Top Activities on the Ground in Amman - page 2

Experience one of Jordan’s greatest ancient treasures on this private day trip to Petra from Amman. Travel to Petra with a private driver and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra. Walk or ride a horse along the Siq entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, Royal Tombs and more. During your explorations, learn about Petra’s history from your local guide and see the lesser-known Little Petra.

Experience Jordan’s spectacular Wadi Mujib dry trail on this 5-hour guided hiking experience from Amman, with round-trip transport. Travel to this towering sandstone gorge in the Mujib Nature Reserve near the Dead Sea, and take this moderate hike along the ''Ibex Trail'' through the cliffs to lead to a Nubian Ibex enclosure at the Raddas ranger station, along a ridge with spectacular views of the Dead Sea. Relish the beauty and peace of the steep-sided ravine; watch for wildlife, and be ready to wade through this occasional experience.

Forget the strains of self-driving and cover Jordan’s main sights with a personal car and driver to make your trip smoother on this 4-day private tour from Amman. Visit Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Petra, and the Dead Sea; overnight at a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp, and in summer, swim in the Red Sea at Aqaba. Three nights’ accommodation, breakfasts, and transport are included, with guides and entry fees at your expense.

With tombs and temples carved into high sandstone cliffs, Petra is Jordan’s most iconic destination, and the entire ancient complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Petra on a full-day trip from Amman that includes round trip transport from your hotel at Amman.

Explore Roman ruins and a hilltop fortress on a 10-hour private tour from Amman to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash that includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Jordan’s ancient history and culture as you visit the sites, and enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests and schedule.

Explore Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba in Jordan on this 4-day tour from Amman, with a private guide. Leave Amman for a guided visit of UNESCO-listed Petra, and then continue to the Wadi Rum desert valley. Stay overnight at a tented camp complete with a delicious campfire dinner, and enjoy a morning 4x4 ride around the spectacular canyons and dunes. Lastly, lounge on the beaches of Aqaba. Two nights of 3-, 4-, or 5-star accommodation, one night at the Wadi Rum desert camp, and daily breakfasts and dinners are included.

Combine Jordan’s highlights with some of its less-visited gems on a private 3-day tour from Amman that includes transport and hotels, freeing you from having to arrange anything yourself. Visit Mt. Nebo, Petra, Al-Karak, and the Red and Dead Seas, and enjoy a 4x4 Wadi Rum tour with overnight camping. At each site, choose to explore independently or hire guides (own expense). Private transport is included, with entry fees extra.

The most prominent feature in Petra is the Al-Khazneh, which means "the treasury". The sophisticated facade is carved out of a sandstone rock face, and it’s believed to be Nabatean King Aretas IV’s mausoleum in the 1st century A.D. Later on, it was named the treasury as it was believed to have contained treasures. In 1985, Petra was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it continues to attract over 1 million visitors every year. This is one of the top tourist attractions in Jordan. An adventurer's paradise, Wadi Rum the crown jewel of Jordan's ancient desert. Enjoy the desert from riding a Jeep, a camel or take a hike. "The Valley of the Moon" is full of stunning rock formations, fascinating rock art and a brilliant night sky to create a unique and worthwhile destination such as: Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, Anfishiyyeh Inscriptions, Barrah Canyon, Burdah Rock Bridge, Um Fruth Rock Bridge, Seven Pillars of Wisdom and many more...

Wadi Hora and Wadi Bin Hammad are one of our most popular trips. It is great for beginners or intermediates. Wadi Hora and Wadi Bin Hammad are very accessible, with awesome natural waterfalls and rappels up to 20 m.

Experience the best of Jordan on your own schedule with a private tour that explores desert scenery, crusader-era castles, and the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. With a personal driver/guide for your private group of up to 7 people, you’ll take in the views at Dana Nature Reserve, see Little Petra and Petra, go deep into the sands of Wadi Rum on a Bedouin Jeep safari, then hit the Dead Sea for a salty swim. This three-day tour includes all accommodations and transport, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman. Some meals and all entrance fees are at your own expense. Private tour of Jordan highlights for up to 7 See the country’s natural side at Dana and Wadi Musa Enjoy a flexible mix of guided and independent time Overnight at Wadi Musa and a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp