Cycling, Camping and Snorkeling

Jordan Biking Holiday: Dead to Red Ride

Tour Description: Guided

In the company of a professional cycling guide, this cycing adventure holiday takes you on an exciting journey across Jordan’s most fascinating and diverse regions while exploring some of the most stunning historical, archeological and nature sites and experiencing local foods and Arab Bedouin culture! 

From the world’s lowest spot and second saltiest lake—the Dead Sea—to the crispy waters of the Red Sea, from the ancient mosaics town of Madaba and Mount Nebo to the impressive Crusaders castle of Karak, from the impressive canyons of the Jordanian Rift Valley to Dana Biosphere Reserve and from the world’s archeological wonder of Petra to the world’s nature wonder of Wadi Rum desert, this superb mountain biking tour will be a feast for your senses!

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Tour Description: Self-guided

In the company of a professional cycling guide, this cycing adventure holiday takes you on an exciting journey across Jordan’s most fascinating and diverse regions while exploring some of the most stunning historical, archeological and nature sites and experiencing local foods and Arab Bedouin culture! 

From the world’s lowest spot and second saltiest lake—the Dead Sea—to the crispy waters of the Red Sea, from the ancient mosaics town of Madaba and Mount Nebo to the impressive Crusaders castle of Karak, from the impressive canyons of the Jordanian Rift Valley to Dana Biosphere Reserve and from the world’s archeological wonder of Petra to the world’s nature wonder of Wadi Rum desert, this superb mountain biking tour will be a feast for your senses!

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Highlights: Guided

• Madaba, ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land
• Mount Nebo, memorial of Moses
• Dead Sea
• Karak Crusader's Castle
• Dana Nature Reserve
• Shobak Castle
• City of Petra
• Red Sea

Highlights: Self-guided

• Madaba, ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land
• Mount Nebo, memorial of Moses
• Dead Sea
• Karak Crusader's Castle
• Dana Nature Reserve
• Shobak Castle
• City of Petra
• Red Sea

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Arrive in Madaba
We’ll meet at the airport and transfer to our hotel in Madaba. Day 1 is arrival day and there are no activities planned apart from a group meeting in the evening (typically at 4:00pm). If your flight arrives too late we recommend that you consider booking a night's accommodation prior to the trip so you can ensure you are able to attend this important meeting. At the group meeting your tour leader will brief you through the itinerary, answer your questions and make sure you are fully prepared to start next morning.

Those who brought their own bikes will have some time before dinner to put them together ahead of the start of our journey.

We'll then head to one of our favorite local restaurants in Madaba for a nice welcome dinner and try some of Jordan's delicious recipes. 
Overnight in Madaba.
Meals included: Dinner

Day 2: Madaba, Mount Nebo and Mukawire (49 miles/78 km)
Madaba is located 30 kilometers southwest of Amman and is most famous for its exquisite 6th- century mosaics. Its history dates back at least 3500 years. We’ll take the opportunity this morning to walk around this little town and visit the Church of St. George in the middle of town. The church is the home of the Mosaic Map of Palestine, which represents the Holy Land and its surrounding regions. The mosaic was made around 560 CE, originally composed of over 2.3 million pieces, and measured a staggering 25 by 5 meters. You can also visit the Mosaic School and the Archeological Museum.

A short drive then takes us to Mount Nebo, known as Pisgah in the Bible, is where the Bible says Moses lived out his remaining days and viewed the Promised Land which he would never enter (Deuteronomy 34: 1-8). Mount Nebo offers a fantastic view westward, with a vista that includes the Dead Sea, the West Bank, the Jordan River, and, on a clear day, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. After exploring Mount Nebo, we head to our bikes store—located next to Mount Nebo—where you shall choose a suitable bike and helmet and get ready to start with our biking journey.

