With a cast of characters more colorful than any Arabian Nights tale looking out for our well being, Desert Eco Tours gave us the trip of a lifetime.  Our family of 5 (three girls ages 14, 18 and 20) set out on a 5 day / 4 night camel trek encompassing the mystical Wadi Rum wilderness and the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. Our caretakers included Amir, our Israeli guide, and four Bedouin cameleers. Amir, with his effervescent personality, and knowledge of languages,  kept us spellbound as he educated us “hands on” in the fields of geology, archeology, Judaism, Islam, Bedouin culture, the history of the Nabateans and other ancient Arabian peoples, horse and camel care, biblical stories and theories, and explained the meanings of ancient petroglyphs.  Our family was lavished with quintessential Bedouin hospitality by our cameleers, Faisal, Eyed, Salam and Absalom.  In addition to preparing and breaking down camp, they created unbelievable culinary delights, including “libbe”, a special bread made in the coals of the ever present fire, which also served as the social center for the ubiquitous “tea time”.  Everything in Bedouin culture seems to be discussed over tea.  Once the tea was hot – the language barrier was gone!  Additionally, we were incredibly fortunate to experience the physical beauty of the desert landscape during a rare snowfall.  Although, the snow prohibited us from going as far into Wadi Rum as we had hoped (camels don't like snow), it was thrilling to see our guides mesmerized by the sight. Desert Eco Tours, attended to every detail in the spirit of true quest.  We had the trip of a lifetime – and can't wait to return for a longer expedition deeper into the desert. Phillis Leftin, USA, 5 days camel tour Jordan Well, first of all I have to say I fell in love with the Middle East and would love to go back sooner rather than later. Both Israel and Jordan was amazing and it is not so good to be back.  England is cold. The 3 day trip was great, everything went according to plan and we never had to wait for pick-ups etc. The desert trip was amazing with the two Bedouin boys. If you want primitive, that's the way to go!  We spent 3 days on the camels.  They tought us how to ride and at nightfall we made camp in a deserted Bedouin camp somewhere in the middle of nowhere.  They cooked for us and thought us Bedouin games in the sand.  The stars were amazing.  Bedouin tea and Arabic coffee - the best! All in all, it was an experience of a life time! Joan Simpson- 3 day camel tour Jordan