Jordan

Much of the population of Jordan is located in the northwest of the country, including the capital city, Amman. Closer to the Mediterranean the climate is moderate, whilst further east and south the landscape is much drier and more arid. Jordan was named after the River Jordan which separates Jordan from Israel and flows into the landlocked Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea is a vast salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley separating Jordan and Israel, and its shores are over 400m below sea level. The salinity of the lake is the reason for its name as there isn’t much plant or animal life that can tolerate such a high salt concentration. For the same reason, visitors have flocked to the Dead Sea for thousands of years to benefit from its unique health properties and mineral rich salts.

Kandoo Adventures specialise in trekking holidays to iconic destinations and Jordan is one of our warmer adventures. Whilst not known for its high peaks, Jordan is an incredible place to hike with its many ancient wonders and totally unique natural landscapes. Our adventure tours in Jordan take in Petra, the ancient city in the south of Jordan believed to have been built around the fifth century BC, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wadi Rum. The Wadi Rum desert is a valley famed for its ancient petroglyphs of early life here and is favoured for the scenic trekking opportunities here.

Jordan is also famous for its history and culture, and the popular Jordan Trail is the perfect trekking route to experience some of the country’s most exciting ruins, relics and monuments. Highlights of visiting this fascinating country include exploring the roman ruins of Amman, relaxing in the ancient town of Aqaba on the Red Sea and camping under the stars in Bedouin desert camps.

One of most popular trips is our Petra to Wadi Rum Jordan adventure tour. This is as suited to solo travellers as it is to friends, couples and private groups. Our Jordan tour treks across the vast Wadi Rum desert, takes in the wonders of Petra and the stunning surrounding scenery. Sleep under a thousand stars in the desert and journey through awesome and unbelievable rock formations, red canyons and vast sand dunes as you traverse this landscape, which is like nowhere else.

To discover other intriguing parts of Jordan, our other trekking trips take in the sites of Petra and Wadi Rum, the Canyons of Jordan and the Rainbow Valley. For a memorable adventure to somewhere new, check out our Jordan tours and experience hospitable and friendly locals in an enchanting country that welcomes visitors with open arms.