If the changes in the following conditions have been clearly communicated in writing to the client before the conclusion of the contract and they are properly provided for in the program;
Any changes subsequent to the conclusion of the contract are subject to prior agreement of both the agency and the client, except as provided in the "impossibility of comply" clause.
These general conditions comply with the provisions of Decree-Law 61/2011 of May 6th, as amended by Decree-Law 199/2012 of August 24th.
The general conditions, which refer to an organized trip described in this program, along with the specific conditions provided to the client in the travel documentation at the time of booking, constitute the travel contract that binds the agency and the client.
The technical organization and sale of the activities included on this website are the responsibility of Papa-Léguas, a travel and tourism agency, with home office at Rua Manuel Assunção Mestre, nº22, 7780-199 Castro Verde, registered in the Commercial Registry Office of Lisbon with Taxpayer Identification Number 504163590. It has a share capital of €99,759.60 (ninety-nine thousand, seven hundred and fifty-nine euros and sixty cents). Papa-Léguas is also registered with the National Registry of Travel Agents and Tourism Operators (RNAVT) nº2275 and the National Registry of Tourist Animation Agents (RNAT) nº67/2014.
At the time of registration the client must deposit 30% of the service price, paying the remaining 70% up to 21 days before the service begins. If the registration takes place 21 days or less before the service begins, the total price of the service must be paid at the time of registration. Papa-Léguas, Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda. reserves the right to cancel any booking that has not been paid for under the conditions mentioned above. Reservations are subject to the obtaining of a confirmation from suppliers for all services.
The prices of tours are presented per person and based on the occupation in a room shared by two people. The organizing agency will group clients who sign up individually for the same tour in pairs, by gender, and in chronological order of registration. Clients who are singled out must pay the respective individual supplement, when required by the service provider.
INFORMATION UNDER LAW N.º 144/2015 OF SEPTEMBER 8:
According to Law No. 144/2015 of September 8th, we inform that the customer may resort to the following Alternative Consumer Dispute Resolution Entities:
i) Customer Authority of Travel and Tourism Agencies at provedorapavt.com;
ii) Arbitration Commission of Tourism in Portugal at turismodeportugal.pt;
iii) Or any of the entities indicated in the list provided by the Directorate-General for Consumer Affairs at http://www.consumidor.pt, which we recommend consulting.
Complaints will only be considered if submitted in writing to the agency within a maximum period of 30 days after the completion of the services.
In the event of a complaint regarding non-compliance with contracted services, the customer may activate the Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund provided for in DL 61/2011 of May 6, in its current wording, by submitting the respective complaint:
i) To the Customer Authority, as Papa-Léguas, Travel and Tourism Agency Ltd., is a member of the Customer Ombudsman for Travel and Tourism Agencies at www.provedorapavt.com. To benefit from this service, you must submit your written complaint within 20 business days after the end of the trip. Agencies are bound to comply promptly with any decisions issued by this entity.
ii) To Tourism of Portugal I.P. at www.turismodeportugal.pt within 30 days after: (i) the end of the trip; (ii) the cancellation of the trip attributable to the agency; (iii) the date of knowledge of the impossibility of its realization due to the agency; (iv) the closure of the establishment.
iii) To any of the entities listed on the website of the General Directorate for Consumer Affairs at http://www.consumidor.pt.
1) The agency is responsible for the luggage in the legal terms;
2) The Client has the obligation to complain to the service provider at the moment of subtraction, deterioration or destruction of luggage.
3) In international transport, if the luggage is damaged, the complaint must be made in writing to the carrier immediately after the damage is verified, and no later than 7 days after delivery. If the luggage is merely late in delivery, the claim must be made within 21 days from the date of delivery.
4) The presentation of such a claim will be an essential basis for Papa-Léguas, Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda. to hold responsible the entity providing the service.
The responsibility of the agency will be limited to the maximum amount that can be demanded from the service providers, in accordance with the Montreal Convention of May 28, 1999, on International Air Transport, and the Bern Convention of 1961, on Rail Transport.
Regarding maritime transport, the liability of travel agencies, concerning their clients, for the provision of transport services or accommodation, when applicable, by maritime transport companies, in the event of damages resulting from their willful misconduct or negligence, will be limited to the following amounts:
a) € 441,436, in case of death or physical injury;
b) € 7,881, in case of total or partial loss of baggage or its damage;
c) € 31,424, in case of loss of a motor vehicle, including the baggage contained therein;
d) € 10,375, in case of loss of baggage, whether accompanied or not, contained in a motor vehicle;
e) € 1,097, for damages to baggage resulting from the damage to the motor vehicle.
