many days with him. As a suggestion one day in wadi Rum we felt would have been enough. Also you should tell people that there is no internet, radio and NO alcohol. All in all Jordan was fabulous and all arrangements worked well especially the airport arrival and departure. read more

Our driver Wasef was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, always prompt and always very cheerful and chatty Brenda and I loved spending so many days with him. As a suggestion one day in wadi Rum we felt would have been enough. Also you should tell people that there is no internet, radio and NO alcohol. All in all Jordan was fabulous and all arrangements worked well especially the airport arrival and departure.

Hotel Review
The House Boutique Hotel
Amman

Comfortable rooms, excellent dining and lots of shops in the area you can walk to including a grocery store.

Location
The convinces
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2022

Thank you Dorothy for your kind words.
your notes are surely recorded and considered - thank you for that .
Hope to see you again in Jordan .
Have a great happy days.
Sam

Best international trip experience
Jordan | Oct 14 - Oct 23, 2022

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Michael R.
Raleigh, NC | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

Wonderful trip to Jordan and the best international travel experience I have ever had! Nada did an amazing job communicating with us for a couple of months and helping us plan our trip. She gave us an itinerary that matched the exact experience we wanted while still giving us the flexibility to change things around if needed. She was always prompt in responding to any messages and concerns we had before and during the trip.

Everyone we encountered in Jordan made our trip special. Our... read more

Wonderful trip to Jordan and the best international travel experience I have ever had! Nada did an amazing job communicating with us for a couple of months and helping us plan our trip. She gave us an itinerary that matched the exact experience we wanted while still giving us the flexibility to change things around if needed. She was always prompt in responding to any messages and concerns we had before and during the trip.

Everyone we encountered in Jordan made our trip special. Our two drivers were great. Ali was very fun and interactive. He always knew the good places to stop for travelers and would always take a picture if needed. Khalid was exceptional and made our trip better in so many ways. He always gave us suggestions on ways we could make our trip better and probably knows the entire history of Jordan. In fact, he helped organize two excursions that weren’t even on our itinerary. We didn’t have Mount Nebo on our radar, but he was able to make it happen. I can’ t say enough on how great Khalid is and anybody that encounters him as a driver for Amani tours should consider themselves lucky.

Every tour guide we had that Amani set up was fantastic. The Wadi Ghuweir hike in Dana was a lot of fun and our guide Isaa went at a perfect pace for my girlfriend and I and was super friendly (and funny). Nada set up a dinner with a Bedouin family and it was a great experience. They were very welcoming and the food was delicious.

The accommodations in Jordan were great as well. In particular the Wadi Rum Luxury Night Camp and Dana Guesthouse were our two favorite. Both experiences were unique in that they offered great views from our room and had a wonderful staff. We also enjoyed Ajloun Cabins as well. The lone criticism I have from the trip is our stay in Amman. The Signature Hotel was the worst stay we had by far. The staff was unresponsive to our concerns about the air in our room after we made two phone calls. Additionally, the room and service were not up to par for a “4 star hotel”.

I can’t say enough about the great job the KimKim team and Amani tours did for our Jordan trip. It certainly is a once in a lifetime trip and Hasina and I thank you for making our vacation a special one.

Hotel Reviews
Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

The best place we stayed in Jordan. Glamping under the stars was one of the most memorable experience we had from our trip. The room was spacious and clean and we surprisingly had a great shower and toilet in our bubble tent. Additionally the food was fantastic and we enjoyed the show that the chef and staff put on in the evening. Can’t recommend this place enough!

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Location
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Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh

Great beach for getting into the Dead Sea. The room was just ok. Clean and inviting. But, we had a safe box in the room and it didn’t work even after we called for help. Everything here is overpriced too. You can’t even buy water downstairs. We had to call for room service where each bottle was 3 JD (very inefficient and expensive).

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ajloun cabins
Ajloun

Cozy cabin in Ajloun. It’s very clean and spacious. We enjoyed our peaceful evening in this forest reserve.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dana Guest House
Al Tafileh, Dana

We loved this hotel. Especially the view we had from our balcony at sunrise and sunset of Dana. The room was spacious and clean. The restaurant was good too.

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Staff
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Edom Hotel
Wadi Musa

This place was just ok. The lobby and rooftop are swanky and nice to hang out in. The rooms could be better. TV didn’t work and the room had a musty smell. Clearly outdated. It was clean though. It did however have an excellent location being less than 5 minutes from the Petra entrance.

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Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Wadi Ghuweir Hike
Dana

This was such a fun hike. Isaa was a great guide and made this a memorable experience. This is an all day hike and probably 8 to 10 miles according to our guide. It was a hard hike but we had read online about the difficulty so we were well prepared for the terrain. Anyone thinking about this hike should be in good shape as there are some climbing aspects involved. The driver had a lunch prepared after the hike that was absolutely delicious.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hike from Little Petra to Petra
Jordan

This is an incredible hike that allows you to hike from little Petra to Petra via the backwards way through the mountains. Therefore you see the Monastery first and the Treasury last. It is a difficult hike, especially to get to the Monastery but we enjoyed it. This is apparently not a popular route because there was a little confusion with our driver that morning. He believed we were just seeing little Petra before being transported to Petra by car. In the future, I would suggest just making the drivers and staff more aware of this hike. Once we straightened out the confusion with the office (Nada helped us out immensely) the hike was wonderful and they set us up with a local guide that gave us a lot of good information about Petra.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

Thank you for this very positive review Michael. It was a pleasure helping you plan out this once in a lifetime trip, and happy it turned out great :)

Best Wishes to you & Hasina ,

A Trip to remember
Jordan | Oct 8 - Oct 16, 2022

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Joaquim S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2022

Since the moment we arrived to Jordan Airport, we got shorted by an assistant provided by the company. Once we passed the controls, our driver Mohamed was there. He was our river and guide for the whole trip and our holidays were special in parts because of him. Very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible with our demands during the week we spend there. Samir contacted us in many occasions to make sure everything was going well so we can’t say a bad word on this regard.
We had a couple of... read more

Since the moment we arrived to Jordan Airport, we got shorted by an assistant provided by the company. Once we passed the controls, our driver Mohamed was there. He was our river and guide for the whole trip and our holidays were special in parts because of him. Very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible with our demands during the week we spend there. Samir contacted us in many occasions to make sure everything was going well so we can’t say a bad word on this regard.
We had a couple of changes on our previous nominated Hotels, but they were an upgrade. We got exactly what we were looking for and our trip is remarkable.

Hotel Reviews
Sulaf Hotel Suites
Amman

Services were great, very friendly staff and roof top with views across Amman. Cleaning could be a bit better but nothing we can complain about.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect location near by many places to eat and drink in a quiet neighbourhood
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Palace
Wadi Musa, Petra

Rooms probably are a bit dated, but they were clean. Good choices for breakfast and the swimming pool area is great

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Location
Staff
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Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh

Best hotel in our whole trip, many amenities and big options. Breakfast was exceptional.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holy Land Hotel - Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Staff were very friendly with us and our dietary request on our dinner there. Old building bring it to the modern era. Location is just meters away from old city. Great breakfast and very clean

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Location
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Enjoy Desert camp
Wadi rum

The experience was fabulous, the staff was friendly even that little English was spoken, so could been improve a bit. Facilities were good. Dinner was fantastic and truly authentic

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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Very smooth the whole process.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Petra Basic Visit
Petra

One of the 7 best wonders of the world doesn’t let you down.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner At Local Restaurant in Amman
Amman

We couldn’t experience fully our dinner due to our stomach illness , but the place was great, food was fantastic and the ambience sensational.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amman-Umm Qais-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman
Jordan

What a fantastic hidden gem. A place to visit no doubt

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to Bethlehem
Israel

Interesting place even that we have to pay to avoid long queues on the Church of Nativity.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Little Petra ( Beidha)
Jordan

Visit this site before you go to Petra. Is a good introduction of what it comes next.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives and Mt Zion
Israel

Historical place with no much to see unfortunately. Good views from Jerusalem

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Old City Jerusalem
Israel

The whole old city is an experience that brings you back in time. At night is a whole different world and as beautiful. Religion, history and food all blended and mixed in a sensational way.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan

The experience is fantastic even that is a bit overtaken by many tourists is something you can’t avoid. But is definitely something you must try at least once.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2022

Thank you Joaquim
Hope to see you again in Jordan
Be well and safe
Samir

Samir did not take into account that we are n...
Jordan | Oct 10 - Oct 20, 2022

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Brenda B.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022

Samir did not take into account that we are non Muslim travellers and we relied on him to tell us if the length of our stays were appropriate
I would never have stayed in Bedouin camp for 2 days………no internet, no tv, no activities, the same food for both days and we were not warned that it was a DRY camp.
An extra nite in Aqaba would have been so much better!
Josef our driver was wonderful, considerate, and knowledgeable !
The hotels were good
Changes were not easy to make and perhaps a... read more

Samir did not take into account that we are non Muslim travellers and we relied on him to tell us if the length of our stays were appropriate
I would never have stayed in Bedouin camp for 2 days………no internet, no tv, no activities, the same food for both days and we were not warned that it was a DRY camp.
An extra nite in Aqaba would have been so much better!
Josef our driver was wonderful, considerate, and knowledgeable !
The hotels were good
Changes were not easy to make and perhaps a language barrier was to blame
All in all I saw everything that I wanted to see very comfortably
Yours Brenda brice
Brendalbrice@hotmail.com

Hotel Reviews
Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman

Lovely spa. And great location Restaurants not 5 star (the ones that I tried) Breakfast buffet plentiful and good selection The staff is young and friendly and eager to please It is policy at this hotel. my personal alcohol was confiscated at my arrival and returned at departure. I do not think it is their business what I choose to do in my room.

Authenticity & Character
Architecture
Location
Dead sea
Staff
Friendly young and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Same food served both days of my stay

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful
Staff
Attitude
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2023

Hi Brenda
Very sorry for any inconveniences you have encountered .
I am Gald that you visited all places you wanted to see comfortably.
Be well and safe
wish you all the best.
Samir
Samir

Samir was amazing planning the trip. Resource...
Jordan | Sep 27 - Oct 1, 2022

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Fransiska D.
Indonesia | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2022

Samir was amazing planning the trip. Resourceful & extremely responsive. Samir managed to get all hotels that we wanted to stay. We had a great time staying in Jordan. The only thing that could be better was the car. Spent hours on the roads so the car could be more comfortable. read more

Samir was amazing planning the trip. Resourceful & extremely responsive. Samir managed to get all hotels that we wanted to stay. We had a great time staying in Jordan. The only thing that could be better was the car. Spent hours on the roads so the car could be more comfortable.

Hotel Reviews
Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Sweimeh

Had a great time staying in Hilton. The room is spacious enough and it direct access to the beach. If you stay in the area, just eat inside the hotel. Not many food options around.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
St.Regis Amman
Amman

St Regis was our favourite hotel. Strategic location, great facilities, spacious room, and great food.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2022

Hi Fransiska
So happy to hear from you , from the heart it was honor and pleasure hosting you in Jordan.
Wish to see you and yoru firneds in Jordan in furture .

Be well and safe, god bless you .
Samir

What a trip!!
Jordan | Sep 11 - Sep 20, 2022

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Kate J.
Germany | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

Service was great. Samir and our guide Adnan made it a memorable experience and we did everything we wanted!! There were a couple of days where we were on a tighter deadline but that’s absolutely fine as we crammed so much in. Our local driver recommended spur of the moment Red Sea visit which we wouldn’t have seen on our original plan so key suggestions like this would have been useful but we made it anyway. Everyone was so helpful, even when our luggage was lost they did everything possible... read more

Service was great. Samir and our guide Adnan made it a memorable experience and we did everything we wanted!! There were a couple of days where we were on a tighter deadline but that’s absolutely fine as we crammed so much in. Our local driver recommended spur of the moment Red Sea visit which we wouldn’t have seen on our original plan so key suggestions like this would have been useful but we made it anyway. Everyone was so helpful, even when our luggage was lost they did everything possible to get it back quickly. Overall recommended to everyone out there

Hotel Review
Shams al weibdeh hotel apartment
Amman

Fine hotel. Rooms do smell of smoke and showers are either scalding or freezing, breakfast absolutely fine, a buffet of cheese, bread, olives, pancakes. Cute little garden area by the pool. Pool is very small, but we didn’t stay here for pool vibes so overall did the job

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Smoke smell and shower temperature
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

Dear Kathie
Thank you so much for the time you took, and for your kindness of the nice words you put for us.
Wish you all the best, till we see you again.

Samir

Trip of a lifetime to the Middle East
Jordan | Sep 12 - Sep 17, 2022

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Kevin M.
Dover, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2022

We just returned from the Middle East, visiting Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Kim Kim handled the Jordan/Egypt portion. It was an amazing experience. We visited Wadi Rum (The Desert, with beautiful landscapes), Petra, and Amman. We were originally scheduled to go in March 2020, so of course that didn't happen. We had a whole itinerary laid out. It was re-scheduled and canceled twice more due to Covid. During that time, Sarah, who was most helpful, left Kim Kim, and we were handed off to Nada.... read more

We just returned from the Middle East, visiting Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Kim Kim handled the Jordan/Egypt portion. It was an amazing experience. We visited Wadi Rum (The Desert, with beautiful landscapes), Petra, and Amman. We were originally scheduled to go in March 2020, so of course that didn't happen. We had a whole itinerary laid out. It was re-scheduled and canceled twice more due to Covid. During that time, Sarah, who was most helpful, left Kim Kim, and we were handed off to Nada. Nada worked so hard, dealing with airline schedule changes to change the itinerary. I believe this happened three different times, but every time, Nada came thru. Our driver in Jordan the first two days was Bayan, and he was funny and friendly and showed us the sites as we drove thru Jordan. We spent the first night in a Bedouin Camp in the desert, and while rustic, it was beautiful and everything we expected (including Air Conditioning and a full bath!) The next day we were taken to Petra where the sites are just incredible. Buildings carved right into the mountainside. We were escorted thru the Petra site with a guide named Basil, who was very friendly and learned, and explained how the people (The Nabateans) here lived and worked. Then we were driven to Amman, where because of flight delays, we asked the driver to show us a little of the city before taking us to the airport. He (Ali) was most accomodating, and we saw the Blue Mosque, and the Citidel, a fort built by the Romans 2000 years ago. Then we flew to Egypt

In Egypt, we were met at the airport, taken thru security and had a car (driven by Mustafa) take us to our hotel. We were supposed to have a dinner cruise on the Nile, but couldn't make it because of flight delays. No worries, Nada rescheduled it for the next night. Mustafa and our guide Ibrihim picked us up the next day and took us to the Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum of Civilization. A wonderful place with many artifacts some as old as 35000 years. It also had mummies, some were 5000 years old. An Ibrihim explained it all. Very cool. That night we had our dinner cruise on the Nile, which was a lot of fun.

The last day we saw the Alabaster Mosque and the Hanging Church, and learned of their historical significance. Another wonderful day. At midnight, Mustafa was back to pick us up and take us to the airport.

The things to take away from this is
1. For 2+ years and two local specialists, Kim Kim organized and re-organized the perfect tour designed just for us.

2. The Drivers and Guides were friendly, kept us safe, kept us informed to changes along the way, and truly added to the value and enjoyment of our trip. We feel most fortunate that we had them with us.

3. Most of all Nada, our specialist was a great asset. She helped us with finalizing things, suggesting changes, and setting everything up. And as I said this was over the course of 2+ years.
Everyting worked. We were never stuck, and we always had someone with us.

