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Nature Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Petra had been on my list for years: it surpassed my expectations. The time in the desert was a revelation. Dec/Jan a good time to go weatherwise. Looking up from th...
Wonderful time away for a much needed break. Plenty of variety. Jordan is a fascinating country. The first view of Petra through the gap in the rocks. Followed cl...
A great trip,full and varied itinerary,would highly recomend. Petra & Wadi Rum Zuhair was very friendly and easy going, excellent knowledge, and helped to ...
Jordan is a crucible of ancient civilisation history and the sights of Petra and Jerash do outstand. How we also managed to fit in; getting mudified in the dead sea,...
Fresh from a week in Jordan where i had a faboulous time. Brilliantly organised by Exodus and well looked after out there. Very happy to have gone and would recommen...
The first glimpse of the Treasury at Petra is jaw dropping, but Petra has so many more amazing sights. And Petra is not the only attraction of Jordan. Jerash, t...
A fabulous trip... love Petra and Wadi Rum most, and met a lot of friends....
A great introduction into a country rich in history. The tour encompassed both archaeology, history, scenery, as well as some days by the sea! Stunning Petra! The si...
It would be hard to think of a more varied and inspiring trip encompassing the ancient world, natural history, lovely local people and fine cuisine. Our guide really...
This was was an amazing opportunity to experience such a historic landscape and a privilege to meet such friendly Jordanains with a fantastic sense of humour. Petra ...
A real tour of the highlights of all this peaceful country has to offer. Petra, and especially our second day there, was a real highlight but there was nothing to de...
A well organised trip, busy and plenty to see. Jordan is a great place to visit, so sad that tourism has been hit by the current troubles in the Middle East. We fe...
Great trip, good week. Walking though the Siq at Petra and Petra itself. Mo was superb. Knowledgable, friendly, excellent English May be difficult to u...
Busy schedule but very good. Highlight is of course Petra and it lives up to expectations. This trip involved quite a lot of bus riding. The camping was not as remot...
Every day provided a different and enjoyable experience. We enjoyed the variety and range of activities involved. Some of the hotels, although clean, had facilities ...
A busy week's sightseeing, taking in all the highlights of Jordan. A full itinerary, but still plenty oftime for people wanting to chill out as well as taking ...
A brilliant trip - the itinerary was jam-packed with some amazing sights and experiences, and we had a lovely tour group. The two days in Petra were fanta...
A brief yet unforgettable journey into another land, a different way of life, and almost another time. Meeting the Bedouin people who remain untouched by greed for w...
I missed day 1 since I arrived on the morning of day 1 too late to take part. Petra He was laid back, which was good. He was interesting and informative. He did n...
A cracking short trip, lots to do, lots to see, great variety. This really exceeded expectations Petra is fantastic - great two days, be prepared to walk alot to see...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Depending on the traveler, a “nature” adventure may be something new to them. Especially if the sound of hiking/camping sounds awful, you may be questioning if a nature trip is something you should go on. There are some surprising parts, such as limited cell phone service in some areas.
Luckily, even in the mountains, most lodges/hotels generally have some sort of internet connection, so you’re not entirely out of touch. When dealing with the outdoors, unpredictable weather can change your itinerary. A good reminder is this can happen on any trip, regardless of the destination.
Overall, many people were beyond pleased with their nature tour. The world has so many awesome landscapes, it’s incredible to get out of the city life and see what nature has to offer. For people who went to New Zealand, everywhere you turned, there was beauty. From the helicopter ride over glaciers to ride a boat through Milford sound, to hiking the coastal walk, and the rolling hills of the North Island, the view was consistently amazing. Many people noted that even with a several week long trip, the scenery was so spectacular, they wanted to go back on another trip.
This seems to be the overall theme of nature trips. Sure, two weeks doing nature things may seem long, but the awesome part of nature is no two days are ever the same. Sunrises and sunset change daily. You’ll experience different weather and capture different views. This is especially apparent for those who do nature trips involving animals.
Safaris are incredible for this reason. You can spend a week long doing game drives every day, and no drive will ever be the same. You’ll see different animals displaying different types of behaviors. You may run into elephants six different times on one game drive, but each time, it’s spectacular. You’re always on the lookout, and there is never a guarantee you’ll see a particular animal, so every encounter is a pleasant surprise.
As if you needed another reason to go on a nature adventure, but in case you do, nature trips often bring new points of views. You can sit on the beach and look at the ocean, or you can see mountains in the distance or from a scenic overlook. Or you could be hiking the mountain, or paddle boarding in the water, seeing the scenery from a different perspective. On top of that, you get to spend the time enjoying the area.
There are plenty of nature tours for people to choose from, so if you’re looking for rainforests, beaches, or mountains, you’re sure to find an adventure. Some tours may even offer all three!
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