About Jordan
Jordan packs an outsized amount of wonder into a compact kingdom, from the rock-hewn Treasury of Petra emerging at the end of a narrow canyon to the Martian-like sandstone valleys of Wadi Rum. The Dead Sea, earth's lowest point, offers surreal buoyancy baths caked in mineral-rich mud, while the mosaic-studded ruins of Jerash rival anything in Rome. Jordanian hospitality, expressed through endless cups of sage-scented tea and generous mansaf feasts, turns every visitor into an honored guest.
Things to Do
Petra by Day and Candlelight
Walk the Siq canyon to the Treasury at sunrise, then return for the magical Petra by Night experience when 1,500 candles illuminate the rose-red facade.
Wadi Rum Jeep & Camp
Explore towering sandstone arches and inscribed Nabataean rock faces by 4x4, then sleep in a Bedouin bubble tent beneath a blanket of stars.
Dead Sea Float
Slather yourself in therapeutic black mud and bob effortlessly on the hyper-saline waters at the lowest point on earth.
Jerash Roman Ruins
Walk through colonnaded streets, triumphal arches, and an oval plaza in one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities outside Italy.
Traditional Mansaf Feast
Share Jordan's national dish of lamb slow-cooked in fermented yogurt sauce over fragrant rice, eaten communally with the right hand.
Local Tips
Buy the Jordan Pass online before your trip as it bundles the visa fee with entry to Petra and over forty other sites for significant savings.
Allocate at least two full days for Petra as most visitors underestimate its vast trail network beyond the Treasury.
Carry a refillable water bottle and electrolytes when visiting the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum where dehydration sets in quickly.
Hire a local Bedouin guide for Wadi Rum rather than a large bus tour for a more intimate and authentic desert experience.
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