We HIGHLY recommend Kim Kim Tours, and Nada in particular. We will certainly use them again

Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

Dear Kevin ,

Thank you for taking the time to share this reviews with us and for everyone else to see. So happy you've had a great time ,

Samir was really helpful in arranging our hol...
Jordan | May 21 - May 28, 2022

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satinder k.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022

Samir was really helpful in arranging our holiday in Jordan. He helped us shape our itinerary to how we wanted our trip to be planned. He was happy to accommodate our suggested changes. He was responsive and kept us up to date with final booking confirmations, including sorting out the visas for a smooth holiday. We are also grateful for the driver we had for the week (Bassam, so thank you). He just made our time in Jordan pleasant and we had a brilliant time getting to know him and Jordan... read more

Samir was really helpful in arranging our holiday in Jordan. He helped us shape our itinerary to how we wanted our trip to be planned. He was happy to accommodate our suggested changes. He was responsive and kept us up to date with final booking confirmations, including sorting out the visas for a smooth holiday. We are also grateful for the driver we had for the week (Bassam, so thank you). He just made our time in Jordan pleasant and we had a brilliant time getting to know him and Jordan through his tips and insight. Thank you Samir again, we had a lovely time in your country Jordan and have no hesitation in recommending you.
Thank you
Satinder & Monish

Hotel Review
Petra Moon Hotel
Wadi Musa

The hotel was lovely and very clean. The staff were very helpful. The buffet food had a good selection of food even for vegetarians. The best part was that the hotel is not far from the entrance.

Authenticity & Character
Lives up to how I thought it would be and more
Location
How close it was to the entrance of Petra
Staff
Very politely and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022

Hi Satinder

Very happy to hear from you, I am so happy to know that I participated to give you a nice trip, You are now our ambassador to spread a good word about Jordan and about our Services.

Thank you so much for the time you took, and for your kindness of the nice words you put for me.

Wish you all the best, till we see you again.

Samir

An amazing experience!
Jordan | Sep 9 - Sep 18, 2022

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Vanita G.
Brooklyn, NY | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022

Hi Samir
You live in an amazing part of the world!
Thank you for arranging our trip in a way that we could see and experience the best of it.
Thank you for all the accommodations - Ambassador, Aicha, By 14 and Old Village Resort stood out the most. Great locations and impeccable service, cuisine and hospitality.

Thank you for checking on us ever so often and all your input in planning the trip. Thank you for arranging the personalized care for us through border crossings. It was all... read more

Hi Samir
You live in an amazing part of the world!
Thank you for arranging our trip in a way that we could see and experience the best of it.
Thank you for all the accommodations - Ambassador, Aicha, By 14 and Old Village Resort stood out the most. Great locations and impeccable service, cuisine and hospitality.

Thank you for checking on us ever so often and all your input in planning the trip. Thank you for arranging the personalized care for us through border crossings. It was all very seamless.

Thank you for the upgrade - we definitely needed Old Village after our 9 mile strenuous hike in Petra!

Fadi and Mamdou were ever so helpful. They took excellent care of us. Hopefully they felt that we took care of them too. Mamdou also helped us find the English speaking guide Wazdi at Petra- Wazdi was outstanding.

Next time we are in this part of the world, we will definitely like to connect with you to plan more of Jordan ….

Take care,
Vanita

Hotel Reviews
Ambassadore Hotel Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
BY 14 HOTEL TEL AVIV
TEL AVIV
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Old City Jerusalem
Israel
Madaba & Mount Nebo Visit
Jordan
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan
Masada Sunrise
Israel

Nothing unusual

Day trip to Yad Vashem, Ein Karim and the Israel Museum
Israel
Visit to Bethlehem
Israel
Visit Haifa, Akka & Caesarea
Israel
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022

Hi Vanita
Wow :)
Thank you so deeply for such encouraging words.
Very happy to be able to help. and that you enjoyed your trip.
At your service any time .

Looking forward to see you and your friends again in Jordan

Wish you a lovely day ahead, stay well. God bless you .
Samir

Highlights of Jordan
Jordan | Aug 19 - Aug 23, 2022

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Erin H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022

We had an absolutely wonderful time in Jordan thanks to Nada’s careful planning and our wonderful driver Jamal! I provided a list of what we wanted to do and see and Nada built the perfect itinerary and took care of all of the planning and booking. She got us the absolute best luxury bubble room in Wadi Rum, as well as fantastic hotels at Petra and the Dead Sea. All of our activities were also booked ahead of time by Nada.
Jamal was our driver for the entire trip and picked us up at the... read more

We had an absolutely wonderful time in Jordan thanks to Nada’s careful planning and our wonderful driver Jamal! I provided a list of what we wanted to do and see and Nada built the perfect itinerary and took care of all of the planning and booking. She got us the absolute best luxury bubble room in Wadi Rum, as well as fantastic hotels at Petra and the Dead Sea. All of our activities were also booked ahead of time by Nada.
Jamal was our driver for the entire trip and picked us up at the border. He was very prompt and so kind. He made sure we were always comfortable and well taken care of. He even went above and beyond and bought us fresh spices to take home and cook with.
5 stars for the entire trip and wi would highly recommend booking with KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Petra Guesthouse
Wadi Musa

Beat location in Petra!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

The most beautiful place to stay in Wadi Rum. The room was beyond perfect and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Toledo Hotel
Amman
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman

Beautiful resort! Amazing private beach on the dead seas, wonderful pool, lots of food options, and the best sunsets!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
3 hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum

This was such a fun activity! We loved riding around Wadi Rum and our tour guide was fabulous! He told us all about the area and took the best pictures for us, like photographer quality pictures we are getting printed on canvas for our home.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum - Petra
Jordan

Lives up to all the expectations! We spent 7 hours wondering around and exploring the beautiful city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Jerash
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

Thank you Erin , makes me happy to know you've had a great trip ,

Best ,

The best trip ever, from Amman to Petra and all Islamic history trip
Jordan | Aug 11 - Aug 18, 2022

Mohammad
Mohammad Z.
Parkchester, NY | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022

First of all thank you to Kimkim for a nice set up for tourist like us who are new to world travel.
Kimkim introduced with Mr. Samir from Jordan who set up our Itinerary in a manner that we don't waste our time. He set up our visa, our hotels in Amman, Petra and camps at Wadi rum.
He was available 24/7 with his WhatsApp, if we had any question he promptly reply.

Upon arrival from New York, we were warmly welcomed by the guy (forgot the name) from Enjoy Jordan travels. The immigration... read more

First of all thank you to Kimkim for a nice set up for tourist like us who are new to world travel.
Kimkim introduced with Mr. Samir from Jordan who set up our Itinerary in a manner that we don't waste our time. He set up our visa, our hotels in Amman, Petra and camps at Wadi rum.
He was available 24/7 with his WhatsApp, if we had any question he promptly reply.

Upon arrival from New York, we were warmly welcomed by the guy (forgot the name) from Enjoy Jordan travels. The immigration process is very quick, our names were mentioned on the board, and we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start!

We got introduced to Mr. Shareef who is our guide/driver for our whole 8 days trip. Mr. Shareef picked us from Airport and brought us to our hotel.

Each morning of the tour, he would arrive promptly at 8am to take us to the next destination on the tour. On each day, Mr. Shareef would describe in detail the history and information regarding the area we were in- whether that be a site of Islamic history or Roman/Byzantine history He is fluent in English and knows how to handle the customers with respect and professionalism.

“We had a wonderful tour with Mr. Shareef. We enjoyed it greatly, all the detailed information he provided, and his patience with us telling all the historic events. Mr. Shareef is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide. He drove very professionally on high mountain roads, he knew all the areas, food, restaurants, historical places either it’s an Islamic history or roman/Byzantine history.

He was very respectful when we asked questions and very knowledgeable regarding historic sites. He was also very friendly with us and the people he would interact with, always making polite conversations. Furthermore, he was even willing to take photos and videos of us and the area, so we could experience it without focusing on doing it ourselves.

Mr. Shareef also is very knowledgeable about Jordan in general. He knew the high mountain roads incredibly well, knew restaurants for us to try out, even knew the routes on our tour incredibly well. At most of the sites, in fact, Mr. Shareef had connections which resulted in faster service and a better full immersion into our tour of Jordan.

I wholeheartedly believe that had we done the tour of Jordan without Mr. Shareef, we would not have been able to experience Jordan as well as we did.

Many thanks to Mr. Shareef, and I recommend Kimkim/Enjoy Jordan to anyone who is considering a tour in Jordan!

