Discover ancient ruins

What now is modern Jordan once was at the heart of an extensive trade network, an importance reflected in its many historical sites such as Jerash, Umm Qais and Roman Amman.  Explore them with a guide and imagine what it was like to live here in days gone by.

Feel like a Crusader

Once on the edge of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, Jordan has a rich collection of old castles.  Roam their bulwarks, tunnels and halls and think about what life would have been like here, in the middle of the desert, constantly vigilant against hostile armies.

Float in the Dead Sea

Lay back and float in the Dead Sea, drink or newspaper in hand.  Let your muscles relax - did you know you had that many?

Sunset at Wadi Rum

When the shadows lengthen and the sun begins to set, the desert sands at Wadi Rum take on a coppery hue while the red rocks seem to be ablaze.  Walk to the top of a cliff and understand why T.E. Lawrence called it "vast, echoing and God-like..."

Hike Petra

Walking the desert floor at Petra is a must to see all the different sites.  But spend a little longer and wander up and down half-forgotten staircases to the High Place of Sacrifice.  Sit down and watch a magical sunset over the red-sandstone cliffs and canyons.

Petra by candlelight

If seeing the Treasury at Petra is not spectacular enough, seeing it lit by the flickering flames of more than 2000 candles, their warm glow seeming to make the red-rose rock light up from within, is an unforgettable experience.

Trek the high desert

Trek through deep canyons and ancient wadis, along the sandstone escarpmenst of the high deserts, stumble upon forgotten archaeological sites, and count the millions of stars at night.  This is trekking at its finest.

Camp with the Bedouin

Stay overnight at Wadi Rum and enjoy traditional Bedouin hospitality and a splendid meal of mansaf.  After dinner, the adventurous may even have the chance to sleep out under the stars.

4WD in Wadi Rum

Drive deep into the red desert at Wadi Rum and perhaps follow in the footsteps of T.E. Lawrence, driving  all the way through spectacular desertscapes to emerge at Aqaba.

Food, glorious food

Dates and olives are staples in Jordan, but it is mansaf, a rich melange of rice, lamb and rehydrated yoghurt, which is considered Jordan's national dish.   Another dish rooted in Bedouin culture is zarb, lamb or chicken, sometimes with herbs and vegetables, which has been buried with hot coals in the desert sand.

Enjoy traditional hospitality

Hospitality in Jordan is legendary and whether you are passing through a city, stopping at a viewpoint or walking in the desert, you are bound to be invited for tea, a meal, or even to stay the night.