Dis you manage to find anyone. I would be interested to hear your experiences. We are lookign in the same areas.

I've been twice and used petrabynight.com both times

Mete and greet at the airport , private AC car for the tours (complete with complimentary bottled water and juice)

First time with them I did Petra (via a few hours at the Dead Sea) , Jerash and then over the border into Syria ..Damascus and even onto Lebanon .
For the border crossing to Syria we didn't even have to leave the car our guide went in and did all the formalities ..


Second time was a short break to Petra for my wifes birthday , we came back from Petra by Night to find a huge birthday cake in our room that the guide had arranged for us

can't praise them enough to be honest

YES!!! I just returned from Jordan and had the most amazing experience thanks to my local driver/guide!!! I adored him and he really took such good care of us. His name is BASHAR HERZALLA. you can reach him at bashar_herzalla@yahoo.com or call at 009.627.955.427.06.
I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have about him. I am planning to go back to Syria with him as soon as I can get the funds together

As soon as the holidays quiet down I will post a longer trip report. But like i said, i can answer any specifics you have until then. I did 5 days- from Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea.

Enjoy JOrdan! It was so incredible!
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Another recommendation for Bashar! We had a wonderful time with Bashar (driver) and Osamah (guide) in January 2008.

@wanderfilms - please write a trip report when you can! I, too, am planning and would like to hear about your experiences.

Hey Elizabeth, I am in contact with Bashar and he says he is available for our trip dates in Jordan coming up in February. We are excited. Can I communicate with you directly about this? Regards, Cathy

Hi CathyFitz - email me at

eseibertca AT yahoo DOT ca

Oh! I'm sorry i haven't been on in a bit! I looooovvveeee Bashar!!!!
Ok, I'm also going to post my 'trip report'-- I hope i did this right!

About Bashar: I thought I had him all set to be our driver this April from Aquaba to Petra and back...but today he tells me he may send his "partner" What gives???? Comments, please.

About Bashar: I thought I had him all set to be our driver this April from Aquaba to Petra and back...but today he tells me he may send his "partner" What gives???? Comments, please.

I didn't have Bashar - I had another guide which is why I cannot offer you a recommendation.

I also used Bashar and loved him/ Sorry you won't be able to have him-he is a wonderful caring guide. Made our trip to Jordan

Because Bashar is a 'driver', is he able to provide any information about the sites and locations? Or does one need a licensed guide for that type of information?

Ideally, I would like to find someone who can do both.

If you prefer, leave a note and I will send private email address.

Thanks!

bgeibert - if you want in depth information then you're better to add a guide at certain sites (which can be arranged via Bashar of Desert Horizon) but Bashar can certainly give a base of information. I haven't heard of any guide/drivers who do both.

We spent 9 days in Jordan in March on a privately guided trip. Our driver was just that- a driver, but who also was able to impart some local history and culture. That being said, at all major sites: Um Qais, Jersh, Petra, etc. we hired a privated guide. They are locally licensed and widely available at the entrance to most tourist sites. The cost was modest and it was well worth it.

I went to Jordan and did not have an absolutely fabulous time. If everyone above says go with Bashar then I would.... I've had some fabulous advice given here for Egypt, although I did not really ask for it for Jordan. I suffered for that then... I wish I had Bashar!

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