Hotel Reviews
Shams al weibdeh hotel apartment
Amman

Very nice place to stay. Staff is very polite and professional. Everything is perfect. Every day cleaning and all bathroom amenities were filled, new towels and Water , Coffee was loaded in kitchen. I will prefer my next stay also in this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Great.
Location
Near to downtown Amman, Can walk to center of the city within in 15/20 minutes by walking down the hill.
Staff
Very Polite and professional
Cleanliness & Comfort
Every day the rooms were cleaned and all stuff is loaded.
Silk Road Petra
Wadi Mousa, Petra

Very nice place to stay, near to the site Petra. Few minutes walk to the tourist entrance to Petra.

Authenticity & Character
Excellent.
Location
Very good location, Near to Petra tourist Center
Staff
Professional and Polite
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice and clean rooms.
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Great place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Good
Location
Good location but required a guide to take to the camp
Staff
All other staff is good except the reception and handling personal. They are very rude at first as they had issue with their management which they showed on customers.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice and clean
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Guy from our travel was at the airport with visa in hand. He processed our immigration very fast.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide/Driver is excellent/knowledgeable and Profession English speaking person
Transport
Private airconditioned new car.
AMMAN ISLAMIC CITY TOUR
Amman

Religious/Historical/Architectural point of view it is an excellent visit.

Quality of Experience
Excellent trip
Guides, Drivers and Staff
On time, knowledgeable and professional
Transport
JOY Jordan provided the comfortable luxury AC Car.
AL SAHABA TOMBS (JORDAN VALLEY) – SHUEIB – AMMAN
Jordan

I was planning to visit the sahaba ajmaeen to view their tombs and place of death. it was an excellent trip Islamic point of view, Scenic and Historical. Jordan Valley is very pleasant experience.

Quality of Experience
Excellent
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our Guide/Driver is a professional & Experienced Person.
Transport
Luxury Comfortable Vehicle.
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022

Dear Brother Mohammad
Thank you so much for the nice words. very happy that you enjoyed your trip to Jordan
God bless
Samir

Well organized but not pleasant Book Elsewhere
Jordan | Aug 9 - Aug 12, 2022

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Richard W.
Baltimore, MD | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

I booked this trip in 2018 and was never given the option to be refunded so our family moved forward with Kim Kim and booked the trip for this summer as an addition to visiting family in Israel.
The tour was well organized but not clearly explained to me and the border crossing was confusing and exhausting to say the least. I think a step-by-step run down of how the crossing works and all the check points would be helpful. When I got we finally crossed from Israel into Jordan and meet the... read more

I booked this trip in 2018 and was never given the option to be refunded so our family moved forward with Kim Kim and booked the trip for this summer as an addition to visiting family in Israel.
The tour was well organized but not clearly explained to me and the border crossing was confusing and exhausting to say the least. I think a step-by-step run down of how the crossing works and all the check points would be helpful. When I got we finally crossed from Israel into Jordan and meet the driver Ackhram we were informed that one person from our group had been left off the paperwork this delayed us an additional 2 hours at the border. This was not corrected when we returned 4 days later and had an additional delay of 2 hours. Once in the Van we got to meet the driver who I found RUDE and OFFENSIVE. Within our 1st hour together I was informed that the "United states faked the moon landing" mind you I had 2 Aerospace engineers in the van with me. I was told America created Isis and that Donald Trump was a great business man. I find both of those statements highly offensive. He was aggressive with his misguided facts and argued with me on my vacation about these items for well over an hour. He only stopped when I asked him to pull over so we could call the company and request a new driver. I opted just to let this go as we were so behind due to the border crossing delays. Ackhram was on time everyday and we did do our full schedule that I was happy about. I wasn't happy when Ackhram told us not to buy items in Petra that he would take us to a great shop with lots of options. This turned out to be a gas station with tacky items nothing that you couldn't get anywhere in Jordan. It was very clear that our driver had cut deals with stores all along the route but thats OK, just be honest with me there were some metal items in Petra I passed on buying expecting them to be available in this great shop. Whenever I told our driver something he didn't want to hear, such as I didn't love the Dead Sea Spa hotel (full of running screaming children) or his shop had tacky items I was dismissed and told I was wrong. Also Nada at the agency was delayed in responses we could never have a conversation every msg was delayed. I will say both drivers we had in Israel were much nicer with much more professional attitudes.

Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2022

I am sorry to hear you did not have a positive experience , but appreciate bringing the issue to our attention as we try to improve our services

Samir and his team are the best!!
Jordan | Jun 2 - Jun 16, 2022

Heather
Heather B.
Israel | Reviewed on Aug 05, 2022

Samir was AMAZING to work with: super responsive, endlessly helpful, and made our trip seamless. My husband and I are picky travelers (we know exactly what we want!) so we went through several rounds of revisions with Samir - but he was *so* patient, and always delivered answers and changes really quickly. I can't emphasize on awesome he was at this!

Our trip went off without a hitch, in part because of the private driver, Mohammed, that Samir set up for us for our whole vacation. He... read more

Samir was AMAZING to work with: super responsive, endlessly helpful, and made our trip seamless. My husband and I are picky travelers (we know exactly what we want!) so we went through several rounds of revisions with Samir - but he was *so* patient, and always delivered answers and changes really quickly. I can't emphasize on awesome he was at this!

Our trip went off without a hitch, in part because of the private driver, Mohammed, that Samir set up for us for our whole vacation. He made changes with us along the way as we changed our minds about small details, and we always enjoyed his company and felt taken care of and safe.

Regarding our itinerary, my husband and I spent a total of two weeks in Jordan and we really did *everything*. I'd recommend taking that much time making sure you make the most of this beautiful historic place!

Here's some of things we did
- Historic sites (Jerash, Petra, Umm Qais, often with private guides)
- Outdoor adventuring (Make sure you do Wadi Al-Mujib!)
- Desert (desert castles, Wadi Rum)
- cultural experiences (cooking class, museums)

Thanks again for the perfect trip to Jordan, Samir!

Activity Reviews
Trekking from Dana to Feynan lodge
Jordan

One of the favorite days of our trip! Even though it was a long hot day, it really helped that the trail was all downhill. And our guide, a local Bedouin, was excellent! He was patient, funny, and cooked us a perfect meal on a campfire along the trail

Quality of Experience
Food
Self Cooking Meal in Amman
Amman

We LOVED this and plan to add an experience like this to all our future trips! This was a great way to meet new friends, have a great meal, and learn more about the local culture.

Quality of Experience
Petra By Candle Light
Jordan

This is a great thing to do *IF* it's your very first view of Petra and the Treasury. The candlelight effect is really nice, and we got lucky enough to see the moon over the canyon, too. However, I wouldn't add this if you've already been to Petra :) all it is is a walk to the Treasury by candlelight, sitting on carpets and drinking a little tea, some local musicians, then shining floodlights on the Treasury building

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Aug 05, 2022

Hi Heather . grateful for the encouraging nice words you put for me. it was my real pleasure hosting you in Jordan ,looking forward to see you and your friends again over here.
Be well always.
Samir

We had never heard of KimKim prior to booking...
Jordan | Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2022

Shruti
Shruti S.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 03, 2022

We had never heard of KimKim prior to booking this trip. Once we read the reviews, we were sure this is the agency to go with...and we were NOT disappointed. Our local specialist, Nada, helped us plan our trip from A to Z. She had really good recommendations, travel advice and was extremely responsive. Our itinerary, driver's contact details, hotel information etc. was all provided well in advance with a lot of detail so we knew what to expect.
Our driver, Awni Naser, who was with us for 5... read more

We had never heard of KimKim prior to booking this trip. Once we read the reviews, we were sure this is the agency to go with...and we were NOT disappointed. Our local specialist, Nada, helped us plan our trip from A to Z. She had really good recommendations, travel advice and was extremely responsive. Our itinerary, driver's contact details, hotel information etc. was all provided well in advance with a lot of detail so we knew what to expect.
Our driver, Awni Naser, who was with us for 5 days carting us around the sights of Jordan was exceptional as well. Very knowledgeable and helped re-arrange our itinerary slightly based on our needs for an even better experience. He gave us excellent pointers during the entire trip.
Our Jordan trip included Amman, Kerak, Mt. Nebo, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead sea. Wadi Rum and Petra were the highlights for us. We stayed in a panoramic dome "tent" (in Aicha camp, highly recommend the accommodations and food here). Nada also organized a dinner for us with a local Petra family, which was nice to see how people in the area live. We highly recommend the Petra By Night tour, it is simple and quite magical.
Overall, we have nothing but good things to say about our trip - very well organized and executed. We will definitely book with KimKim again for our next adventure. 5 stars all around (would rate it higher than 5 stars if we could!). Thank you very much, Nada and Awni!