Where applicable, the liability of travel agencies and tourism for the deterioration, destruction, and theft of baggage or other items in tourist accommodation establishments, while the client is staying there, is limited as follows:
a) € 1,397, in total;
b) € 449 per item;
c) The value declared by the client regarding the items deposited under the custody of the tourist accommodation establishment.
The agency's liability for non-bodily damages may be contractually limited to an amount corresponding to five times the price of the service sold.
For each reservation the following will be charged:
Reservation Expenses:
Alteration Expenses:
For each alteration (names, dates, type of apartment or room, travel, etc) : 50€ (fifty euros). Please note that the acceptance of such changes depends on the acceptance by the respective suppliers.
The client must have their personal or family documentation in good order (identity card, military documentation, authorization for minors, visas, vaccination certificates, and any other documents that may be required). The agency disclaims any responsibility for visa refusal or the client's denial of entry into a foreign country. The client is solely responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such a situation.
Travel in European Union:
Travel outside the European Union:
If the travel suppliers involved allow it, whenever a customer who is registered for a particular trip wishes to change their registration to another trip or the same trip with a different departure date, or any other changes, they must pay a fee as alteration expenses. However, if the change takes place 21 days or less before the departure date of the trip for which the customer is registered, or if the service providers do not accept the change, the customer will be subject to the expenses and charges specified under the “cancellation (termination)” section.
Once the trip has started, if a request is made to change the contracted services for reasons not related to the agency (e.g., extending the number of nights of stay, changing the flight), the prices of the touristic services may not correspond to those published on the website that prompted the contract.
The customer may transfer their registration by being replaced by another person who meets all the required conditions for the trip, provided that they inform the selling agency at least seven days in advance and such transfer is possible under the applicable air transport regulations. In the case of cruises and air travel, the prescribed period will be fifteen days in advance.
The transfer of the registration makes both the transferor and the transferee jointly responsible for the payment of the trip price and any additional charges incurred.
Whenever there are external reasons that justify it, the organizing agency may change the order of the itineraries, modify the departure times, or substitute any of the planned hotels with others of similar category and location. The agency must inform the client of such changes as soon as they become aware of them.
When the tour is dependent on a minimum number of participants the Agency reserves the right to cancel the organized tour if the number of participants reached is less than the minimum. In such cases, the Client will be informed in writing of the cancellation within 15 (fifteen) days.
The prices in the program are based on the costs of services and exchange rates in effect on the date of printing of the program, and are therefore subject to change resulting from variations in the cost of transportation or fuel, duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rate fluctuations up to 20 days prior to the date of departure.
Once the tour has begun, no refund is due for services not used by the client due to unforeseeable circumstances or for reasons attributable to the client, except for refunds by the respective suppliers. Failure to provide services foreseen in the travel program for reasons attributable to the organizing agency and if it is not possible to replace them with equivalent ones, entitles the client receive a refund for the price difference between the originally anticipated services and the services actually provided.
If, prior to the start of the journey and due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizing agency, it becomes unable to fulfill any essential service included in the travel program, the client has the right to cancel the trip and immediately receive a refund of all amounts paid, or alternatively, accept a modification and possible price variation.
If the aforementioned circumstances beyond the control of the organizing agency result in the cancellation of the trip, the client may choose to participate in another organized trip of equivalent price. If the proposed replacement organized trip is of a lower price, the client will be refunded the price difference accordingly.
The client or their companions are free to cancel the trip at any time.
i) Such cancellation implies that the client is responsible for the payment of all charges arising from the beginning of the fulfillment of the contract and their withdrawal, as well as a percentage that can go up to 15% of the price of the trip.
ii) If applicable, the client will be refunded the difference between the amount paid and the aforementioned amounts.
iii) The cancellation of travel services/organized trips whose reservation has been made using the voucher issued under Decree-Law No. 17/2020 of April 23rd is subject to a cancellation fee equal to the price of the service, in order to prevent simulated or fraudulent reservations made solely with the intention of anticipating the receipt of the voucher-entitled values.
If for reasons not attributable to the client, the agency has to cancel the organized tour before the departure date, the client can choose to:
i) Being immediately refunded all amounts paid;
ii) Optionally, choose to participate in another organized tour and be refunded for any difference in price.
The liability of the travel agency organizing the trips included in this program and arising from the assumed obligations is covered by a civil liability insurance policy with Fidelidade Insurance Company, under policy number 9257343, for an amount of 75,000€ (Seventy-five thousand euros), in accordance with the applicable legislation.
The prices mentioned in this program already include the Value Added Tax at the current rate of 23%
This program is valid from 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
Arrival or departure times:
Departure and arrival times are stated in the local time of the respective country of destination and according to respective airline schedules at the time of printing this program, and may therefore be subject to change.
Hotels / Apartments:
Apartments - In case the accommodation is contracted in apartments, the client is responsible for informing the number of people that will occupy the apartment. If there are more people than booked, the apartments may refuse admittance.
