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
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
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
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 US travelers
Safety of our travelers is paramount and we closely monitor the latest travel advice to Jordan. We recommend that you check the latest updates with the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs before you travel.
Flying to Jordan from the USA:
Jordan is a 10 hour direct flight from the east coast of the States and roughly a 17 hour flight from the west coast. Amman serves as the international gateway and starting point for our tours and from New York you can fly direct with American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. From Los Angeles, American Airlines and Royal Jordanian are also the quickest option with a brief stop in New York. Air France via Paris and British Airways via London are also worth considering.
Useful Online Resources:
The official Jordan Tourism Board site and the latest Jordan Weather Updates from the BBC.
