JORDAN YOUTH TOUR 2024!!
Come on a magical journey to the Middle East!!
Oct, 2024
Our Jordan Youth Tour in 2021 was so incredible that we are going again!!
Our visit to Jordan was life changing, joyful and full of learning and connection.
The Middle East is our favourite place in the world! Of all the places we have travelled, Jordan holds a very special place in our hearts. Come on an amazing adventure and experience the beautiful culture, history and food of Jordan!
This tour is FULL BOARD!! You don't need to worry about anything, just come along for the experience of a lifetime and have everything provided by us!
All food, accommodation, activities and visa costs included.
10 days tour, 9 nights accommodation.
This tour will be for youth 14 - 18 years and also for parents.
Young adults wanting to join this tour will need to apply first via email before registering. This is because the tour is focused for teens, however, exceptions can be made on a case by case basis.
** Parents please read our 'note to parents'.
Cost - $2800.
*First payment - registration deposit = $400
*Second payment - due 90 days before tour = $1200
*Final payment - due 30 days before tour = $1200
This tour is a small and personal experience in the Middle East, we have limited spots.
Get in quick and don't miss out!!
*It is required that all participants have their own medical/travel insurance.
** We need a minimum of 8 participants to run this tour.
If you would like to discuss the option of a payment plan, please email us at learningbrave@gmail.com
Check out our epic Jordan adventures!!!
"It was so amazing to get to know the people in Jordan. They were so welcoming and generous, it was just really eye opening to see how an entire country could be compassionate and have a heart of peace towards others. Meeting them was so inspiring and encouraged me to work harder at those things! It also restored my faith in humanity, which I’d kind of been losing before going on the tour."
Aurora Wilde, teen participant.
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"Well, now I’m in love with the Middle East. I love the people. I can see what the news portrays and know that they are exploiting the entire Arab world as one small percentage. But I didn’t realize how truly wonderful and welcoming the people were, not only to us as foreigners but as a community. I am sharing that with everyone I get the chance to talk to about Jordan."
Amanda Amakasu, tour participant, mother.
I loved how the trip wasn’t just about seeing the sights but also really getting to know the culture and community as well! Meeting all the people and getting to know them and their stories made the trip so much more meaningful and impactful. I also loved how we would reflect back on our experiences and have mini devotionals. And I also liked how while we did have a schedule, it was flexible and we were able to explore on our own a little as well.
Lucy Hansen, teen participant.
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The tour mentors for this trip will be Ross and Skyler Gilbert, both have extensive experience working with youth.
Ross Gilbert is the Headmaster of Williamsburg Academy. He is also a Leadership Mentor and was awarded top youth mentor for Williamsburg Learning in 2019 - 2021 and has never regretted leaving corporate life 6 years ago to fulfill his dream of living intentionally and working in a meaningful capacity with youth.
Skyler Gilbert is the founder of Learning Brave LLC, the mother of 5 children, a writer, artist, and adventure planner. Skyler has a bachelor's degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies.
Both Ross and Skyler have lived and traveled in the Middle East. They have a passionate love for this region of the world and are so excited to share this love with others!
Our itinerary for the Jordan Youth Tour 2023 will include;
Amman.
We will explore this fascinating city, try the food, do some shopping, tour the city, check out the Roman theatre and more..!
Petra.
We have visited over 30 countries around the world and of all the marvels we have seen, Petra remains our absolute favourite. It is incredible in every way possible and a visit to Petra is guaranteed to be a truly special life experience.
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Wadi Rum.
We are going to one of the most spectacular deserts on earth to camp with the Bedouin under the stars!
Visit the lowest place on Earth and float in the Dead Sea!
Visit the town of Madaba, the baptismal site of Jesus, and Mt. Nebo.
Visit Karak - one of the largest Crusader castles in the region!
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The Red Sea
We will be snorkelling in the stunning Red Sea in Aqaba!!
Jerash.
Jerash is an ancient city that has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! It is famous as being one of the best preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Middle East, Jerash is one of the top attractions in Jordan. Truly, this place is amazing!!
Humanitarian Work
We will be visiting with and learning from the wonderful Aghadir Jwaihan - Director of Al-Manal Palace and the offices of HRH Princess Taghrid Mohammed. Aghadir has established a national network of training facilities for impoverished women across Jordan, her work is truly inspiring!!
She is the founder of the Princess Taghrid Institute - an intitution aimed at empowering women across Jordan!
The Learning Brave Jordan Youth Tour will also include;
-Seriously delicious food!
-Cultural enrichment through learning and exploration of the country's past, present and future.
-Fun Middle Eastern adventures such as camel riding and haggling in the market!
- Basic Arabic language classes.
-Workshops and teen connection activities.
All of this and more for an amazing experience in the Middle East!
Accommodation.
We will finalize accommodation once we have firm numbers for the tour. As always, Learning Brave will supply a top level of comfortable accommodation. We will be staying in a selection of beautiful hotels.
Transportation.
All transportation is included in this tour, including transfers to and from the Jordan Amman airport.
After registration, we will advise an optimal time for participants to arrive and depart the airport.
We are very willing to work with parents and and youth to help facilitate travel buddy groups so that whenever possible, teens can fly together and accompany each other. We also offer travel consultation in the form of personalized help to find the best possible flights available for each participant! (We are very good at this as we have been full-time traveling around the world for the past 6 years!)
Safety.
Are you concerned about safety? We have found Jordan to be one of the safest countries we have ever visited! For more information, click HERE
What's Included;
- We will greet you and provide all transfers to and from the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman Jordan.
- We will provide consultations and recommendations for finding the best available flights.
- We will cover the cost of the Jordan visa.
-All meals and snacks from arrival to departure.
- 9 nights accommodation.
- Experienced and fun guides for diverse historical adventures.
- ALL activities, entrance fees, and guided tours included.
- Plenty of laughs and epic moments!
- New friends!!
What's NOT Included;
- Airfare to and from participants home to the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman Jordan.
- Health/Travel Insurance.
*We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance, they have always been very reliable and we are currently insured with them. If you click this link, we receive a very small commission.
- Spending money for souvenirs.
A detailed list of what to bring on the Learning Brave Jordan Tour will be sent out once registration is complete.
**Covid 19 update**
This tour is designed to bring youth together, and as such, we will be socializing in close proximity. Masks will only be required when mandated by Jordanian law for use in public places. The wearing of masks inside any tour accommodation will not be required and is optional. Learning Brave LLC will work to ensure the comfort and health of tour participants but will not be held responsible for any Covid 19 cases that arise during the tour. It is expected that tour participants will only attend if they are in good health and experiencing no Covid symptoms.
Currently there are no Covid requirements necessary for entering Jordan. We will update participants as situations change closer to the date of the tour. It is essential for participants to have travel and medical insurance against any potential delays, medical emergencies or cancellations.
For more detailed information, check out the
Tour Participation Agreement and Medical Information
for the Learning Brave Jordan Tour 2024.
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Come along for an amazing Middle Eastern adventure!!
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