12-Day Adventure Itinerary in Jordan

1. Day 1: Amman Citadel
   20 minutes (7.8 km) from Queen Alia International Airport

   Discover ancient history in Jordan's capital city.

2. Day 2: Wadi Rum
   3 hours (128 km) from Amman Citadel

   Explore canyons and sand dunes by jeep.

3. Day 3: Petra
   1 hour 30 minutes (107 km) from Wadi Rum

   Discover The Treasury, tombs, and more.

4. Day 4: Dana Biosphere Reserve
   2 hours 30 minutes (162 km) from Petra

   Stay in eco-lodges and hike through nature.

5. Day 5: Kerak Castle
   2 hours (102 km) from Dana Biosphere Reserve

   Step into the Crusader era with views.

6. Day 6: Dead Sea
   2 hours (139 km) from Kerak Castle

   Float in the saltiest sea in the world.

7. Day 7: Ajloun Castle
   1 hour 30 minutes (57 km) from Dead Sea

   Experience 12th century Muslim castle ruins.

8. Day 8: Umm Qais
   1 hour 30 minutes (84 km) from Ajloun Castle

   Visit Roman ruins and enjoy scenic views.

9. Day 9: Jerash
   1 hour 30 minutes (87 km) from Umm Qais

   See ancient ruins in the "Pompeii of the East".

10. Day 10: Madaba
    1 hour (45 km) from Jerash

    Discover mosaics and Mount Nebo views.

11. Day 11: Aqaba
    4 hours (324 km) from Madaba

    Swim in the Red Sea and relax.

12. Day 12: Amman Street Food Tour
    3 hours (335 km) from Aqaba

    Try local cuisine and cultural immersion.

Time and Costs Estimate

• Amman Citadel (2-3 hours, JOD 3)
• Wadi Rum Jeep Tours (3-4 hours, JOD 80-100)
• Petra (6-8 hours, JOD 50)
• Dana Biosphere Reserve (1-2 days, JOD 20)
• Kerak Castle (1-2 hours, JOD 3)
• Dead Sea Spa (2-4 hours, JOD 30-50)
• Ajloun Castle (1-2 hours, JOD 3)
• Umm Qais (1-2 hours, JOD 5)
• Jerash (2-4 hours, JOD 10)
• Madaba (1-2 hours, JOD 2)
• Aqaba Beaches (3-4 hours, JOD 20-30)
• Amman Street Food Tour (3-4 hours, JOD 15-20)
• Total Estimated Costs: JOD 251-301

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider spending more time in Wadi Rum, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Aqaba or even a trip to the famous Lawrence of Arabia trail. Cut out Dana Biosphere Reserve or Madaba from the itinerary if you have less time.