Hotel Reviews
Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh

Loved this hotel and location to the dead see. The pools and slides were a lot of fun. Dinner and breakfast were excellent too with a lot of variety.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Toledo Hotel
Amman

The hotel and breakfast was good. However, they had separate days for men and women to use the pool. I understand the culture is different there but perhaps another hotel that doesn't have this rule would have been a better choice for us as travelers. After being out in the sun all day sight seeing, it would have been great for my husband and I to dip in the pool together to cool down.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Edom Hotel
Wadi Musa

Excellent location. The room was clean and well appointed. The breakfast was good but with limited choices.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

We love this hotel. It was so comfortable and beautifully decorating. We were expecting more of a camping style stay here but this was definitely 5 star. Would recommend this to everyone. The breakfast and dinner were top notch - tons of variety and food to suit all palettes. We were also surprised with a complimentary star gazing activity. We weren't expecting much but were pleasantly surprised. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and took our picture under the stars with his special camera. This turned out to be the best photo of our trip to Jordan! Thank you, Sultan!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2022

Thank you for this much appreciated review Shruti , helping you plan your trip was my pleasure :) Glad you enjoyed your time in Jordan and hope to have you back in the near future .

Kim Kim team and Samir :It was an amazing tr...
Jordan | Jul 10 - Jul 18, 2022

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James C.
Brazil | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022

Kim Kim team and Samir :
It was an amazing trip to Jordan! Everything was well planned and because of that it all went smoothly by Samir.
The driver/guide ( Nader ) who accompanied us during the whole trip was a truly a lucky choice. He has deep knowledge of the Jordanian history and culture and he managed to make us feel very comfortable. He did way more than we expected and that we could’ve asked for! He really turned out to be one of the reasons we were able to enjoy the trip to the... read more

Kim Kim team and Samir :
It was an amazing trip to Jordan! Everything was well planned and because of that it all went smoothly by Samir.
The driver/guide ( Nader ) who accompanied us during the whole trip was a truly a lucky choice. He has deep knowledge of the Jordanian history and culture and he managed to make us feel very comfortable. He did way more than we expected and that we could’ve asked for! He really turned out to be one of the reasons we were able to enjoy the trip to the most. We highly recommend him to everyone who would like to visit Jordan.
James Chen

Hotel Reviews
THE CONROY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Umm Uthaina Amman
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Palace
Wadi Musa, Petra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sun City Camp
Wadi Rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Petra Basic Visit
Petra
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022

Hi James
thank you for the nice words.
was pleasure hosting you in Jordan .
looking forward to see you and your friends in Jordan .
Be well
Samir

I wish we had more time to spend in Jordan - ...
Jordan | Jun 27 - Jun 29, 2022

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Samira F.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2022

I wish we had more time to spend in Jordan - it is a wonderful country full of amazing people and sites to visit. Our guide Ali, and driver, were both wonderful and made it possible for us to visit Petra and Wadi Rum easily and enjoy every minute of the short time we had. read more

I wish we had more time to spend in Jordan - it is a wonderful country full of amazing people and sites to visit. Our guide Ali, and driver, were both wonderful and made it possible for us to visit Petra and Wadi Rum easily and enjoy every minute of the short time we had.

Hotel Review
Sun City Camp
Wadi Rum

Stunning location with excellent food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2022

Thank you Samira for your nice words.
Well, you can do it again if you like:-)
Have great days.
Samir

Jordan trip - Fantastic destination and memorable trip made smooth.
Jordan | Jun 12 - Jun 15, 2022

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Soumitra S.
Hoboken, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2022

We undertook a trip to Jordan with family. The Kimkim platform made it very easy to get services from a local travel agency Amani Tours directly through the platform. The booking process with our travel specialist Ms Nada was smooth. She was responsive to various suggestions and modifications to the itinerary and provided very good services. The payment process was very trustworthy through the Kimkim platform and is one of the big advantages of using the service from overseas. We got full... read more

We undertook a trip to Jordan with family. The Kimkim platform made it very easy to get services from a local travel agency Amani Tours directly through the platform. The booking process with our travel specialist Ms Nada was smooth. She was responsive to various suggestions and modifications to the itinerary and provided very good services. The payment process was very trustworthy through the Kimkim platform and is one of the big advantages of using the service from overseas. We got full service on the ground in Jordan. As far as hotel bookings, any special requests around late check out, attached rooms etc were fully accommodated. The pricing of the package seemed very fair. The highlight was the excellent services provided by our Jordanian tour guide Mr Emad Fraihat, who was much more than our driver. He had tremendous local knowledge, spoke English fluently, and very high customer service orientation. When trip ended and we had some hiccups at the airport, Mr Emad did his best to help us. I recommend Kimkim, Amani tours, Ms Nada and Mr Fraihat to make your Jordan visit smooth.

Hotel Reviews
Movenpick Petra Resort
Wadi Musa

Right next to Petra. Amazing breakfast. Good late check out policy for tired Petra travelers.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Orbit Camp
Al-Disah Tourist Camps

Given the location right in the desert, this camp was luxurious with running hot water, air conditioning, good meals.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba
Aqaba
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort
Sweimah
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dinner with a local family
Petra

We had a meal with our tour guide Mr Emad Fraihat at his house in Amman. Fantastic experience meeting his family and seeing an Arabic household up close.

Quality of Experience
Itinerary was very well planned and executed
Food
Rather expensive
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mr Emad Fraihat is excellent at serving families
Transport
Van was very spacious and comfortable.
Stargazing in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum

We had 2 knowledgeable guides who were very well equipped to show us the night sky with laser pointer and 4 ground mounted telescopes Standing in the desert and stargazing was a one of a kind experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Petra - Wadi Rum
Jordan

We had only 6 hours. Decided to hike up a trail and see Petra from the top. Loved it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
3- hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum

This was the show stopper. A truly fantastic experience being driven on the red sands of wadi rum. We also did a camel ride which can be quite meditative.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer from Aqaba to The Dead Sea
Jordan

Our driver took us through Wadi Araba on the Jordan/Israel-Palestine border. Very scenic route and you drive all along the Dead Sea. Make sure to stop along the way to see salt deposits by the bank.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private boat trip + snorkeling
Aqaba
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Reviewed on Jul 17, 2022

Thank you Soumita ,it was my pleasure to help you plan your trip to Jordan and glad it turned out to be a great one :)

Best wishes,

Jordan & Turkey
Jordan | Jun 12 - Jun 20, 2022

Huyen
Huyen C.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022

We had a great guide in Jordan. He was a true historian. Our driver was also super nice- The car was a bit tight but did not dampen our enthusiasm. We also had excellent guides in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
In retrospect our itinary was quite packed and our children were a bit tired of moving almost everyday.
Thank you for an unforgettable trip. read more

We had a great guide in Jordan. He was a true historian. Our driver was also super nice- The car was a bit tight but did not dampen our enthusiasm. We also had excellent guides in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
In retrospect our itinary was quite packed and our children were a bit tired of moving almost everyday.
Thank you for an unforgettable trip.

Hotel Reviews
Sultania Hotel Istanbul
Sirkeci, Istanbul

Very attentive staff. We live breakfast- the best in our entire trip. We also love the boutique feel

Tips for future travelers

Can walk easily to pier to catch ferry

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Ayvalı/Ürgüp/Nevşehir

Unique setting- such wonderful surprise! We had the biggest room and wish we had more time to enjoy

Tips for future travelers

Have to eat dinner at hotel since it’s far away from town

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sulaf Hotel Suites
Amman

Our room had intense smoking/cigarette smell despite it being a nonsmoking room. At 6am- someone walked into our room and quickly excused himself and left. We brought the issue to the front desk who did not take it seriously. Breakfast was terrible

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Moon Hotel
Wadi Musa

Great location. Very attentive staff. Close to restaurants and Petra

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mazayen Rum Camp
Al Dissi

Amazing experience. Dinner was fantastic

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort
Sweimah

Hotel was very busy and service was so so. We had to go down to reception 3 times because we keep waiting for notification that it was ready to move in but the front desk never called. Then they forgot to install an additional bed despite acknowledging twice. Food was indifferent Appreciate the private beach

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Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
ISTANBUL Full Day City Tour
İstanbul

Perfect full day tour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
CAPPADOCIA Tour
Cappadocia

It was very fun and informative. We wish we knew some of the tour included a sale- heavy portion where the presentation was followed by a heavy , pressured sale pitch

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide bd a lot of energy and was very personable
Transport
Courteous. Ontime
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022

Hi Huyen
great to know that i participated to give you a nice trip. thank you so much for yoru kind words.
looking forward to see you and your friends in Our Region.
Be well
samir

Trip was great
Jordan | Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2022

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Charles S.
Alexandria, VA | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022

Our guide for the week, Nader Tayyem was really the person that made the trip for us. I don’t have enough positive things to say about Nader. Between the good work done by Samir and Nader. I would definitely recommend them. read more

Our guide for the week, Nader Tayyem was really the person that made the trip for us. I don’t have enough positive things to say about Nader. Between the good work done by Samir and Nader. I would definitely recommend them.

Hotel Review
Sulaf Hotel Suites
Amman

Very nice

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Quick and painless

Quality of Experience
Petra Basic Visit
Petra

Really interesting

Quality of Experience
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan

Sunset truck tour was pretty and enjoyable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2022

Hi Charles
thank you so much for your kind words.
Wish you all the best and surely to see you and your friends again in Jordan.
Be well
Samir

Fantastic trip in Jordan. The highlights were...
Jordan | May 17 - May 28, 2022

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Mihai N.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2022

Fantastic trip in Jordan. The highlights were Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum. Guides were knowledgeable and provided useful insights on the places we visited. Everything was well organized - good job, Samir! read more

Fantastic trip in Jordan. The highlights were Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum. Guides were knowledgeable and provided useful insights on the places we visited. Everything was well organized - good job, Samir!

Hotel Reviews
Crowne Plaza Amman
Amman

Decent hotel, but room was a little tired and also we had issues with toilet flushing - it did not have enough power and water so it clogged at some point. Every time we had to flush we were concerned it might get clogged again (we would prefer to relax in vacation not getting stressed each time we had to go to toilet).

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Toilet flushing
Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
Sweimeh

Good hotel, but a little bit too crowded - especially at breakfast, In 2 days we were not able to get a capuchins at breakfast - we asked but they said they don’t have - for a 5 star hotel I don’t think this is acceptable. Another issue was the beach - it was not well prepared - especially the entrance in the water - based on the layout there is a lot of work which needs to be done to bring the beach at 5 star hotel level.

Tips for future travelers

I suggest to go to another hotel such as Movenpick.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beach
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Marriott Hotel
Wadi Musa

Fantastic location, excellent breakfast (including very good cappuccino which was not available at Crowne Plaza on Dead Sea) - the best hotel on Petra area even if it is not close to the Petra site - you can see a magical sunset from hotel’s backyard or terrace.

Tips for future travelers

Book this hotel if you need to stay overnight in Petra.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Fantastic sunset,
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Luxury in the middle of desert! Very clean even if remote location and high turnout of travellers (most travellers stay 1 night) makes keeping cleanliness difficult. The only suggestion I have is to find a way to provide Internet access (I know it is extremely difficult due to remote location, but maybe a solution can be found.

Tips for future travelers

Book this hotel if you need to syay overnight in Wadi Rum.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amman half day City tour
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amman-Umm Qais-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Madaba & Mount Nebo Visit
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bethany ( Baptism site)
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Karak Citadel
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shoback Castle
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
Quality of Experience
Too many beggars - government should not allow them inside Petra site. You have to constantly fend off or hassle with beggars. The site is spectacular, but experience is marred by beggars and dirtiness of certain places - we tried to enter one of the caves carved in the mountain and there was an awful smell of urine.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Little Petra ( Beidha)
Jordan
Quality of Experience
There were less beggars than on main site, but we still met a few.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trip to Masada & Qumran
Israel
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2022

Hello Mehai
Thank you . Very happy that you enjoyed your holiday.
All the best to you .
Samir

Oriana was great helping plan our trip. The ...
Jordan | Jun 5 - Jun 11, 2022

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Liz S.
West Chester, PA | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2022

Oriana was great helping plan our trip. The trip was also amazing. We had a great time. read more

Oriana was great helping plan our trip. The trip was also amazing. We had a great time.

Hotel Reviews
The St. Regis Amman
Amman

Truly a 5-star hotel.

Movenpick Petra Resort
Wadi Musa

The hotel was ok. Not great, but apparently the best place to stay when going to Petra. The Petra entrance is right across the street, making it a great location. But, it is not a 5-star hotel.

Staff
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Resort
Dead Sea

Everything was great about this except the front desk staff, some of which were downright rude. We did have one dinner at the fine dining restaurant that wasn't great (lamb so overcooked it was inedible), but we went back the next night, and they were overly attentive and took super great care of us.

Staff
Palmera Camp
Wadi Rum

This place exceeded our expectations, and the staff was overly attentive and super amazing.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Petra/ Beida/ Wadi Rum (120 KM)
Jordan

I'd prob skip Little Petra. It is underwhelming after you've seen Petra.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Petra visit
Petra

Petra is simply amazing. The guide was great. Not too much, but the right amount of information. Starting early in the day (7am) was key.

Local specialist: Oriana Vitale
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Oriana Vitale
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022

Dear Liz,

Thank you so much!!!
It has been our pleasure to assist you.

Best regards,
Oriana.

Trip to Jordan
Jordan | May 31 - Jun 4, 2022

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Kirk S.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2022

We had a great experience with our short but action-backed trip to Jordan planned with Samir and KimKim. The trip was tailored exactly to the itinerary that we had requested which allowed us to make the most of our time. I particularly appreciated the team’s flexibility to emphasize certain parts of the plan as well as flexibility to upgrade certain lodging options when that seemed appropriate. Our driver and guide for the week was a great resource at navigating the country and also learning... read more

We had a great experience with our short but action-backed trip to Jordan planned with Samir and KimKim. The trip was tailored exactly to the itinerary that we had requested which allowed us to make the most of our time. I particularly appreciated the team’s flexibility to emphasize certain parts of the plan as well as flexibility to upgrade certain lodging options when that seemed appropriate. Our driver and guide for the week was a great resource at navigating the country and also learning lots of the local culture along the way.

Our only snag came with a booking in Wadi Rum that I believe resulted more from the eco lodge getting overbooked but made for a slight deviation of plan.

Overall incredible experience and look forward to using the team again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Resort
Dead Sea
Movenpick Petra Resort
Wadi Musa

Perfect location and appeared to be the nicest hotel in Petra.

Sulaf Hotel Suites
Amman

Nice hotel on the outskirts of city center so not much to walk to or see from here. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. Amenities were that of a nice but not luxury hotel.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2022

Hi Kirk
So happy to see your nice words , that uyou so much.
i will look forward to host you and your friends again in Jordan.
Stay well and safe.
Samir

Your Search Ends Here! The Best Travel Company!
Jordan | May 19 - May 26, 2022

Melinda
Melinda F.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2022

Where do I even begin? My travel advisor was very helpful and patient with all my questions and helped me organize my trip. Once we landed we were greeted by our guide and they made everything so easy and truly felt like a VIP. We arrived in Cairo and our driver and guide were amazing and fun. Khaled and our driver Ha were the best. We had a busy itinerary and all our transfers and guides were helpful. The only thing we would not advise is the sleeping train to Luxor from Cairo, not... read more

Where do I even begin? My travel advisor was very helpful and patient with all my questions and helped me organize my trip. Once we landed we were greeted by our guide and they made everything so easy and truly felt like a VIP. We arrived in Cairo and our driver and guide were amazing and fun. Khaled and our driver Ha were the best. We had a busy itinerary and all our transfers and guides were helpful. The only thing we would not advise is the sleeping train to Luxor from Cairo, not the company's fault, but it was something I thought would be fun but was very tiny. Everything else was a breeze. Our last driver in Jordan Mohammad was a star and very cool and made us feel so comfortale.

