Travelling to Jordan: 8 popular questions answered

Absolutely! Our small group tours to Jordan have been carefully designed to provide you with a unique adventure that will create memories to last a lifetime. Your Explore tour leader will have plenty of local knowledge to ensure the trip runs smoothly and they will make sure you get to see all of the best sites, as well as some of the lesser-known treasures that exist beyond the usual tourist trails. They can also recommend good restaurants to try in Amman or Petra and organise extra activities if you want to try something different such as a candlelit walk to the Treasury in Petra or a camel ride through the desert. 

Travelling in a small group also allows you to get closer to the local culture in Jordan, including a stay in a traditional Bedouin tent in the desert, and enjoy the company of like-minded travellers who are also looking for fun, adventure and authentic cultural experiences. 

We run trips to Jordan all year round, but the weather does vary throughout the seasons. If you enjoy the heat, days are typically hot, dry and sunny from April until November. However, temperatures rise significantly during June, July and August, so be sure to pack some lightweight clothing and a sun hat for excursions into the desert.  

Temperatures can be cooler in the evening during spring and autumn, especially when camping in the desert, but this is a great time to explore Jordan on two wheels or trek along the red sands of the Wadi Rum valley on our Jordan walking adventure.

From December to February temperatures can drop to a chilly 0°C at night, but this is the best time to avoid the crowds. Get a great view of the majestic buildings, tombs and monuments of the 'rose-red city' of Petra and follow the footsteps of Moses up Mount Nebo with fewer tourists on the trails. 

The cost of food and drink in Jordan is comparable to typical UK prices, but the costs will vary depending on where you are. For example, high-end boutique restaurants in the city are likely to charge more than smaller restaurants located away from the main tourist trails. 

You may also want to invest in a few extra excursions during your trip including a candlelit night walk in Petra, an Ottoman bath experience, or a snorkelling adventure on the Red Sea. It’s also prudent to ensure you have plenty of cash when heading into the desert to see Petra and Wadi Rum valley as ATMs and card machines will not be available. 

For more information about how much spending money to take on your trip to Jordan, refer to the information notes toward the bottom of the individual trip web pages.