Compare Golden Triangle Tour by Why Jordan Tours vs Beachfront Oasis at Fairmont El San Juan Puerto Rico by Great Value Vacations
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| Duration | 5 days | 4 days |
| Price From | $ 695 | $ 1,017 |
| Price Per Day | $ 139 | $ 254 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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Daily breakfast, full board in Wadi Rum |
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| Description |
With this tour you will discover the South of Jordan. Visit Petra, one of the seven world wonders with its beautiful golden and pink colors. Visit Wadi Rum desert beside golden sand you will also find other colors! And end your tour in Aqaba with a day of relaxing at the golden beaches. |
Discover where island culture meets exquisite accommodations at the renowned Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. Located on the award-winning two-mile long Isla Verde Beach, this upscale hotel offers guests multiple sparkling pools, an array of fine-dining options, an iconic nightclub, and close proximity to some of San Juan's most popular attractions. Nearby, you can meander through the historic streets of Old San Juan, go zip-lining at Hacienda Campo Rico, or treat yourself to a rum tasting at the Bacardi Rum Distillery. However you choose to enjoy this Puerto Rico vacation, you'll have the perfect home base at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. |
Day 1: Arrival Aqaba — Petra
Accommodation: 3* hotel in Petra
Arrival at Aqaba via airport, by land or by sea (visa is here free of charge). (Arrival Amman Airport is also possible, but then please note there is a supplement for the transfer from Amman to Petra and that the visa costs are not included). Your driver will be waiting for you holding a name sign.
Day 2: Petra
Meals: Breakfast
Full day to explore Petra, one of the seven world wonders. Entry by Siq and visit the Treasury, Street of Facades, Theater, Colonnaded Street etc. After lunch inside Petra you will still have time to visit the Monastery and/or the High Place of Sacrifice today. It is a lot of climbing but definitely worth the views! Overnight at a 3* hotel.
Optional activities for tonight: Petra by Night (each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening), Petra Kitchen cooking course, local Turkish Bath.
Day 3: Petra – Wadi Rum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast drive to Wadi Rum Visitors Centre. Before starting with the jeep tour you could decide to enjoy a half hour camel ride from Wadi Rum Village to Lawrence’s Spring. After start with a half day jeep tour including a freshly prepared barbeque lunch. A jeep tour is the best way to discover lots of sites in Wadi Rum. The jeep will stop at each site giving you time to walk/scramble around and maybe even climb up on some of the beautiful natural formed bridges in Wadi Rum. Dinner and overnight at a campsite in Wadi Rum.
Sleep inside your tent or move your mattress outside and sleep under the millions of stars tonight.
Day 4: Wadi Rum – Aqaba
Accommodation: 3* hotel in Aqaba
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast you will drive to Aqaba for a free day and overnight. Relax at the beach, discover the town of Aqaba or book a snorkeling cruise including lunch.
Day 5: Aqaba departure
Meals: Breakfast
Departure from Aqaba via airport, land or sea.
(Note that departure via Amman is also possible but there will be a supplement for the transfer).
Day 1 Welcome to Puerto Rico!
Touch down in gorgeous Puerto Rico! Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel right near San Juan, get settled, then head outside for some sun. Boasting four pristine pools and two-miles of beach access, there's tons of places for you to have fun and relax at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. You can sip on your favorite cocktail at their swim-up bars, or lounge back with poolside service. Decorated to reflect the vibrant nightlife in the 60's in Puerto Rico, the hotel features island culture decor and classic mixology in their bars, as well as live entertainment like DJ parties. Ask the hotel staff about what events are happening during your stay, and don't miss out on these opportunities to experience Puerto Rico's lively culture.
Day 2 Puerto Rico
Right on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach, you'll find the extravagant El San Juan Beach Club Restaurant and Bar. After relaxing on the beach and dipping your toes in the ocean, head over to the Beach Club for delicious coastal cuisine surrounded by beautiful beach scenery. You may also wish to get your adrenaline racing with aquatic activities like parasailing and jet skiing, or simply sun bathe by the pool. Make sure to check out the hotel's iconic BRAVA nightclub, or visit the famed 15,000-square-foot Foxwoods El San Juan Casino.
Day 3 Puerto Rico
No trip to Puerto Rico is complete without strolling through the historically charming streets of Old San Juan, which conveniently is just a few minutes away from the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. Travel back in time as you walk through the oldest city in the U.S., filled with cobblestone streets and pastel-colored buildings. As for what to do in Old San Juan, make sure to check out the 16th century El Morro fortress, or the equally impressive Castillo San Cristóbal fortress. You can also visit the Casa Blanca museum, or appreciate the architecture of Catedral de San Juan. Alternatively, pay a visit to the Bacardi Rum Distillery where you can experience a once-in-a-lifetime rum tour and/or create your own bottle! Enjoy another night of delicious dining at your hotel's premier restaurants featuring international and local cuisine, and rest well for your trip home tomorrow.
Day 4 Depart Puerto Rico
Your trip to Puerto Rico has come to an end – it's time to pack up your souvenirs, take your transfer to the airport, and board your flight home.
