Aviation Rally in Jordan

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2 Welcome to the 1st edition of the Aviation Rally in Jordan Fly over mythical spots usually unaccessible to pilots The Dead sea The ancient city of Petra The Wadi Rum desert The gulf of Aqaba gateway to the Red sea : snorkeling, free diving, scuba diving Paramotor pilots will fly with their own gear, we organise the freight from and back to Paris. People who don t fly can share this moments in hot air balloons. The Dead sea Without a doubt the world's most amazing place, the Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m (1,312 ft.) below sea level. The lowest point on the face of the earth, this vast stretch of water receives a number of incoming rivers, including the River Jordan. Once the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind a dense, rich, cocktail of salts and minerals that supply industry, agriculture and medicine with some of its finest products. The Dead Sea is flanked by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west, giving it an almost other-worldly beauty. Although sparsely populated and serenely quiet now, the area is believed to have been home to five Biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Adman, Zebouin and Zoar (Bela). One of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the world, the Jordanian east coast of the Dead Sea has evolved into a major hub of both religious and health & wellness tourism in the region. A series of good roads, excellent hotels with spa and fitness facilities, as well as archaeological and spiritual discoveries make this region as enticing to today's international visitors as it was to kings, emperors, traders, prophets and pilgrims in antiquity. The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. All of whom have luxuriated in the Dead Sea's rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water's healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun. adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 2

3 Flight 4 days Take off from Movenpick Dead Sea Spa and Resort 3000 feet maximum / zone 6 km around the hotel adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 3

4 The ancient city of Petra One of the greatest wonders ever wrought by Nature and Man. Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed. Petra, the world wonder, is without a doubt Jordan's most valuable treasure. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1km in length, which is flanked on either side by soaring, 80m high cliffs. Just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself. The colours and formations of the rocks are dazzling. As you reach the end of the Siq you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh (Treasury). This is an awe-inspiring experience. A massive façade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink rock-face and dwarfing everything around it. It was carved in the early 1 st century as the tomb of an important Nabataean king and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people. The Treasury is merely the first of the many wonders that make up Petra. You will need several days to really explore everything here. As you enter the Petra valley you will be overwhelmed by the natural beauty of this place and its outstanding architectural achievements. There are hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings - unlike the houses, which were destroyed mostly by earthquakes, the tombs were carved to last throughout the afterlife and 500 have survived, empty but bewitching as you file past their dark openings. Here also is a massive Nabataean-built, Roman-style theatre, which could seat 3,000 people. There are obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets, and high above, overlooking the valley, is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery a flight of 800 rock cut steps takes you there. A 13 th century shrine, built by the Mameluk Sultan, Al Nasir Mohammad, to commemorate the death of Aaron, the brother of Moses, can be seen on top of Mount Aaron in the Sharah range. The Petra Archaeological Park (PAP) covers a 264 dunum (264,000 square metres) area within Wadi Musa, which is considered a tourism and archaeological site, and a World Heritage Site registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list since Flight 6 days 6000 feet maximum / zone 5 km around the ancient city of Petra adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 4

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The Wadi Rum desert Also known as The Valley of the Moon, this is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces.

Lawrence as vast, echoing and God-like " A maze of monolithic rock rise up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers.

6 The Wadi Rum desert Also known as The Valley of the Moon, this is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as vast, echoing and God-like " A maze of monolithic rock rise up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. Hikers can enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty spaces and explore the canyons and water holes to discover year-old rock drawings and the many other spectacular treasures this vast wilderness holds in store. The Bedouin people that inhabit the area still maintain their semi-nomadic lifestyle. They are hospitable and offer a friendly welcome to visitors, often inviting them to sit and enjoy a coffee or even a meal. No altitude limit No zone limit Flight adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 6

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The gulf of Aqaba gateway to the Red sea From as far back as five and a half thousand years ago Aqaba has played an important role in the economy of the region.

It is a microcosm of all the good things Jordan has to offer, including a fascinating history with some outstanding sites, activities, and welcoming, friendly people, who enjoy nothing more than

8 The gulf of Aqaba gateway to the Red sea From as far back as five and a half thousand years ago Aqaba has played an important role in the economy of the region. It was a prime junction for land and sea routes from Asia, Africa and Europe, a role it still plays today. Aqaba is a fun place. It is a microcosm of all the good things Jordan has to offer, including a fascinating history with some outstanding sites, activities, and welcoming, friendly people, who enjoy nothing more than making sure their visitors have a good time. But perhaps Aqaba's greatest asset is the Red Sea itself. Here you can experience some of the best snorkelling, free diving and scuba diving in the world. The temperate climate and gentle water currents have created a perfect environment for the growth of corals and a teeming plethora of marine life. Here you can swim on coral reefs with schools of multi-coloured fish. adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 8

The Royal Aero Sports Club was founded in 1997, the club s goals are to promote aero sports in Jordan, and to enhance the experience of tourists visiting Aqaba and Wadi Rum.

9 The Royal Aero Sports Club was founded in 1997, the club s goals are to promote aero sports in Jordan, and to enhance the experience of tourists visiting Aqaba and Wadi Rum. RASCJ is a not-for-profit organization, registered with the Higher Council of Youth and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority cultural and social sports club. adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 9

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Accommodation at Grand East Resort & Spa Dead Sea Showcasing an outdoor pool, year-round outdoor pool and

4 km from Jerusalem. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Some units have a sitting area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room.

11 Accommodation at Grand East Resort & Spa Dead Sea Showcasing an outdoor pool, year-round outdoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool, Grand East Hotel - Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in Sowayma, just 35.4 km from Jerusalem. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units have a sitting area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room includes a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk, business center, concierge services and a gift shop at the property. adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 11

Accommodation at Bait Ali Lodge, Rum In the heart of Wadi Rum, this Bedouin camp and rest area offers a variety of

Bait Ali offers Bedouin tents and chalets, some with a private bathroom. The shared bathroom facilities feature modern showers.

The camp also has terraced areas with a traditional Zerb oven.

12 Accommodation at Bait Ali Lodge, Rum In the heart of Wadi Rum, this Bedouin camp and rest area offers a variety of accommodations. It features a seasonal outdoor pool, and traditional evening campfires and barbecues. Bait Ali offers Bedouin tents and chalets, some with a private bathroom. The shared bathroom facilities feature modern showers. The large, modern kitchen of Bait Ali serves local Arabic dishes. The camp also has terraced areas with a traditional Zerb oven. Guests can admire Wadi Rum s rock formations and desert from a hot air balloon. Other activities offered are buggy safaris, camel riding, and land sailing. Bait Ali is easily accessed from Wadi Rum s main road. Aqaba is 54.7 km from the camp. adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 12

13 Team Romain LIBET, Tareq SAADAH, Georges ELIA Khaled SHESHANI, Didier EYMIN, Salah BENREGUIG adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 13

14 Price Pilot 2950 Non pilot 2450 Included Return flight Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day in Jordan Accommodation Pilot : one paramotor freight by plane in a case Not included Personal expenses Insurances Paramotor gasoline and oil, payment on site depending on consumption adventure trips» leisureandadventure.com 14

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Petra, The World wonder

City Tourism Petra, The World wonder ITM / Jordan Jordan s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. Al dier monastery petra gohoto The giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed