Jordan Highlights Family Tour — 10 Days of Culture, Nature & Adventure
A private family trip paced for children: Roman chariots in Jerash, floating in the Dead Sea, Petra by donkey or on foot, jeeps and camels in Wadi Rum and a glass-bottom boat in Aqaba.
- Free cancellationCancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay laterKeep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today
- Duration 10 days · 9 nightsCheck availability to see starting times
- Live tour guideEnglish, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, French
- Pickup includedCheck availability for details
- Private or small groupJust your group, up to 6 people
Itinerary
Overview
A private family trip paced for children: Roman chariots in Jerash, floating in the Dead Sea, Petra by donkey or on foot, jeeps and camels in Wadi Rum and a glass-bottom boat in Aqaba.
Day 1Arrive in Amman
Meet and greet on arrival and private transfer to your hotel
Day 2Amman
Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre
Children's Museum Jordan
Ice cream and a stroll on Rainbow Street
Day 3Jerash & Ajloun
Jerash and the Roman Army & Chariot Experience (show days permitting)
Ajloun Castle
Back to Amman
Day 4Madaba, Mount Nebo & the Dead Sea
Madaba mosaics and Mount Nebo
Afternoon floating in the Dead Sea
Overnight at a Dead Sea resort with pools
Day 5Dead Sea day
Pool and beach morning
Optional Wadi Mujib Siq Trail for older children (April–October)
Day 6King's Highway to Petra
Karak Castle
tunnels and towers to explore
Overnight Wadi Musa
Day 7Petra
Petra with a licensed local guide; horse-cart or donkey options for little legs
Evening family cooking class
Day 8Little Petra & Wadi Rum
Little Petra
4x4 jeep tour, a short camel ride and sandboarding on the dunes
Overnight Bedouin camp
Day 9Aqaba
Drive to Aqaba
Glass-bottom boat and beach time
Day 10Departure
Private transfer to your departure airport
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Amman
- Jerash & Ajloun
- Madaba, Mount Nebo & the Dead Sea
- Dead Sea day
- King's Highway to Petra
- Petra
Full description
Built for families, with short drives, afternoon breaks and activities children remember: a Roman army show in Jerash, floating in the Dead Sea, a family cooking class near Petra, jeeps and camels in Wadi Rum and fish under a glass-bottom boat in Aqaba. Under-6s sharing your room travel free; ages 6–10 pay half.
Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver; child seats on request
- 8 nights family rooms (3★ unless you upgrade) with breakfast
- 1 night Bedouin camp with dinner and breakfast
- Licensed local guide in Petra
- Wadi Rum jeep tour and short camel ride
- Family cooking class
- Glass-bottom boat in Aqaba
- Airport transfers
- Entrance fees — we recommend the Jordan Pass (jordanpass.jo), which covers Petra and most sites
- International flights and Jordan visa (the Jordan Pass includes the visa for most nationalities)
- Lunches and drinks unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for drivers, guides and camp staff
- Personal expenses
Meeting point
Meeting point
Hotel pickup in Amman. Meet your driver at reception — your exact time is confirmed the day before.
Pickup time
Confirmed with you the day before.
Drop-off
Return drop-off at your original pickup point (or another agreed location).
Pickup areas
- Amman hotels & residences
- Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
- Madaba
- Dead Sea resorts
- Aqaba (on request)
Important information
Group size
- Private or small group: Just your group, up to 6 people
Know before you go
- Tell us your hotel or accommodation name and address when booking. For airport or port pickup, share your arrival details.
- Breakfast is included on multi-day tours. Lunches and dinners are not included unless stated in "What’s included".
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking. A current passport or photo ID is required on the day of travel. Itineraries are flexible on private tours — tell us your interests and pace and we will adjust.
- You will receive a booking confirmation by email immediately after payment. Final meeting-point details and pickup time are confirmed the day before your tour.
- Mobile ticket accepted — show your confirmation on your phone.
- Most day-trip sites involve some walking on uneven ground and gentle inclines. Tell us about any mobility considerations when you book and we will adjust the pace and route.
- Light to moderate — some walking on uneven ground at sites. Suitable for most travelers in reasonable health.
- Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions. Summer afternoons are hot across Jordan — start early. Winter is quiet and clear but cold in the desert and highlands.
- Jordan is a safe, welcoming destination. Dress modestly at religious and cultural sites (shoulders and knees covered). Carry cash (JOD) for small purchases and gratuities. Hotels and desert camps across Jordan charge a compulsory New Year's Eve gala dinner of about $50–100 per person, paid on site. We will confirm the exact amount. Every tour group entering Jordan at the Arava / Wadi Araba (Eilat–Aqaba) border must be accompanied by a licensed Jordanian guide. If you are arriving at this border, we add a guiding fee of USD 175 per tour day for your whole group (not per person). Example: a 2-day tour adds USD 350.
- Comfortable walking shoes; Sun hat, sunglasses & sunscreen; Water bottle; Light layers for the season; Cash (JOD) for small purchases & gratuities; Passport or ID
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the tour, or no-shows, are non-refundable. Exceptions apply only where agreed in writing by email from Jordan by Locals. Refunds (where applicable) are returned to your original payment method.
If you paid a 25% deposit, it is non-refundable within 48 hours of the tour. Exceptions apply only where agreed in writing by email from Jordan by Locals.
Questions
What time do we start?
The default start time is 06:30, and you can choose a different time that suits you when you book. Your exact pickup time is confirmed the day before.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes — every private tour is flexible. Tell us your interests and pace and we will adjust the route.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your tour start time. Group and option pricing is confirmed by our team within 24 hours of your request.
What is the Jordan Pass, and is it required?
The Jordan Pass is an official package from the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities that bundles a tourist-visa fee waiver with entrance tickets to around 40 of Jordan’s leading sites. It is entirely optional — you do not need it to travel with us, and you are welcome to pay each entrance fee individually at the gate instead. You buy it online before you arrive, show it at each site entrance, and it also waives the tourist visa fee when you stay at least 2 nights (3 days) in Jordan.
When is the Jordan Pass worthwhile, and what entrance fees does it cover?
The Pass covers entrance to Petra (one, two or three days depending on the tier), Jerash, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea resorts, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak, Ajloun, Bethany Beyond the Jordan and many more sites. For most travelers it pays for itself with a single Petra visit plus the visa waiver, so any additional site is effectively free — making it the best value if you are visiting Petra and at least one other major site, or staying two or more nights. Entrance fees are not included on any of our tours, so the Pass usually saves you money. We are happy to recommend the right tier for your itinerary — just ask.
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