Fun & Adventure Brochure

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Fun & Adventure

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Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, founded by King Abdullah I, and currently ruled by King Abdullah II son of the late King Hussein. Over the years, Jordan has grown into a stable, peaceful and modern country. While Jordan is known for the ancient Nabataean city of Petra,

carved from rock over 2000 years ago, it also offers much more for the modern traveller, from the Jordan Valley, fertile and ever changing, to the remote desert canyons, immense and still. Whether you are a thrill seeker, a historian, or you just want to relax, Jordan is the place for you.

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Petra

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Wadi Rum

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Aqaba

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Shawmari

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Azraq

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Wadi Mujib

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Dana

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Feynan

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Jerash

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Ajlun

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Itineraries

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Yarmouk Reserve

Umm Ar-Rasas

MAP LEGEND Historical Site Bair

Castle Religious Site Hotel Accommodation

Showkak

Camping Facilities Airport Road Highway Railway Bridge Nature / Wildlife Reserve

Jordan Tourism Board: Is open Sunday to Thursday (08:00-­17:00).

Bird Watching Zone

Petra, the new world wonder UNESCO, world heritage site

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Jordan prides itself with other unique, enticing waters that provide relaxing interludes for adventure vacationers who want to rest their spirits and soak their bodies. Quality hotels and spas at the Dead Sea and the nearby Ma’in Hot Springs allow visitors to experience several different kinds of mineral hot springs and the thick, warm brine of the Dead Sea, which are both soothing and therapeutic. One of the great water adventures in Jordan is to hike, climb and sometimes even wade or swim through the PDJQLoFHQW :DGL 0XMLE JRUJH RQ WKH HDVW FRDVW RI WKH Dead Sea, to reach a magical pool and waterfall that emerge like a mirage from amidst the surrounding cliffs and barren hillsides. The more daring adventure visitor to Jordan is likely to climb mountains in Wadi Rum, conquering sheer granite cliffs that retain the inscriptions of local climbers who were there 5,000 years ago and more.

Horse Riding in Wadi Rum Thrill-­seekers who want to go beyond the ordinary will climb into a helicopter or hot air balloon and rise above the mountain tops of Wadi Rum or over Petra. Gliding and private plane rentals are also available in Jordan. Horseback riders can take a few days to retrace the segments of the ancient spice, silk, and frankincense routes that pass through the green hills of Petra, Amman, and north Jordan. More experienced riders will want to mount their

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Arabian steeds for a four-­day trek through the Eastern Desert, stopping for rest and water at early Islamic desert castles and caravan stations. This trip re-­enacts the original Arabian pony express mail service that operated here in the 7th century.

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Petra is sometimes called the “Lost City.� In spite of its being such an important city in antiquity, after the 14th century AD Petra was completely lost to the western world. It was rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss traveller, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, who tricked his way into the oHUFHO\ JXDUGHG VLWH E\ pretending to be an Arab from India, wishing to PDNH D VDFULoFH DW WKH WRPE of the Prophet Aaron.

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DID YOU KNOW? An unforgettable way to view Wadi Rum is from 2000m in the basket of a hot air balloon. Ballooning trips are available during April to June and September to December. The balloons carry up to 8 passengers and lift off in the early mornings, when the winds and thermals are optimal.

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ITINERARIES 3 Day Itinerary: Day 1. Transfer to Dana -­ Overnight in Dana Day 2. Transfer to Wadi Rum -­ Overnight in Wadi Rum Day 3. 7UDQVIHU WR :DGL 0XMLE 2YHUQLJKW LQ $PPDQ

5 Day Itinerary: Day 1. Transfer to Dana -­ Overnight in Dana Day 2. Transfer to Petra -­ Overnight in Petra Day 3. Transfer to Wadi Rum -­ Overnight in Wadi Rum Day 4. Transfer to Aqaba -­ Overnight in Aqaba Day 5 7UDQVIHU WR :DGL 0XMLE 2YHUQLJKW LQ $PPDQ

8 Day Itinerary: Day 1. Amman -­ Overnight in Amman Day 2. Amman, Jerash, and Ajlun -­ Overnight in Ajlun Day 3. Transfer to Dana -­ Overnight in Dana

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Day 4. Transfer to Petra -­ Overnight in Petra Day 5. Transfer to Wadi Rum -­ Overnight in Wadi Rum Day 6. Transfer to Aqaba -­ Overnight in Aqaba Day 7. Aqaba -­ Overnight in Aqaba Day 8. Transfer to Wadi Mujib -­ Return to Amman

For more itineraries, please check our website: www.VisitJordan .com

DID YOU KNOW? The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) is deeply involved in the protection of wildlife and habitats throughout Jordan and has received international acclaim for its pioneering work in developing nature based businesses for local people. For more information please visit their website ZZZ UVFQ RUJ MR

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