The first stage of today’s ride will take us south between little villages and farms to reach Ma’in village then turn east to connect with the Kings Highway after 11 km. The King’s Highway twists and winds its way through the heart of Jordan, connecting Madaba, Karak, Tafileh, Shobak and Petra. It is the world’s oldest continuously used communication route, and is mentioned early in the Bible. In Numbers 20, Moses requests the king of Edom to allow his people to "travel along the king’s highway and not turn to the right or to the left until we have passed through your territory.”

Although we call it a highway, but it is actually a local road—2 sides of 1 lane each, with relatively low traffic. After 20 km, we reach Libb junction. Leaving the King’s Highway behind, we ride west for another 16 km on a hilly narrow road through the villages of Bani Hamida to reach the hill of King Herod’s palace remains where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded. There we take a short hike to the top of the hill and enjoy a wonderful panorama for the Dead Sea.

We then go to the nearby village of Mukawir where we get hosted by a local family over lunch—a great opportunity for a genuine local interaction opportunity. This is part of our responsible tourism programs to support the local communities at the places we visit. We then ride downhill a 1000 meters to spend the night by the Dead Sea—the lowest spot on earth.

Do not get intimidated by the length of the bike ride today because 15km of which are pure downhill. 
Overnight in Dead Sea.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

Day 3: The Dead Sea and Karak Crusader Castle (50 miles/81 km; 36 miles/58 km with transfer)
This morning you have the opportunity to enjoy the Dead Sea's special buoyancy experience.

The Dead Sea is famous geographically as "the lowest point on earth," lying some 400 meters below sea level. It is 75 kilometers long and from 6 to 16 kilometers wide. It is fed by the Jordan River, but it has no outlet. As its name suggests, the Dead Sea is entirely devoid of plant and animal life. This is due to an extremely high content of salt and other minerals-350 grams of salt per kilogram of water, as compared to about 40 grams in the world's oceans. This concentration is caused by a rapid rate of evaporation. These natural elements give the waters of the Dead Sea certain curative properties, recognized since the days of Herod the Great over 2,000 years ago.

We then mount our bikes and cycle south by the Dead Sea on the Dead Sea route for the next 50 km. We'll choose a convenient spot to have a picnic lunch and rest before we start the 25 km climb to reach Karak Crusader Castle at the top of the Eastern Plateau (from 310 below sea level to 800m above sea). This is a good challenge for those who seek it, but if you don't feel such a long uphill is for you, we will be happy to give you a lift at anytime - no worries at all.

Upon reaching Karak, we check in a hotel for and rest, have dinner and why not go for a walk in the old part of town. 
Overnight in Karak.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Wadi Hasa to Dana Nature Reserve (24 miles/39 km)
This morning we shall explore Karak Crusaders Castle.

Karak had been a prized possession of a number of civilizations and was the capital of the Crusaders. The magnificent Crusader fortress of Karak, which made Karak the new capital of the province; superbly situated on the King's Highway where it could control all traffic from north and south and grow rich by the imposition of road-tolls. This castle soars above its valleys and hills like a great ship riding waves of rock; an excellent example of the Crusaders' architectural military genius.

We then transfer (an hour ride) to the top of Al Hasa Canyon’southern bank avoiding hundreds of height meters, mount our bikes and ride around Tafila town over small agricultural roads and single tracks including various hilly terrains up to 1600 m above sea level—the ride is fully supported by a 4x4 vehicle, so at anytime if you feel you’ve had enough biking we are there for you—before we descend to Dana village where we’ll be spending the night on the edge of Wadi Dana – the main wadi system of Dana Biosphere Reserve.

