LO MEJOR DE JORDANIA 08 Días/ 07 Noches

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1 Abercrombie & Kent Jordan Shmeisani P.O. Box Amman Jordan Tel: (6) Fax: (6) info@abercrombiekent.com.jo Website: LO MEJOR DE JORDANIA 08 Días/ 07 Noches A&K Jordan, Shmeisani, P.O. Box Amman Jordan, Tel: (6) Fax: (6) info@abercrombiekent.com.jo

2 A DESTACAR Visita de la ciudad de Amman Explore la ciudad Greco-Romana de Jerash Escalada a lo alto del Monte Nebo Visita de la antigua ciudad de Madaba Exploración del Castillo Shobak Visita de una de las 7 Maravillas del Mundo Petra Aventura en el Desierto de Wadi Rum Disfrute flotando en el Mar Muerto MAPA DE JORDANIA

3 ESQUEMA DEL ITINERARIO FECHA DESCRIPCIÓN DÍA ALOJAMIENTO COMIDAS* Día 1 QAIA - Amman GOLD Four Seasons Amman _ - _ - _ SILVER Intercontinental Amman Hab Deluxe BRONZE: Al-Qasr Metropole Hotel Día 2 Visita Amman Jerash - Amman GOLD Four Seasons Amman D - _ - _ SILVER Intercontinental Amman Hab Deluxe BRONZE: Al-Qasr Metropole Hotel Día 3 Amman Mt. Nebo Madaba - Shobak - Petra GOLD Moevenpick Resort Petra SILVER Moevenpick Resort Petra BRONZE: Petra Guest House Hotel Hab Standard D - _ - _ Día 4 Petra, día completo GOLD Moevenpick Resort Petra D - _ - _ SILVER Moevenpick Resort Petra BRONZE: Petra Guest House Hotel Hab Standard Día 5 Petra Wadi Rum - Petra GOLD Moevenpick Resort Petra D - _ - _ SILVER Moevenpick Resort Petra

4 BRONZE: Petra Guest House Hotel Hab Standard Día 6 Petra Betania Mar Muerto GOLD: Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Ed Principal D - _ - _ SILVER: Moevenpick Resort Dead Sea BRONZE: Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort Hab Standard Día 7 Mar Muerto, día libre GOLD: Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Ed Principal D - _ - _ SILVER: Moevenpick Resort Dead Sea BRONZE: Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort Hab Standard Día 8 Mar Muerto - QAIA D - _ - _ *D= Desayuno; A= Almuerzo; C= Cena Solicite los mejores precios disponibles a IMS-Abercrombie & Kent Por Tel: o por ims@imsdestinos.com Alojamiento: GOLD: Hotel Four Seasons Amman, 02 noches, Movenpick Resort Petra, 03 noches, Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea, 02 noches, Edificio Principal SILVER: Hotel Intercontinental Amman, 02 noches, Hab Deluxe Movenpick Resort Petra, 03 noches, Movenpick Resort Dead Sea, 02 noches, BRONZE: Hotel Al-Qasr Metropole Amman, 02 noches, room Petra Guest House Petra, 1 noche, Hab Standard Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea, 1 noche Hab Standard

5 El precio incluye: Asistencia en el aeropuerto Alojamiento como arriba mencionado Guía permanente de habla española desde el 2º al 6º día Traslados y excursiones como sigue dependiendo del número de personas: 1. Vehículo de 4 plazas para 02 pax 2. Minibus de 07 plazas para pax 3. Minibus de 10 plazas para pax Agua mineral en el vehículo. Paseo en caballo los 400 primeros metros a la entrada en Petra (ya incluido en el precio de la Entrada Oficial de Petra y no se devolverá este importe en caso que los clientes decidan no hacerlo. Este servicio carece de seguro y es bajo la responsabilidad del cliente) 2 horas en 4X4 en el desierto de Wadi Rum. (Los vehículos son ofrecidos por fundaciones de beneficiencia con el objetivo de ayudar a los Beduinos; las condiciones de estos vehículos son básicas pero no hay más proveedores para realizar esta excursion en 4X4). Todas las entradas a los lugares mencionados en el itinerario Maleteros en el hotel. El precio no incluye: Billetes aéreos España Amman - España Visado (coste actual y sujeto a cambio sin previo aviso) JOD por persona y se debe pagar en moneda local Propinas para guía, conductor, personal del hotel,, Almuerzos y cenas no mencionados en el itinerario Bebidas Seguro personal y de viaje Cualquier otro gasto de índole personal: teléfono, lavandería, servicio de habitaciones, Por favor, tome nota Todos los precios están sujetos a reconfirmación hasta el momento de realizar la reserva Alojamiento sujeto a disponibilidad a menos que se diga lo contrario Los costes mencionados son netos Si se realiza el pago con tarjeta de crédito, se debe añadir un 3% adicional por gastos bancarios No hay ninguna reserva confirmada

