Sadly, a disappointing experience. What we’d hoped to be a great last day of our trip felt rushed and didn’t end up offering what we had selected the trip for - the Ma’in hot springs. From the moment we got in the car (9:00am) it was a race to the stops. We were told that most people don’t make it to the hot springs “because they are tried from the other visits”. First sign to discourage us from going when it is clearly part of this package. Compared to 3 other tours we had done around Jordan with different companies and drivers, this felt like we had a strict schedule and time to keep because they had to be elsewhere by a certain time. +/- 1 hour to first stop from Amman Given 15 mins at the mosaic map - enough time and the area is lovely and in great condition. Nice to see. +/- 20 -30 mins to next stop Given 30 mins at Mount Nebo but viator itinerary says 45 mins. There were groups and we did take longer to get through it (45mins) and were told at the car that we were late - checked if something was wrong. The site itself is very well protected. Beautiful and great views on a clear day like we had. Informative signs in Arabic and English. In the car we were told that colleagues had informed the driver that the hot springs weren’t in good condition and dirty. My question - why was this not checked before promoting this offering? Why offer this as part of the package if it’s not at the standard required to offer a good experience? The hot springs were our main reason for choosing this tour option compared to others offering the same / similar sites. When asked if there were alternatives that could be offered in its place, the answer was to have lunch by the Dead Sea or back in Amman. I could also make suggestions but only had 1 hour rather than the 2 hours as listed on the itinerary. Needless to say, disappointing and further adding to the earlier frustrations. +/- 40 mins to next stop Baptism site - 1.5 hours. Religiously important and interesting to see. Efforts to conserve the area in place and the entrance/visitors center has a good amount of information. Unfortunately, there is not much by way of information or explanation beyond this point or by the onsite guide which is part of the visit. Not much in English (or other languages) to help all visitors feel included and informed. The little signs that were available in the museum after seeing the Jordan river were on printed paper, with corrections made in pen, stuck on the glass and there were maybe 3-4 of these in the whole space. This can and should be improved. After all the above, we decided to return to our hotel and end the tour. Not the end we had wanted for our last day and for the money spent on this package. Note: not all sites are included in the Jordan pass. - Mosaic map 3 JOD - Mount Nebo 3 JOD - Baptism site - Jordan pass if this option is selected at purchase - Hot springs 15 JOD for public site and 35+ for private areas (if anyone does end up going)
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transfers in private, A/C, new vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver
- Local guide at Baptism Site
- Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Excludes
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
- Towel and locker
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Your driver will pick you up in the morning from your hotel and drive to Madaba, Madaba the "City of Mosaics" where you will visit the church of Saint George which houses the map of the Holy Land made in 571 A.D.
Less than 10 kilometers west of Madaba Mount Nebo (Siyagha) is the memorial of Prophet Moses. The memorial consists of a Trefoil Church built in the 4th century AD and is famous for having been visited by the Pilgrim In the 5th century AD, a nave was added to the Trefoil Church, Mt. 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. Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses, from whose summit a magnificent view of the Jordan Valley, and visit its Franciscan Church.
we will head through the shores of the Dead Sea to visit Bethany: The site of John the Baptist’s settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan Where Jesus was baptized, has long been Known from the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40 and from the Byzantine and medieval texts.
Ma'in is located 264 metres below sea level in a beautiful surrounding, the therapeutic qualities of the mineral water attracted people since the Roman times. There are two main baths open to public, the Roman baths, which have indoor hot baths and the family pool which is beneath a small waterfall, and known for its thermal waters that temperature from 40° to 60° C (104-140° F) and their healing qualities. Ma'in pools are considered the most attractive site with its breath-taking high mountains that is dark in color due to the geothermal; it’s also known for the hundreds of impressive dolmens (prehistoric chamber tombs) scattered across several hillsides.
Stop by a place named Dead Sea Palm as a rest point to use Toilets, invite you to a drink ( Tea or Coffee ) and have the ability to try different kinds of Dead Sea products.
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Reviews
I had an unforgettable tour of Bethany Beyond the Jordan and Ma’In Hot Springs, and I can’t recommend the experience enough. Visiting the Baptism Site was incredibly moving — the history, the serenity, and the sense of significance made it a highlight of my time in Jordan. Afterwards, relaxing at the Ma’In Hot Springs was the perfect contrast, with beautiful scenery and naturally warm waterfalls that felt absolutely amazing. A huge part of what made the day so special was my guide, Mohammad. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient, and he went out of his way to make sure I got the most out of every stop. His insights added so much depth to the experience, and his warm personality made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. Overall, it was a fantastic tour, and I’m very grateful to Mohammad for making it truly memorable. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Jordan!
Wonderful very nice guide Went the extra mile. I recommend Beautiful scenery very informational Don’t miss out on this guide
The driver was very nice and knowledgeable! We really enjoyed the tour, which was a perfect combination of exploring and relaxing.
5 stars to our driver Mohammad. He made the experience turn from great to amazing. Mt. Nebo and the baptism site made this tour worth it. The hot springs were surprisingly very hot, but very very crowded (it was Eid). We travelled with a 11 month old baby and we had no issues visiting all places. Recommend to buy the option with entrance fees included, less headache when on vacation. Enjoy!
We were picked up by a driver, he did speak english but he is not a guide. we did everything on the tour. I would suggest not booking this tour because the hot springs are not worth it al all. No sanitary changing facilities and mostly the hot springs is used by local families that tend to disaprove of western bathing suits. do the dead sea instead of this.