Dana Biosphere Reserve is Jordan’s largest nature reserve, covering some 320 square kilometers of spectacular mountains and wadis along the face of the Great Rift Valley. From scorching sand dunes in the west to cool mountain tops in the east, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to a great variety of wildlife. There are plants and animals characteristic of true desert, of Mediterranean forests and of the dry plains of Russia. In fact, Dana is really a melting pot of species from three continents: Europe, Africa and Asia. The Dana Village area, overlooking the scenic Wadi Dana, has been occupied since about 4000 BC. Archaeological evidence indicates that Palaeolithic, Egyptian, Nabatean, and Roman civilisations have been drawn to the area by the fertile soil, water springs, and strategic location. Today, Dana Village is inhabited mostly by clans of the “Al Ata’ata” tribe, which settled in the area during the Ottoman period, about four hundred years ago, and built the present village. Over the years, many of the families in Dana Village have moved to the nearby village of Qadissiya, in search of better jobs, schools, and housing.
Overnight in Dana village.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

Day 5: Shobak Castle and Wadi Wadi Araba Scenic Trail (22 miles/35 km)
This morning, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the fascinating nature surrounding the village on a self-guided trail. A short transfer then takes us south to explore Shobak Castle –another castle in the great chain of Crusader fortresses which stretches across Jordan. The stronghold, known as Mount Realis (Montreal), was constructed in 1115 CE by Baldwin I.

We then mount our bikes and ride on a charming off-road track that contours around the edge of the Eastern Plateau and owns magnificent views to the breath-taking Wadi Araba Desert. The route is highly rewarding and includes some challenging climbs. The ride is fully supported by a 4x4 vehicle, so at anytime if you feel you’ve had enough biking we are there for you. On Kings Road again, we bike down to Wadi Musa - the Valley of Moses. This little town is just a couple of minutes from the Petra and it is our base for exploring the remarkable rose-hued ruins.
Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

Day 6: Petra
On the morning of day 6, we make our entrance to Petra accompanied by a local tour guide who will give us a brief of the history of the hidden city through the Siq (gorge) to the Treasury monument and further down to the Basin of the magnificent city. After that you are on your own to explore as you like. Your tour guide will be able to recommend sites to visit in Petra.

Petra is one of the world's heritage sites and one of the world's new wonders. An ancient rock city was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Built around 2,300 years ago, the imposing rose-stone palaces are an impressive testament to the power and influence of the Nabateans, who controlled trade around the area in the 3rd century BC. Petra is surrounded by hills in which tombs have been carved into the pink sandstone. The site includes some 800 structures. The Victorian traveler and poet Dean Burgon gave Petra a description which holds to this day -"Match me such a marvel save in Eastern clime, a rose-red city half as old as time." Yet words can hardly do justice to the magnificence that is Petra. 
Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

Day 7: Petra to Wadi Rum Across the Desert (27 miles/43 km)
On Kings Highway again this morning we take a short transfer to Rajif at 1565 m and further down to Delagha village, mount our bikes and head on an off-road desert track heading southeast through an amazing desert landscapes and passing by scattered Bedouin camps towards Old Humaimah—and old caravans station, where we stop for lunch and rest. We then proceed our ride until we reach the desert highway where we meet our van and transfer to Rum Bedouin village where we shall meet our Bedouin host and transfer by jeeps into the heart of Wadi Rum Protected Area to settle down at our Bedouin campsite, watch an enchanting sunset and feast on a well- deserved 'Zarb' - a traditional Bedouin dish of meat and vegetables cooked underneath the desert's sand, and a night under the Milky Way.

Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in south-west Jordan. It has been inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times and is dotted with massive rock formations. It is virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as "vast, echoing and god-like". Much of David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia was filmed in Wadi Rum.
Overnight in Wadi Rum (Bedouin campsite).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

Day 8: Experience Wadi Rum desert; Ride on Mudflats of Disi (25 miles/40 km)
After breakfast and a peaceful desert morning, we'll accompany our Bedouin host on a tour around this beautiful desert. We'll be going on a jeep tour and taking little pleasant hikes. We'll also stop at the big sand dune for an opportunity to take off our shoes and run down it's soft sand-sounds childish, but lots of fun.

We then look for a shaded spot by the foot of some mountain and have some lunch and a desert siesta, before we head to the mudflats of Disi-a vast flat area surrounded by amazing sandstone formations-where we set off on a charming bike ride and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the colorful sandstone massive desert mountains.

