21st - 27th May 2025
petra, city of mysteries
DAY 1
After meeting at Queen Alia International Airport at 12:00PM we will then make our way to the city of Petra by taxi.
After checking in to our hotel, we will then head out for our first expedition Petra by Night - our first night photography workshop!
DAY 2
At 06:00am you will be guided by a local guide into Petra to the treasury to see the highlights and a few of the best viewpoints on our photography tour. At around 09:00 you will head back to the hotel before we begin our theory class at 11:00am.
At 16:00pm we will take the back entrance via Little Petra to the Monastery. We will watch the sunset and have dinner beside the Monastery before beginning our night photography session. After we will hike back down and return to the Hotel.
Wadi Rum, Valley of the moon
DAY 3
After leaving Petra we will then make our way to the Wadi Rum desert.
Wadi Rum was set to many movies over the years and is famous for its Martian looking landscape.
After checking in, we will have lunch and then rest before dinner.
We will then head out for a night photography session.
DAY 4
After spending the morning up until lunch time relaxing at the pool, we will then head out at around 15:00pm to tour the desert again. After touring around we will then settle on one of the many stunning locations to do a sunset and a night photography workshop session throughout the night.
DAY 5
After waking up and having breakfast we will then relax by the pool before heading out again to tour the desert. We will visit various locations throughout the night from sunset to late night.
DAY 6
After waking up and having breakfast we will then have a post processing class before heading out again to tour the desert. We will visit a dune and have camels posing as a subject on top of them for sunset and bluehour.
DAY 7
Transfer back to Queen Alia International Airport (estimated arrival 12:30pm)
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
If a participant decides to cancel their reservation for this photography tour, they can do so at any time by communicating it as soon as possible to the official email address of the organizer at barakatphotography@outlook.com
- However, you should keep in mind that the cancellation by a participant would create management difficulties in bookings as well as the risk of not reaching the minimum number of participants for the trip (and consequently the need to search for a new person).
For this reason:
- The initial deposit of 1000 CHF Swiss Francs is non-refundable and non-negotiable.
- If the cancellation request is submitted 90 days prior to the tour no additional cost will be charged.
- If the cancellation request is presented LESS than 90 days before departure, it will NOT be possible to receive a refund of the full booking amount.
- Unless the customer that desires to cancel his booking brings in another person who is willing to take their place by paying the total amount of the trip itself.
INCLUDED
Hotels (Full Board)
All logistics in Jordan & 4x4 tours.
Photographic Tour guide (myself) & hiking guides.
Visa & entry fees to all attractions on the itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED
Travel & Health Insurance
Flights to Jordan
Snacks & drinks outside meals
Single or Double Rooms (Extra Charge)
PARTICIPATION
For optimal supervision, the maximum number of participants is limited to 11.
The minimum number of participants for the tour is 5.
Participation with English or German language skills.
Note (basic English skills required as my German is not fluent, but it should be enough to communicate and get by)
Equipment required
· DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
· Sturdy Tripod (Rental is availble)
· Remote shutter release Cable
· Wide angle lens low f-stop (f1.4-f2.8) Preferably
· Hiking Boots
· Warm jacket as temperatures can drop low in the desert at night
· Additional Batteries & Memory Cards
· Camera lens cleaning equipment as it can get dusty in the desert
Prices
To book the trip, a non-refundable deposit of 1000 CHF Swiss Francs is required to secure your spot and the outstanding balance must be paid 90 days prior to the start of the trip.
PETRA & WADI RUM TOUR
3850 CHF Swiss Francs (Twin room sharing)
5100 CHF Swiss Francs (Single room)
Deposits need to be made via Bank Transfer. All details will be sent to you once you have filled out the contact formula at the bottom of the page.
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