Experience a green nomadic harmony with a Jordanian eco-adventure

Terhaal is a Jordanian adventure tour operator that operates quality adventures in Jordan in a responsible manner, running a variety of adventures including canyoning, hiking, trekking, camping, cycling, camel trekking and scuba diving.

Most of the adventures are designed to be suitable for everyone, with adventures that primarily focus on areas off the beaten track; meeting the expectations of a wide range of tastes and preferences amidst a backdrop of spectacular nature. Each trip is with a small group (14 or less) and can span a single day, weekend or multi-night excursion.

Terhaal stresses the importance of responsible travel and the effects it has on the local culture, the community and the environment. Each excursion takes full advantage of opportunities for interaction with the locals, with tour guides providing adequate briefing about the local culture, including habits, gestures and showing appreciation and respect, while maximizing the utilization of the services and products of the local community in the area being visited in order to support the local communities and contribute to improving their well being.

Terhaal means ‘to be in a state of constant travel’ in Arabic, referring specifically to the nomadic lifestyle of Bedouin Arabs. The Bedouins, like most indigenous peoples, are renowned for a lifestyle that is in total harmony with nature.

The idea of Terhaal came about when a young Jordanian couple, who spent most of their free time exploring and wandering through Jordan’s many valleys and gorges, decided that they wanted to share these natural treasures with visitors who prefer to stray off the beaten path. Together with two other friends they decided to start an Eco-Adventure Operator that would show people the true face of Jordan, benefit local communities whilst minimizing any impact to the environment. Terhaal also strives to reveal to Jordanians the natural wonders of their land that remain a mystery to many.

Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East, Northwest of Saudi Arabia, South of Syria, Southwest of Iraq, and East of Israel and the Palestinian National Authority. Jordan has access to the Red Sea via the port city of Aqaba, located at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba.

Environmental protection is sacred to the staff at Terhaal. Their trips are organized with small groups to minimize the strain on the eco system being visited, and guides ensure that all adventurers are made aware of best practices to protect the environment.

For more information, visit http://www.terhaal.com.

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