6 ITINERARIO DETALLADO Día 1 QAIA Amman Un representante de Abercrombie & Kent le asistirá en el hall del Aeropuerto Internacional Queen Alia tras pasar inmigración y le estará esperando con un cartel con su nombre. El visado jordano se puede obtener a la llegada en el aeropuerto, dirigiéndose a la zona de inmigración y visados; el coste del visado es JOD 40 por persona y se debe pagar en moneda local jordana. Traslado en vehículo privado con aire acondicionado al hotel seleccionado de Amman (alrededor de 35 minutos en coche). Alojamiento: Hotel seleccionado en Amman 2 noches Día 2 Amman Jerash Amman D Desayuno buffet en el hotel. Visita de la ciudad de Amán, acompañado de su guía, visitando la Ciudadela, el Museo Arqueológico, el Teatro Romano, el Museo Folclórico, además de dar un paseo por los bazares y el Mercado del Oro.

7 A continuación, salida en coche haciajerash, la ciudad Greco-romana (1 hora aproximadamente). Jerash, en segundo lugar solamente por detrás de Petra en atractivo turístico en Jordania. Con detalles e inscripciones arquitectónicas que datan del tiempo de Alejandro el Grande, todavía se ven marcadas las ruedas de los carruajes en los antiguos pavimentos de sus calles. Conocida por su imponente Forum Romano, pasee por la larga calle de las Columnas (600 m) hacia la Plaza Oval. After tour board your vehicle and drive back to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Alojamiento: Hotel seleccionado en Amman 2 noches

8 Día 3 Amman Mt. Nebo Madaba Shobak Petra D Desayuno buffet en el hotel. Tras el desayuno, salida por carretera en dirección a Mt Nebo (1 hora aproximadamente) Monte Nebo: Es la montaña donde Moisés divisó Tierra Santa y murió. Hoy en día la montaña es un monumento conmemorativo. Aquí está la Iglesia de Moisés, construida por los primeros cristianos. Desde los primeros días del Cristianismo, esta montaña ha sido un lugar sagrado y un destino para el peregrinaje. Como tuvo Moisés, se puede tener una gran vista de Jordania, el Mar Muerto e Israel. Cuando el tiempo es claro, incluso se puede ver Jerusalén, que se encuentra situada a unos 60 km Después, traslado hacia Madaba (a 15 minutos de Mt Nebo en coche) Madaba: Al sur de Amán se levanta orgullosa la Ciudad de los mosaicos, Madaba. Madaba está situada en un emplazamiento arqueológico, con más de 4000 años de historia sepultada en su sub suelo. La calidad y la cantidad de los mosaicos de su pavimento, han hecho de Madaba una de las ciudades más destacadas del mundo por sus mosaicos. En la Iglesia de San Jorge, el famoso mosaico representa un gran mapa de Palestina. Localizado en el centro del mosaico, hay un mapa detallado de Jerusalén tal como era durante el siglo VI D.C.