An hour transfer then takes us to Aqaba-the Jordanian Red Sea town. We head to our hotel and have the rest of the evening free. In the evening, we go for a walk in Aqaba downtown and gather over a nice farewell dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Aqaba.
Overnight in Aqaba.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

Day 9: Aqaba and Departure
The morning is free for you to experience the pleasant waters of the Red Sea—a day at the beach. Whether you’d like to swim, snorkel or just relax on the beach with a cold drink in hand, the choice is yours.

A group airport transfer will be arranged at the late afternoon. The ride from Aqaba to the Airport in Amman is a 3 hour drive. 
Meals included: Breakfast

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Apr 21 and Oct 30, 2013

Dates: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Per person, double occupancy $1990 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) $195 Bike rentals Mountain bike $120 Equipment included for free with all rentals $0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• 8 nights accommodation
• Transfers wherever scheduled or needed throughout the trip (4x4 support vehicle available throughout 99% of riding time)
• Luggage transfer
• English-speaking cycling guide(s) and support guide throughout the trip
• Local tour guide at Petra and local Bedouin guide in Wadi Rum
• Entrance fees included (Mosaic Map Church, Archaeological Park, Mount Nebo, Mukawir, Karak Castle, Petra 1-day pass, Wadi Rum, and private beach facility in Aqaba)
• Meals (8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners)
• Water and fruits during cycling

Please note:
Be sure to consult your nearest Jordanian embassy to see if there are any visa requirements that you may be subject to.

Most nationalities are able to obtain a single-entry visa at the airport, land borders, or port in Aqaba, valid for 14 days and costing approximately JOD20.

Included Services: Self-guided

Hotels: Guided

You will spend 5 nights in hotels; 2 nights in basic lodging; and 1 night in a Bedouin camp.

Hotels: Self-guided

You will spend 5 nights in hotels; 2 nights in basic lodging; and 1 night in a Bedouin camp.

Bike Rentals: Guided

2008 Giant Yukon mountain bikes (sizes 15, 17, 19 and 22 inches), with front suspension, V-brakes and Shimano gearing are available.

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

2008 Giant Yukon mountain bikes (sizes 15, 17, 19 and 22 inches), with front suspension, V-brakes and Shimano gearing are available.

Surface and Terrain: Guided

This is a moderate biking holiday designed for the regular rider with a good balance between time on the saddle and time spend on each attraction site. Most of the riding on this trip is straightforward on quiet tarmac roads or dirt roads used by 4WD vehicles. A little more than a third of the route is on dirt roads or more basic off-road tracks. There are short sections of village footpaths and pockets of soft sand when crossing the desert on days 7, but very little that could be described as technical. There are some days involving amounts of ascent, most notably on days 3, 4 and 5.

However, the support vehicle is available pretty much throughout. This allows for groups of mixed ability and also provides the option (for those who are finding the going tough) to skip the most testing of the uphill grinds. We have rated this trip as moderate but keep in mind this is an adventure holiday and you will be on the move a good deal. You do not have to be super fit, but a good level of fitness is required for you to enjoy it.

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

This is a moderate biking holiday designed for the regular rider with a good balance between time on the saddle and time spend on each attraction site. Most of the riding on this trip is straightforward on quiet tarmac roads or dirt roads used by 4WD vehicles. A little more than a third of the route is on dirt roads or more basic off-road tracks. There are short sections of village footpaths and pockets of soft sand when crossing the desert on days 7, but very little that could be described as technical. There are some days involving amounts of ascent, most notably on days 3, 4 and 5.

However, the support vehicle is available pretty much throughout. This allows for groups of mixed ability and also provides the option (for those who are finding the going tough) to skip the most testing of the uphill grinds. We have rated this trip as moderate but keep in mind this is an adventure holiday and you will be on the move a good deal. You do not have to be super fit, but a good level of fitness is required for you to enjoy it.