Hotels - The prices shown are per person and are based on double occupancy. Not all hotels have triple rooms and usually an extra bed is placed in the room, which may not be of equal quality. In rooms equipped with two beds or a double bed, the triple may consist only of those beds.
The list of hotels and apartments in the program is indicative, as is their category, which is based on local criteria and classifications that are sometimes different from those used in Portugal.
Meals:
Unless otherwise indicated, the prices shown for the Half Board and Full Board supplements do not include drinks.
On arrivals at the hotel after 7PM the first meal service will be breakfast the next day, on the last day and except for the possibility of late check-out, the last service of the hotel will be breakfast.
Check-in and check-out times:
The check-in and check-out times on the first and last day, will be defined according to the first and last service. As a rule, without binding character, the rooms can be used from 2PM on the day of arrival and should be left free by noon (12PM) on the day of departure.
In the apartments, the entry takes place generally at 5PM on the day of arrival and must be left free by 10AM on the day of departure.
Special conditions for children:
Given the conditions applied for children (destination and provider) it is recommended to always question the special conditions that may apply to the tour in question.
Insurande:
The agency offers the sale of insurance that can be purchased depending on the tour to guarantee assistance situations and cancellation expenses.
The maximum age limit, for the insurance, is 75 years-old.
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Documentation
A valid passport, valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from the country visited. Other necessary documentation may vary, depending on your nationality, the country of origin and the places you will travel to. For further information, consult the relevant embassy websites or contact Papa-Léguas.
It is necessary to arrange the visa online (Jordan pass wanderer).
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“The Inca Trail” of the Middle East!
Jordan is an open-air museum that combines culture, history, religion and adventure in a unique way. It is a country of great diversity, where you can enjoy the mountains, the desert, and the sea on the same trip.
We will embark on a breathtaking trek through rugged and barren landscapes. Our journey will take us across rocky terrain, occasionally interrupted by gorges, creating a striking contrast and providing a lunar-like scenery as we make our way towards Petra.
Some people call it the Nabataean “Inca Trail”. When you do this trek, you will see why!
We will also catch a glimpse of the sunset in Wadi Rum, the world famous Lawrence of Arabia desert.
Finishing the journey, we will have a few moments of rest at the Dead Sea before starting the return trip.
Flight to Amman, capital of Jordan. Layover and arrival at Queen Alia International Airport. Amman is one of the oldest cities in the world, inhabited since the Bronze Age. Today, it is a safe and modern city, with a very diverse historical heritage.
Night in hotel.
Note: the arrival/departure dates may vary, depending on your origin city. If you have any doubts, contact Papa-Léguas for further clarification.
If you don't arrive the day before, you can arrive on the second day.
Upon arrival, a local representative will be waiting to take you to the hotel. Check-in and free time to visit the capital of Jordan. We recommend visiting the Roman Theater and the fortress, the latter especially in the late afternoon, among other sites.
Breakfast at the hotel in Amman, meet the group and check-out and go (07:30AM) by private minibus to Dana, about 2 and a half hours. There you will meet the team of guides who will accompany us during the days of trekking across the desert to Petra.
The Dana Biosphere Reserve is the largest in Jordan and home to a huge biodiversity of birds, plants, mammals, and other animals. We begin the trek in Dana, which is about 1200 meters above sea level, by a gradual descent through the Biosphere Reserve into the Khashasha Valley.
As we descend, we may have the opportunity to see griffon vultures, or hyrax, a small rodent that lives in rocky habitats. We may also encounter, if we are lucky, the desert fox or the "ibex" , a caprid similar to mountain goats.
Night in camp (double tent) in Mansoura.
Trek Dana - Khashasha Valley - about 9,3 miles.
Duration: from 5 to 7 hours.
Accumulated slope: downhill 6900m, uphill 260m
Campsite without shower facilities.
Important note: You do not need to carry your own equipment, just a light backpack.
Today, we will leave camp in Mansoura to trek towards Furon. So, is a challenging but extremely rewarding day.
We will start with a one hour climb to reach a plateau with beautiful panoramas to the Sharah Mountains and the Wadi Araba desert. After lunch, we continue the march to the campsite in the Furon region, arriving mid-afternoon.
The campsite is located in the desert region that we may explore in the late afternoon. With luck, we may encounter hyenas, wolves and foxes that inhabit these parts.
We will enjoy a dinner under the starry sky.
Night in camp (double tent) at Furon.
Trek Mansoura - Furon about 9,3 miles.
Duration - 5 to 7 hours.
Accumulated slope: downhill 170m, uphill 565m
Campsite without shower facilities.
Today we will hike about 17 kilometers with stops from the Furon region, past the Ras Al-Feid water line to Ghbour Whedat. We will continue to enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding desert regions, perhaps some of the most remote in Jordan.
