John Ward
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27 reviews
Oct 14 - 17, 2023
Group size: 1 - 19
JOIN MY IRAQ (Baghdad and Babylon) TOUR!
Iraq
John Ward
- Email address verified
27 reviews
Oct 14 - 17, 2023
Group size: 1 - 19
About this trip
Why Visit Iraq?
Is it Safe to visit Iraq?
Can anyone join?
What’s included
- Letter of InvitationThe most difficult part, but we've got you!
- Iraq Visa Assistance(we essentially get your visa for you ahead of time, and you collect at the airport)
- All accommodation
- 4 Breakfasts
- Local guide
- Western Guide(Me!)
- All transport
- Airport transfers
- All entrance fees
What’s not included
- International airfareI'll be flying in from Beirut personally, you can fly there and we can fly to Baghdad together if you're more comfortable doing that :)
- Travel InsuranceIt's compulsory. I have 2 recommended providers who include Iraq on their travel list.
- TipsFor our local team
- Lunches and DinnersNot expensive, we generally keep it local
- Iraq Visa feePayable at the airport in cash, $80
Available Packages
Available Add-Ons
Single Supplement
$800
Itinerary
DAY 1 (October 14)
Arrive in Baghdad, evening tour of Karadda district
Your Organizer
John Ward
27 reviews
Irish blogger @ onestep4ward.com. Every country in the world, 7 summits, North and South Pole. Now helping some crazy friends go to places they probably shouldn't.
Reviews
GC
I’m not usually a fan of group travel but necessary for a country like Turkmenistan! The tour was really well organized and I liked the style of travel. Good mix of hotels and roughing it. Our local tour guide was excellent and always on hand. Group was a fun bunch of like minded travelers up for adventure. Would recommend Johnnys tours!
By Geraldine C for Turkmenistan (and the Gates of Hell) on Aug 30, 2025
Fantastic experience in a truly unique location. Would travel again without any reservations or hesitation. Came for the stories which I received in spades and met fantastic people along the way. Loved every bit of the experience.
By Joel W for Highway to HELL Ultra Cycle (Gates of Hell, Turkmenistan) on Aug 24, 2025
Such a blast! Johnny’s trips never disappoint! Loved the overnight camping on a gorgeous island in the Red Sea! Asmara and Massawa were also incredible. Missing those views already. As always, the memories and friendships made during trip will last a lifetime.
By Courtney J for Eritrea on Mar 23, 2025
This was an incredible trip from start to finish! Excellent food, awesome accommodations, and the most kind and welcoming people I’ve ever encountered. Seeing their happiness at having tourists again after so much turmoil at home was something truly special. Witnessing war torn towns and cities and then the beauty of Old Damascus has left me without words.
By Courtney J for Silk Road Trip on Mar 17, 2025
The itenary was great, even without Keren. Actually might have been that having Keren in it would have left too little time to Asmara and Massawa. Lunches on the road could maybe have been included as paying for them as such a mess most of the time. The bus was a bit small, but the group consisted of so nice people that I got more space for my legs when I needed it. For a first-timer the communication in the WhatsApp group especially before trip was a bit overwhelming and contained both important things and people just saying hi to each other. Most important things came however also as emails, appreciated.
Would participate again to another trip if the destination would be one I'd wish to do.
By Pirkko S for Eritrea on Mar 16, 2025