Our trip, thanks to our guide and driver, was excellent snd very interesting. Thanks to the advice received and flexibility offered, we could explore Madaba in detail, not just limiting ourselves to one church, which most of the tours do. We got good advice to skip places for which weather was not adequate and enjoy longer Mount Nebo and River Jordan. Many thanks!
We booked the Mt Nebo /Madaba and Maain hot springs tour .But Hot springs was dropped which was understandable but we were not offered any better alternatives . Driver was very rude and uncooperative.It was very hot and each time we had to ask him for cold water . After seeing the beautiful church in Madaba we went to this charming shop across to buy some souvenirs .He scolded us about buying anything from that shop . It was unpleasant being in the car .Car was dirty and there was barely any leg space in the back . I hope they improve their service and attitude towards clients.
My brother and I went on a “bro trip” for the first time in years. It can be difficult the older you get with family and work obligations. Anyway, we had a great time and got to see some amazing sites including Mt Nebo, the Baptism Site and the Madaba Mosaic.
Hard selling on random souvenirs shops, very boring driver, everything on our own, and really really expensive
My tour of Madaba, Mt. Nebo and the Baptism site was absolutely fantastic! The memories of this tour are indelible and the experience transformative. The driver, Mohammad of Al Rayan Tours, was kind and informative; a true asset to the company.
Great company and nice places to see! Mohammad is a cool guy and always smiling! Her went to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Baptism site and Ma'in Hot Springs
This tour was awesome even though I was solo. My driver, Akram made it enjoyable. It was as though he was my personal tour guide. He took my pictures and got me food at local food spots so I could enjoy the authenticity of the country and what it had to offer. I was also able to keep connected with his wifi and he had me play the songs of my choice since the journey between sites were a good distance. Visiting the actual sites were great as well. A lot history and culture to learn. My day was great overall and I would highly recommend booking with Al Rayan Tours.
Trip organised very well. Guide very friendly and pleasant . He spent time for me. I enjoyed. The travel agent communicated very quickly.
Our tour guide Mohammed was excellent. His English was very good and he never rushed us at any of the sites after he explained where to go and he took care of our bags while we had a swim in the hot pools.
We loved the tour. Our drivere was super nice and perfectly on time. He let us take all the time we needed at each place, offered us his kind advices for every place we visited, and as a bonus, he took us for a perfect outlook to the Dead Sea. We can only highly recomend. Thank you very much!
Great experience and tour, everyone has to try! Our guide, Mohammed, was very helpful and kind, providing us with ideas to see and do more things! He offered taking us to Wadi Al Mujib, however the weather was not so good, and went to the springs as already scheduled, where we entered under the hot waterfall and had fun! He also came to pick us from the airport and begin the tour the day we arrived the country!
Service was good. Driver was prompt and we were taken to all sites. Comfortable travel with flexibility to spend required time at each spot. Enjoyed our experience.
Mohammed was really accommodating with the itinerary which helped with my last minute changes. I really enjoyed the overall experience.
Mohammad was excellent. The tour is very flexible, we could skip or reorder the visits according to our availability, and he let us take all the time we needed at each place. We really liked it.
I loved the tour. The tour guide was super nice. I didn't like that we were supposed to have a lunch at the hotel in the hot springs and we have it in another place. Also we didn't have access to the towels at the hotel neither to the inside hot springs.
We spent a day with myfer our driver who informed us well and advised us during the duration of our visits and you especially share with us his knowledge about the history and culture of the country and made our visit pleasant
A little difficult start due to a small problem with my reservation, but beyond all that, it was an incredible experience full of surprises. I recommend !
A fun hot water place that energizes the body, activates blood circulation and treats skin problems.
CONTRA: Tour startete 1h30min zu spät, lange Fahrzeiten zwischen den Sights, Guide (Mohammed) stresste immens (keine 10min Zeit in Madaba - hier wird nicht die Stadt, sondern nur 1 [!!!] Mosaik ohne Zeit für Fragen besichtigt), Guide hielt sich nicht an zeitliche und örtliche Abmachungen für ausgemachte Treffpunkte (was bei Ortsunkenntnis schnell zu Unruhe führt); Guide wirkte weder interessiert noch informiert und generell eher unsympathisch, forsch sowie nicht touristenfreundlich; zuletzt wurde ein unangekündigter Halt eingeführt, um uns Dead-Sea Produkte zu verkaufen (trotz verspätetem Startzeitpunkt, Desinteresse, Müdigkeit und Kopfschmerzen der Teilnehmenden); zwischenmenschlich kein gutes Erlebnis; unbedingt Eintrittspreise selbst bezahlen, denn die Argentur schlägt mindestens 50% darauf!!!; Guides informierten uns nicht über etwaige Tourausrüstung (Badegewand & Handtücher, Badeschlapfen etc.); Sights waren okay, aber wurden durch die unangenehme Stimmung in ein falsches Licht gezogen; Ma‘in ist generell sehr verschmutzt, vorallem die Umkleiden waren katastrophal, wenn nicht gesundheitsgefährdend; im Taxi wurde kaum mit uns gesprochen und auch die Englischkenntnisse waren mangelhaft PRO: sympathisch wirkender Fahrer, grundsätzlich interessante Sights EMPFEHLUNG: Frauen sollten für Ma‘in unbedingt einen Badeanzug mitbringen - das Resort ist vollkommen männlich dominiert - dementsprechend wird man als Frau hier als Objekt betrachtet und „begafft“
Madaba nice town, probably re-evaluated by the church of San Giorgio where there is the mosaic with the map of the border between Jordan and Israel, the mount nebo very suggestive as it is said that Moses saw them the promised land, and where it is said that Moses is buried somewhere!
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