The trail is not very visible but our Bedouin guides will lead us safely along this beautiful mountain section. After passing a col, we descend into a valley designed with Juniper bushes. Another mountain pass appears, now with even more spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and wadis...
We descend into a lush green valley until we reach Ras El Fied, a mostly dry watercourse. Continuing our journey, we follow paths along the Sharah Mountains, tracing the footsteps of Bedouin shepherds who have traversed this area for centuries.
The surrounding erosion caused by summer rainfall and desert wind draws absolutely spectacular shapes and reliefs. We walk on top of a plateau with the desert plain to our right and to the west, the vastness of the landscape, its colors, and the silence mark these stops.
This is perhaps the most difficult walk of the crossing, but one of the most unforgettable. And finally, we arrive at the place where our team will set up camp, in the Ghbour Whedat region. Campsite without shower facilities.
Trek Furon - Ghbour Whedat is about 10,6 miles.
Accumulated slope: downhill 920m, uphill 750m.
Today's route is bound to surprise even the most well-traveled adventurers!
The route passes through incredible landscapes shaped by sand sculptures that for centuries have been eroded by the wind in a sculptural work of great natural beauty. We are arriving in Little Petra, which gives us a taste of what is to come.
Little by little, we see more and more signs of human presence, such as Bedouin fields, corrals and pens to keep cattle or small farming settlements. In the region between Ghbour Whedat and "Little Petra" we will also find Nabatean traces (the ones who built part of Petra), among which, aqueducts, ancient wine and oil mills and cisterns.
Near a gorge known as Siq Barid, meaning "cold gorge" due to the chilly wind that howls through the stone walls, lies within the valley of "Little Petra." The walls are adorned with rock-cut tombs created by the Nabateans. Artificial cavities and recesses punctuate the walls, serving as reminders that this valley was once inhabited in ancient times.
Bedouin camp near “Little Petra”.
Trek Ghbour Whedat - Little Petra about 8,7 miles.
Accumulated slope: down 560m, up 610m
Moderate level, not too steep.
After breakfast, as usual, we will begin the march to enter Petra through the "back door", thus avoiding the hordes of tourists entering through the main gate.
The ancient Nabatean route to Petra passes through incredible landscapes shaped by sand sculptures that for centuries have been eroded by the wind in a sculptural work of great natural beauty. The route ends with spectacular views of the impressive Wadi Siyyagh.
Arrival in Petra through the Sanctuary, where we will find a Bedouin establishment where we can buy fresh drinks. Descent down the Ad-Deir wadi to the "heart" of the Nabatean citadel of Petra.
Night in tent, in Bedouin camp.
Trek Little Petra - Petra about 8,7 miles.
Accumulated slope: down 519m, up 496m
Moderate level, not too steep.
Today is a special day. We return to Petra for a second exploration and will head to the desert of Wadi Rum, a magical place.
With an early breakfast and at the scheduled time, we will depart towards the pink city of the Nabateans, Petra, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Today we will enter through the main gate, passing the gorge Siq of 1 kilometer long and with walls over 80 meters high and ochre, orange, purple, an surprising color palette. The archaeological complex of Petra is huge, it contains hundreds of tomb remains engraved in the soft rock of a thousand colors. But there are also Roman traces such as temples, theaters, altars, colonnades...
We will visit one of the wonders of Humanity, the so-called "Treasury", this tomb is one of Petra's icons. We well deserve this wonderful reward after the steps, the paths, the experiences, the landscapes that we carry in our memory.
After the visit, we will head to the desert of Wadi Rum, to follow "in the footsteps" of the English explorer and military man Lawrence of Arabia, where in a 4x4 tour, we will climb dunes and stone arches overlooking the desert, see cave paintings, the house where Lawrence lived and above all enjoy the views of the magnificent rocks that made Wadi Rum, one of the most incredible deserts of the Near East, where the so-called "Seven pillars of Wisdom", thought to have been named by Lawrence, stand out.
Return to the Bedouin camp and free time to enjoy Bedouin hospitality and admire the night sky, whose amount of stars will surprise you.
After breakfast, we will visit the Dead Sea, one of the lowest points on earth (415 meters below mean sea level).
Upon arrival, we will be able to bathe in its salty waters and easily float. The experience of floating is unique and you can also try the mud "bath" and rest a bit in the sun.
After lunch, return to Amman, check-in at the hotel and free time.
Breakfast and free time until departure to the airport with included transfer.
Check-out will be at noon but you may request, as a supplement, a late check-out as flights departing Amman are often in the early hours of the day.
Note: the arrival/departure dates may vary, depending on your origin city. If you have any doubts, contact Papa-Léguas for further clarification.
