Jordan Travel Guide
If you're planning an adventure to Jordan, there's a few things you'll need to know before you go and we're here to help with a host of travel guide resources that cover everything from what to see and when to go, to visas, health advice, money, costs and more. You'll also find the latest safety and security updates, reviews from our customers, a selection of videos to show Jordan in all its glory, plus a detailed guide on trekking routes into Petra so you can really get your Indiana Jones on!
Best Places to Visit
Everyone knows Petra is a must-see destination but here you'll find more
Best Time to Visit
Plan your trip with this overview of the seasons and what to expect of the weather
Top Travel Tips
Everything you'll need to know for a smooth holiday from currency to health advice
Egypt & Jordan Tours
Your guide to combining these two ancient destinations!
Tourist Visas
Make sure you've got the right visa before you arrive and find out how to obtain one
Jordan Video Lounge
Transport yourself to The Hashmite Kingdom with this inspiring selection of travel videos
Latest Travel Updates
Is it safe to travel to Jordan? Here's the latest advice on security & how it affects you
Jordan Bucket List
Unique experiences to enjoy on your Jordan trip
Hiking Trails into Petra
Get off the beaten track with our guide to the various routes into the Rose City
Traveller Reviews
Don't just take our word for it - see what makes our Jordan tours so popular
Plan your trip to similar destinations!
Recommended Reading
- Pillars of Salt
by Fadia Faqir - Married to a Bedouin
by Marguerite van Geldermalsen - Story of a City: A Childhood in Amman
by Abd al-Rahman Munif
Facts about Jordan
- It is considered polite to refuse a meal three times in Jordan before actually accepting it.
- Water levels in the Dead Sea have dropped 82 feet in 50 years and it's predicted that it could dry up completely by 2050.
- The Jordanians believe that praising children excessively can invite bad luck and is generally avoided.
Jordan Travel Advice for Travellers from New Zealand
Safety of our travellers is paramount and we closely monitor the latest travel advice to Jordan. We recommend that you check the latest updates with Safe Travel New Zealand before you travel.
Flying to Jordan from New Zealand:
Jordan is roughly a 24 hour flight from Auckland with Amman serving as the international gateway and starting point for our tours. The vast majority of flights from Auckland to Amman will stop twice en route, usually in Australia and the Middle East or somewhere in Asia and the Middle East. Qantas and Emirates are good options via the Middle East whilst Thai Airways is a great one stop option via Bangkok. We also recommend Qatar and Etihad.
Useful Online Resources:
The official Jordan Tourism Board site and the latest Jordan Weather Updates from the BBC.