9 En la Iglesia de los Apóstoles, en la entrada sur de la ciudad, hay un mosaico en el suelo atribuido al artesano Salamanios, representando el mar, con una figura central de una mujer rodeada de una selección de criaturas, vegetación y una inscripción. A continuación, traslado al Castill de Shobak. Como Karak, Shobak tiene una larga y distinguida historia que alcanzó su punto máximo en tiempos de las Cruzadas. También tiene una gran fortaleza, construida en 1115 DC por Balduino I, como un eslabón en la gran cadena de fortalezas de las cruzadas a través de Jordania. La fortaleza, conocida como Mont Realis (o Montreal) custodiaba la ruta comercial clave entre Damasco y Cairo. Traslado a Petra (3 horas y media aproximadamente desde el castillo Shobak) Alojamiento: Hotel seleccionado en Petra 3 noches Día 4 Petra D Desayuno: Desayuno buffet en el hotel Día completo en Petra Empiece la visita con un paseo a caballo por la puerta principal a la zona antigua de la ciudad, unos 800 m. Después pasee por Petra. La parte antigua de Petra fue construida desde el año 800 A.C. hasta el año 100 D.C. por los Nabateos

10 Oculta entre las montañas, aparece Petra tras una garganta de 2 km que atraviesa el macizo montañoso, estrecho paso de pocos metros de ancho, de pronto, la garganta termina y la luz del sol ilumina el valle donde se encuentran los templos y las tumbas de la antigua Petra. En el siglo I y II después de que los Romanos les dominaran, la ciudad alcanzó la cima de su fama. Petra tiene una superficie de 100 Km2, con más de 800 monumentos. Lentas caravanas se desplazaban por los caminos y Petra empezó a perder popularidad, hasta que en 1812 la redescubrió el explorador suizo Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. Hoy en día Petra es un número uno en atracción de turistas, conocida como la ciudad rosa, tan vieja como el tiempo. Tras visitar Al-Khazneh, ascienda, a través de 1200 escalones (si la energía y el tiempo lo permiten), al histórico Monasterio de Petra. El monasterio es de similar diseño al Tesoro, pero es mucho más grande (50 m de alto x 45m de ancho) y mucho menos decorado. La fachada es plana en la planta baja y profundamente grabada en el nivel superior, con columnas adosadas y dos medios frontones que flanquean una urna central (10 metros de alto).

11 La plaza que se encuentra delante fue tallada en la roca, tal vez para dar cabida a las multitudes en las ceremonias religiosas. Estaba rodeada originalmente por una columnata. El interior consta de una habitación individual con escaleras dobles que conducen a un nicho (la misma disposición que en el Qasr al-bint, y el Templo de los Leones Alados) En la parte izquierda de la fachada, hay un camino muy empinado que generalmente no se les permite subir a los turistas, tanto por la seguridad del monumento como la de los visitantes. Esto conduce a la urna en la parte superior de la fachada. Situada justo enfrente del monasterio, una cafetería ofrece pequeños aperitivos y un lugar con sombra para sentarse y admirar el monumento. Otros monumentos de la zona son un círculo de piedra y una cueva. También existen unas maravillosas desde detrás de las rocas de la cafetería. Después de la visita, traslado de vuelta al hotel de Petra Alojamiento: Hotel seleccionado en Petra Día 5 Petra Wadi Rum - Petra 3 noches D Desayuno buffet en el hotel de Petra. Checkout del hotel y salida por carretera hacia Wadi Rum (alrededor de 1 hora y media). Llegada a Wadi Rum. Disfrute de 2 horas en 4X4 por el desierto. Wadi Rum, también conocido como Valle de la Luna, con su inmensidad, el color y formas maravillosas, crea una atmósfera casi sobrenatural. Escenario de la película Lawrence de Arabia, y la localización real donde T.E. Lawrence ubicó su campamento, y cuyo libro Los siete pilares de la sabiduría fue llamado después las siete columnas naturales. Los campamentos beduinos son notorios en El Wadi, el cual es hogar todavía de numerosas familias beduinas, las cuales dan la bienvenida a los visitantes con su habitual hospitalidad y generosidad de la que son tan famosos.

