United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Explore maintains Jordan tours
Adventure travel specialist Explore is to operate all tours to the Jordan region as planned despite Wednesday’s terrorist bombings in the capital Amman.
The operator stressed that it followed guidance from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which has not advised against travel to Jordan.
The country has some of the most spectacular scenery and ancient sites in the Middle East, including the ruins of Petra and the Wadi Rum desert.
Explore, which has been operating to Jordan for more than a decade, has three tours in the country and a further three are travelling there over the weekend.
Director Derek Moore said: “We are saddened by this tragic news. Our tours will continue to operate, but we are in close contact with our ground agent, are monitoring FCO advice and will review the situation should there be any further developments.”
He added: “Whilst we know the political situation around the world has changed with terrorist attacks both threatened and real taking place in many different countries, including the UK, we recognise that some clients may now be nervous about travelling to Jordan.”
Clients who are reluctant to travel can – if due to travel within the next 60 days on a tour to or through Jordan – transfer to another tour free of charge, excepting any non-recoverable costs that Explore may incur (such as airline tickets). The trip they choose should depart the UK before September 30, 2006.
Explore runs 10 different itineraries to Jordan, including Family Adventures and Adventure Break.
Report by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
Exploring Brooklands Museum with Alex Patterson
Global Tourism Challenges and Upcoming Events: A Conversation with Don Welsh
Peebles Barbeque: A Legacy of Flavor and Tradition
Exploring Bok Tower Gardens with Erica Smith
Rue’s Living Water Boat Cruises: Exploring Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes
Durango and Silverton Railroad: A Timeless Journey Through History and Scenic Beauty
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
Qatar Airways adding Manchester flights
EU entry-exit system delayed again
ATC strike in Greece could disrupt flights this week
Jet2 unveils Samos as new Greek destination for summer 2026
Icelandair launches inaugural flight to Nashville