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The rose-red city of Petra, the Martian deserts of Wadi Rum and a float in the Dead Sea β€” Jordan is a compact, safe and unforgettable adventure.

Visa on arrival πŸ“… Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov πŸ’΅ $100/day avg
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Capital
Amman
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Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
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Language
Arabic
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Best time
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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Visa
Visa on arrival / Jordan Pass
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $300
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Amman (AMM)
Overview

Why travellers love Jordan

Petra is the star, but Wadi Rum's desert camps, the Dead Sea's salty float and the Roman ruins of Jerash make Jordan a brilliant week-long loop.

The Jordan Pass bundles your visa and Petra entry β€” buy it before you fly.

Where to go

Top places in Jordan

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Petra

Petra

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

The rose-red rock city through the Siq.

HistoryIconic
Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

πŸ—“ 1 day

Desert camps under Martian rock formations.

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Dead Sea

Dead Sea

πŸ—“ 1 day

Float in the world's saltiest sea.

RelaxIconic
Amman

Amman

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

The capital and gateway, plus Roman Jerash.

CityHistory
Plan day by day

Jordan itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Petra β†’ Wadi Rum β†’ Dead Sea
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $1,500
1–2

Petra

The rose-red rock city through the Siq.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
3–4

Wadi Rum

Desert camps under Martian rock formations.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Nature
5

Dead Sea

Float in the world's saltiest sea.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Relax Β· Iconic
Route
Petra β†’ Wadi Rum β†’ Dead Sea β†’ Amman
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,100
1–2

Petra

The rose-red rock city through the Siq.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
3–4

Wadi Rum

Desert camps under Martian rock formations.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Nature
5–6

Dead Sea

Float in the world's saltiest sea.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Relax Β· Iconic
7

Amman

The capital and gateway, plus Roman Jerash.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ City Β· History
Route
Petra β†’ Wadi Rum β†’ Dead Sea β†’ Amman
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $3,000
1–3

Petra

The rose-red rock city through the Siq.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Iconic
4–6

Wadi Rum

Desert camps under Martian rock formations.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Adventure Β· Nature
7–8

Dead Sea

Float in the world's saltiest sea.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Relax Β· Iconic
9–10

Amman

The capital and gateway, plus Roman Jerash.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· History
✨ Build a custom Jordan itinerary β†’
Visa & entry

Jordan visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa on arrival for many
Allowed stay
30 days
Visa on arrival
Yes
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa on arrival
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors get a visa on arrival β€” or buy the Jordan Pass online, which waives the visa fee and includes Petra. Always verify with the official Jordan immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Jordan visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Jordan budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$300+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Jordan budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Jordan

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Petra

The Treasury and the lost Nabatean city.

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Wadi Rum

Jeep tours and stargazing desert camps.

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Dead Sea

Float effortlessly and slather on the mud.

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Jerash

One of the best-preserved Roman cities.

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Aqaba & Red Sea

Reef diving on the southern coast.

Get outside

Nature in Jordan

All nature
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Jordan travel articles

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