12 Alojamiento: Hotel seleccionado en Petra 3 noches Día 6 Petra Betania Mar Muerto D Desayuno buffet en el hotel de Petra. Checkout del hotel y salida por carretera hacia Betania, el lugar del Bautismo (3 horas y media aproximadamente) Las excavaciones llevadas a cabo en Betania, en Jordania, han descubierto asentamientos con piscinas de yeso y sistemas de agua que se utilizaron casi seguro para los bautismos en grupos, y un asentamiento bizantino del siglo V-VI con las iglesias, un monasterio y otras estructuras dirigidos a peregrinos religiosos. Un alzado de planos sobre el lugar ha mostrado una antigua ruta de peregrinación sagrada que unía Jerusalén, el río Jordán, Betania "más allá del Jordán", como se menciona claramente en los Evangelios, para separarlo del "dentro" del Jordán, que es Jerusalén y Tierra Santa, y el Monte Nebo. Juan el Bautista comenzó su misión en la tierra de la actual Jordania, bautizando a Jesús, y también acabó su vida: detenido por Herodes Antipas, encarcelado en la fortaleza de Machareus (Mukawir moderna, a 65 km al sur de Amman y con vistas a las orillas del Mar Muerto) y decapitado a petición de Salomé, hijastra de Herodes Antipas (Mc 6,17-29).

13 Tras esta visita, traslado hacia el Mar Muerto para poder relajarse. Alojamiento: Hotel seleccionado en Mar Muerto 2 noches Día 7 Día libre en el Mar Muerto D Desayuno: Desayuno buffet en el Hotel del Mar Muerto. Día libre para disfrutar del Mar Muerto. El Mar Muerto tiene un histórico y espiritual legado. Se cree que fue el lugar de 5 ciudades bíblicas: Sodoma, Gomorra, Adamah, Zeboim y Zoar (Bela). A 410m bajo el nivel del mar, este es el lugar más bajo en la tierra! Durante miles de años la gente ha ido al Mar Muerto atraída por las cualidades medicinales de sus aguas y nadar aquí es una

14 experiencia inolvidable con la extraña sensación de la ingravidez. Un sereno y hermoso lugar, altos niveles de sal en el agua que mantienen el cuerpo flotando, mientras que la variedad de minerales como el magnesio, el sodio, el potasio y el bromo se cree que son beneficiosos para la salud. Alojamiento: Hotel seleccionado en Mar Muerto Día 8 Mar Muerto - QAIA 2 noches D Desayuno: Desayuno buffet en el hotel. Checkout: checkout del hotel. Traslado al Aeropuerto de Amman a la hora acordada (1 hora aproximadamente)

15 Why Abercrombie & Kent? Abercrombie & Kent is the world leader in luxury travel, combining comfort and authenticity in the world s greatest destinations. Company-wide there are certain values that make us special: Global Corporate Indemnity Insurance providing you with unsurpassed peace of mind for wherever you travel within our network. Quality Control teams each and every office of ours has a team assigned to making sure our suppliers always deliver as promised. Headed up centrally in London, you can be confident that we work together with international oversight. Guides we use only the best guides in the world, who undergo strict qualification processes. They know our destinations inside and out, and serve as much as travelling companions as experts in their field. Philanthropy Since 1982 we have been globally committed to respecting the natural environment and giving back to the local people whose destinations we host clients in. Internally and through the generosity of our guests we support over 37 different hand-picked projects worldwide. 24 hour emergency contact no matter what time of day or whatever the query, our local operations teams are always on standby to be of assistance, providing flexible measures if any plans change. Health and safety we have stringent criteria that all our suppliers must meet, along with a whole host of safety initiatives tailored to each destination - from first aid training to localised emergency procedure plans. Our relationships with suppliers are second to none. It s these personal, long-standing local connections that make sure we offer the best product to our clients. Whether it s the most sought-after table in a restaurant or preferential upgrades where available at hotels, we hold the key to all your customer s needs. Our ability to tailor-make. We handle every request according to individual needs, so you know we re always thinking about how our agent partners can offer the finest combinations each and every time. VIP services and insider access unique and exclusive moments from our wealth of interesting connections, means we can bring our guests closer to the real people, the culture and their customs. From meetings with renowned archaeologists to tea with a local market-seller s family, we can make it happen. Abercrombie & Kent Jordan Founded in 1999, Abercrombie & Kent Jordan is one of only a very few true luxury travel companies within Jordan - offering the finest, most deluxe ground operations available. Based in Amman, we have a full-time multilingual staff of 41 each offering unparalleled expertise in the tourism industry. Coupled with our superior buying power, we are always in a position to give the most competitive quotations in the market as well as offering more specialised, unique moments. With full time guest relations in Amman, Petra and Aquaba, Abercrombie & Kent Jordan ensures hard-to-facilitate doors are always open for clients provide the very best of local experiences. Spend an unforgettable evening chatting with Widad Kawar a woman famous for her unique collection of Arabic cultural heritage, join wine maker Omar Zumot on a special day to learn how it all began for wine making in Jordan, participate in an exclusive champagne breakfast at the Jordanian Royal Stables, or sit back under the stars at an private candlelit dinner at Little Petra. Our extensive on-the-ground knowledge can create truly unforgettable moments.

