Things to Do in Jordan in May

This service provides a dedicated vehicle and driver to navigate Jordan's highways on your own schedule. The spaces between destinations become part of the adventure. You'll feel the cool blast of air conditioning as you leave Amman's noise behind, watching white buildings give way to the stark, rolling hills of the King's Highway. The only sound is the hum of tires on asphalt. It is good for those who wish to link the Roman ruins of Jerash, the crusader castles of Kerak, or the Christian mosaics of Madaba without being tied to a fixed group itinerary.

This intensive tour crams Jordan's well-known trifecta into two days. You move from the carved sandstone facades of Petra to the Martian expanse of Wadi Rum and finally to the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea. You'll hear the crunch of gravel underfoot in the Siq canyon, smell the faint, mineral tang of the Dead Sea on the breeze, and feel the bizarre, oily slickness of the mud on your skin. The pace is brisk. It is designed for travelers with limited time who insist on experiencing these legendary sites.

This experience plunges you into the warm, remarkably clear waters of the Red Sea at Aqaba. It is a world of technicolor coral reefs and curious fish just offshore from the desert. You'll feel the weightlessness as you descend, hear the rhythmic rasp of your own breath through the regulator, and see shafts of sunlight piercing the blue to illuminate gardens of fan corals and anemones. It is a private introduction, allowing for personalized attention amid the silent, busy world beneath the surface.

This tour pairs the immense cultural draw of Petra with the surreal physical experience of the Dead Sea. It is a study in extremes within a single day. You'll walk on the ancient, worn stone steps of the Petra site, feeling the dry heat radiate from the rock, and later float easily in the dense, sun-warmed brine. The sharp salt will touch your lips. The long drive between them shows the dramatic shift in elevation and ecology, from mountainous highland to the lowest point on earth.

This day trip from the capital focuses on biblical history and stark vistas. You'll visit the mosaic map of the Holy Land in Madaba's St. George's Church, the memorial at Mount Nebo where you might feel a cool, persistent wind as you look across the Jordan Valley, and finally the shores of the Dead Sea. The scent of incense in the old Madaba church mixes with the dry, dusty smell of the mountain air.

This transfer service provides a straightforward, reliable entry or exit from Jordan. You'll be met at Queen Alia International Airport with a name sign and whisked directly to your hotel in Amman, a Dead Sea resort, or even Petra. You'll feel the relief of avoiding the taxi queue, smell the distinctive, clean interior of a new vehicle, and immediately see the arid landscape unfolding beyond the windows as you leave the airport perimeter.