Itinerary
Tour Overview :
Discover Jordan’s natural beauty and rich history on this 10-day birdwatching and cultural tour. Explore Roman ruins, lush reserves, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Spot diverse bird species in key habitats like Azraq, Dana, and Aqaba. Enjoy guided tours, scenic hikes, desert adventures, and unforgettable landscapes from Amman to Aqaba.
Day 1: Arrival — Queen Alia Airport to Amman (No meals)
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, our airport representative will be waiting for you with a name sign to assist with visa procedures. Your driver, also holding a name sign, will meet you in the arrivals hall and transfer you to your hotel in Amman.
Overnight in Amman (Bed & Breakfast).
Day 2: Amman — Jerash — Dibeen Forest — Ajloun — Amman (Breakfast, Lunch box)
At 07:00 AM, meet your birding guide in your hotel lobby. Drive to Jerash to explore the world’s best-preserved Roman provincial city. While touring Jerash, keep an eye out for the Hoopoe, Eurasian Jay, Carrion Crow, and Hooded Crow.
Continue through Dibeen Forest to Ajloun Castle. You’ll stop for a short self-guided birding walk to spot species such as the Tawny Owl, Syrian Woodpecker, Winter Wren, and Blue Tit.
Visit Ajloun Castle, a historic Crusader fortress with stunning views. More bird sightings may include the Short-Toed Eagle, Red-Rumped Swallow, Long-Billed Pipit, Woodchat Shrike, and Jackdaw.
Return to Amman for overnight.
Day 3: Amman — Qasr Amra — Shaumari Wildlife Reserve — Azraq Wetland Reserve (Breakfast, Lunch box, Dinner)
After breakfast, head east to visit Qasr Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Jordan’s famed desert castles. If open, visit the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve.
Continue to the Azraq Wetland Reserve, an important stopover for migratory birds. Spend the afternoon birdwatching on your own (self-guided). Look out for species like the Great Crested Grebe, Great White Pelican, Cormorants, Herons, Ducks, Golden Eagle, Cranes, Sandgrouse, Avocets, and many more.
Overnight at Azraq Wetland Reserve.
Day 4: Azraq — Wadi Hazim — Azraq (Breakfast, Lunch box, Dinner)
Today you’ll enjoy a guided day tour of Wadi Hazim, located east of Azraq. Enter the desert in a 4x4 jeep with your birding and local guides.
Enjoy the desert landscape and spend the day birdwatching.
Overnight at Azraq Wetland Reserve.
(Local guide and 4x4 vehicle included.)
Day 5: Azraq — Mt. Nebo — Wadi Mujib — Dead Sea (Breakfast, Lunch box)
After breakfast, drive to Mount Nebo, the biblical site where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land.
Continue to Wadi Mujib Bridge for a stop at the Mujib Biosphere Reserve. From April 1st to October 31st, you may hike the adventurous Siq Trail (self-guided)—a water trail through a scenic gorge.
Then, continue to the Dead Sea. Enjoy the rest of the day floating in its salty waters and trying the famous mineral-rich mud.
Overnight at the Dead Sea.
Day 6: Dead Sea — Dana Nature Reserve — Petra (Breakfast, Lunch box)
Enjoy a relaxing morning at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Later, drive to Dana Nature Reserve, rich in biodiversity and a great birding location.
Take a short guided walk to explore the area before continuing to Petra.
Overnight in Petra.
Day 7: Petra — Wadi Rum (Breakfast, Lunch box, Dinner)
Walk to the Petra Visitor Center and begin your tour of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Visit the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, the Amphitheater, and more. There will be stops for tea and shopping along the way.
Continue your visit to either the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice—challenging hikes with rewarding views.
In the afternoon, drive to Wadi Rum. Enjoy the magical desert sunset before dinner.
Overnight at a desert camp in Wadi Rum.
Day 8: Wadi Rum — Aqaba (Breakfast, Lunch box)
Your local contact will greet you at the Wadi Rum Visitor Center, arrange your entry, and guide you to Rum Village.
Optional: Enjoy a short camel ride before beginning your jeep tour with a freshly prepared BBQ lunch in the desert.
Wadi Rum is also a birdwatcher’s haven, with many desert species to spot.
After the tour, transfer to Aqaba.
Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 9: Aqaba — Aqaba Bird Observatory (Breakfast, Lunch box)
Visit the Aqaba Bird Observatory (self-guided, according to schedule), a vital migration stop for many bird species. Spend a full day exploring the site.
Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 10: Aqaba — Departure from Queen Alia International Airport (Breakfast)
Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Departure is scheduled approximately 6 hours before your flight.
