THE GOOD ROAD has partnered with award winning journalist Autumn Phillips and UNTAMED BORDERS to create a once in a lifetime trip to Jordan.
Adventure travelers on this 10-day trip will visit the ancient city of Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Jerash, one of the best preserved Roman cities.
No matter how many photos you have seen of Petra, it won’t prepare you for the scale and drama.
By the end of this trip, you will have a deep understanding of the geographic, historical, cultural and political dynamics that have shaped this important crossroads between the Middle East and North Africa.
What makes this trip different
This trip is for people looking for a new way to travel. Autumn Phillips will teach travelers how to use writing to have a deeper experience – to see details that might have gone unnoticed, to tap into all the senses by trying to describe the way something smells or sounds and to find meaning.
Good traveling and good writing are the same. Writing is a way of seeing.
It’s also a great way to connect with other travelers. No one will be made to read their writing, but all will be welcome. Hear someone else describe something you saw from a different point of view.
Autumn Phillips will begin each morning with a creative talk to set the theme for the day. And each day will come with a writing prompt and some time to write.
This is not a class. There are no expectations or requirements. Participate as much as you like to absorb this new approach to travel.
Autumn Phillips bio
Autumn Phillips is an adventure traveler, newspaper editor and writing coach. She recently was named Journalist of the Year for her travel writing by the North American Travel Journalist Association for her stories on Sudan, Lebanon and Finnish Lapland.
She enjoys asking big questions and creating transformative social experiences.
Phillips found that writing adds depth during the journey. It lets her relive it when she gets home and examines the details and ideas one sentence at a time. And it allows her to connect to new people when the story publishes.
She is a beekeeper, kayaker and native of Wyoming. She has an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
Autumn Phillips bio
Autumn Phillips is an adventure traveler, newspaper editor and writing coach. She recently was named Journalist of the Year for her travel writing by the North American Travel Journalist Association for her stories on Sudan, Lebanon and Finnish Lapland.
She enjoys asking big questions and creating transformative social experiences.
Phillips found that writing adds depth during the journey. It lets her relive it when she gets home and examines the details and ideas one sentence at a time. And it allows her to connect to new people when the story publishes.
She is a beekeeper, kayaker and native of Wyoming. She has an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
20 October – 28 October, 2025
Start point – Amman, Jordan
End point – Amman, Jordan
Number of people: max 16
Day 1 – Monday, 20 October – Amman
Day 2 – Tuesday, 21 October – Amman – Ajloun – Jerash – Amman
Day 3 – Wednesday, 22 – October Amman
Day 4 – Thursday, 23 October – Amman – Mt. Nebo – Madaba – Karak – Petra
Day 5 – Friday, 24 October – Petra – Wadi Rum
Day 6 – Saturday, 25 October – Wadi Rum – Aqaba
Day 7 – Sunday, 26 October – Aqaba – Dead Sea
Day 8 – Monday, 27 October – Dead Sea – Amman
Day 9 – Tuesday, 28 October – Amman – End
Inclusions & Exclusions
The trip includes:
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Accommodation as listed
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Breakfast
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All ground transport
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Local guide
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Entrance fees
The trip does not include:
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International flights
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Insurance
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Lunch and Dinner (unless specified)
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Visa
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Tips
Cost:
- Package: $2,750 Per Person
- Single Supplement: $600 Per Single Supplement
General Information
Flights:
We do not directly arrange international flights to Jordan. We can suggest routes and operators.
Visas:
Visas can be obtained upon arrival for most nationalities.
Food:
Breakfast is included throughout the tour.
All meals in the desert are also included.
Accommodation:
This trip is based on staying in 4* hotels and desert camps.
The trip is based on two people sharing.
An optional Single Supplement is available upon request – a single tent cannot be guaranteed at the Wadi Rum camp site.
Transport:
When we choose our vehicles and drivers we take into consideration the road conditions, the length of journey and the competence of the man behind the wheel. Your comfort and enjoyment of the journey is the first priority.
Guides:
You will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide throughout the trip.
The local guides may vary in between regions.
If you have any questions about this trip or about Jordan in general, please contact us.