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Amman - Queen Alia Interntaional Airport

A single group transfer (typically in the evening) will be provided from the airport to the hotel in Madaba; approximately a 30 minute drive. 

If your flight arrival time, is out of the single transfer, then you will meet at the hotel in Madaba. 

Please note:
Be sure to consult your nearest Jordanian embassy to see if there are any visa requirements that you may be subject to.

Most nationalities are able to obtain a single-entry visa at the airport, land borders, or port in Aqaba, valid for 14 days and costing approximately JOD20.

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Amman - Queen Alia Interntaional Airport

A single group transfer (typically in the evening) will be provided from the airport to the hotel in Madaba; approximately a 30 minute drive. 

If your flight arrival time, is out of the single transfer, then you will meet at the hotel in Madaba. 

Please note:
Be sure to consult your nearest Jordanian embassy to see if there are any visa requirements that you may be subject to.

Most nationalities are able to obtain a single-entry visa at the airport, land borders, or port in Aqaba, valid for 14 days and costing approximately JOD20.

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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Tour Company Background: Terhaal Jordan: Guided

Terhaal is a Jordanian travel agent and operator- one of the few tour operators in Jordan that specializes in adventure travel. 

Terhaal operates quality adventures in Jordan in a responsible manner. We run a variety of outdoor activities include canyoning, hiking, trekking, camping, biking, camel riding and scuba diving. 

The adventures that Terhaal operates include weekend activities, day trip, multi day tours and complete vacation pacakges. Most of the adventures are designed to be suitable for everyone, although some may require previous experience and/or adequate level of physical fitness. 

Terhaal invests time, effort and money on the safety and quality of its adventures. 

Tour Company Background: Terhaal Jordan: Self-guided

Terhaal is a Jordanian travel agent and operator- one of the few tour operators in Jordan that specializes in adventure travel. 

Terhaal operates quality adventures in Jordan in a responsible manner. We run a variety of outdoor activities include canyoning, hiking, trekking, camping, biking, camel riding and scuba diving. 

The adventures that Terhaal operates include weekend activities, day trip, multi day tours and complete vacation pacakges. Most of the adventures are designed to be suitable for everyone, although some may require previous experience and/or adequate level of physical fitness. 

Terhaal invests time, effort and money on the safety and quality of its adventures. 

Terms and Conditions: Terhaal Jordan: Guided

Booking Conditions     
Please note that it is essential to read and understand the conditions of booking below when you book. Please ensure you have read and understood the itinerary and rating of the trip/s you are booking. Terhaal Travel and Tourism accepts bookings subject to the following conditions: 

Validity
The prices listed are based on the costs at the time of pricing. Terhaal reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. The price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. All information in our website is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Terhaal will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but ct be held liable for any alterations made to the itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip.

Cancellation by the Traveler
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Terhaal. The loss of monies paid is as follows, per person:

1. Scheduled Day and Weekend Trips

• 7 days or more prior to trip departure - Loss of deposit. 
• Between 3 and 7 days prior to trip departure - 50% of total booking cost or loss of deposit; whichever is the greater. 
• Less than 3 days prior to departure - 100% of total booking cost tour. 

2. Adventure Holidays and Tailored Trips

• 40 days or more prior to trip departure - Loss of deposit. 
• Between 21 and 39 days prior to trip departure - 25% of total booking cost or loss of deposit; whichever is the greater. 
• Less than 21 days prior to departure - 100% of total booking cost tour. 

Booking Amendments
If you wish to change your booking in any way, the following fees will apply:

1. Transfer from one tour to another:
Amendment request received by Terhaal 40 days or more prior to your original tour departure date - USD60 per person per change. A transfer can only be made to a departure date within the current validity.

Amendment request received by Terhaal less than 40 days prior to your original tour departure date - charges as per cancellation fees.

If there has been any change in the price of the tour you change your booking to, since the time of your original reservation, the new tour price will apply to the new reservation. These fees are in addition to any charges levied by hotels or ground operators.  