✅ Rate Includes:
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Meet and assist upon arrival by our representative(s)
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Free visa on arrival (valid if staying at least two consecutive nights in Jordan)
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All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver (includes Wi-Fi and bottled water)
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Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Fully Guided tour during all the tour for 07 people and more
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Guided tours with local guides (In case of 1-6 People) :
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Petra: 2.5 hours
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Jerash: 1.5 hours
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Dana and Azraq as noted
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4x4 tour in Wadi Rum (~4 hours) with Bedouin driver
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Jeep tour in Wadi Hazim
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Accommodations on a Bed & Breakfast basis
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1 night in Wadi Rum on Dinner & Breakfast basis
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2 nights in Azraq Lodge on Dinner & Breakfast basis
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Daily lunch boxes as per itinerary
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Mineral water and free Wi-Fi throughout
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Entry to Wadi Mujib Siq Trail (self-guided)
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Short Oryx Safari at Shaumari Reserve (~1 hour)
❌ Rate Excludes:
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International flights
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Meals not mentioned under "Rate Includes" or in the itinerary
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Tips for driver and guides
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Personal expenses & travel insurance (highly recommended)
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Optional tours see here
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Anything not explicitly listed as included
Tour Booking Conditions
: 1-Minimum time for booking Multi-Day tours, last minute booking and Availability of JHT team. STND
-(A)- For multi-day tours, we will accept reservation requests up to 72 hour before tour commencement date (Please consider weekends, official holidays and office hours indicated below).
-(B)- Our tour consultants are typically reachable during office hours only: Sun – Thu 10:00-18:00 (Jordan Time: 3 hrs past GMT). In cases of emergencies, you can reach our team through our main mobile contact shown on our website anytime any day, (or if in contact with you a tour consultant already, you would have their specific contact info directly).
-(C)- Please consider Weekend in Jordan is Fri-Sat. Official National Holidays & Religious Holidays include but not limited to: Easter, Eids, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc.
-(D)- When applicable, and in order to benefit from visa fee waiver conditioned with spending 2 consecutive nights in Jordan, we kindly ask that you share your passport information which will be kept safely in line with our privacy agreement, we will use this to prepare a manifest and allow our team to meet & greet you at the airport.
-(E)- A visa fee applies for groups and individual travelers spending 1 night only prior to departure from the Kingdom, Visa fees are subject to change with no notice by authorities.
-(F)- Confirmation for those tours will be issued on securing the needed services and accommodation is booked. Most hotel reservation teams are reachable till 17:00 Jordan time during weekdays.
-(G)- Knowledge and recommendations: Booking last minute can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to travel. While the spontaneity can add an exciting edge to your plans, it's important to consider that the availability of services might be limited and the quality of services can be compromised. While we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences, it's worth keeping in mind that securing the most sought-after services may be a bit more challenging. Planning in advance not only secures the best options but also ensures a smoother and more enjoyable journey, allowing you to make the most of your travel experience without the constraints that last-minute bookings might bring.
: 2- Quotation and rates for Multi-Day trips in Jordan. STND
-(A)- Our multi-day tours are completely tailor made to fit individual preferences. Because those tours are customized, kindly check with us for rates for your requested tour. Note it is possible to select the desired accommodation standard 3, 4 or 5-star / typically offers are based on standard rooms in related hotels unless otherwise stated, upgraded room categories and / or family rooms would incur a surcharge. If interested to book accommodation directly yourself – please get in touch.
-(B)- Accommodation choices and preferences will be considered, yet can’t be guaranteed as this is subject to hotel or camp availability and policies. Alternatives of same desired level can be secured (subject to availability).
-(C)- For FTIs (small groups up to 6 guests) - local spot guide in Petra and Jerash would be included (who’d only join during your visit in Petra or Jerash only – if your visit includes either site) please see notes. Yet for groups of 7 guests and more it is mandated by law that we secure a government licensed Guide to escort the group from start till drop off to any destination in Jordan.
-(D)- All quotes are based on English speaking local or government licensed guides. Other languages are subject to availability and can’t be guaranteed especially at peak season times, and can ultimately incur a surcharge.
-(E)- The Local guides (who are at the visitor’s center of Petra site) are assigned at the visitor's center of the site on a turn-basis. Travel Agencies cannot guarantee the quality of their services.
- We endeavor to utilize the guiding services of a licensed guide who is known to our agency. During peak times we might provide you with a guide from the Petra Visitors center. As these guides are not known to our agency, we cannot guarantee the level of their service. Any complaints about problems encountered with the guides from the Petra Visitors center should be directed to the Petra Visitors Centre directly at the conclusion of your guided tour.
: 3- Booking online and - or How to book this tour (Multi-Day trips)? STND
-(A)- You can request to book your desired tour online or please contact us by email. Online bookings are not confirmed until a personalized email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team, which will be within 24-48 hours of receiving your online booking.
-(B)- We endeavor to display accurate availability on our website, though on rare occasions online bookings are made concurrently with others, and our website cannot reflect this information.
-(C)- Securing accommodation space for larger group is primarily controlled by hotel – camp availability. Feedback will be shared with guests, to determine how best to proceed, example standard rooms may not be fully available, upgraded room types for an additional surcharge could be proposed to guest, our team will make sure you understand your options and can decide accordingly.
: 4- In very rare cases, JHT reserves the rights to amend or cancel the booking in the following cases: STND
-(A)- In Last minute booking in less than 24 hrs period of the requested date.
-(B)- When no personalized follow up email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team. If our JHT team is not available i.e. contact outside working hours, weekends, national holiday, religious holidays or any applicable holiday i.e. Easter, Eids, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc.
-(C)- In cases of missing / faulty information on guests’ side.
-(D)- Also JHT reserves the right to amend /cancel the tour / itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions, hotel or camp announcements or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change /cancellation is of a significant nature it will be advised to our customers in writing. JHT cannot be held responsible for any service that we are unable to provide due to that particular component being unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control.
-(E)- Refunds will be applied as applicable
