Jordan/Egypt border costs.
Hey, just thought I would post quickly to help anyone out that is planning to ride this way in the near future. I've met a few people who seem a bit worried by this border, so hope to clear up any probs. If any of you are reading my blog, the full story will be published tomorrow.
Jordan - Egypt.
Ferry from Aqaba to Niyabah with AB Maritime (who run the monopoly from Aqaba, but are very amenable.) - 2 People and 1 Bike
- 113 JD (1 JD approx 1 GBP)
Exit tax at Jordanian border
- 5 JD per person.
Entering Egypt.
Visa
15 $ per person, from Bank al Wotoni, outside of the arrivals area.
Carnet fee
400 Egyptian, (approx 40 GBP)
Number plate
58 Egyptian, (approx 6 GBP)
Insurance
150 Egyptian for 30 days, (approx 15 GBP)
So all together, the Egyptian side only cost around 60 quid for two people and a bike, which didn't seem too bad to me. If it wasn't for the extortionate Jordanian ferry, the whole thing would be cheap(ish).
And that was it. The fixers were some of the easiest to brush off I have seen, and there was absolutely no need for bribes. The whole process took less than 4 hours, and was relatively painless.
Hope that helps someone.
Birdy
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