Memorable:
Cairo Pyramids - we stayed at Marriott. Loved it
Luxor Temples - amazing at night
Abu Simbel was remarkable - WOW! We had it all to ourselves and the drive there was an experience.
Jordan was cool and loved the music
Petra was a dream come true and is a full day and ALOT of walking.
Wadi Rum was my fav and fun. We stayed at UFO Luxotel and did 4x4 jeeps in Wadi Rum
Dead Sea was fun.

Activity Reviews
Dinner Cruise
Cairo
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara & Memphis
Cairo

Insanely magical and has so much history. Our guide and driver made it easy and we felt like VIPs

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Luxor - Abu Simbel - Aswan
Luxor

This felt like a dream. Very beautiful and my fav in Egypt. Well worth the trip

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
AMMAN – MADABA- NEBO- WADI RUM
Amman

So fun! do the jeeps and star gazing. Stay in the bubble tents

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum - Petra
Wadi Rum

my bucket list and a top on my list. It was breathtaking.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Petra -The Dead Sea - Amman airport
Petra

Cool experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
West & East Bank Luxor
Luxor
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aswan - Cairo - Amman
Aswan
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref
Ibrahim
Ibrahim Elaref
Local specialist in Cairo | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022

Dear Melinda

I sincerely thank you for your feedback that is priceless gift to me in particular and Kim Kim's team in general.
I am truly glad to know that you were satisfied with our travel arrangements and had great time in Egypt & Jordan.
And I hope to welcome you back in the near future on a new adventure, there are still many things to visit, see and do in Egypt.

Thank you so much once again for traveling with Kim Kim.

Ibrahim

Fantastic Trip to Jordan
Jordan | Jun 5 - Jun 9, 2022

Susan
Susan W.
Parkchester, NY | Reviewed on Jun 10, 2022

This was my first time using KimKim or any travel booking service; we are generally very independent travelers and I usually book everything myself. But with very little time to plan this trip, I turned to KimKim for help with our trip to Jordan, and we could not be happier.
Nada was fantastic in walking me through the itinerary, providing options based on my preferences, and keeping in close communication.
The trip itself was seamless and we were very happy with all of our activities,... read more

This was my first time using KimKim or any travel booking service; we are generally very independent travelers and I usually book everything myself. But with very little time to plan this trip, I turned to KimKim for help with our trip to Jordan, and we could not be happier.
Nada was fantastic in walking me through the itinerary, providing options based on my preferences, and keeping in close communication.
The trip itself was seamless and we were very happy with all of our activities, guides, and accommodations. Our driver Akram was especially wonderful; he became a friend by the end of our five day trip.
I highly recommend KimKim for the busy independent traveler, and Nada for planning a fantastic trip to Jordan.

Hotel Reviews
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba
Aqaba

It's a typical large resort hotel located right on the beach. The facilities are nice but the rooms are a little dated and worn. Staff was very nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
W Amman Hotel
Amman

A lovely modern hotel in Amman, very typical whimsy style of W Hotels. The hotel is beautiful; our room was spacious and had an amazing view. We loved the bar/restaurant on the terrace!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Backdoor hike
Jordan

We didn't get to do the Backdoor hike because it was closed on the date of our visit. But we still had a wonderful visit to Petra with a very knowledgable guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
3 hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum

The tour was great but was a little different from what we were expecting. It's not a jeep but a pickup with a covered back seating area. You make a few stops and do some light hiking, so come prepared to climb and hike through sand. Our guide was very friendly and took great photos!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Snorkeling in Aqaba
Aqaba
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2022

Thank you Susan , I am very happy to hear you've had a great trip and that you've had some great time in Jordan :)

Amazing trip
Jordan | May 30 - Jun 3, 2022

Marialisa
Marialisa B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2022

Loved working with Samir, he organized the trip in less than 2 days and was always responsive.
Our local private drive also delivered an outstanding service and made our vacation unforgettable. Strongly recommend!
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Loved working with Samir, he organized the trip in less than 2 days and was always responsive.
Our local private drive also delivered an outstanding service and made our vacation unforgettable. Strongly recommend!

Hotel Review
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

This is a crazy beautiful place, it feels like you are walking on Mars. Local people are so kind and helpful, the rooms are gorgeous

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2022

Thank you So much Marialisa
It was our honor and pleasure hosting you in Jordan
Wish you all the best
Samir

Jordan makes the Bible come to life
Jordan | May 24 - May 28, 2022

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huberta m.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2022

Jordan is an amazing country. Our guide, Akram, was the perfect person to show us the country. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, accommodating and the nicest most gentle man. I would definitely recommend him and Kimkim. Our favorite sites were Petra, Bethany beyond Jordan, the Castles, Mt Nebo, and the Dead Sea. Jordan is a Holy place that makes the Bible come to life. Being able to see the countryside with Akram was an awesome experience. We already miss him.

Local specialist: Nada Altaji

Responsive, Dedicated, Dependable Guides - PERFECT Jordan/Israel Trip
Jordan | May 14 - May 23, 2022

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Linda A.
Cary, NC | Reviewed on May 31, 2022

I contacted KimKim late March 2023 regarding a dream trip we had hoped to take in 2020. We basically had to start planning from scratch. And, we just found we needed to go in May in order for this work with our son's internship. For a family who plans far in advance, we didn't if this was even possible. I heard of KimKim and thought I'd try.

They contacted me right away and put me in touch with Samir who also contacted me right away. There was never a time when I had to wait on Samir.... read more

I contacted KimKim late March 2023 regarding a dream trip we had hoped to take in 2020. We basically had to start planning from scratch. And, we just found we needed to go in May in order for this work with our son's internship. For a family who plans far in advance, we didn't if this was even possible. I heard of KimKim and thought I'd try.

They contacted me right away and put me in touch with Samir who also contacted me right away. There was never a time when I had to wait on Samir. Any time I had a question, there would be a response back from him the next day. Samir was also very knowledgeable of the area, culture (providing advice/recommendation upon request regarding clothing, tipping, etc.) , and political climate/safety issues. THANK YOU SAMIR!! I should also know that ALL the tours arranged and guides were PERFECT!!

Hotel Reviews
YMCA Three Arches Hotel
Jerusalem

This place is one of (if not the) most architecturally beautiful buildings in East Jerusalem. It is also conveniently located close to the Old City, great dining locations, and tour group meeting spots. The rooms were simple, but more than adequate. The breakfast each morning was one of the better ones we had.

Tips for future travelers

We picked this place because the website implied they had self-service laundry. They don't - this service stopped because of COVID so we had to find a place, but that worked out fine.

La Locanda Boutique Hotel
Amman

Charming, clean, extremely friendly hostess/owner, great location, and a great restaurant on site.

Tips for future travelers

The restaurant on property is great. I tend to avoid restaurant hotels, but this is one of the better ones with one of the better settings.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Marriott Dead Sea Resort
Sweimeh

Place was absolutely BEAUTIFUL in one of the most beautiful settings. However, if the sign didn't say "Dead Sea" I would not have known I was in the Middle East. American music was playing by the pool. Front desk also did a poor job checking us in.

Old Village Resort
Wadi Musa

Amazing hotel; location secluded - that is either a pro or negative depending on your style.

Tips for future travelers

Just know that you will not be in the main town of Petra where you can walk around, etc., but the property itself is beautiful. Great for one night, but if I were staying there 2 nights I would be bored unless I booked a spa package at night.

Sun City Camp - Martian Tent
Wadi Rum

LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED it. Highlight of our trip. So peaceful and unique.

Tips for future travelers

Stop thinking. BOOK! Do the 4-hour sunset tour.

Scots Hotel
Tiberias

Amazing hotel. My only regret is that we were there only one night. This is a place where you want to spend more time and have a hotel day. Next time!

Tips for future travelers

Allow yourself some time at the hotel, but also allow yourself time to walk around the town- see you do need at least a weekend.

Activity Reviews
Petra Basic Visit
Petra
Petra By Candle Light
Jordan

We skipped this (Thanks for not having us pre-pay) as we were exhausted! (It would not let me move on without giving a rating so I have it a 3 to try and be neutral.

Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan

Would just go ahead and make it a 4-hour jeep ride as the defalut.

Old City Jerusalem
Israel

This day was the highlight of my trip. Part of the reason I wanted a 'free day' was that I wanted to go into Ramallah to see where my family grew up. Our tour guide was instrumental in helping me find both my parent's home and we even met a family member living in one of the homes. Everyone we met in the area was great!

Day Trip to Tiberias, Haifa, Caesarea and Acre
Israel

Jaffa was great! I wish I had allowed more time for Haifa and Tel Aviv. I was focused on the older part of Israel and underestimated these two amazing cities. I guess I have a reason to return.

Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Very simple and easy. Thank you!

Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour
Jordan

Jarash and Ajloun were great, especially Aljoun. Sulaiman made everything super simple and we knew we were in good hands after he picked the most amazing lunch spot!

Petra - Morning Free
Petra
Trip to Masada & Qumran
Israel

I should have noted on the review the day before that our guide arranged our COVID testing perfectly so that the physician met us at the hotel. We passed! And crossing the border into Israel was a breeze. Masada was great, but the hike down is tougher than you think. Maybe it was the heat, or maybe we are out of shape. My guess is both were part of the equation. So thankful we didn't hike up but paid for the ride. We skipped Qumran. We were too tired and just wanted to get to Jerusalem.

Travel from Jerusalem to Tiberias via Cana and Nazareth
Israel

Beautiful scenery. Hotel in Tiberias was beyond fabulous.

STAY PUT JERUSALEM / FREE DAY / OPTIONAL TOURS
Israel

A lot of things were closed because Sabbath started that evening. Watching what was going on that day was interesting, but we ended up finding First Station and had fun, but lively streets and markets were empty.

Transfer from Tiberias to Tel Aviv
Israel

Overall, the car for the long grips was small for 3-people in the back seat. I'm short so I was fine, but my husband and son are very tall.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on May 31, 2022

Hi Linda
What an encouraging words :-)
pleasure was mine - very happy to know that you enjoyed your holiday .

God bless
Samir

The Jordan Trip of a Lifetime
Jordan | May 18 - May 22, 2022

Katelyn
Katelyn L.
Chapel Hill, NC | Reviewed on May 26, 2022

I loved the entire trip! We built a busy itinerary, but we ample time to experience everything with sufficient time. Im so glad and lucky to have had Ahmed as a driver! He really made the experience what it was and took it to the next level. He made me feel safe and had awesome recommendations and guidance to provide. Samir helped plan the trip efficiently, stayed in contact and was readily available when needed. I would recommend Samir and Ahmed to anyone planning to make a trip to Jordan! Must haves.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on May 27, 2022

thank you Katelyn for your kind words.
Be well
All he best to you.
Samir

Amazing vacation!
Jordan | May 5 - May 13, 2022

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Kay L.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on May 25, 2022

Samir was absolutely wonderful to work with in planning our trip to Jordan. He was extremely responsive and answered all of my questions and requests for changes quickly and kindly. While we were on the trip he responded to a few minor questions/concerns we had quickly to ensure our holiday was amazing. We had an amazing vacation thanks to Samir and those wonderful tourism professionals he aligned us with! Thank you! read more

Samir was absolutely wonderful to work with in planning our trip to Jordan. He was extremely responsive and answered all of my questions and requests for changes quickly and kindly. While we were on the trip he responded to a few minor questions/concerns we had quickly to ensure our holiday was amazing. We had an amazing vacation thanks to Samir and those wonderful tourism professionals he aligned us with! Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Petra Guest House
Wadi Musa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on May 25, 2022

Hi Kay
Thank you so much for your kind encouraging words.
was a real honor hosting you in Jordan.
Be well
Samir

Fantastic five days in Jordan!
Jordan | May 3 - May 7, 2022

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Niamh D.
Qatar | Reviewed on May 18, 2022

I recently did a five-day trip to Jordan as part of a group of four people with Nader as our driver. The trip was a great success due in no small way to having Nader as our driver and guide.

We were met promptly at the airport in Amman and all paperwork was completed without complication. From our first meeting, and throughout the entire trip, Nader was well informed and forthcoming on the history, geography, the general political landscape of the Middle East and current societal norms... read more

I recently did a five-day trip to Jordan as part of a group of four people with Nader as our driver. The trip was a great success due in no small way to having Nader as our driver and guide.

We were met promptly at the airport in Amman and all paperwork was completed without complication. From our first meeting, and throughout the entire trip, Nader was well informed and forthcoming on the history, geography, the general political landscape of the Middle East and current societal norms in Jordan. We felt immediately welcome and safe with Nader.

Our vehicle was comfortable, drinks were always available and Nader went out of his way to make sure that we tasted the best snacks and food that Jordan has to offer.

Checking in to each night’s accommodation was seamless due to Nader’s attention to every detail. He was there each morning waiting for us, and did not leave at night until we were fully settled in, and plans for the next day were clarified.

Nader’s warmth, sense of fun and desire to please added an extra layer to the trip which we, as a family group, really appreciated. Our memories are so much more than the amazing places that we visited because of Nader’s contribution. I would highly recommend Nader as a driver/guide and I thank him for making our holiday the wonderful success that it was.

I also thank the Samir and the tour company. Samir proposed an excellent itinerary, which covered all the sites we wanted to see, and was flexible in accommodating any requests for changes.

Hotel Review
Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Reviewed on May 19, 2022

Thank you Dorothy for your kind words.
Looking forward to see you again in Jordan

Godspeed
Samir

Phenomenal week in Jordan!!!
Jordan | May 8 - May 14, 2022

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Abu Bakr Q.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 15, 2022

My friend and I spent a week in Jordan and it was phenomenal.
Nada was great and accommodating given there were some unexpected issues that arose. All of our needs were met and the itinerary exceed expectations. We found that it was a smooth experience booking via Kimkim. Jordan is such a beautiful country with a beautiful culture and I highly recommend the trip.
I would also like to give a special thanks to our driver Emad Fraihat who was great throughout the whole trip. He ensured we were... read more

My friend and I spent a week in Jordan and it was phenomenal.
Nada was great and accommodating given there were some unexpected issues that arose. All of our needs were met and the itinerary exceed expectations. We found that it was a smooth experience booking via Kimkim. Jordan is such a beautiful country with a beautiful culture and I highly recommend the trip.
I would also like to give a special thanks to our driver Emad Fraihat who was great throughout the whole trip. He ensured we were well-taken care of and we were safe and adjusted to our needs as the trip progressed.
In addition, he showed us the perfect places to eat, helped us to connect with the locals and local culture and taught us so much about Jordan. I would highly recommend Emad without a doubt.
Overall an excellent trip and a great experience.

Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Reviewed on May 19, 2022

Thank you Abu Bakr , it was my pleasure to help you plan your trip to Jordan and glad it turned out to be a great one :)

Best wishes,

Wonderful experience in Jordan
Jordan | Apr 29 - May 9, 2022

S.
S. G.
Canada | Reviewed on May 11, 2022

On this trip, my wife and I visited Amman (of course) Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba.

Overall, we really enjoyed the trip, the organization of it by the local specialist, Samir, and the driving and company of Majd, our main driver throughout the trip.

Every place was amazing so it is difficult to say which was best. For sure, Wadi Rum is unlike any other place we have seen. Roman ruins are not unique to Jordan, but Wadi Rum is. Petra was also a fascinating... read more

On this trip, my wife and I visited Amman (of course) Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba.

Overall, we really enjoyed the trip, the organization of it by the local specialist, Samir, and the driving and company of Majd, our main driver throughout the trip.

Every place was amazing so it is difficult to say which was best. For sure, Wadi Rum is unlike any other place we have seen. Roman ruins are not unique to Jordan, but Wadi Rum is. Petra was also a fascinating place.

Interacting with Jordanians was wonderful. They are so kind, helpful and welcoming. We were asked multiple times per day, by many people, whether we liked Jordan.

It was also interesting to see the range of hand-made goods for sale, from woven Bedouin cloth and handmade knives to the mosaic work.

Hotel Review
Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa