Jordan Things To Do

The design of this ancient Nabatean, crimson-colored city borders on surreal – see ruins like an altar from biblical times and Ad-Dayr, an unfinished tomb that later was used as a Byzantine church. Petra Caravan runs tours.

The seemingly endless desert landscape is accented by the presence of water holes and rockside canyons rising over 5,700 feet. The best way to experience the desert is by customized jeep tour.

As one of the oldest districts in Amman (it dates to 3,000 B.C.), downtown is a must not only for the Roman Amphitheatre and Amman Citadel, but also for its bustling street life and mosques.

Smothering yourself in Dead Sea mud is reputedly therapeutic for removing impurities and toxins. Hotels with sea access have mud available for guests; for an even more salutary experience, enter the sea covered in mud.

Now considered one of the world’s finest excavated Roman towns, it was only 70 years ago this city was entirely underground and undiscovered. Wander down colonnaded streets and imagine life in this ancient city.

Just a quick swim from the shores of the Red Sea is vibrant marine life – sting rays, lionfish, and occasionally turtles – waiting to be explored. The best facilities, and hotel rooms, can be found at the Intercontinental.

Although it’s in bustling Amman, the Wild Jordan Center is an ideal place to research various nature reserves and plan your trip. If you have time, have a bite to eat in their café – it has heavenly city views.

Dana encompasses the wadis and mountains from the top of the Rift Valley all the way down to the desert of Wadi Araba. Spend a night in the Wild Feynan Eco-lodge here to truly experience the majestic hinterland.

During the Spring and Fall migration between Africa and Asia, a range of birds including desert larks, trumpeter finches, and Temmink’s horned larks, settle in the Azraq marshlands. For overnight trips try the Azraq Rest House

This portion of Jordan is well known for its sizeable oak and pine forest. The trails here are popular with Gulf natives during scorching summer months, as the reserve remains cool year-round.