Jordan Sojourn:
Connection with Artisans, History & Nature
Jordan is an extraordinary place with extraordinary people, landscapes, and culture. Join a community of like-hearted women for a transformative and enlightening journey into the heart of one of the most beautiful lands on Earth.
Jordan is an extraordinary place with extraordinary people, landscapes, and culture. I am partnered with a values-aligned local tour operator to design a transformative and enlightening 10-night, 11-day journey into the heart of one of the most beautiful lands on Earth.
From the sweeping desert of Wadi Rum to ancient Petra and the modern-meets-historic city of Amman, we’ll journey together, open to what travel can bring into our lives and the world.
“I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.”
Join the Jordan Sojourn guided by Christine Winebrenner Irick, Founder of Lotus Sojourns.
Christine guides women on intentional journeys incorporating adventure travel and personal transformation. Christine is passionate about creating connected communities of women, and crafting experiences that build on the inherent transformational power of travel and guides travelers to use this journey as a catalyst for their own transformation. She has worked in the tourism industry for 20 years, has a Masters degree in Sustainable Destination Management, and is committed to using travel as a vehicle for good. She shares stories of her like-hearted colleagues on her Soul of Travel podcast. She is also a certified yoga instructor and focuses on a gentle practice that offers connection to nature, spirit and self through postures, meditation and breathwork. She is the mother of three young girls who are a beautiful reminder for her to stay committed to her dream to create a world where all women know themselves as equal and valuable members of our global community, and are strongly connected to their true self and the power of their voice.
EXPERIENCE DATES:
September 20-30, 2022 (Registration Closed)
Fall 2024 (Waitlist Available)
TRIP TYPE:
Women Only
TRIP PRICE:
Eleven Day Itinerary: $4200 (approximate cost, will be confirmed)
Early Booking Discount: TBA
Companion Booking Discount: TBA
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Single Room Upgrade: $500 (not available at all locations on this itinerary)
Pricing does not include airfare to/from Amman, Jordan.
Alcoholic drinks.
Spa treatments.
Each of our global women’s adventures are designed in collaboration with or in support of a local social impact project.
Social Impact Partner: Tourism Cares, Meaningful Travel Map
We will visit a number of the social impact projects affiliated with the Meaningful Travel Map offering unique and hands-on cultural experiences for travelers seeking authentic sustainable experiences.
Learn more by listening to the Soul of Travel podcast, Episode 7: Building Bridges with Malia Asfour.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Connecting with women in social impact projects along the Meaningful Travel Map.
Traveling with like-hearted women who are also seeking authentic connection with their fellow travelers and our destination.
Daily gathering to reflect on our shared experiences.
Exploring the historic city of Amman.
Hiking the Jordan Trail leading to Petra.
Cooking traditional meals in a local home at Beit Sitti.
Sunrise Yoga and Jeep tour at Wadi Rum.
Participate in traditional crafts and customs.
Christine Winebrenner Irick, Founder & Guide at Lotus Sojourns
Imagine Yourself in Jordan…Enjoy a Day in Your Life. Read more here!!!
We’ll forge deep connections with the generous people and surging landscapes. We’ll discover together the benefits of sustainable tourism that honors and cares for both local people and nature. You’ll have the chance to travel with like-hearted women who, like you, are seeking authentic connection.
Day 1: Arrive in Amman & transfer to your hotel for a Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Tour the historic city of Amman
Day 3: Visit the Roman provincial city of Jerash
Day 4: Enjoy the view from Mt. Nebo and transfer to Feynan Ecolodge
Day 5: Participate in local crafts and spend the night in a Bedouin Camp
Day 6: Hike part of the Jordan Trail arriving at a vista overlooking Petra
Day 7: Explore Petra or hike the Madras Trail & overnight in Wadi Rum
Day 8: Sunrise yoga at Wadi Rum and end our day at the Dead Sea
Day 9: A day spent in nature and gaining deeper understanding of local sustainable tourism
Day 10: Relax and enjoy thermal waters of Ma’in Hot Springs
Day 11: Transfer from Ma’in Hot Springs to Amman for return flights
Christine has worked with a local partner to select properties that allow Sojourners to experience a variety of experiences. We’ll enjoy boutique hotels, an off-grid eco-lodge, Bedouin tent camps and a gorgeous hotel near the Dead Sea.
INCLUDED:
All transformational exercises facilitated by Christine Winebrenner Irick
Accommodations based on double occupancy
All meals as listed in the itinerary (28 total)
All ground transportation
Entrance fees
English-speaking guides throughout the trip
Tips for luggage porters and waiters
NOT INCLUDED:
International airfare
Trip Insurance covering Covid related problems
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages, where available
Spa entrance & treatments at Main Hot Springs & Dead Sea
Optional Scuba Diving
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities for guides and staff
Covid PCR testing to return to your country
Fees for passport or immunizations
Cost of hospitalization, emergency transportation, or evacuation
TRAVEL DATES
FALL 2024 - ARRIVE: Dates TBA - Waitlist Available
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Medium-High. Activity includes walking and hiking on uneven and/or wet terrain.
If you’d like support preparing for your Sojourn we highly recommend Trailblazer Wellness to create a personalized training plan specific to this itinerary.
Citizens of the United States must have a passport valid for six months beyond your travel dates and a minimum of two blank facing pages. If you do not already have a valid passport, please apply now!
Jordan issues single entry visas to U.S. citizens upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport and most international land border crossings.
PASSPORT & VISA
HEALTH
You will be required to submit proof of Covid-19 vaccination. You will also be required to complete a Health Decleration Form three days prior to the journey. Please see the “Terms and Conditions” for this journey for additional information.
MONEY
The currency is the Jordanian dinar (JD). ATMs are available in all but the smallest villages. Hotels accept credit cards and Visa is most widely accepted. You should be able to us “plastic” to pay for any additional expenses not included in the itinerary. See the “What’s Included” section for additional information. You can find the current exchange rate at www.xe.com. For more information I recommend Lonely Planet.
TRIP INSURANCE
We require travel insurance and travel medical insurance for this departure. We suggest contacting Wanderwell to find the right policy for you. More information, as well as a link to purchase can be found on the Lotus Sojourns FAQ page.
PACKING TIPS:
When you prepare to pack for your Sojourn visit our Conscious Products page to find brands we love to support that champion sustainable or fair trade practices. We have also picked out some of our favorite travel clothes and gear to help make packing easy for you. You will also receive a Suggested Packing list for this itinerary offering items that meet physical and cultural suggestions.
WEATHER:
The weather in April and May is said to be ideal throughout Jordan this time of year. Northern Jordan is blanketed in wildflowers in April. You might anticipate average lows of 66°F and highs of 75°F in Amman and lows around 55°F and highs near 78-80°F in the desert.
LUGGAGE & GEAR:
There are no restrictions for personal luggage outside of those required by your international air carrier.