2. Changes to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your tour booking (eg: hotels, transfers, etc.)

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your tour reservation will incur a USD25 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels or ground operators.

3. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.  

Late Bookings
For the 'Adventure Holidays' bookings made within 15 days of departure, Terhaal reserves the right to charge a late booking fee of USD50 per booking. On some trips it might not possible for us to accept late bookings.  

Cancellation by Terhaal
Terhaal reserves the right to cancel any trip before it is guaranteed to run, but will not cancel a tour less than 60 days before departure. A trip is guaranteed to run once it has one fully-paid traveler, unless minimum numbers state otherwise. This applies to departures within the validity range. Terhaal reserves the right to cancel any trip, including a guaranteed trip, at any time prior to departure due to natural disasters or other external events which make it unviable for Terhaal to operate our planned schedule. If Terhaal cancels a group adventure trip on which you are holding a fully paid booking you may choose between an alternative trip or a full refund. The company is not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or loss of enjoyment, etc. If the alternative trip chosen is of a lower value than that originally booked then you are entitled to a refund of the price difference. If the alternative tour chosen is of a higher value then you will pay the difference in price. 

Terms and Conditions: Terhaal Jordan: Self-guided

Booking Conditions     
Please note that it is essential to read and understand the conditions of booking below when you book. Please ensure you have read and understood the itinerary and rating of the trip/s you are booking. Terhaal Travel and Tourism accepts bookings subject to the following conditions: 

Validity
The prices listed are based on the costs at the time of pricing. Terhaal reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. The price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. All information in our website is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Terhaal will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but ct be held liable for any alterations made to the itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip.

Cancellation by the Traveler
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Terhaal. The loss of monies paid is as follows, per person:

1. Scheduled Day and Weekend Trips

• 7 days or more prior to trip departure - Loss of deposit. 
• Between 3 and 7 days prior to trip departure - 50% of total booking cost or loss of deposit; whichever is the greater. 
• Less than 3 days prior to departure - 100% of total booking cost tour. 

2. Adventure Holidays and Tailored Trips

• 40 days or more prior to trip departure - Loss of deposit. 
• Between 21 and 39 days prior to trip departure - 25% of total booking cost or loss of deposit; whichever is the greater. 
• Less than 21 days prior to departure - 100% of total booking cost tour. 

Booking Amendments
If you wish to change your booking in any way, the following fees will apply:

1. Transfer from one tour to another:
Amendment request received by Terhaal 40 days or more prior to your original tour departure date - USD60 per person per change. A transfer can only be made to a departure date within the current validity.

Amendment request received by Terhaal less than 40 days prior to your original tour departure date - charges as per cancellation fees.

If there has been any change in the price of the tour you change your booking to, since the time of your original reservation, the new tour price will apply to the new reservation. These fees are in addition to any charges levied by hotels or ground operators.  

2. Changes to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your tour booking (eg: hotels, transfers, etc.)

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your tour reservation will incur a USD25 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels or ground operators.

3. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.  

Late Bookings
For the 'Adventure Holidays' bookings made within 15 days of departure, Terhaal reserves the right to charge a late booking fee of USD50 per booking. On some trips it might not possible for us to accept late bookings.  

Cancellation by Terhaal
Terhaal reserves the right to cancel any trip before it is guaranteed to run, but will not cancel a tour less than 60 days before departure. A trip is guaranteed to run once it has one fully-paid traveler, unless minimum numbers state otherwise. This applies to departures within the validity range. Terhaal reserves the right to cancel any trip, including a guaranteed trip, at any time prior to departure due to natural disasters or other external events which make it unviable for Terhaal to operate our planned schedule. If Terhaal cancels a group adventure trip on which you are holding a fully paid booking you may choose between an alternative trip or a full refund. The company is not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or loss of enjoyment, etc. If the alternative trip chosen is of a lower value than that originally booked then you are entitled to a refund of the price difference. If the alternative tour chosen is of a higher value then you will pay the difference in price.