All Jordan travel guides
125 long-form guides covering everything from Petra logistics to bedouin culture, diving in Aqaba, and the Jordan Trail. Honestly written, regularly updated.
Archaeology & history (12)
- Ajloun Castle guide: Saladin's fortress in the northern hills
- Amman Citadel guide: Jabal al-Qal'a from the Bronze Age to the Umayyads
- Crusader castles in Jordan: how many can you visit?
- The Decapolis in Jordan: which Roman cities can you visit?
- Jerash: complete visitor guide
- Karak Castle guide: the Crusader fortress on the King's Highway
- The Nabataean civilization: who built Petra and how?
- Pella (Tabaqat Fahl): is this ancient city worth a detour?
- Petra: complete visitor guide
- Amman Roman Theatre: what to expect at a 6,000-seat ancient venue
- Shobak Castle guide: Jordan's oldest Crusader fortress
- Umm Qais guide: Gadara's ruins and the view over three countries
Desert adventure (8)
- Desert castles route: one-day self-drive guide from Amman
- Sand dunes in Jordan: where to find them and how to access them
- Wadi Rum camel trekking: what it's actually like (honest review)
- Wadi Rum hot air balloon: price, booking and honest expectations
- Wadi Rum jeep tours compared: 2h vs full day vs overnight
- Wadi Rum overnight camps: honest guide to every tier
- Wadi Rum rock climbing: routes, operators and what to expect
- Wadi Rum sandboarding: where to go and what to expect
Biblical & religious (8)
- Bethany Beyond the Jordan: complete guide to the baptism site
- Biblical Jordan 7-day itinerary: Jerash to Petra via the holy sites
- Holy Land circuit in Jordan: the complete guide for Christian pilgrims
- Jesus' cave in Anjara: the Marian pilgrimage site near Ajloun
- King's Highway pilgrimage route: the biblical road from Madaba to Petra
- Madaba Map guide: the 6th-century mosaic that maps the Holy Land
- Mount Nebo guide: Moses, the view and what to actually expect
- Mukawir (Machaerus): guide to where John the Baptist was beheaded
Diving & snorkeling (6)
- Aqaba diving guide: the best dive sites in Jordan's Red Sea
- Aqaba Marine Park: complete visitor guide
- Aqaba snorkeling guide: where to snorkel in Jordan's Red Sea
- Cedar Pride wreck dive, Aqaba: the complete guide
- Freediving in Aqaba: schools, sites and what to expect
- Japanese Garden dive site, Aqaba: the complete guide
Hiking & trekking (10)
- Ajloun forest reserve: hiking trails, eco-cabins and visitor guide
- Dana to Petra trek: the complete planning guide
- High Place of Sacrifice, Petra: is the climb worth it?
- Jordan Trail: the complete guide to Jordan's 650 km walking route
- Monastery hike, Petra: everything you need to know about Ad Deir
- Mujib Ibex Trail: the year-round alternative to the Siq
- Petra back door: entering Petra from Little Petra via the Monastery
- Wadi Feynan hikes: trails, ecolodge and copper mines guide
- Wadi Mujib Siq Trail: everything you need to know
- Wadi Rum hiking trails: the honest guide for independent hikers
Wellness & spa (5)
Nature & wildlife (6)
- Ajloun Forest Reserve: trails, wildlife, and practical guide
- Azraq Wetland Reserve: birding, history, and visitor guide
- Dana Biosphere Reserve: complete visitor guide
- Mujib Biosphere Reserve: trails, wildlife, and practical guide
- RSCN reserves in Jordan: complete guide to all 7 protected areas
- Shaumari Wildlife Reserve: oryx, safari, and visitor guide
Food & drink (6)
Culture & bedouin (5)
Multi-day tours (5)
Day trips (11)
- Day trips from Amman: the honest guide to every option
- Dead Sea from Amman: how to plan the perfect day trip
- Desert castles from Amman: the complete loop guide
- Jerash from Amman: transport, tickets and what to know
- Madaba and Mt Nebo from Amman: the holy sites day trip
- Petra from Amman: every option compared honestly
- Petra from Aqaba: the 2-hour drive and your best options
- Petra from Eilat: can you visit Petra in a day from Israel?
- Petra from Sharm El Sheikh: the ferry day trip honestly reviewed
- Treasures of the North: Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais in one day
- Wadi Rum from Aqaba: the closest great desert in Jordan
Transport (8)
- Airport transfers from Queen Alia airport: all options compared
- Aqaba to Petra: best ways to make the journey
- Careem vs taxis in Jordan: which to use
- Crossing between Egypt and Jordan: ferry and flights
- Crossing from Jordan to Israel: the three border crossings
- Getting around Jordan: transport guide
- JETT bus Jordan: complete guide
- Renting a car in Jordan: complete guide
Planning (11)
- Accessibility in Jordan: mobility and disability travel guide
- Best eSIM for Jordan: 2026 comparison
- Best time to visit Jordan: month-by-month guide
- First time in Jordan: what you need to know
- Is Jordan safe for tourists?
- Jordan currency and money guide
- Jordan Pass: is it worth it?
- Jordan visa requirements: complete guide
- How to plan a trip to Jordan: complete guide
- Solo female travel in Jordan: honest guide
- Tipping in Jordan: how much and when
Seasonal (5)
Family travel (6)
- Dead Sea with kids: safety rules, best spots and family tips
- Family-friendly Petra: honest guide for parents with children
- Best family hotels in Jordan: Amman, Petra, Dead Sea and Wadi Rum
- Family travel in Jordan: complete guide
- Travelling to Jordan with kids: the complete family guide
- Wadi Rum with children: family camps, jeep tours and safety guide
Comparisons (8)
- Dead Sea resort day passes compared: which is best in 2026?
- Jordan Pass: is it worth it? The honest calculation
- Jordan vs Egypt vs Morocco: which should you visit?
- Private driver vs car rental in Jordan: which makes sense?
- Petra: 1 day vs 2 days — what you actually see each way
- Petra vs Jerash: which should you prioritise?
- Tours vs self-driving Jordan: the honest comparison
- Wadi Rum vs Sahara: which desert should you visit?
Photography (5)
- Dead Sea photography guide: reflections, salt formations and sunrise
- Golden hour at Petra: when is the best light at the Treasury?
- Top 10 Instagram spots in Jordan: most photogenic locations ranked
- Petra photography guide: best spots, light times and gear
- Wadi Rum photo spots: where to photograph the desert at sunrise and sunset