16 TERMS & CONDITIONS Individual FIT Bookings 1. CONTRACTING PARTIES These Terms and Conditions are legally binding between the traveller(s) and A&K Jordan herein after referred to as A&K. 2. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS PLEASE NOTE: Acceptance of a quotation from A&K constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions which take effect immediately. 3. ACCOMMODATION: All accommodation, room type(s) and specification are as shown in the itinerary. 4. MEALS: Meals are as shown in the itinerary. 5. TRANSFERS: Transfers are provided on arrival and departure from airport to hotel and return only where specified in the itinerary. 6. ITINERARY: Accommodation and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K s control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued. A&K also reserves the right to withdraw a tour or any part of it, to make such alterations to the itinerary or the tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable, and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control. In case of any appreciable variation in the tour price due to these circumstances, A&K reserves the right to make adjustments to the tour costs as necessary. 7. SPECIAL REQUESTS: Specific requests should be advised at time of booking. Please note that every effort will be made to secure special requests, however; they cannot be guaranteed. 8. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will be as specified in the itinerary. 9. BAGGAGE: A&K provides handling of baggage only as specified in the quotation. Weight restrictions for baggage on some routes on internal/domestic flights may apply; details of which will be provided with pre-tour documentation. Baggage and personal effects are at the owner s risk throughout the tour and A&K assumes no liability for lost or damaged baggage. Baggage insurance is strongly advised. Please check with your international carrier for other baggage restrictions applicable to your international flight. 10. TAXES AND GRATUITIES: Hotel taxes as imposed by city and state governments are included. Airport taxes are included where specified in the itinerary. Gratuities for guides, drivers, porters, camp staff, ship crew and Tour Managers are not included and are at the discretion of the traveller. 11. PRICES & ARRANGEMENTS: The tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges and is quoted based on the current rates of exchange and tariffs. Entrance fees as part of scheduled sightseeing tours are also included in this price. This price is subject to revision in line with significant changes in foreign currency, tariff rates, taxes etc. 12. EXCLUSIONS: The cost of obtaining passports, visas, excess baggage charges, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, fax charges and excess baggage charges unless expressly included in writing, are not included in the tour price. 13. PHOTOGRAPHY: A&K reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a program with A&K, travellers agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Travellers who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to A&K prior to final payment and they will be exempted from this photography waiver clause. 14. REGISTRATION: A non-refundable deposit of 10% is required at the time of booking. The remainder of the tour cost is payable 60 days prior to departure. If the reservation is made within 60 days of departure, the entire tour price must be paid at the time of confirmation. 15. PAYMENT METHOD: Payments may be made by the following methods: Credit card Cheque Bank transfer A&K cannot guarantee that all payment methods will be accepted and A&K will therefore advise of the most suitable payment method at the time of deposit For payment by credit card A&K reserve the right to charge a levy of up to X% Please use the following account details for bank transfers: Account Name: ABERCROMBIE AND KENT JORDAN Account Number: Bank: HSBC Bank Address: Amman fifth circle P.O Box Swift Code: BBMEJOAX IBAN#: JO81BBME For payment by bank transfer please confirm with A&K by fax or the date on which payment has been made Travellers are liable for all bank and related transaction charges. 16. CANCELLATION: All cancellations must be received in writing Cancellations received between the date of booking and 60 days prior to departure will result in the loss of the deposit Cancellations received days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 25% of the tour price Cancellations received days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 50%of the tour price Cancellations received days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 75% of the tour price Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to departure will be subject to a forfeiture of the entire tour price Cancellation of airline tickets will be subject to the refund policy of each individual airline and may be greater than the percentages above particularly when low cost/net based fares are used The purchase of special event tickets is subject to the refund policy of each individual event. Please refer to the specific event policy for details A&K reserve the right to charge for financial penalties, fees and losses incurred as a result of cancellation. 17. CLAIMS AND REFUNDS: Refunds are not made for any missed services, except for verifiable extenuating circumstances. Please see our LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT S RESPONSIBILITY clause below. For verifiable claims to be considered, they must be received in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program. Any adjustment considered will be based on the actual price of the services involved and not on a per diem basis. Adjustments will not be made for unused sightseeing trips or meals. A&K will

17 not accept any liability for any claims that are not received within 30 days of the termination of your program. All claims for days missed while travelling should be made in writing within 30 days of the program. 18. LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT S RESPONSIBILITY: A&K Jordan, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively A&K), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip with the exception of a limited number of vehicles. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated Abercrombie & Kent companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, A&K is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person. In addition and without limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection to the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transport mechanism to arrive or depart on time. There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Passenger assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip In the event of a cancellation or material alteration to the trip as a result of the circumstances as described in this clause A&K may in their sole and absolute discretion: a) offer the traveller(s) alternative travel arrangements or products of comparable standard as may be appropriate in the circumstances; or b) if alternative travel arrangements or products are not offered by A&K, A&K will make a prompt proportional refund of monies paid by the traveller A&K may charge a reasonable fee to cover the administration costs associated with providing alternative travel arrangements or products If a material alteration becomes necessary within 90 days of the departure date for any reason other than the circumstances described in this clause, A&K will endeavor to offer comparable products or a full refund of all monies paid by the traveller(s). 19. HEALTH PRECAUTIONS: Please ensure that you consult your personal physician about anti malaria precautions and other inoculations and vaccinations before travel. Where applicable, please ensure that whilst travelling you carry a valid Yellow Fever certificate. 20. TRAVEL ADVISORIES/WARNINGS: It is the responsibility of travellers to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to their respective government agencies. In the event of an active State Department or government agency Travel Warning against travel to specific destination location(s) of the trip, should the traveller still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, the traveller assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against. 21. TRAVELLERS REPRESENTATIONS: Traveller(s) represent(s) that neither he nor anyone traveling with him has any physical condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or other members of the tour. A&K reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the sole expense of the traveller, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip. 22. AIR TRANSPORTATION: Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event occurring while passengers are not on board their aircraft. International air carriers are also subject to international air conventions limiting their liability. These limitations of liability are explained on the e-ticket or on the reverse of the airline ticket and when issued, this constitutes the sole contract between the respective air carrier(s) and their passengers. 23. PASSPORT & VISAS Please note that passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry. Please note also that passports must be valid for six (6) months before departure and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. A&K cannot be held responsible should you be denied entry to a country due to non-compliance with these requirements. 24. TRAVEL INSURANCE: A&K strongly recommend all clients take out comprehensive travel insurance prior to date of travel. This insurance should cover cancellation and curtailment, all medical expenses including evacuation/repatriation, personal baggage, personal liability, death and permanent disability and travel document insurance. A&K cannot be held responsible for any costs arising from such loss or injury. 25. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the Limits on A&K s Responsibility clause, to the brochure, to any information relating in any way to the trip, to the trip itself or to any products or services related to the trip, shall be settled in the first instance by binding arbitration in the applicable legal forum as detailed in clause 26 of these Terms and Conditions. In lieu of a personal appearance at arbitration the arbitration may be conducted by telephonic means. Arbitration is the exclusive forum in the first instance for dispute resolution and except as otherwise provided by statute, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator and administrative fees. 26. APPLICABLE LAW AND FORUM: This agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with, and shall be governed by the laws of Jordan. It is agreed between A&K and the travellers that all lawsuits against A&K arising under, in connection with, or incidental to the tour shall be filed, if at all, in the courts of Jordan to the exclusion of the courts of or in any other country or jurisdiction.